Great American Coin Hunt April 21-27

That's so cool!

I'd say change from shopping and maybe some boxes from the bank.

I read about this a month or so ago. It is not a hoax, at all. But, it's also not an opportunity for collector members of this forum to benefit. Those here most likely know what to look for or know what references to search if in doubt.

The purpose of this is to introduce coin collecting as a hobby to the masses (circulation). It's about the child finding an IHC or Buffalo in change and sparking an interest. It's about adults finding a Wheat cent and it bringing back memories of their parents.

So, if anything, CCF members should be releasing coins into circulation, not gathering them. They aren't special to me, but I can spend quite a few Wheaties this month. Who knows where those may end up and who may be sparked by that? That's the point.

No need to stop searching. BTW- What sparked your interest in CRH. Did you just wake up one day and decide to or was there something you heard or read that got you interested?
It's great you'll set that '09 back into the wild to maybe get somebody else's interest. Great idea.

But it's not intended for us but to help the hobby as mentioned. Remember the talk and attention when someone drops a gold coin in the kettle at Christmas, or another 1943 copper is sold or someone finds another 1969s DDO-001 while roll searching? It's all about the verbal buzz. It is intended to create that buzz and get people talking around the water cooler so to speak about the hobby enough to maybe see what it's all about.
I've strictly a collector but have loved getting back into the hobby 6 years ago.It is people like the experienced collectors here that have made it so enjoyable. They give so much of their time and experience and hopefully get some enjoyment themselves from helping others.

I worked out a deal with a local sub shop I frequent. They only go through $3-$5 worth of cents each week. I'm selling them $10 worth of wheats at face value to give as change for cash customers. During that week they will also place a sign in their windows telling the customers to be sure to check their change for surprises. Most people use plastic, myself included, but it will be interesting to see if they go through more cents than usual during the week. I thinking of giving them some Merc dimes as well. Everybody notices Merc dimes when they see one, even young store clercs.
I even talked to a local weekly paper about the Great American Coin Hunt and plan on filling them in on my plan with the sub shop as well. It's not much and could easily be a flop, but it costs so little, is a way to "pay it forward" and it is a positive step for the hobby.
Hope more will join the effort.