Coin and Paper Money Collecting/Quarters

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Expert: - 3/7/2007


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I have been saving quarters for 8 years just as a way to save $$ not as in collecting.  At this point I have them separated into 1950's,60's, 70's etc.  Before I cash them in, I was wondering if there were any rare, special, or unusual quarter year that I should save before cashing in.  Thank you!  Linda

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Hi Linda,
Well, first off, any quarters dated 1964 or before are 90% silver.  Those from 1965 to present are copper-nickel and only worth face value.
In the 1950's and 60's there no rare dates.  They trade for their silver value whihc now is about $2 each so don't just bring them to a bank, bring them to a coin dealer.  Hw ill probably offer $1.50 or $1.75 each

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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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PCGS, NGC, Rotary

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Physician's Money Digest

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Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration

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Paul Harris Fellow

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