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New Member
United States
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Hello, Collecting Eisenhower dollars seems enjoyable. However, I am unsure how to collect them. Can one find rolls of them at the bank or do they all have to be purchased? Thank you |
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Moderator
 United States
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Some banks might have rolls, some might not. When I ask, my bank doesn't have Eisenhower dollars. If I asked nicely, they might have a few loose ones in their cash drawers.  |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
7840 Posts |
I collect them, and all other coins, by Major Type;
40% Silver (Unc and/or Proof)
Clad (Unc and/or Proof)
and Bicentennial (Unc and/or Proof)
Some folks like a more challenging set by collecting the whole series.
Ultimately, the choice is yours!
Most of all...have fun doing it! And show the CCF lots of images!
Edited by oih82w8
12/02/2014 10:31 pm
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Valued Member
United States
100 Posts |
I am very close to finishing my Susan B. Anthony set in PCGS MS66 (and 69 for proof) minus the infamous MS66 1981-S. After that I plan on doing a complete variety set of Ike's in PCGS MS65 for circulated, MS67 for silver business, and PR69 in all the proofs. I will have to piece together a set through ebay, coin shops, Great Collections.com ect. |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
1037 Posts |
 FYI: There are 32 coins in a standard set minted from 1971 through 1978. You have to ask yourself what do you want out of your collection? Do you want volume or quality? Some times you can request Ike dollars from your bank, and most likely they will not have them on-hand unless you request them. Local coins shows or ebay will be your best bet to find your Ikes. |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
814 Posts |
When I was putting together my set, I did so by date and mint mark, including the 40% silver ones. Simple enough. No proofs (at least for now), and no varieties (except the obvious like the Type 1/Type 2 Bicentennials).
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United States
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In my opinion, local coin shows are the best source. A local coin shop is the next choice.
While the 14 coin business strike set is feasible, it is practically impossible to complete the 32 coin set from roll searching.
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Valued Member
United States
406 Posts |
I obtained most of my Ikes from a local coin shop. I was able to purchase the business strike coins (except for 1973) for just a bit over face value. I got my 1973 business strikes from a 1973 mint set. Proof and silver coins were obviously a bit more expensive but still very reasonable. Banks have Ikes once in a while but you never know. If I ever see any in my teller's coin tray I go ahead and pick them up - it's fun to spend them occasionally. I did end up purchasing a couple of the proof coins online, but I recommend doing some homework and price comparisons before making an online coin purchase. There are many coins available through ebay but ebay is not always going to be your best bet (this applies for all coins, not just Ikes). Most of all, have fun! It's a really great set. |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
814 Posts |
If one is going for the business strikes, I'd be sure to include the silver ones though.
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Valued Member
United States
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I'm building mine mostly from mint sets and proof sets. 1971 and 1972 are a problem since the business strikes were not included in mint sets. I'm not a big fan of TPG's but will likely buy those two years in something like MS64-65 as budget allows. I plan to buy the silver ikes from 1971 - 1976 in OGP, not slabs. |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Great choice on attempting this series. I bought virtually all my Ike dollars on ebay, with only a few from the annual coin show in my area. Check out the link below for my complete variety PCGS Ike set. This set is the ULTIMATE challenge in Ike dollar collecting. I only decided to attempt it after I completed the regular major variety set. Two will keep you from completing it in a "normal" time frame: the 1971-S DDO FS-103 and DDR FS-801. I have all but the FS-801. Maybe someday. But the 32 coin set is excellent for any level of collector. I have said many times that the Ike series has a good variety of business and proof coins in both Cu-Ni clad and 40% silver. IMO, it really is the perfect modern set to assemble. My plan for the future is to continue upgrading the business Cu-Ni clad and 40% silver issues in my registry set. I want to have all business strike clad issues to be MS65 or better, and I would like the business strike 40% silver issues to be M67. I love the feeling of upgrading my set with a better coin. Also, it's not just about a better grade when upgrading. I want the eye appeal of the coin to be an upgrade as well. Good luck! |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Poking through mint and proof sets are definitely the best bet. There's a wide range in quality with these coins (especially the mint sets) and if you buy them randomly you'll have some clunkers. You can assemble a nice choice set for very little extra money.
Time don't fly, it bounds and leaps.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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I've only collected them in silver clad. Proof and Unc 1971-1976. Never was a big fan of the cupronickel ones. I like silver in my "silver" dollars...lol. Also included a proof of the 1990 commemorative.
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12/08/2014 6:45 pm
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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I'm collecting the buisness strikes and 6 major varieties from 1970, 1972 and 1976 from circulation mostly. I find it fun
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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If you ask at most banks they will order a box of them from the Treasury Department. However, it will probably cost a real lot even though face value, still a box may be a real lot of money. I asked not long ago but forgot how much they said it would cost.
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New Member
United States
40 Posts |
What was stated, some are found but most must be in pristine condition to be worth more than $1.
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