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Pillar of the Community
Canada
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I would be curious if the Canada 150 half were issued to circulation how well it would be received? Are 50-cent pieces even viable in circulation today?
What Silveroid said. My memory takes me back to the '70s when they were a circulation coin yet it was quite rare to see one. They were only given in change by banks only if customers specifically asked and the bank happened to have ordered some in. One reason why is they couldn't be used in vending machines, parking meters etc., and cash registers never seemed to have space for an extra denomination. I don't think anything has changed. |
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Canada
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@wildflowerAB We don't have the penny anymore...that should free up space in the cash registers  |
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Pillar of the Community
Canada
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My memory takes me back to the '70s The good old days from the Canadian national exhibition in toronto most of the games used the 50 cent coins. Still have some rolls from the ex. |
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Pillar of the Community
Canada
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Quote:The premium for the uncirculated sets is okay with me considering $20 has come to be almost here nor there in today's high cost of living. I'm willing to pay that for a set of new coins each year that are not laden with fingerprints. But the roll of 50c, not saying I'm oblidged to collect them of course but yes I certainly agree, the markup is considerable as it's only a roll and no other packaging involved. But last year the mintage was increased to 32,000 rolls and still RCM sold-out so the demand is there. Their sales are certainly far more lucrative than if they were shipped to banks to be given away for face value. That there's no choice but to pay more than f/v for a circulation coin, that's rather questionable. Really? IIRC I last looked right around Christmas, and they were still available on their website... I'm pretty sure they are hitting saturation as far as soaking customers, and production numbers are concerned... I love the fifty cent coin, but even I am hesitant to pay $2 for one ~ which seems to be the standard for retailers - considering they are faced at paying double face value to begin with. |
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Canada
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I love the fifty cent coin, but even I am hesitant to pay $2 for one ~ which seems to be the standard for retailers But for these rolls, RCM asking $1 (+tax) only per coin. And you right, the increase of mintage last year - was really too much. Edited by Silveroid
02/08/2017 3:56 pm
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Pillar of the Community
Canada
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I have seen newer 50 cent pieces at the bank, I believe 2011, and 2012. They had been removed from the wrappers and dumped for face value. I thought wow, someone was dumb.
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Pillar of the Community
 United States
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Does the 50-cent coin still circulate at all? Will retailers take them or can they be refused?
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Valued Member
Canada
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Banks will take them - however most tellers don't even know what they are when they see them.
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Pillar of the Community
Canada
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I have seen some stores taken them in as quarters due to size and in frequent usage.
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Pillar of the Community
Canada
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TheForce - you say you have the 2017 regular 50 cent piece. Do you have it from a roll you bought or from the traditional 2017 set that was selling most places for $24.95?
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Punman, I got it from the Classic Set. I bought 2 sets. I busted one open. Not sure what I have in store for the second set yet.
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Canada
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When these are officially announced and released, I'll probably order a couple of rolls before they sell out.
Originally I had planned on securing a dozen or so circulated 1967 double dated paper dollars at or just above face value.
The commemorative 50 cent pieces may do just as nicely for leaving behind as a tip in various restaurants or giving as gifts.
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02/12/2017 1:35 pm
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Pillar of the Community
Canada
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I do not mind paying $1 for a 50 cent coin. What I don't like is having to buy a whole roll. I guess I could buy the annual set to get the one coin, but that is $25 too, so I am not much further ahead.
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Pillar of the Community
Canada
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What I don't like is having to buy a whole roll The worse here, it sounds like this year it will be double-roll item. Hence, even if you want just couple of coins, need to get both rolls  I want 1+1 roll for myself, but also want "Anniversary" coins, just to give to friends - so will have to buy 2 rolls of each, probably. |
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Bedrock of the Community
Australia
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The reverse is far too simplistic and severe for my eye. How 'bout a good old natural Maple leaf? O Canada!  |
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