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Valued Member
United States
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While it's small hope that my local bank will get some anytime soon in the future, it sure won't stop me from asking! Congrats to all of you who were able to attend.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Going to the post office with those was a very genius thing to do......very smart chap !..  But personally, I wouldn't pay more for rolls from that event, over the same rolls from my bank. I KNOW SOME WILL THOUGH !! AND THAT IS JUST CAPITOL ! And I still wonder if we'll be able to buy business strike rolls (P & D Sets) from the Mint ?......  |
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Valued Member
United States
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Funny how life repeats itself... About the Flying Eagle cents on May 25, 1857 in Philadelphia: A crowd assembled for the opening day of distribution and two long lines (one for silver exchange, the other for copper) formed in the Mint courtyard and outside as well. One had to exchange at least five dollars worth of coins and the Mint had made up little sacks of cents containing 500 pieces. There was so much demand for these new coins, instantly dubbed "nicks," that those at the end of the line were willing to pay two or Three Cents for one of them. |
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United States
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I called the U.S. Mint this morning. They told me the Lincoln Cent was not available and did not know when it would be available for purchase. I read to the sales person the press release from February 12 that they were released. No additional comment from the sales representative. So much for "Change" in government. Bunch of misinformation and incompetence. |
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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tornandfrayed75 - That was BRILLIANT! What a collectors item you made for yourself there!  |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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 You've made those rolls into something which has lasting collector value. |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Went to the bank today to chash my check and asked if they had any new 2009 cabin cents and they hadnt yet but they did have the gem bu rolls of the 2008 so I bought 80 rolls for $40 I was thinking that the 2008 Lincoln Cent could possibly be the last one made the girl I know there said she would call me when the 2009 come in. |
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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The mint has stated a "spring" release date for numismatic 2009 cents. They only spoke of in person sales and exchanges starting Feb. 12th for circulating cents.
I assume circulating rolls will go on sale in March but you never know. They will release them "as needed" and not necessarily when we want them.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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My bank said today that they still haven't got any 2008 Cents !!.....  Not a good sign as I wait for the 2009 ones huh ?....  |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Congratulations to those lucky ones who went to this wonderful event. What an event to remember! The cents are quite striking to the eye!  |
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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I was wondering if they would choose to ignore the law with reference to the obverse. I see they did. The law required them to use the original Brenner design
SEC. 305. SENSE OF THE CONGRESS.
It is the sense of the Congress that the original Victor David
Brenner design for the 1-cent coin was a dramatic departure from
previous American coinage that should be reproduced, using the
original form and relief of the likeness of Abraham Lincoln, on
the 1-cent coins issued in 2009.
That is not the original form and relief of the likeness of Abraham Lincoln. And the Brenner design did not have initials on the shoulder.
Edited by Conder101
02/14/2009 1:19 pm
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Valued Member
United States
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Went by a local bank today and asked about 2009 cents and the said 1-2 weeks
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Pillar of the Community
United States
618 Posts |
Went to the bank today and they were told if they got rolls in it would be a while if they even get them in. I am so Jealous of the folks on here that got rolls. Congrats.   |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Went by a local bank today and asked about 2009 cents and the said 1-2 weeks I'll buy you a coke if that turns out to be true.  |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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OK can't locate the message now did not someone post they were going to the Fed Bank in Denver today to see if they could get the new 2009 cents?
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