Where Have All The Nickels Gone ?

I'm somewhat surprised. Most people in most areas
of the country are reporting better finds in all de-
nominations. Though I've seen few reports on nickels
specifically.

There are some of the best finds in many many years going
on in the clad quarters right now. It looks as though a
lot of the higher grade and better date clads have been
getting released into circulation. These coins were only
set aside starting in 1999 so you won't find the best dates
in high grade.

I've even been hearing reports of a more silver quarters
turning up but you can't prove it by me since I've yet to
see one and I'm checking more rolls than ever. Other than
cents, of course, quarters are still the worst denomination
to search for silver.

It's hard to imagine what could contaminate the nickels in
your area to make these scarcer so I have to suspect the old-
er coins are being selectively removed before you see them.

Are you in an area particularly hard hit by the recession?

Perhaps people are starting collections since they are other-
wise idle.