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Why are the 1999 and 1999-D Susan B Anthony dollar prices suddenly rising fast and furious?

I noticed on the grey sheets that the 1999 and 1999-D issues of the SBA dollars have DOUBLED from $2 each to $4 from January 2013 to now.
All other issues have not moved at all.
Anyone privy to as why?
Someone taking a large position in these for a special promotion?
Some special anniversary that I do not know about?
All other issues have not moved at all.
Anyone privy to as why?
Someone taking a large position in these for a special promotion?
Some special anniversary that I do not know about?
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Actually I have a US Mint bag of 1999 SBA's I bought at face value back in 1999 and saved it and it did nothing for 13-14 years.
I was perusing the entire grey sheet for once to see the effect of declining gold and silver prices on collector type coin prices.
I also noticed rising washington quarter roll prices dated in the 1940's and early 1950's as they see to be re-asserting themselves in general versus the bullion priced rolls.
Also noticed franklin half roll prices have been largely immune from the silver price drop. Was that an oversight or reality?
...copper went up?
<< <i>It's scary that you even noticed that !
I could use a roll or two, but this isn't the BST.
You're on a roll, doc
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Over 800 million were struck in 1979-80 (the 1981 issues were released only in mint/proof sets). By 1999 the government stockpile of these coins was exhausted, hence the production of a small quantity of 1999 Susies to fill public demand prior to the introduction of the 2000 Sacs. So where are these 800 million Susies today?
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<< <i>Where have all the Susies disappeared?
Over 800 million were struck in 1979-80 (the 1981 issues were released only in mint/proof sets). By 1999 the government stockpile of these coins was exhausted, hence the production of a small quantity of 1999 Susies to fill public demand prior to the introduction of the 2000 Sacs. So where are these 800 million Susies today? >>
Many have been sent overseas....they have a much longer life span than the paper dollar....and are currently being used in many 3rd world countries....
Wondercoin
I used to think the 1999-P proof SBA might be another possible sleeper, as it wasn't included in the proof sets, and "only" 750,000 were sold, which was lower than the 1999 silver proof sets that once sold for over $300. Recent mintages for gold commemoratives and first spouse coins make 750,000 seem like a huge mintage.
Jim
That roll is not mine.
How much is that roll selling for out of curiosity?
Wondercoin
Littleton Coin Company is buying them for the moment.
<< <i>LOL.
Actually I have a US Mint bag of 1999 SBA's I bought at face value back in 1999 and saved it and it did nothing for 13-14 years.
I was perusing the entire grey sheet for once to see the effect of declining gold and silver prices on collector type coin prices.
I also noticed rising washington quarter roll prices dated in the 1940's and early 1950's as they see to be re-asserting themselves in general versus the bullion priced rolls.
Also noticed franklin half roll prices have been largely immune from the silver price drop. Was that an oversight or reality? >>
I kinda keep an eye on OBW rolls on e-Bay, especially the few non '63 rolls that look original. I haven't seen any major drop in prices there. Other OBWs (dimes & quarters) seem to be holding up well also . . . much to my chagrin ! ! !
HH
1947-P & D; 1948-D; 1949-P & S; 1950-D & S; and 1952-S.
Any help locating any of these OBW rolls would be gratefully appreciated!
<< <i>Just for s&g...what is a OBW roll of 1939 Halves worth???...I picked up one a few years back.... >>
Not sure but I would LOVE to see photos of it ! ! !
HH
1947-P & D; 1948-D; 1949-P & S; 1950-D & S; and 1952-S.
Any help locating any of these OBW rolls would be gratefully appreciated!
<< <i>I am surprised that any SBA's would increase in price.....
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They were $2 before for nearly 14 years.
...coincidentally, the latest CW issue speaks of the SBA small bucks and near date verses far date 79's.