posted on April 23, 2004 09:22:09 PM new
And no smart remarks please!
I'm plowing through a huge collection of coins, from deceased relatives, and so far have found only 3 that have value (the rest are, e.g., Kennedy half dollars, not mint, and I see on Ebay that people can't even give those away for 10cents so we're going to spend them).
I have a Canadian silver dollar, recent, no auction value, and a handful of pennies. Is it possible to get it changed to US money? Or is this not worth it?
I'm too thrifty to just throw this money away!
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posted on April 24, 2004 04:58:34 AM new
Depending on the year and condition the silver dollar may have value. Current exchange rate is a Canuck buck is worth about 75 US cents.Banks take a cut reducing it to about 65 cents on the dollar. I live in an eastern state that borders Canada. Canadian change that is a quarter or less is treated the same as US money.(except Canadian coins won't work in vending machines.) You could filter your pennies back into the system. Or take them to a coin counting machine, mix in some US coins and see if they will go through.
posted on April 24, 2004 06:28:16 AM new
Roadsmith:
You can sell your coins.
Here is the value of coins regardles of condition, keep in mind that prices changes daily based on the price of silver or foreign exchange rates:
1965 to 1970 Kennedy Halves $0.81 ea.
1964 Kennedy Halves $1.95 ea
Canadian Coins 62% of face value; Official exchange is $0.735261.
US Wartime Nickels 1942 to 1945 $0.30 ea
US Dimes 1964 and before $0.39 ea
US Quarters 1964 and earlier $0.98 ea
US Half Dollars 1964 and earlier $1.97
US Silver Dollars $4.18 ea.
posted on April 24, 2004 07:37:51 AM new
Thanks, USmarines. I appreciate your chart of values, but on Ebay the coins aren't going for that. In fact, some of the Kennedy half dollars don't even sell for 10cents. I was astounded. I'll look into the site you gave me a link to later today. Appreciate your help.
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posted on April 24, 2004 07:43:48 AM new
StopWhining:
Susan B. Anthonys, have no bullion nor collector value, except for a very few issues, that are in Uncirculated Condition or are Proof Coins such as:
1979 S Proof Type 1 $5.00
1979 S Proof Type 2 $82.00
1980 S Proof $5.50
1981 S Proof Type 2 $175.00
1981 S Proof Type 1 $5.00
1999 S Proof $7.50
2000 S Proof $7.00
2001 S Proof $29.00
2002 S Proof $19.00
among the Uncircualted Coins (Brlliant Uncirculated)
1981 P $3.90
1981 D $3.90
1981 S $4.00
2001 P $2.85
2001 D $2.85
Because of the low demand and the large supply of those coins, you would probable get around 80% of that wholesale prices. However, very few dealers want to purchase them, except for the higher price ones.
Circulated Susan B. Anthony, only have face value.
Hope that answers your question.
[ edited by USMarines on Apr 24, 2004 07:45 AM ]
posted on April 24, 2004 08:58:34 AM new
Hi Roadwmith:
There are two different markets, with their own prices. The Coin Dealers market much more rational, predictable and larger and the eBay market more erratic, less predictable and smaller.
posted on April 24, 2004 11:28:18 PM new
I live on the Michigan/Ontario border. I agree with the poster who said that you can blend the Canadian pennies with your regular change. Depending on what part of the country you are in, some of the people may have never seen them.
A friend of mine used to play poker ( cheap stakes) with his friends on the other side of Michigan in Grand Rapids. He played with Canadain quarters and at the time. You could buy a roll of them at the bank for 7.50 US. These people in Grand Rapids thought they were the coolest!!
