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Poll Question
 I've always wondered what my neighboring American friends collect? Below is a list of the fifteen (15) basic decimals. After casting your vote, in a brief line or two, tell me why you made the choice! Glenn 
Edited by glenzy1
04/27/2009 7:08 pm
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United States
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Of course, the Jefferson nickel the most, as well as the Buffalo. I like the Monticello building, I like most things about the President on it, I like the size. Seems like there's a bazillion of them to make a complete set and you can always upgrade the set you have. Maybe my next signature?  There's not much you can get for a nickel these days, except maybe a nice nickel!Edited by TNG
04/27/2009 7:19 pm
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United States
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I'm going to go with nickel as well. I enjoy the Buffalo nickel the most. Just love the design. I collect several series but right now I am focusing on a complete set of Certified Buffalos!  It should be a great set when finished. |
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United States
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My last name is Nickels . . . so guess my favorite!
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United States
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Wow, us nickel guys are around tonight. I am with Wheezy in that I am a big fan of Jefferson as well. He was a terrific contradiction of a man. I have had a blue Jefferson Whitman folder for longer than I can remember having any toy. Only in the last year or so have I gotten more serious about finishing (done) and now upgrading the set. I also have started to collect Jefferson $2 notes as well.
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United States
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I guess I'm the exception to the group. My first choice is Half Dollars, that being said I collect all types. I find that nickels are the type I come across the most followed closely by dime and pennies.
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 United States
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Um I guess 2 Cents... Why? Why not its gotta be one of the most under appreciated series there ever was and yet its so full of history...
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United States
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I have collections of all denominations except dollars (sold those off to help buy my house). Nickels are my favorite though, followed by the cents and then dimes as my favorites.
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United States
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I'm partial to halves....Barbers particularly but AU/BU examples are way to darn expensive!! I try to make my sets as close to AU/BU as possible.
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United States
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well I'm the only one so far who has voted for the Three Cent pieces. I really really love the design on the silver 3 cent piece sadly there are not many dates to collect and a few are out of my price range. the nickel 3 cent piece has kind of a foreign look to it for me so I guess thats why I like that coin. and I like the Shield nickel. |
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United States
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What about small cents? I'm pretty sure they are one of the most popular... cause its so cheap!!
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United States
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I don't know if I really have a personal affection for any one denomination (I own examples of most of them on the list except for the half cent/gold pieces/colonials) but I sure do collect a lot of half-dollars and dollar coins. Walking Liberty halves and Peace dollars are two of the most beautiful american coins in my opinion. Plus those are denominations that are still existing today but fairly obscure. Thats what appeals to me a lot when I collect coins. I want to collect something not everyone has. |
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United States
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If I could collect only one denomination of U.S. coin, it would be One Dollar coins.
1794-1935 Silver Dollars
1849-1889 $1 Gold coins
1971-date Clad Dollars (including the 40% Ikes and Proofs)
Classic Commemorative $1 Gold coins (and the Lafayette Silver Dollar)
Modern Commemorative Silver Dollars
1986-date American Silver Eagle (includes Proof and "W" coins)
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United States
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Nickles here also for as long as I remember that Jefferson profile has been my favorite
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United States
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For me it's half dollars...walking liberty in particular. I also collect a little of everything and seem to be developing quite an affinity for Liberty nickels as well. |
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United States
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The half dollar has always been my favorite, especially the Kenndedy and Franklin. I like the Westward Journey nickels which has got me back into also looking for other Jefferson key dates. I have also been accumulating some PCGS & NGC graded State Quarters which may be a mistake this early. I have also started an album for the Presidential dollar coins. |
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