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Valued Member
Canada
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I purchased a box of quarters and a box of pennies this week, my first time ever roll hunting. Quarters - no cougars, a single '91 (they haven't all been grabbed up yet?), a few mounties, half the '92 provincial set, a dozen American State Quarters, most of the millennium set, most of the special quarters since 2000 (the only one I know for sure I'm missing is the red Klassen quarter). The oldest quarter was a 1968. A few British 10 Pence, a Barbados quarter, and a couple other foreign coins I kept only because I haven't seen them before. Pennies - I've only gone through 10 rolls so far, but I've found some interesting things: a 1932 King George, a couple of wheaties (I can give the dates later), and a penny from 2008 that really stands out*. The oldest is the King George, which doesn't come near the 1911 wheatie found in pocket change when I was about 12 in the mid 1990's. The 2008 penny has a copper coloured tails side, and the head side is silver coloured - you would think it was a dime if you were looking at only the back of it. The edges are all copper too. On the tails side, close to the edge you can start to see it a bit silver. The penny is in great shape and shows no major scratches, absolutely no wear, and no dirt. What sort of chemical could have done this? Also, does placing a coin on a scanner result in a good picture? I don't have a digital camera but I'd like to share this with the forum. Also, how can I tell if I have a 1968 silver or nickle quarter? Obviously one is much more common than the other, but what should I look for in terms of weight, colour, sound made in contact with other coins, etc etc. |
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Pillar of the Community
Canada
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nickel -silver...... use a magnet...
guess which one will stick....
HOWEVER, try the same with a 67 quarter(cougar)... and if it sticks.. I give you 500 Dollars...
No Joke...
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Canada
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I picked up a box of pennies two weeks ago. I found a 1901 Indian head in one roll. Not bad.
As to finding a silver coin in a dime/quarter roll, I know as soon as I empty it, I can hear it. Agree with above if you're not sure check with a magnet.
I sold a roll of circulated dimes I had collected from rolls a couple weeks back and used the money to buy a nice shinplaster.
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Canada
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Yes, do the magnet test with 1968 quarters.
Scale them out. 50% silver = 5.8319grams. 100% Nickel = 5.06grams.
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I'm envious of you finding a '91! Along with the 1964 EWL (XWL) 5c, it's one of those pieces that I've never been able to find in circulation.
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The silver 1968 quarter should be much lighter in colour. Just in case you can't find a magnet or scale.  |
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I bought a magnet :)
It's more likely I will win the lottery than find a 68 silver (and I don't play the lottery) but you never know! Besides it can help me find some of the 2000+ series magnetic pennies. :)
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Canada
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I thought today's box of quarters would be my last for a while but...
I found a 1950 King George quarter, and another '91. They didn't have a penny box so I grabbed my first box of nickles. I'll see if there is anything in there. Is it worth hoarding all the pre-81 nickles or just grab the ones I need to fill in the holes and any duplicates of ones I want?
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When you say box you mean a box of 50 rolls right? Was there any premium for getting and then depositing the quarters back to the bank?
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Valued Member
Canada
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Nope. I've gone through about 4 boxes of quarters and 5 boxes of pennies, and have a nickel now to go through. All they asked me today was how long I plan on doing this. I said a while, and they indicated they wanted me to become a customer. So I opened a savings account and deposited some money :)
I always make sure to go at off peak hours so I don't tie someone up with a lineup behind me.
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I've actually never roll hunted so thanks for the information. Do you have any problems getting customer rolled items instead of new rolls?
Edit I mean in the sense of buying boxes... we all look through roils of change I think.
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04/12/2010 11:47 pm
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Valued Member
Canada
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My second box of pennies was actually brand new. I took it home, opened it up, and was disappointed by all the shine. The box was 50 rolls of mint sealed 2008 pennies. I took two rolls to keep and returned the box and asked for one that wasn't new. From what I understand, if your box has brown paper-like tap eon it that says Royal Canadian Mint, you probably have a box of new pennies. |
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New Member
Canada
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I've been given many '68 silvers. Dimes and quarters.
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Canada
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Edited by castor
04/13/2010 1:44 pm
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Canada
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Well, I found a 1968 silver quarter. Guess I'd better buy that lottery ticket :)
As mentioned above, it makes a different sound, is lighter in colour, and is not magnetic. I don't have a scale and weighing it in my hand doesn't really give much of an indication.
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Valued Member
Canada
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Simplest way is to put a magnet to it. If it sticks it's not silver.
I too bought my first case today and sounds like I've done just as good. I'll double check later and post anything worth noting, but doubt I missed anything.
Hopefully I'll have better luck next time.
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