I liked it when casinos used real coins. My wife hit a jackpot on 50 Cent machine as I was checking out of the hotel. With the cab waiting, she...
@LA_Geezer, Every now and then I would come across an unusual amount of older coins; Indianhead Pennies, Liberty Nickels, Barbers, etc. I just...
It was great back then. My routine was after school I would go to all the neighborhood Mom & Pop stores and look through their change. I would...
I started collecting in 1948 and I miss those days when virtually everything was available in change. I mean everything. When I was in grade...
[IMG] The first coin in my collection. The one that started it all. My aunt pulled this one out of a jewelry box in 1948 and gave it to me. I was...
It looks like the mint mark is doubled. Does anyone think the same?
Yes, but $5 was very close to a day's pay.
[IMG] Attached is a photo of my favorite coin the 1885 nickel my aunt gave me in 1948. I was 5 years old. In a blue book I saw that it was worth...
I found these many years ago when they were still in circulation.[IMG][IMG] 1946 Roosevelt looks like he needs a haircut. See the extra hair on...
The US Mint still has these sets available at this time.
There are some very slow people out there. I see them selling for $39 and up on eBay, even today with the mint still offering them. Several...
The website has crashed before, so you may be right.
They are still available from the mint. I got 4 at mint price. I hope that the big dealers get burnt for trying to hog them. If anyone wants them,...
Amen. I have been on the email notification list for years and sometimes get the notification after items go on sale. The mint has always been...
Defacing is a crime, isn't it? Some help because I really don't know if this is legal or not. Plus, it is kind of ugly.
Baseball21, I meant no offense to you or anyone else. Just stating my opinion and I do recognize yours.
Anyone who buys coins certified as "early release", "first strike", etc. are buying and collecting labels. The mint produces a significant amount...
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