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PenniesAreAwesome New Member United Kingdom 6 Posts	Posted 12/03/2011 5:58 pm Hi, everyone. I obtained a 1973 Lincoln Head Cent the other day in a job lot of UK coins (no idea how it got in there), and I was wondering how easy it would be to collect US coins in the UK? Thanks in advance. Report this Post to the Staff

pls Rest in Peace United States 1729 Posts	Posted 12/03/2011 6:36 pm I've never seen a UK coin in circulation here in the U. S., so you're ahead of me. On the other hand, I've managed to build a decent collection of UK coins of all types clear back to the late 1700's by digging through "junk" boxes and trays of "melt" silver pieces in coin shops. Perhaps you'd be able to do the same? Report this Post to the Staff
mwr1550 Valued Member United States 193 Posts	Posted 12/03/2011 6:54 pm Are you in England? I was there form 77 to 79. There were alot of US coins around, but of course I was at a USAF base. Thats probably how the LMC got into the lot of English coins Report this Post to the Staff
augsburger Pillar of the Community Germany 1063 Posts	Posted 12/03/2011 11:50 pm It's not easy. State Quarters go for at least 50p but more than likely between 75p and £1. Now, quarters are worth about 18 cents at the moment, they used to be 12 cents, so less than a 20p coin, so you are going to have to pay at least twice the value, if not three, four or five times the value. Other coins can be even more expensive, unless you find a coin bin in a coin shop with them in, but these people know their worth in the UK. I collect anything, and most of my US coins have come from the US, I bought a few for far too much, and never, ever got anything for a decent price! Report this Post to the Staff
EgCollector Pillar of the Community Egypt 3470 Posts	Posted 12/04/2011 10:10 am to CCF I think it will be difficult, but still doable. I have been collecting US coins for the past 5 years and I think I am doing well. If you stay here long enough you will know more about US coins and once you reached 250 post you will be able to trade coins with other members. There are UK coin collectors from US and other countries and you will sure have some Great Britain coins to trade. I myself collect pennies and half pennies and have some US duplicates and I would be happy to trade with you one day So stick around, read what other members are posting (there are a lot of information here) ..... at least you will start to have an idea of what to you would be interested to collect from US. I hope you enjoy your stay Report this Post to the Staff
biggfredd Rest in Peace United States 9104 Posts	Posted 12/04/2011 10:57 am Depends whether you plan on getting coins locally, in change, etc, or if you are willing to buy from ebaYUK or other mail order. Report this Post to the Staff
kena Pillar of the Community United Kingdom 1682 Posts	Posted 12/04/2011 1:16 pm The way I get US coins is: Trading and purchases from folks here on CCF. For example, the current 2011 Olympic 50 pence coins are popular with folks back in the states. Just like the 2008 Royal Shield set was. Ken Report this Post to the Staff
PenniesAreAwesome New Member United Kingdom 6 Posts	Posted 12/04/2011 4:49 pm Thanks for the info, guys. I appreciate it. Report this Post to the Staff
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