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Expert: - 2/21/2008


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I purchased a roll of 2002 and 2006 silver eagles. The 2006 Silver eagles are considerably thicker, 1 coin worths thicker, but both tubes add up to 20 coins. This is not optically correct my 2006's ARE 1 coin per roll larger than my 2002's, or are my 02's thinner? please help!!!

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Hi Max,
My bet is that the rims are slightly taller, hence the 20 coins as a stack are taller.
I have seen this in past years where the 20 coins barely fit in the tube.
Remember that a slight difference compounded by 20 coins adds up.
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Joe Hylas

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Numismatic professional with over 30 years experience can answer your questions about US coins, their values, how best to sell them and where to buy them. Interested in starting a collection? Find out which areas are undervalued and how to acquire those coins at the best price.

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Ex-Head Precious Metals trader for Deak-Perera International with 42 offices worldwide. Industry experience since 1978. Has worked co-operatively with US Mint, Royal Canadian Mint, Austrian Mint, Chamber of Mines of South Africa, World Gold Council and Platinum Guild International. Professioanl numismatist specializing in US Coins. Always buying collections, will travel if size of collection warrants. Website: www.AllCoins.US

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