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New Member
Cyprus
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Hey all
I am coming state side NYC first part of November and I want to do some coin roll hunting and bring back rolls with me! Can I go to any bank in the city and request bank roll coins? Also I will want to do some note hunting too so I will wants bundles of ones?
Any help will be grateful
Daniel
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Pillar of the Community
Canada
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from my experience with banks in the USA, if you do not have an account there they are not likely to sell you anything. you may luck out and find a teller who may sell you 1 or 2 rolls, but if you are thinking of buying a box of coins (50 rolls) then you are probably going to have a hard time.
for bills I would doubt they would sell you anything.
If you are going to be in the USA for an extended period of time, then perhaps open an account with one of the big banks (bank of America, US bank etc) which would have multiple branches in most cities
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New Member
 Cyprus
5 Posts |
I have heard chase will change up to 100 USD for non customers. I will be over for two weeks not worth opening a account.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
840 Posts |
You could possibly linkup with a fellow CRHer from this board and they could buy what you want on your behalf. There should be someone from NYC who would be willing to help a fellow CRHer. I'm on the west coast, so I cannot help, sorry.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Getting a few rolls at a time shouldn't be any problem if you have cash in hand, but most banks roll their eyes and drag their feet to get boxes for their long time customers, and will flat out refuse for anyone without an account.
Linking up with a member here is your best bet, but you could also try at gas stations, grocery stores, etc. At my old job in retail, the customer service desk always kept extra rolls of quarters on hand, because customers needed them for laundry on an almost daily basis.
What are you looking to find? IMO, nickels are the most fun to search, because they most reliably yield old coins from the 50s and 40s.
A point to consider - it is a federal offence (huge fine) to export cents or nickels for melting. I would strongly recommend doing your searching *in* the US if you have time, and only take the keepers back with you. You are much more likely to clear customs with a few dozen souvenir coins than a few thousand in rolls.
Edited by Finn235
02/21/2018 12:02 pm
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New Member
Cyprus
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Finn do you think I might have a issue if I had maybe 3-4 coin rolls of most of the coins available? I am not looking for melt but collecting
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Bedrock of the Community
United Kingdom
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Hello Tollickd and  Perhaps I've been lucky, but I've never had a problem getting a few rolls from any bank, although many banks haven't had any half dollars. I've never tried asking for a large quantity of bills, but cashiers have quite happily given me change for a $20 in ones and twos. I've found bank staff usually very friendly and helpful. |
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Moderator
 United States
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Pillar of the Community
 United States
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Your best bet would be to call ahead and plead your case with a bank branch. Say a little white lie and mention you may be moving to The States and might be looking for a bank in the area.  That also gives them the opportunity to order extra boxes for you so they're not 'out' anything. Check out my counterstamped Lincoln Cent collection: http://goccf.com/t/303507 |
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Rest in Peace
United States
17900 Posts |
Honesty is always best. Just tell them where you are from and your collecting habit.
Banks have lots of rules that get broken every day.
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New Member
Cyprus
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Maybe I should target a female teller with my British accent lol
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Pillar of the Community
United States
4211 Posts |
 Of course, Smile and be polite with your request. I wouldn't see an issue for a teller to break $100 into 100 singles. |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Quote:
Maybe I should target a female teller with my British accent lol And dress up as Austin Powers? Colligo ergo sum
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New Member
Cyprus
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Lol I will dress like prince william if it helps
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Valued Member
United States
351 Posts |
The Chase banks in my area will sell up to $100 without asking for an account #. I'm about 50 miles from NY.
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Rest in Peace
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Really try to hook up with a few New Yorkers on the forum here. Offer to swap some local coins or stuff we don't usually get. Send a bit of cash, $25 for a box a of cents, $100 for a box of nickels. Look at them while your here, have the CCF CRHer take what you don't want back, you making up the difference. Spend some time together, I'd do it, but I'm in the Midwest! Think it might be a great way to exchange some culture over a meal or coffee!
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Posted 02/21/2018 11:05 am
