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Humanist1287 Pillar of the Community United States 1107 Posts	Posted 04/20/2026 05:29 am I am thinking about starting up a new Roosevelt dime collection. I had attempted one in the past, but due to budget/personal constraints, I ultimately returned the Dansco at the time and abandoned the set. However, now that I have a little bit of "wind beneath my wings," so to speak, I'm ready I think to start a new set of coins that is longer series and spans decades without breaking the bank too much. For my Lincoln cents and Jefferson nickels, I initially started out with doing business strikes only. However, as the sets became complete/close to completion, I then opted to start purchasing proofs and figured it would be a fun endeavor. However, I was thinking now, why not start from the get go and have the proper album to begin with? However, one thing I'm not a huge fan of is that Roosevelt dimes include silver proofs. Granted, they don't seem to be super expensive, but it is an additional cost. I think I could do it, though. That makes me wonder, though. Silver proofs didn't start until 1992. You can still find older Roosevelt dime albums from Dansco where they basically stopped around this period before they started introducing the silver proofs into the album. I could probably fill in the rest with blank "customized" pages including business strikes and clad proofs. I could also do the business strike album, and then add blank pages at the end for clad proofs. There are so many ways you could go with it. However, it would certainly be a nice, long project to include all proofs in a nice, new album. The current Dansco 8125 album includes 7 pages. I believe the business strike only includes 5 pages. I'm just curious, as fellow collectors, what way would you go? *Dansco 8100 Lincoln cents Liberty "V" nickels Jefferson nickels 1938-current Buffalo nickels Roosevelt Dimes Eisenhower/Anthony dollars** Report this Post to the Staff

HondoB Bedrock of the Community United States 24858 Posts	Posted 04/20/2026 08:51 am Quote: Silver proofs didn't start until 1992. Don't forget that proof Roosevelts were minted starting in 1950. If I were starting a set, I would have to be a "completist" and include them. I don't know if any albums include holes for the early proofs. You have to either replace the regular (P) with the proof or have a separate page for them. Inordinately fascinated by bits of metal with strange markings and figures Report this Post to the Staff
Humanist1287 Pillar of the Community United States 1107 Posts	Posted 04/20/2026 08:56 am No, albums generally do not have holes for the earlier proof issues. I believe the only one that actually does is the Kennedy half dollar series. I generally will do the proof only issues. The only series I've done earlier proofs with, as in proofs that weren't "proof only" issues are Jeffersons due to their cheap prices. I am not really a completionist type personally. The earlier minted proofs are also silver, lower mintage I believe. The prices for them are absolutely bonkers. 50+ dollars for a 1950 proof dime? I think not. But, that's just me personally. Many people who go the route with earlier proofs will simply just add them onto a blank page at the end of their album. *Dansco 8100 Lincoln cents Liberty "V" nickels Jefferson nickels 1938-current Buffalo nickels Roosevelt Dimes Eisenhower/Anthony dollars** Edited by Humanist1287 04/20/2026 09:01 am Report this Post to the Staff
Vector Ze Valued Member United States 450 Posts	Posted 04/20/2026 10:31 am You could buy blank albums and label them yourself for total creative control. I'm doing that for the later Jefferson nickels (2001 onward). Doesn't look too shabby, in my opinion. This was done with a Brother P-touch PT-D610BT using 'black on clear' tape. Just another idea I'm throwing out there. Report this Post to the Staff
jbuck Moderator United States 187446 Posts	Posted 04/20/2026 11:26 am Quote: I'm just curious, as fellow collectors, what way would you go? I have an original 7125 that included three pages dated to 1990. I added a blank fourth page for proofs. When those holes were filled, I continued the dimes in my custom "ultra modern album" with cents and nickels. That being said, if I were doing it allover, I would most definitely get a brand new 8125 and fill that baby up! 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
jbuck Moderator United States 187446 Posts	Posted 04/20/2026 11:27 am Quote: I don't know if any albums include holes for the early proofs. Dansco does not. Quote: You have to either replace the regular (P) with the proof or have a separate page for them. Yes, for Dansco, these are your options. 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
Humanist1287 Pillar of the Community United States 1107 Posts	Posted 04/21/2026 08:05 am I decided to give a brand new 8125 a go. I found a substantially cheaper used 8125 on ebay with a seller's offer for around 30 bucks. However, the caveat is the fact that it only went to 2013. I mean, I can always buy the extra pages. However, when you factor the cost of the extra pages in as well, it's actually more expensive. So, might as just well buy the proper one from the get go. Wizard coin supply has it currently for around 45 dollars. Not too bad for a 7 page album. Also, Dansco, with older albums, since they aren't updated, you never know if that particular version of the album is gonna have room to accommodate more pages comfortably. I learned this the hard way with my previously used older 8100 album. *Dansco 8100 Lincoln cents Liberty "V" nickels Jefferson nickels 1938-current Buffalo nickels Roosevelt Dimes Eisenhower/Anthony dollars** Edited by Humanist1287 04/21/2026 08:06 am Report this Post to the Staff
jbuck Moderator United States 187446 Posts	Posted 04/21/2026 10:08 am Quote: I decided to give a brand new 8125 a go... And well reasoned justification for your choice. 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
Humanist1287 Pillar of the Community United States 1107 Posts	Posted 04/21/2026 10:38 am I think so. It's honestly frustrating how expensive certain Dansco products can be. Almost twenty dollars for one single replacement page? Come on! 30 dollars isn't a bad price at all. However, I think Dansco needs to have design in mind with the ability to add at least 2-3 more pages if necessary, depending on the series of course. If you have an album that's 4-5 pages for a specific series, you should be able to add more than one page comfortably. But, that's just like, my opinion, man. *Dansco 8100 Lincoln cents Liberty "V" nickels Jefferson nickels 1938-current Buffalo nickels Roosevelt Dimes Eisenhower/Anthony dollars** Edited by Humanist1287 04/21/2026 10:40 am Report this Post to the Staff
jbuck Moderator United States 187446 Posts	Posted 04/21/2026 11:36 am ~~Death~~ Inflation comes for us all. I remember when I was building the bulk of my Dansco library, the most expensive album was no more than $30 and additional pages were about $4. For a series that is done—prime example, the 8176 for Ike—I do not want extra space for more pages because there will never be a need for more pages. But I get your point. I did buy a new binder with all the screening and labeling for my 8100 back in 1996 so I could fit eight pages (it had six). I bought it direct from Dansco after a phone call, a mailed check, and a lot of waiting. 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
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