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Pillar of the Community
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New Member
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Dave.
I can understand the security measures in place to portect the forums and its members.
please read my original post I was not asking tto buy any coins or contacting members to buy any I simply just wanted to know a good format on how to collect them in a book.
Being such a wonderful forum a few members stepped up and offered to give me collection a boost thats all.
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Pillar of the Community
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Back in the 1960s most began a collection with Whitman Folders. $0.35 just about in every stationary store. Divided by the years:
1) 1909 to 1940
2) 1941 to present
Fast forward to today:
1) 1909 to 1958 (Commonly called Wheat Pennies)
2) 1959 to present (Lincoln Memorial Reverse)
With the new 'Shield' Reverse the second group is not as cut-and-dry as it used to be.
Your initial plan to start with 2015 and work backwards makes sense.
As you discover which dates and mints are difficult to locate you'll be in a better position to ask the CCF members why this is so.
A set from 2015 back to 1940 is quite a reasonable target to shoot for. Long term.
A set from 1959 to 2015 -- the best place to focus.
Especially for a Canadian who no longer has many cents to search from pocket change.
The Lincoln collectors here will assist in giving you which dates are problematic.
The 1955-S was very problematic back when I was a lad!
Good luck!
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Pillar of the Community
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Yes...AeR0 I had forgotten about the waiting period. Be patient, read, participate and learn from these great guys and gals and the time will fly by. I added you to my friend list and will save this folder for you. It's not full but it is an extra one I am not going to finish. Also, check your settings and make sure the option to receive email from members is turned on and I will be back in touch at a later date  |
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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If you know anyone near the USA, just ask them to stop in a bank and get some rolls of those. As to which ones to look out for, best to get a copy of that Red Book. You may want to check out some on line dealers for coin books such as Wizard coin supply or coin supply Express. Don't know how far you are from the USA but if you get a chance to come here, first find out if there are any coin shows where your going. |
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i prob should invest in a book!
is there not anywhere online that can get my started.. I mean
ive got a bunch of 1 cent (US) but am not sure what years have doubles or what years have a commemorative one thats where I was hoping maybe someone here could link me or explain to me.
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btw I am in the USA quite a bit so getting a roll everytime I am there is not a issue!
i do want to say thanks for the guys who stepped up and offered to send me some coins, I wish there was a better way to communicate as I have CDN 1 cent and 5 cent that some of you guys may be interested in.
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Valued Member
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Instead of a penny collection, do a type set. Maybe a 20th century set, This is a better set to start out with.
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Pillar of the Community
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i prob should invest in a book!
Maybe the best book to get started with would be the usual RedBook ("The Official Red Book -- A Guide Book of United States coins"). That's the first book I got decades ago (1959 edition). There should be enough detail in there to get started with the Lincoln Cents. After reading through the guide book, you might become interested in something else -- like a type collection. |
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so I am working on getting a set from 1959 to 2015
however I see online there are multiple coins for the same years.
without having to buy a book does anyone have a pic or a list of how my collection in my folder should look?
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New Member
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So I went and found the rs yeoman boom
There is a red one and a black one for 2016?
What is the difference?
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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I think that auto correct got your first sentence. LOL Assuming you mean " Red Book", it is the standard reference for all US coinage. It gives you all the vital information and a little in depth stuff. I have never looked at a black book but, based on the description, it seems to be a price guide mostly To answer your previous question; Most years of Lincoln cents have 3 different mint marks. P, D, and S. Those correspond to Philadelphia, Denver, and San Francisco. There are some years that only have one mint mark (SMS sets), and some years have four different designs (2009) 1982 would be another odd ball year. The Red Book will give all the detail you need to make a decision on what to include and to exclude. Edited by Half
06/25/2015 09:23 am
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There is a black book, but it's not as good as the Red Book. I'd get the 2016 Red Book. |
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 Forgot to say that before. As a start go to the Whitman Publishing web site. There you can see a massive amount of books on coins they produce. As to Cents, also try the coppercoins.com web site for lots of info on Cents. Stay away from ebay for buying stuff. And as I've said before, if your going to the USA for anything, look up first locations and times for coin shows. |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Hey man! ! Ok, two things: 1.) Look to the left sidebar on your screen; you'll see a section called US Coin Facts. LOTS of information there. 2.) Keep asking questions, posting when relevant, and read old posts. Eventually you will have enough posts to start trading with other members. Be patient, the group here is a great resource for knowledge and fair trades! http://www.coincommunity.com/forum/...sp#rulesid12 |
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