I need help,from the CRH fraternity....😎

[BVI Hunter]

I plans to buy either 10,000 one dollar coins, or $10,000 in value of "$5" gold coins ( which actually cost $170 each)

My question is on volume,,as I need to pack them in a box / chest....

What volume will they take up? One shoe box?, 2 or more? Or any other everyday reference you can give me.

They will be loose, not in rolls I think, although rolls maybe an option.

I thought you guys were the best people to ask as you deal in " coin volumes" every day?

Thanks so much

BVI

 

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[BVI Hunter]

C'mon guys nearly a hundred views and not one Suggestion?

Help me out here!

 

[Vdubguy]

Well I know if you got $10,000 in half dollars, that would be like 10-15 shoe boxes full. I know your asking about dollar coins, but I've never purchased any rolls of dollar coins. If you are limited on what you are putting them in, your best bet would be to get the $5 gold coins.

Side note, have you had any good finds over there in the BVI? I'm still on St. Thomas but my wife and I are moving back to the states July 1st.

 

[usandthem]

The gold coins will take up a lot less room than the dollar coins. Why in the world would you want 10,000 dollar coins?

 

[FormerTeller]

$10,000 in $5 gold coins will be 58 or 59 coins. You could literally carry them in your pockets.

$10,000 in $1 coins - assuming you could find them - would weigh approximately 178 pounds, and take up a couple suitcases worth of room, not that the suitcases would necessarily be able to support the weight. However, if you're still in BVI I seriously doubt you'll find a bank willing to order you 10,000 dollar coins.

This of course assumes you're referring to presidential dollars. If you mean Eisenhower dollars, it's closer to 500 pounds, and even more difficult to obtain. Actual silver dollars, fuggedaboutit!

We'll be interested in hearing the story after you complete your plans...

 

[BVI Hunter]

Well I know if you got $10,000 in half dollars, that would be like 10-15 shoe boxes full. I know your asking about dollar coins, but I've never purchased any rolls of dollar coins. If you are limited on what you are putting them in, your best bet would be to get the $5 gold coins.

Side note, have you had any good finds over there in the BVI? I'm still on St. Thomas but my wife and I are moving back to the states July 1st.

Thanks! I plan to put them in a chest so that would be too heavy / big!

Still in Gorda but travel a lot more these days!

 

[BVI Hunter]

The gold coins will take up a lot less room than the dollar coins. Why in the world would you want 10,000 dollar coins?

Thanks, yes I thought the gold too.

Oh, and I plan to have a chest made ( that's why I need the volume) and bury them....

 

[BVI Hunter]

$10,000 in $5 gold coins will be 58 or 59 coins. You could literally carry them in your pockets.

$10,000 in $1 coins - assuming you could find them - would weigh approximately 178 pounds, and take up a couple suitcases worth of room, not that the suitcases would necessarily be able to support the weight. However, if you're still in BVI I seriously doubt you'll find a bank willing to order you 10,000 dollar coins.

This of course assumes you're referring to presidential dollars. If you mean Eisenhower dollars, it's closer to 500 pounds, and even more difficult to obtain. Actual silver dollars, fuggedaboutit!

We'll be interested in hearing the story after you complete your plans...

Thanks FT great info!

I will have to change my plans I think.
I wanted to have them in a chest (which I will have made) and them bury them for a children's idea I have.

 

[bertmaster2000]

It sounds like a modern day treasure hunt is in the works...

 

[Dozer D]

Go with the gold, less space & resale value. But gold prices do fluctuate as in the past.

 

[Liu21]

go with the dollar coins, you're not losing anything! besides a 5$ gold eagle is soo small. It is not as cool as 10,000 BU/AU dollar coins...

 

[BVI Hunter]

go with the dollar coins, you're not losing anything! besides a 5$ gold eagle is soo small. It is not as cool as 10,000 BU/AU dollar coins...

i like the idea of a chest full with 10,000 bu coins!

 

[DirtStalker]

BVI I believe that you are over thinking this so to prevent you having a stroke just send me the $$$ and I will take care of everything for you. Of course Sads will need a small finders fee for the chest

 

[kingskid1611]

When is the hunt? I need to make plans to find the chest. And yes I can act like a child

 

[BVI Hunter]

I have decided to go for a mixture of (uncirculated);

SILVER $5
GOLD $5
SILVER $1
GOLD $1

and found this great company to supply the container.....

Oak Barrels Ltd - American Oak Barrels

thanks all for your advice!