Those are what I was speaking of - the coin is sandwiched in-between two layers of clear plastic. I've tried to turn them upright before myself -...
For whatever it's worth tcore - your line of thinking is similar to mine. I'll go with eye appeal every time ;)
Thanks claw - but I only know a fraction of what many others know.
Here's an example of what I am talking about - CLICK HERE You can get holders like that for any coin or group of coins really.
Looks like corrosion to me Mik - I'd say it probably was buried.
Small oooops there Conder - it does say it's gold plated. In the description - Description Item Specifics - US Coins...
Any or all of them. It can also cause the coins to corrode.
Yes - any but the rechargable type have to be replaced. How often depends on how humid it is at your home. It could be 2 weeks - it could be 3...
No, you're right - they can't demand Euros. But they CAN refuse to take cash - any cash, be it any US note or US coin. As I said - there is no law...
Howdy Michael - Welcome to the Forum !! Instead of trying to learn the value of the coins you would be better served if you learned how to...
Here ya go - US Code Title 31 Those words are still on the notes - doesn't mean much though. There is no law that says anyone HAS to accept them.
You should be fine. Do you know that you can buy holders like you describe already made to fit the coins you choose ?
Yes there are quite a few. BUt it should also be noted that there are those who treat their customers fairly and honestly in both venues. Not all...
Not sure it isn't a fair comparison. Take a recent mint or Proof set - '00 - '05. Sell the coins without the original packaging and sell the same...
ROTFL !!! He's gonna getcha for that Greg ;)
Not quite - no one ever has to accept them if they don't want to. Except the Federal Govt. itself - they do have to accept them, like for paying...
Yup - it is a fine line. But it is a line that is determined by wear. And if there was wear on the coin then ( which caused it to be graded 58 ) -...
Yes they have been Bill, I've seen quite a few of them myself. But what are the coins worth after such treatment ? With every one I've ever seen...
So do ALL banks. But the coins are the very same as those you buy direct from the mint.
Your title question is one we've talked about quite a few times. Best answer I can give you is this - compare the price for a 1949 ( or any older...
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