should i get a box of pennies dimes or nickels

[jennifer302013]

trying to see what should i get when i go to the bank pennies dimes or nickels

 

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[CladSmoke]

You want more "keepers" or the possibility of silver/buffaloes? Cents will produce more quantity and nickels are a little easier on the eyes. I do 10X more nickels than cents, but enjoy the cents when I do. Something very satisfying in finding wheats.

 

[D1MES_101]

It depends on what your after. If you are a collector than you might want to be buying pennies/nickels. However, if your after silver, than you should search dimes/halves.

Just because your a new member here:
The only silver nickels are 35% war nickels minted between the dates of 1942-1945 during WWII

The only 95% copper pennies are minted pre 1982. Keep wheat pennies minted pre 1959 in a separate bag from your copper because collectors pay more for wheats.

The only %90 silver dimes were issued pre-1965

 

[usandthem]

Not all '42 nickels have silver. Only the nickels with mint marks above the Monticello on the reverse are 35% silver.

 

[Thorne]

that and Canada used silver for a few more years then us

 

[sagittarius98]

IThe only 95% copper pennies are minted pre 1982.

That is false. Some were minted in 1982, and 2009 had some NIFC copper cents minted.

 

[Diver_Down]

That is false. Some were minted in 1982, and 2009 had some NIFC copper cents minted.

Thank you, Sag. You chimed in before I've read this thread. Go ahead and correct the 90% silver dime blanket statement while you are at it.

 

[mtk76]

Any other copper pennies out there? I do hand sorting by color and have a few that have a total look of old copper but are post 82. Only the odd balls though its usually very visually easy to see the difference I may post them when I get a few min.

 

[peaseniz]

nothing post 82 in pennies is copper, they will look the same though as they are zinc in a copper jacket, so you can't really tell just by looking at them you have to check the date.

 

[mtk76]

I see in your goals you have a few Indian Heads listed. I am curious how many $100 dollars of pennies does your avgs tell you until you find one? I've done 5 25$ and have done ok with wheats but was wondering on the avgs on the Indian Heads.

 

[SilverForBrains]

That is false. Some were minted in 1982, and 2009 had some NIFC copper cents minted.

I think there are 8 varieties of 1982 cents, some zinc and some copper

 

[GarouLady]

I personally prefer nickels. You can get buffalo nickels or war nickels. And war nickels when you have $1 face value, has more silver in it than any other $1 face value coinage. Pennies are ok, but unless you are into wheats or indian heads its literally a toss up. If you have the funds, do a box of each one. I have done that time and again for fun.

See ya,
Garoulady

 

[baddbluff]

Cents: lots of coins for a little cash; copper can be worthwhile if you can find a buyer; wheats
Nicks: buffs & war nicks; Jeff set fun & challenging
Dimes: consistent silver; Mercs fun to find
Quarters: unless you are a Statehood fan, don't waste your time
Halves: $$$ilver; Bens & Walkers; proofs; kennedy set is fun to put together; need a big bankroll to do volume
Try some boxes of all types & find your passion!

 

[Diver_Down]

nothing post 82 in pennies is copper, they will look the same though as they are zinc in a copper jacket, so you can't really tell just by looking at them you have to check the date.

Sag, corrected the erroneous statement above. The 2009 cents were minted on zinc core/copper plated planchets, and 95% copper planchets that are the same composition as the 1909 cent. Both are business strikes and can be discerned by weight.

 

[CladSmoke]

Sag, corrected the erroneous statement above. The 2009 cents were minted on zinc core/copper plated planchets, and 95% copper planchets that are the same composition as the 1909 cent. Both are business strikes and can be discerned by weight.

I did not know that. Interesting for sure.

 

[maverick]

Cents: lots of coins for a little cash; copper can be worthwhile if you can find a buyer; wheats
Nicks: buffs & war nicks; Jeff set fun & challenging
Dimes: consistent silver; Mercs fun to find
Quarters: unless you are a Statehood fan, don't waste your time
Halves: $$$ilver; Bens & Walkers; proofs; kennedy set is fun to put together; need a big bankroll to do volume
Try some boxes of all types & find your passion!

^^^^^^^^ This is a good and qwik answer to your question, basically covered the basics for you. Good luck in what ever you choose! HH, Maverick.

 

[fixxxer9]

I see in your goals you have a few Indian Heads listed. I am curious how many $100 dollars of pennies does your avgs tell you until you find one? I've done 5 25$ and have done ok with wheats but was wondering on the avgs on the Indian Heads.

I have done about $450 in cents this year and have found 2 Indian heads.

 

[Coppercrazy]

I think you are all missing a huge thing with the cents Varieties and errors! There are so many varieties out there that are worth a pretty penny! (no pun intended)

 

[Codes]

Get one of each.

 

[LawrenceMR]

I've been collecting pre '82 cents for years, just for the copper. I just started picking up boxes of halves this week. I don't have a huge bankroll but I do have about $1k in savings that allowed me 2 boxes. So I searched them, with no real luck, then returned them for 2 more boxes. I already had $50 in halves so I can replace what ever I pull out to keep the boxes at $500. My plan is to just rotate my cash with boxes. IMO