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Where do you search for UNC coins? Do you guys buy rolls and pick the nicest one for your albums?
It's always great when a NCLT collector decides to pursue circulation collecting!
When deciding what to focus on, this website and values is a very good reference.
http://www.coinsandcanada.com/coins-prices.phpYou will notice prices for most 1968 to present coins are quite reasonable. The term UNC and Mint State are interchangeable. The problem with buying Uncirculated rolls, assuming you'd send the best samples to
TPG is it can cost more than the value of the respective grade. For that reason many collectors of 1968+ are satisfied with a UNC sample, unscratched and with the original BU lustrous finish, but ungraded. It's very difficult for a novice to identity the exact grade on a nickel or steel coin. Others collect PL, just depends on the preference. As for the source, coins from mint rolls from that era are quite plentiful from dealers, coin shows or
ebay.
As purelywasted mentions, 1967 and older can be far more intriguing. Many more varieties and minting processes were not as automated. You'll notice a significant difference in price.
It can sometimes take awhile to determine what it is that one chooses to collect and often preferences can change. If you have an opportunity to seek out a coin shop, it may be helpful to get some ideas as well. Good luck and have fun!
Posted 10/21/2016 7:20 pm
