Thanks Maverick.. I was specifically happy to find that merc.. I also tried a new bank today where the people were so friendly that they offered to order me coins.. When I asked about halves, she went to the coin machine in the back and brought out the full bag of halves. I had no luck, but I have a feeling this could be the beginning of a beautiful relationship since they are willing to sell me the halves straight out of the bag.. I know for sure that it's not a machine that rejects silver since I have used the same model before.. I think a box of cookies may be needed before I ask her to call me every time the bag fills.. Maybe I should just open up another bank account haha..