The Day I Made 6 Cents And Also Wound Up With A Nice Old Nickel (1957-D)

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jpsned Pillar of the Community United States 2200 Posts	Posted 01/09/2026 5:55 pm I was in my local convenience store a few days ago and bought some milk for $5.99. I gave the guy six bucks and waited for my penny in change. He said he was sorry, they can't get pennies from the bank anymore. He then took a nickel out of the till and offered it to me, and I accepted it. I then thought, he's being too nice to me. So I offered it back. He said, no it's okay, please keep it. So I did. When I got home, I took a look and it turned out to be a 1957-D. Nothing to write home about, and not in that great a condition, but for me, it's a keeper. * Edited by Staff to clarify the topic title. Please put as much info in the title as possible; they are crucial. * Report this Post to the Staff

ijn1944 Bedrock of the Community United States 19108 Posts	Posted 01/09/2026 6:13 pm That nickel has been around the block a few times--if it could talk... Report this Post to the Staff
oriole Pillar of the Community Canada 5238 Posts	Posted 01/09/2026 6:35 pm I hope that low paid cashiers are not expected to cover the shortfall. There needs to be some proper store policy. Report this Post to the Staff
Errers and Varietys Bedrock of the Community United States 73575 Posts	Posted 01/09/2026 9:10 pm Nice score. Errers and Varietys. Report this Post to the Staff
HondoB Bedrock of the Community United States 24872 Posts	Posted 01/09/2026 10:26 pm Quote: $5.99 Yow! I haven't bought moo juice in at least 30 years and didn't realize it cost that much. Inordinately fascinated by bits of metal with strange markings and figures Report this Post to the Staff
Marv65 Bedrock of the Community United States 10470 Posts	Posted 01/09/2026 10:27 pm Quote: convenience store a few days ago and bought some milk for $5.99. Now if they don't have cents for change why the Heck not just price the milk at $6 ? Or does that seem too expensive compared to $5.99 - Report this Post to the Staff
Greasy Fingers Pillar of the Community United States 6987 Posts	Posted 01/09/2026 11:57 pm $ 5.99 for MILK OUTRAGEOUS hope it was a gallon....tell me it wasn't skim milk. Report this Post to the Staff
jpsned Pillar of the Community United States 2200 Posts	Posted 01/10/2026 07:51 am Quote: $ 5.99 for MILK OUTRAGEOUS hope it was a gallon....tell me it wasn't skim milk. Yes, a gallon of 2%. If I had made the trek to Walmart, I could have gotten the same thing for about $3.40. But that's why they call it a convenience store. Report this Post to the Staff
jpsned Pillar of the Community United States 2200 Posts	Posted 01/10/2026 07:52 am Quote: I hope that low paid cashiers are not expected to cover the shortfall. There needs to be some proper store policy. The guy was one of the owners. Report this Post to the Staff
jbuck Moderator United States 187446 Posts	Posted 01/11/2026 11:59 am Very nice! 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
MrPink2018 Pillar of the Community United States 2456 Posts	Posted 01/11/2026 2:30 pm nice old jeffie! Report this Post to the Staff
Dearborn Moderator United States 94614 Posts	Posted 01/11/2026 2:58 pm nice old nickel in change! 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
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