What about the 1996 W dime

I have many questions, first most people selling 1996 mint sets do not include this little extra. secondly how many were minted and do they have any value??Kiss

 

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The Redbook says the mintage was 1,457,000 (the number of 1996 Mint Sets sold).

Yes, they are definitely worth much more than a regular 1996 dime, but how much depends on the condition. I bought a PCGS certified 1996-W in MS66FB for around $30-$35 last year I think. Uncertified I'd guess they are worth around $10 since bid on a '96 mint set is $12 or so and the other coins are likely worth very little over face value.

 

so this would not be a bad coin to have certified?:bow:

 

actually, unless you are an expert at grading roosevelt dimes and think you have a potential top population coin, I don't think it's worth sending it in for grading. Figure that grading will cost you at least $30 in fees and shipping, probably a little more. So there isn't much upside in this one as it's probably cheaper to buy one that's already certified if that's what you want.

 

I wouldn't get it certified, but it is definitely collectible and worth keeping.

 

Withthe amount of these "w" dimes out there on their own, a person can't help but think that maybe someday there may be a shortage of complete 1996 mint sets. I'm going to clean out my local coin shop this week!