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<p>[QUOTE="Oldhoopster, post: 3083876, member: 84179"]It is unusual to find an older coin in really nice condition in change. However, you need to remember that the US Mint sold lots and lots of mint sets. Any collector who wants to add an Unc to their collection, only needs to buy one of these sets from a shop, show or eBay. A lot of times dealers will have individual coins from sets they broke up with common stuff in the late 60s and 70s selling for a buck or so. Therefore, there's no real market for coins like your nickel</p><p><br /></p><p>Mint sets are also where the high grades come from. Many sets have been picked over but if you have patience, a little luck, and experience with high grade coins, you may find something.</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>As others have said, The good thing about finding nice looking coins in change is that they are a great (and cheap) addition to a collection[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="Oldhoopster, post: 3083876, member: 84179"]It is unusual to find an older coin in really nice condition in change. However, you need to remember that the US Mint sold lots and lots of mint sets. Any collector who wants to add an Unc to their collection, only needs to buy one of these sets from a shop, show or eBay. A lot of times dealers will have individual coins from sets they broke up with common stuff in the late 60s and 70s selling for a buck or so. Therefore, there's no real market for coins like your nickel Mint sets are also where the high grades come from. Many sets have been picked over but if you have patience, a little luck, and experience with high grade coins, you may find something. As others have said, The good thing about finding nice looking coins in change is that they are a great (and cheap) addition to a collection[/QUOTE]
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