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eLETTERS from the September 29 Numismatic News E-Newsletter

Do you search pocket change for interesting finds? Why or why not?

Sure do. I even pick up change off the ground. About 10 years ago, I found a beautiful ’43 Mercury dime on the sidewalk while walking to work. I check Coinstar machines too. Made a true believer out of my wife after she saw some of the silver I have recovered. Now she checks the machines when I’m not with her.

Gary
North Carolina

Not only do I search through my loose change but also the “need a penny ...” bowls by cash registers and coin returns on Coinstar

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