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Pillar of the Community
United States
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I'm not superstitious, so I wouldn't do it for that reason. But sometimes I leave a couple of coins here at the office or for a few days, I'll carry a dateless Buffalo to show folks who I know I'm gonna be around that have a "mild" interest in coins. But, like some, I'm sure.......I'm just afraid that I'll "lose" any semi-valuable coin....  .......So......I wouldn't dare carry one every single day as a "habit". I'm jealous of those who can and do though.....and like reading this post. |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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I have 4 wheaties that I'm carrying around right now. They have some damage and dings from circulation and I'm hoping to carry them around until they hit AG condition. You can see the high points are starting to get some wear on them and the high points are getting polished. I like the idea of the Morgan... maybe I'll pickup a junky one at a coinshow.
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
20753 Posts |
Usually only what may be needed for a road toll, tip at some place. Otherwise I hate carrying change of any kind. My Son carries no money of any kind. All done with credit/debit cards. Almost same with me.
I really prefer plastic over any type of money. Lately almost everything can be done with plastic. And many of those give you free money just to use them. One friend of mine recently got two shirts and a pair of gloves free at a place called Cabella just for using their credit card. Bank of America also has a money type savings to use their cards. Why carry anything you don't have to?
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Valued Member
United States
271 Posts |
Great topic --- I havent been collecting long, a very good friend got me hooked. My dad had cancer and passed away in November of 08. Week before he passed away he gave me a 1972 Kennedy half dollar that he had stored away. Oddly enough, or not, it was the birth year for me. I am a half roll hunter and look at minimum 3000 halves a week and see scads of 72's, nothing as special as the one I carry with me now each day... |
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Valued Member
United States
97 Posts |
I used to carry a 1922-p Peace dollar once and a while, birth year of my gram or I'd carry a 1886-o morgan that just begged to be in a pocket. They make a unique sound when in a pocket with other change. |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Mine's an 1877 Seated Half that has environmental damage. It's also my ball marker on the golf course greens. I've had to retrieve it from my playing partners on several occassions. One guy really wanted it, so after getting it back from him for about the fifth time, I got him an 1861-O (he's a civil war buff). He's left mine alone since then.  |
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Moderator
 United States
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This should be of no surprise to anyone, but I used to carry an Eisenhower dollar with me all the time. I am not sure when or why I stopped. |
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Valued Member
United States
220 Posts |
I don't carry a coin with me. However, I have several dollar coins on my office desk, including a Morgan, a Peace, an Eisenhower, and a silver eagle. These are great topics for small talks. |
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Valued Member
United States
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I carry a 1921 circulated Morgan
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Pillar of the Community
 United States
588 Posts |
I actually read a thread where a member said that his grandfather used to carry a double eagle, imagine that
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Pillar of the Community
United States
2224 Posts |
I have carried an 1898s Morgan for some time now. Almost every time I dig all my change out of my pocket to pay for something at a store, the cashier asks to look at it. It has caused many a conversation to strike up!
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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I carry lots of coins in my pocket at all times! I have to, I pay in cash. Oh, you meant a special coin!My "Lucky ASE", bought from a 7-11 cashier's drawer for $1 in 1993! (In a flip, in my pocket)   Edited by DNA
01/30/2010 2:55 pm
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United States
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For Training purposes I carry a small coin purse which contains 1 US One Cent coin 1 US Five Cent coin 1 US Dime coin 1 US Quarter Dollar coin 1 UK Penny coin 1 Australian Penny coins 1 Canada Ten Cent Coin 1 Canada 25 Cent coin 1 US Peace dollar Coin and 1 US Dept of the Treasury Coin I also keep a folder in my vehicle with a current US 1, 5, 10, 20 & 50 dollar US Federal Reserve note. I use the coins to demonstrate that "most" people in the US can not identify a one five ten and twenty five cent coin. Most call the US one cent a penny most call the US dime a 10 cent coin and most call the US Quarter a 25 cent coin. The UK and Australian Coins say penny The Canadian coins say 10 & 25 cents. The Peace dollar was given to me as a gift to carry and the challenge coin prevents me from having to buy drinks when the time arises.  I use the Federal reserve notes to train people how to identify counterfeits. Coin collecting is Fun  This post is not to cause controversy It is what I do to get people to think about what they handle and use. I also get to teach a lot of history from the coins and notes We have a lot of fun I hope your collecting brings you fun |
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Valued Member
United States
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I was given a 1920 Canadian large cent by my Grandfather in the mid 50's and I carried it around until he died in 1975. Since then I haven't carried a specific coin in my pocket. This thread is making me think it's time I start to again.
My father started me going through penny rolls back in the 50's and my Grandfather handed me the 1920 Canadian large cent and said "I bet you won't find one of these" and then gave it to me.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Most call the US one cent a penny You got a problem with that?  I'm just messing around, whole threads have been devoted to arguing that topic.  Quote:
most call the US dime a 10 cent coin and most call the US Quarter a 25 cent coin. I don't believe I've ever heard a dime or a quarter called by those other names. Don't forget the nickel. Everyone calls it that, but it isn't what it says on the coin. I was looking through Walkers yesterday and meant to put one in my pocket, and forgot. Edited by steve199
02/01/2010 12:40 pm
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