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Pillar of the Community
United States
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I found an old Wheat cent in my pocket change the other day, and was thrilled. Now I'm thinking of buying a few of these and using one to pay for stuff at gas stations or wherever. Just to pass along the fun of finding weird pocket change to the next person who takes time to look at their change. http://www.ebay.com/itm/201220648845 |
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Valued Member
United States
228 Posts |
When I was a paperboy (many years ago), I used to always get old coins from one old gentleman when I went to collect for the paper. (Indian cents, Merc dimes and Buffalo nickels mainly). Now, some times I put dateless Buffalo nickels into circulation! I figure somebody will get a kick out of them! |
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Pillar of the Community
Canada
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I spend some old paper money, because Canadian paper money have changed a lot from the old designs. It's funny to see people confused at me spending a "rare" note or not accepting it because they think it's no longer cashable (or I like to call it "expired money"). I have put one or two nickel dollars into circulation a couple of times. If the person you're handing the cash over to is an older person it's not very fun, I wait when there is a young immigrant. Sometimes I hope I sparked their interest by showing them that these "old" money are still widely available, proven by me being very willing to spend them at face value.
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Pillar of the Community
Canada
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I tried spending a nickel dollar once and the young girl said they only except real money. Same with a bunch of beat up 70 something half dollars someone gave me once.
I will often bring old 1 dollar bills when yard saleing because if something is 10 dollar I whip out the ratty one dollar bill and say "All I have is a dollar." they will take it in a heart beat. Now you know my bargain hunting secret.
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Pillar of the Community
Canada
2517 Posts |
Guess what, I dropped my pocket piece (nickel dollar) once and a 3 year old kid picked it up and gave it back to me, and he said "money". Even a little kid recognises it as (real) money!
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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I do that all the time. Putting old coins back in circulation. Usually a 1944 Lincoln Cent. Always fun to think of someone finding one and raving about finding an old coin in change. |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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I put double eagles, half eagles and bust dollars, Seated half dollars in circulation all the time. I even make sure they're UNC!   |
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Pillar of the Community
Canada
1118 Posts |
I like to pay for my tea at Tim Horton's with SMLs.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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I will often bring old 1 dollar bills when yard saleing because if something is 10 dollar I whip out the ratty one dollar bill and say "All I have is a dollar." they will take it in a heart beat. Brilliant! |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
1192 Posts |
Close I get to this is spending Ike's and half dollars. The teenagers usually call a manager to see if they can accept them, at what point we both laugh at them.
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Pillar of the Community
Canada
2517 Posts |
 That is fun! I do that with old ones and have gotten that reaction twice. |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
8516 Posts |
When I go through a box of cents I will throw an old beat up Indian Head cent in with the Lincoln's I take back to the bank. Oregon coin geek.....*** GO BEAVS ! ! ! ***
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Pillar of the Community
United States
2200 Posts |
Funny, I was just about to write a post about this exact topic!
I would enjoy spending a few bucks on some common, beatup IHS, Buffalos and Mercs and buying candy bars with them.
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New Member
Canada
48 Posts |
am I the only person who gets calls from the bank saying they have those big o'l dollars you asked for? they are great to pay the paper boys with!
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Valued Member
United States
70 Posts |
On a few occasions I have offered a 90% silver coin or fiat money, no one will take the silver. It amazes me, the level of propaganda surrounding precious metals, and the lies associated with its real value.  |
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 Canada
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I used to do it with Canadian 1-cent coins all the time... at coin shows, I give out old bills, nickel dollars and impaired proof strikes as change to young numismatists.
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