Conversation With A Silver-Savvy Bank Teller

interesting conversation. Be careful not to expose the teller to risk of 'discipline' from their employer (bank/financial institution). I was informed a few years ago by a numismatically savvy teller that some institutions (some...): 1) Frown on their employees 'fraternizing' with customers when it comes to seeking out and 'hoarding' certain coins for certain customers; and 2) Purposely not informing 'naive' customers who are depositing or cashing out large amounts of silver coinage. A few silver coins in a much larger mix of other coins is one thing; knowingly taking in multiple rolls of solid silver without comment is entirely different. We had a member on CFF years ago who was a teller report that he took pride in informing customers about silver coinage they'd bring in--some customers went ahead with their bank transaction anyway, other customers took their coins to a reputable coin shop and realized a nice premium. He indicated that his employer encouraged that behavior.

Bottom line, take care to not unintentionally place a teller at risk with their employer.

I agree with your advice about not getting this teller -- or any other one -- in trouble. She told me that she has advised customers who she knows are cashing in silver coins at face value that they are worth more than that -- but in many cases they do it anyway. A few tellers at other banks that I visit also provide this kind of feedback to customers doing the same thing.

I also plan to meet her at a nearby restaurant during lunch so I can examine and purchase her coins while she is not at work.

Hope you make some good additions to your collection!