Forgive me if this has been discussed but a couple searches did not yield me the answers to questions I have about these sealed mint boxes. If anyone can refer me to a related thread, website or answer a couple questions I will be gratefully spared from having to wonder what I've just purchased. 1) I'd like to know how were these boxes originally acquired from the mint. 2) Are coin rolls commonly available from the mint? (Besides other 2009 cent designs) 3) Why do they put 2 rolls in a 5 roll box? 4) Is there any reason to open these?
1) Yes! 2) Yes! 3) The packaging is designed to hold up to 5 rolls, but it would not be cost effective to make smaller packaging. 4) Only if there is a specific variety that is valuable. ~ Chris
1. They were originally offered for sale through the U.S. Mint by mail order. 2. only coins quarters and higher denominations are offered for sale from the U.S. Mint by mail order. 3. To simplify the packing process. 4. That is up to you. I personally do not see any reason not to open as they may have doubled die coins in them. But that's just me as I do not see them gaining much value sealed as the oompa that these generated early on has fizzled out.
TU Mr. Chris. I think you misread ques.1 - I'd like to know how were these boxes originally acquired from the mint. I guess they were available to the public based on answer 2.
Yes, my faux pas! FWIW, I don't know which denominations are currently offered for purchase from the Mint, but my previous experience had been that denominations of a commemorative nature were usually available in rolls. For example, all of the Westward Journey nickels, 2004-2006, that were produced for circulation were also available in rolls just like the 2009 Lincoln cents. Whether or not you should open them is strictly up to you. I still have about 75 Mint rolls of the Westward Journey nickels, but I really have no desire to open them since I've already searched $50 Mint bags for every date/mintmark. ~ Chris
