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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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Usually every time I go to a bank I ask if they have any half dollars. About 99% of the time it's no and we are not supposed to keep them if we do get any. Yesterday at a bank I asked as usual. The teller next to the one I was at looked over and said I have 3 so if you want them step over here. I did and he handed me 3 half dollars and all looked brand new. I didn't think to much of it until I got home and found they were all 2010D's. Then a bigger shock was when I looked them up I found they were not supposed to be issued for circulation. Wonder who's collection got raided?
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Valued Member
United States
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Where did you find the reference to them not being meant for circulation? Do you have an article link or anything you could share?
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Valued Member
United States
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Bedrock of the Community
 United States
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Quote:Nice find! It is noted in the Red Book. Yes, that is exactly where I saw that. Also, the same from 2002 and up and I just found that out. |
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Valued Member
United States
85 Posts |
Ah sweet, I'll have to check that out when I get home.
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Valued Member
United States
85 Posts |
Ah sweet, I'll have to check that out when I get home.
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Valued Member
United States
51 Posts |
From a quick google search they are only available through the US Mint's numismatic bags and rolls program.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
672 Posts |
They come from people ordering rolls, pulling out the MS67-68+ coins and just dumping the rest usually. Easier to just spend them than try and sell them.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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They also come from BAGS too, I believe. Whole bags can be ordered from the Mint's website. So people will cull what they want, then pitch the rest back into circulation. So, they may be classified as NIFC....but every year they end up there ! ...  |
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Valued Member
United States
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I didnt know that eather till now ! last year I asked a casino cage cashier if she had any half dollars back their she was reluctant for what ever reason to check but then did she came back with four rolls one of then were all 2010 but in generic wrapping (not from the mint)all gem bu I spent all but ten of the best and adam.e won one of them from me in a contest here !  |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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They also come from BAGS too, I believe. Whole bags can be ordered from the Mint's website.
So people will cull what they want, then pitch the rest back into circulation.
So, they may be classified as NIFC....but every year they end up there ! Hey eagle, do you know what they're paying for these? Is it just shipping and handling, or are these premium-priced, as well? I always wondered at that. |
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Moderator
 United States
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As said, those NIFC half dollars are sold in bags and rolls (for a premium), not just in mint sets. They are searched for gems and the rest are dumped. No foul play at all!  |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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do you know what they're paying for these? $135 for 200 coins in the bags and $35 for 40 coins in 2 rolls plus shipping, check the us mint web site |
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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I never knew that is the only way to get new ones. I wonder why the Red Book says not for circulation and yet the Mint sells them in bulk so many will end up like the ones I just found. That to me would be issuing for circulation. Sounds like one more attempt of the Mint to make money. Sort of a pun there. |
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Valued Member
United States
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Well just darn. I had about 50 of those a few weeks ago & only kept the ones that were in like uncirculated condition.
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Valued Member
United States
132 Posts |
Circulated NIFCs are worth half a buck.
Is that a true statement, or are they actually worth saving?
It seems they (2002-present half dollars) are becoming more common, and I question whether one should hang onto them.
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Posted 03/09/2011 11:11 am
