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Message:: [QUOTE="gatzdon, post: 505106, member: 8247"]Your sentiment is more along the lines of why I search, but if it means anything to anyone else, I pull on average about 1 to 2 silver quarters out of circulation every week.  I got about 7 standing liberty quarters in 2008.  In just the past year, I've filled about 30% to 40% of my Washington Quarter books ('32 to '64). Yes they are tough, and if the only thing you are looking for is silver, then yes, quarters will be very boring. I've also found several proof quarters over the past year.  As I recall, the late sixties had some really tough dates for me.  Sadly, I don't remember the exact dates I filled last, but I do remember settling for something like F to VF condition and really don't expect to find much better.  (although the cool stuff seems to jump out at me when I least expect it). But in today's environment, nickels are where the action is at.  On average, you can find up to a 100 pre-1960 nickels in a $200 bag.  I've found 3 1950D nickels in circulation last year, but still haven't found a 1938S or 1939D to finish off my jefferson book. Pennies are also a hot spot for action.  I've found about 8 Indian Head Cents last year.  I also found a 1909VDB in about XF condition (and no matter how hard I strain, I can't find the S). Hope I inspired somebody.[/QUOTE]