Are These Worth Keeping?

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  1. EatYourWheatPennies

    EatYourWheatPennies Active Member

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  3. Randy Abercrombie

    Randy Abercrombie Supporter! Supporter

    The cents are beautiful. If you are putting a set together they would be a superb addition. I can’t see any real value much over face....... The bicentennial quarter holds a warm spot in my heart. It was the bicentennial releases that really fueled my love of coins as a youngster. I love them. Sadly, these were minted for two years (1975-1976) in the billions. They are common as can be and will likely never be worth more than face value. But yes, I would save it!
     
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  4. Michael K

    Michael K Well-Known Member

    All spenders. The 1997 is in good condition. But those zinc cents decompose quickly.
    If you like it you can put it in a flip and save it.
     
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  5. Clawcoins

    Clawcoins Damaging Coins Daily

    All change is worth keeping. Throw it all in various denomination bins and keep forever. :)
     
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  6. Pickin and Grinin

    Pickin and Grinin Well-Known Member

    I have many a zincoln that has survived a flip, an airtite and rolls. What makes you think they are set for desolation?
     
  7. Michael K

    Michael K Well-Known Member

    The flip will protect it a little more than if it is exposed to more air and humidity.
    I live in an arid climate so that helps. Air tite will help even more.
    I meant if it is not protected it will rapidly disintegrate compared to copper cents.
     
  8. KSorbo

    KSorbo Well-Known Member

    Definitely keep them if you get enjoyment from them. Not a bad deal for 28 cents.
     
  9. Pickin and Grinin

    Pickin and Grinin Well-Known Member

    I guess I don't have that problem, most that I find roll searching or pocket change go back into rolls with like coins.
     
  10. Joshua Lemons

    Joshua Lemons Well-Known Member Supporter

    When I was a kid starting out collecting in the early 90's, I thought bicentennial quarters were the best. I saved every one I found. As I got older, I found out they weren't that special and ended up redeeming them at the bank for cash to buy better coins. I still love seeing them in change though.
     
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  11. Randy Abercrombie

    Randy Abercrombie Supporter! Supporter

    I would be embarrassed to admit how many super size cups full of those I have in the bottom of my safe. I still hang on to every durned one of em.
     
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  12. BooksB4Coins

    BooksB4Coins Newbieus Sempiterna

    Define "worth".

    As has been said many times before, this is your hobby to do with as you please.
     
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  13. Mountain Man

    Mountain Man Supporter! Supporter

    I keep all coins that I like, regardless of their value. Isn't that what collecting is all about?
     
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  14. Mainebill

    Mainebill Bethany Danielle

    No spend em
     
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  15. Cheech9712

    Cheech9712 Every thing is a guess

    WORTH. the value of a particular object. Cheech dictionary 2017
     
  16. BooksB4Coins

    BooksB4Coins Newbieus Sempiterna

    Okay, now define "value". ;)

    The point was that "worth" (as well as "value") doesn't necessarily have to be related to money. Think of how spending time with loved ones is certainly "worth" it even though doing so isn't likely to put money into one's pocket. When it comes to coins, unfortunately too many seem to care only about the monetary aspect of collecting as opposed to individual enjoyment. One can collect zinc rot if they enjoy it, but they will be in for a surprise if expecting to strike it rich from their endeavors. :)
     
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  17. Ron W

    Ron W Member

    For some reason we sell Bi-Centennials (all kinds) at 3-4 times face at our Auctions we just keep holding them up as they come in.
     
  18. Robert91791

    Robert91791 Well-Known Member

    To me they are. Coin collection shouldn't be too expensive and this is how you start with your collection and move forward as long as you can afford to pay more for other coins. Happy collecting.
     
  19. EatYourWheatPennies

    EatYourWheatPennies Active Member

    I think the 1968 looks pretty nice
     
  20. Cheech9712

    Cheech9712 Every thing is a guess

    Value. A hardware store. You win
     
  21. BooksB4Coins

    BooksB4Coins Newbieus Sempiterna

    Grumpy, aren't we? Oh, and your WNY roots are showing, Cheech. ;)

    And it's Valu Home Center. True Value is the hardware store.

    Watch some Commander Tom and relax, will ya? If need be Danny will move your fanny in the morning. :)
     
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