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Lastnight I pulled out of my till a silver canadian dime dated 1965! It is my first canadian silver coin I have ever found in change!!
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I've been finding a lot of common wheats lately. And yesterday I got two halves and a $2 bill at work.
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United States
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nds76 - Canadian coins are not "legal tender" in the U.S. however, a few of them do slip into circulation due to their relative size and similarities to U.S. coins, especially the Canadian cent and also the closeness of the borders with Canadian travel, etc. Mexican coins are much easier to identify and do not as easily slip into U.S. circulation.
I'm on a roll now with Star Notes...found another one yesterday ($1-2003).
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United States
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Canadian coins of cents, nickels, dimes, and quarters are widely used and very common here in Michigan. I couldn't begin to tell you how many I see on a regular basis.
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That would make sense with the location so close to the border. I've had retailers refuse to accept them here and to look at me like I was some sort of criminal when I presented them for payment, in error ofcourse.
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Many CC members who live in border states with Canada see the Canadian coins on a regular basis.
I only wish I did. They would quickly be added to my collection.
We have such a huge influx of Spanish here, the Mexican coins are becoming more and more common. I see a few each month, mostly the new bi-metallic variety.
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Originally posted by Gary Burke
Total of eight Sackies.
Not the coins themselves that's important, but the idea that, at least in this little town, they are circulating! Got four from a convenience store, two from Walmart, and two from Sonic.
Ummm, could someone tell me what is a sackie? |
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United States
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I just found a 1919 wheatie. Not in great condition, but nevertheless, it's a keeper!!  |
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Also found a 1975 S penny.
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Thingee, A Sacky is short for a U.S. metal dollar depicting the Indian Princess Sacagawea and her infant son.
First issued in 2000, I think, and they did not circulate. They are still being minted for collectors.
I just bought a 2006 Proof Sacky and put it in an airtite. I really like the reverse side.
By the way, my avatar is a Sacky!
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06/12/2006 5:38 pm
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Why did the Mint pick "Indian Princess Sacagawea and her infant son" for the coin? It seems to me to be a obscure piece of history to put on a struggling coin series. Than again, why did they put Susan B Anthony on a coin. She looked like the wicked witch of the west from the Wizard of OZ. At least the president series will be of more historic significance even if the presidents have ugly mugs.
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you guys are funny, about sackie and the SBA (wicked witch of the west) keep it up, laughter is best medicine. :D |
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I found a dateless Buffalo nickel while counting down my cash drawer today- that's the first Buff in a long time! I had to open a roll of every type of coin to give change back to the last person I waited on today and I was grumbling about having to count all that change.  One of the nickels didn't feel quite right, so I took a closer look- woo-hoo!!  Rachel [:p] |
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