Want a NOOK? Explore Now
You see them in cash registers and in bank tellers' trays. Rolls of coins - pennies, nickels, dimes and quarters. But what you may not realize is that far more than the face value of the coins may be hidden in those rolls.
Real silver coins may be mixed in with the modern-day clad nickels, dimes and quarters. Real copper pennies may be mixed in with the copper-plated zinc cents made today. And there's always the chance that a rare dated coin is among the coins stacked neatly in the paper coin roll.
Hunting rolls of coins for silve and copper coins and rare-dated coins is a fun way to get started collecting coins. And the reqards can be great.
Author David Conway gives you tips for finding those elusive precious metal coins, dealing with bank personnel and handling your coin finds.
So get ready to grab a few rolls of coins and let the hunt begin!
Chapter 1 Introduction 6
Collecting and investing in coins and precious metals
Coin roll hunting
A realistic approach
Terminology
History of coin roll hunting and why it will never end
Chapter 2 How it Works 14
Checking pocket change
Ordering boxes (marking searched rolls, why half dollars)
Road trips and bank visits
Chapter 3 Why to Search and What to Find 26
Silver (bullion)
Error coins
Collectibles (sets by date, newer uncirculated rolls, proof coins, NIFC, etc)
Chapter 4 What to Look For 42
Cents
Nickels
Dimes
Quarters
Half Dollars
Dollars
Gold and Silver Bullion
Chapter 5 Banks and Etiquette 62
Standard procedures
Setting up an account
Tellers, managers, and what to say
Returning coins
Chapter 6 Saving and Selling Coins 70
Commodity prices
Where to sell (online, coin shops, etc)
How to save and store
Chapter 7 Advanced Strategies 92
History
Roll Composition
Chapter 8 Best Places to Search for Silver Coins 102
Checking change
Boxs of coins
Visiting banks
Chapter 9 Success and Trial and Error 110
Silver jackpot
Coin Roll Hunting Cheat Sheet 116
Quick Silver Reference
Some important coins by denomination
Coin Roll Hunting Records 118
Silver and Gold Value Calculator App
Blank pages for bank searching results
Anonymous
Posted December 27, 2012
Just ok
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Posted August 26, 2012
As a novice in coin collecting, I found this book to be very informative
and helpful. The information is interesting and easy to read and
understand. It does not get bogged down with unnecessary details and
irrelevant material. I have followed the author's suggestions and
already have found a number of coins for my new collection. What a fun
hobby! Thanks for getting me started.
Anonymous
Posted August 24, 2012
This is a very good book that has already paid for itself. The descriptions are clear and make coin roll hunting very easy to learn. The book is perfect for any beginner - you don't need any previous coin knowledge.
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Overview
The Hunt is On!
You see them in cash registers and in bank tellers' trays. Rolls of coins - pennies, nickels, dimes and quarters. But what you may not realize is that far more than the face value of the coins may be hidden in those rolls.
Real silver coins may be mixed in with the modern-day clad nickels, dimes and quarters. Real copper pennies may be mixed in with the copper-plated zinc cents made today. And...