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Message:: [QUOTE="Treashunt, post: 2133525, member: 6763"]Seriously? "Not in circulation" So, it only counts while in a cash register or someone's pocket? So, you feel that this 1948 nickel was 'treasured' by someone periodically for the last 67 years? While perhaps absolutely factual, as not in circulation, I think you go a bit overboard. That means that the coins on my dresser are "not in circulation" until they are spent. Then they are "not in circulation" until the guy/gal behind the register takes it out and gives it as change, then the recipient puts it in his pocket where it is "not in circulation" until he spends it again. But you state "Coins from the above sources often enter circulation by any of several methods"  so, if it is in the finder's pocket it ain't in circulation? And "enter circulation by any of several methods"  then, using your logic above, there is only one way to 'enter circulation"  spend it. specious argument. also, you state:  Coins obtained from grandma or uncle Bob are not "in circulation".  Why not?  Grandma or Uncle Bob got a coin in change and gave it to you, and then (while not in circulation until you speed to the store, enters circulation as you buy a candy bar.  Where it goes back into the not "in circulation" category.[/QUOTE]