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DanFielding Valued Member United States 247 Posts	Posted 01/08/2026 07:49 am I have what may seem to some to be a stupid question. Why can I buy rolls/bags of quarters, halves and dollars directly but I can't get rolls/bags of nickels, dimes and previously cents? I'm sure there's a logical explanation but since this is after all a government run operation I doubt it Report this Post to the Staff

ratman4762 Pillar of the Community United States 2530 Posts	Posted 01/08/2026 11:04 am Quote: I'm sure there's a logical explanation but since this is after all a government run operation I doubt it I think you just answered your own question. I've ordered from the mint only once in my life for the 2016 standing liberty gold. Signed up and said I wanted email communication only....No physical ads coming through the mail. Spent the next 2 years fighting to get off their mailing list..... Report this Post to the Staff
jbuck Moderator United States 196572 Posts	Posted 01/08/2026 11:06 am The rolls and bags are for the popular collector coins, while there would probably not be enough sales to justify the others. Coin Collector Since 1978 Avatar Old Avatar 7070 Eisenhower Australia Canada World CCF Members on eBay CCF eBay Search Engine Report this Post to the Staff
Dearborn Moderator United States 108217 Posts	Posted 01/08/2026 1:02 pm I think jbuck nailed the reason Collecting since 1972. Learning from then on "Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn." - Benjamin Franklin 7070 type set coin count: 51/76 Uncirculated American Silver Eagles My American Silver Eagle Proof Collection Sacagawea Dollars Innovation Dollars Eisenhower-Dollars Kennedy-Half Dollars Washington-Quarters Roosevelt-Dimes Buffalo-Nickels 1938-2005 Jefferson-Nickels Lincoln-Cents Report this Post to the Staff
Ballyhoo Pillar of the Community United States 1613 Posts	Posted 01/08/2026 3:01 pm I would think, and of opinion only, that the cent, nickel and dime are common everyday coin used in transaction. Back in 2005 and 06 the nickel redesign was offered direct, as were the 2009 cents for the same reasoning. Had it not been for the various programs the quarters would also be on the current list as not available direct. I believe the lack of use in commerce, the half and dollar, to be the sole reason any of them are availabe as such. In short, coinage found in the financial system is and could be obtained from mints authorized amored carriers. Which is possibly the answer if you asked someone in the know. ANA member - PAN Member - BCCS Member There are no problems only solutions - the late, great John Lennon Edited by Ballyhoo 01/08/2026 3:08 pm Report this Post to the Staff
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