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Coinstar find

I used a coinstar machine today to convert coins to some quick cash. I know that they are a rip-off, but was in a hurry. Before I put my coins in, I hit the "start" button, and immediately heard clinks in the coin return bin. Three Lincolns had fallen out--presumably from the last user's bunch. A 1975, a well-worn 1920, and a 1957-D with a clipped planchet. I was pretty psyched. That's my best circulation type of find in a while.
I collect circulated U.S. silver

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    krankykranky Posts: 8,709 ✭✭✭
    When I saw the thread title I was scratching my head, thinking Coinstar machines are "deposit only". Now I know differently!

    Cool find on the clip - I've never found one myself.

    New collectors, please educate yourself before spending money on coins; there are people who believe that using numismatic knowledge to rip the naïve is what this hobby is all about.

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    ShamikaShamika Posts: 18,760 ✭✭✭✭
    A clipped planchet? Nice find.

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    Ditto on the clipped planchet!

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