What to do with Bicentennial Ikes and Kennedys

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  1. C-B-D

    C-B-D Well-Known Member

    Someone just gave me 51 Ikes and 20 Kennedys. All clad 1976's, probably AU grade. Should I dump them at the bank to make some roll searcher happy? I doubt my coin shop wants them, and with eBay fees... well... yeah that won't work. Any other ideas?
     
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  3. Paul M.

    Paul M. Well-Known Member

    Maybe donate them to a coin club for show/YN giveaways?
     
    Paul M., Feb 7, 2015
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  4. chip

    chip Novice collector

    spend em, they are real money.
     
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  5. Aidan_()

    Aidan_() Numismatic Contributor

    Send 'em to me? :D
     
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  6. ldhair

    ldhair Clean Supporter

    Use them for tips.
     
    ldhair, Feb 7, 2015
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  7. stldanceartist

    stldanceartist Minister of Silly Walks

    If they are UNC and super nice looking, they might bring a premium. If they are circulated...they usually bring a slight premium when we sell them at auction, but ask yourself if it's worth the effort for an extra dollar or two...

    Since you say they're AU...I say spend them. Enjoy the looks you get from people who can't figure out how much they're worth. (Because reading is difficult!)
     
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  8. JBOCON

    JBOCON Well-Known Member

    Spend em
     
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  9. torontokuba

    torontokuba Thread Crapper & Hijacker, TP please.

    Swap some with Canada.
     
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  10. H8_modern

    H8_modern Attracted to small round-ish art

    I agree with the spending crowd. I also have some Ike's and kennedys to spend but I never seem to actually use them
     
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  11. bdunnse

    bdunnse Who dat?

    I'm missing an AU '76-P Type 1 Ike. Just saying :D
     
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  12. ToughCOINS

    ToughCOINS Dealer Member Moderator

    If they're UNCs, save them for established collectors.

    Circ coins put nice smiles on the faces of waitstaff, and may make collectors out of young cashiers.
     
    ToughCOINS, Feb 7, 2015
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  13. Treashunt

    Treashunt The Other Frank

    spend them if they are circs.
     
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  14. Dougmeister

    Dougmeister Well-Known Member

    One LCS near me will pay $1.05 for Ike's.
    Hardly worthwhile, but that means he has a buyer willing to pay more.
     
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  15. Kasia

    Kasia Got my learning hat on

    Spend them so there is a little more circulation put on them before they can get to a bank.
     
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  16. Mainebill

    Mainebill Bethany Danielle

    Spend em
     
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  17. Endeavor

    Endeavor Well-Known Member

    Here's a thought... spend them on a coin you want.
     
    Endeavor, Feb 9, 2015
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  18. 19Lyds

    19Lyds Member of the United States of Confusion

    With every bag of IKE's I search through, I ponder the same question. What to do with those uncirculated specimens that pop up.

    I set them aside.............only to put them back in simply because selling them costs so much money and trouble for such a small payout.

    Each coin should be examined closely for doubling with the understanding that there is a Master Doubled Die in the mix 1776 is doubled on nearly every coin.

    Once they've been examined, deposit them at the bank or leave them as tips.

    I used to know a lady that always stuck these away just because they were BiCentennial Coins. BUT, she'd never pay a premium for them. Just Face value.
     
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  19. EagleEyez

    EagleEyez Hoarding coinage since 1974

    I like to give such coins to kids I know, or hand them out when the kids come around with all their fundraisers. It only takes one interesting coin to pique the interest of a future collector.
     
    EagleEyez, Feb 19, 2015
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  20. drathbun

    drathbun Well-Known Member

    Save them and hand them out at Halloween.
     
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  21. C-B-D

    C-B-D Well-Known Member

    Somebody will swallow it. Lol
     
    C-B-D, Feb 19, 2015
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