Are NIFC Half Dollars Worth Keeping?

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AllSeasons Valued Member United States 397 Posts	Posted 02/21/2024 12:14 am Sorry if this question has been asked before. I got a $500 bag of loose half dollars from the local branch today. I have my suspicions about whether it's a dump or not, but have started going through them nonetheless. So far, I have found 7 NIFCs (2002-2022) in 7 rolls' worth; no 1987's or 1970-D's so far. I have a couple of questions: 1. Are NIFCs supposed to be this common, or is it just this bag I got? 2. Are NIFCs worth keeping? I've seen different answers and debates online. I've also seen circulated ones selling for over $1 on ebay (plus shipping). Curious as to what people think in 2024. Cheers! Report this Post to the Staff

jason39305 Pillar of the Community United States 743 Posts	Posted 02/21/2024 09:12 am I have rolls of them in mixed years and MM from my roll searching efforts. I've tried selling them on several occasions but never get more than $1.25-$1.50 each for them. I personally keep them, but there are others who probably toss them back. Report this Post to the Staff
BStrauss3 Pillar of the Community United States 4588 Posts	Posted 02/21/2024 6:52 pm There are dealers who buy bags & rolls, put the good ones in 2x2s for their customers building sets and spend the dogs. -----Burton 50+ year / Life / Emeritus ANA member (joined 12/1/1973) Life member: Numismatics International, CONECA Member: TNA, FtWCC, NETCC, EveryCountry (online) coin club Owned by three cats and a wife of 40+ years (joined 1983) Author: 3rd Edition of the Sample Slabs book, https://www.sampleslabs.info/ Report this Post to the Staff
jk109e4 Valued Member United States 301 Posts	Posted 02/21/2024 7:33 pm I agree with Strauss I have kept mine for my own collection and have found uncirculated original mint rolls CRHing which I will eventually go through and put the real gems in 2x2's of course retaining the very best for my collection and others for anyone in my coin club who need them for their collections. Report this Post to the Staff
datadragon Pillar of the Community United States 1648 Posts	Posted 02/22/2024 08:49 am I would say yes as browsing the pcgs price guide shows that high condition examples can have added value, perhaps a good opportunity to start learning how to identify what might be a gem 65 or higher condition to start and set those aside. https://www.pcgs.com/prices/detail/.../most-active Note that there are grading fees which may equal or exceed the graded values but over time the values may increase in some cases. So some people just sell them on places like ebay for a minor profit instead of keeping. There are also errors and varieties to learn about, some are in the strike it rich with pocket change book to start but others may be found to look for on the websites & forums to add. Edited by datadragon 02/22/2024 08:50 am Report this Post to the Staff
AllSeasons Valued Member United States 397 Posts	Posted 02/22/2024 1:47 pm Thank you for the replies so far. I went through another 10 rolls of Loomis half dollars, and found 19 NIFCs (almost a whole roll). A lot of 2018's and 2021's. Right now, I'm leaning towards sending these back, as collecting these could get expensive. Cheers! Edited by AllSeasons 02/22/2024 1:47 pm Report this Post to the Staff
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