I Went to the Bank Today

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19Lyds
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No, no silver BUT I did spend 20 minutes at the teller window as a new teller had to get a bankers approval to accept the 5 CnClad Proof Half Dollars. The Banker had to check with the bank manager. Once approval was obtained the teller had to figure out how much 5 Kennedy Half Dollars were worth and then spent another couple minutes looking for half dollars on the computer screen.

I think I'm going to go to the BEP Web Site and order some uncut dollar bills just to mess with her. Or maybe a pack of 4 uncut $50 bills? I'm wondering if they'll call the Sheriff?

I decided to change calling the bathroom the John and renamed it the Jim. I feel so much better saying I went to the Jim this morning.



The name is LEE!

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  • MFeld
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    “I Went to the Bank Today”

    I hope other forum members don’t start threads letting everyone know whether they, too, went to the bank today (or any other day).

    Mark Feld* of Heritage Auctions*Unless otherwise noted, my posts here represent my personal opinions.

  • JBK
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    Bring in an Eisenhower dollar, an SBA, and a Sacagawea to cash in.

    I tipped a bartender once like that. >:)

  • 19Lyds
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    @MFeld said:
    “I Went to the Bank Today”

    I hope other forum members don’t start threads letting everyone know whether they, too, went to the bank today (or any other day).

    Why?

    The story was about a bank teller and a banker not knowing either, what a Kennedy Half Dollar was or the fact that there was such scrutiny over a $2.50 deposit.
    It goes along with other stories about $2.00 bills at Taco Bells.

    Sheesh.

    I decided to change calling the bathroom the John and renamed it the Jim. I feel so much better saying I went to the Jim this morning.



    The name is LEE!
  • MFeld
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    @19Lyds said:

    @MFeld said:
    “I Went to the Bank Today”

    I hope other forum members don’t start threads letting everyone know whether they, too, went to the bank today (or any other day).

    Why?

    The story was about a bank teller and a banker not knowing either, what a Kennedy Half Dollar was or the fact that there was such scrutiny over a $2.50 deposit.
    It goes along with other stories about $2.00 bills at Taco Bells.

    Sheesh.

    In answer to “Why?”, because your thread title was so vague.
    But no “sheesh” from me.

    Mark Feld* of Heritage Auctions*Unless otherwise noted, my posts here represent my personal opinions.

  • Coinscratch
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    Was she blonde B)

  • RedRocket
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    This story is dubious at best, outright clickbait at worse.
    Regards,
    R. Rocket

  • JBK
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    I took a roll of Sacagaweas to the bank to deposit back when they were a fairly new thing, and the young teller opened the roll and started scrutinizing every coin.

    I had counterstamped my initials in tiny font of the reverse on some of the coins. She noticed that and then questioned the authenticity of the coins without the added initials. :#

    I just took them all back and took them elsewhere.

  • lermish
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    @JBK said:
    I took a roll of Sacagaweas to the bank to deposit back when they were a fairly new thing, and the young teller opened the roll and started scrutinizing every coin.

    I had counterstamped my initials in tiny font of the reverse on some of the coins.

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  • RedRocket
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    @Morgan White said:

    @MFeld said:
    “I Went to the Bank Today”

    I hope forum members don’t start threads letting everyone know whether they, too, went to the bank today (or any other day).

    I went to the bathroom today.

    Which door?

  • johnny9434
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    @Morgan White said:

    @MFeld said:
    “I Went to the Bank Today”

    I hope other forum members don’t start threads letting everyone know whether they, too, went to the bank today (or any other day).

    I went to the bathroom today.

    Some one said ya going, hope they gave ya a good seat 👍

  • JBK
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    @P0CKETCHANGE said:

    @Morgan White said:
    I went to the bathroom today.

    Is this you?


    Thanks for that. 😕

    I had forgotten that photo and stopped having nightmares long ago. But now they'll be back. 🤮

  • World67
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    @P0CKETCHANGE said:

    @Morgan White said:
    I went to the bathroom today.

    Is this you?


  • MsMorrisine
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    this is a worthy thread from a long-established forumite

    that said, maybe 1 years ago i paid for something with some funky money and had a similar experience

    i was in a bank asking for half dollars and the teller reached for the tray and the coins were from south american country

    i was in another venue and paid with exact change - a crisp $2. she gave it quite an inspection

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  • jesbroken
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    Sorry, 19Lyds. I find this very often, not so at banks yet. Have tried to use Sacs at retail locationsand get some looks and have to say, "It's a U.S. dollar."
    Jim


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  • DesertCoin
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    @19Lyds said:
    No, no silver BUT I did spend 20 minutes at the teller window as a new teller had to get a bankers approval to accept the 5 CnClad Proof Half Dollars. The Banker had to check with the bank manager. Once approval was obtained the teller had to figure out how much 5 Kennedy Half Dollars were worth and then spent another couple minutes looking for half dollars on the computer screen.

    I think I'm going to go to the BEP Web Site and order some uncut dollar bills just to mess with her. Or maybe a pack of 4 uncut $50 bills? I'm wondering if they'll call the Sheriff?

    The uncut sheets of $5s are sold the closest to face value on the U.S. Mint’s website. Just so you know. And yes, chances of the police getting involved (and having a good laugh) are good.

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  • oldglorycoins
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    LOL, I've always wanted too do that at Walmart or something

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  • johnny9434
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    @jesbroken said:
    Sorry, 19Lyds. I find this very often, not so at banks yet. Have tried to use Sacs at retail locationsand get some looks and have to say, "It's a U.S. dollar."
    Jim

    I've heard a business call the cops saying someone was passing bogus money 💰

  • skier07
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    I’m not surprised by your experience at all. It’s analogous to buying something at a store for $1.93 and giving the cashier $2.03 and they are completely confused.

  • davewesen
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    I like spending stuff like that retail. Many times the person taking the money really like seeing something different.

  • 291fifth
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    The general public has not seen half dollars in circulation for decades. I'm not at all surprised the teller didn't know just what it was or if it was still valid US money.

    If you will recall, the event that set off the George Floyd incident was his alleged paying with a note that the clerk thought was counterfeit. This part of this sad story quickly disappeared from the news. Nothing was ever said (at least that I have heard of) as to whether the note was actually counterfeit or just an older note the clerk had never seen before. The general public are not coin or paper money collectors. It should not be assumed they know as much about things numismatic as collectors do.

    All glory is fleeting.
  • JBK
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    @291fifth said:
    The general public has not seen half dollars in circulation for decades. I'm not at all surprised the teller didn't know just what it was or if it was still valid US money.

    If you will recall, the event that set off the George Floyd incident was his alleged paying with a note that the clerk thought was counterfeit. This part of this sad story quickly disappeared from the news. Nothing was ever said (at least that I have heard of) as to whether the note was actually counterfeit or just an older note the clerk had never seen before. The general public are not coin or paper money collectors. It should not be assumed they know as much about things numismatic as collectors do.

    There is no reason to stir the pot. A basic internet query showed:

    During the trial, a prosecutor showed that the bill had the same serial number as others, indicating it was fake.

    Other reports say that he might not have known it was counterfeit, while others say that he had more fake bills in his car. I'll let you do the research if you are so inclined.

    As for the half dollars at the bank, I would expect that a bank teller would know what a half dollar is since they must get them either occassionally, or regularly if there is a roll searcher who is a customer.

    I read the OP to mean that it was the fact that they were proofs that caused all the drama.

  • RedRocket
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    Cashiers and Bank Tellers are the backbone of our economy. Their workforce was one of the few the government deemed to be necessary and vital during Covid. I am a bit taken aback by the lack of respect this thread is showing these patriots.
    Let's do better.
    Regards,
    Red

  • PapiNE
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    Last year when I was hunting rolls of Presidentials/Saca, I gave some to my wife to spend and I warned her to be ready. Starbucks accepted them; Wendys did not.

    That bathroom picture reminded me of why I wipe down all slabs I receive with an alcohol wipe.

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  • relicsncoins
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    @RedRocket said:
    Cashiers and Bank Tellers are the backbone of our economy. Their workforce was one of the few the government deemed to be necessary and vital during Covid. I am a bit taken aback by the lack of respect this thread is showing these patriots.
    Let's do better.
    Regards,
    Red

    In Colorado, so were liquor store workers and weed store workers. 90% of banking can be done online or through an ATM.

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  • tommy44
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    I like spending clad JFK half dollars. It garners all kinds of reactions.

    Had a waitress at my local pizza joint thank me for paying part of my bill with two of them. She said her grandpa gave them to her often and it reminded her of him. Just the opposite, I had a cashier at a local Duncan ask the manager if it was OK to accept them.

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  • 291fifth
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    @JBK said:

    @291fifth said:
    The general public has not seen half dollars in circulation for decades. I'm not at all surprised the teller didn't know just what it was or if it was still valid US money.

    If you will recall, the event that set off the George Floyd incident was his alleged paying with a note that the clerk thought was counterfeit. This part of this sad story quickly disappeared from the news. Nothing was ever said (at least that I have heard of) as to whether the note was actually counterfeit or just an older note the clerk had never seen before. The general public are not coin or paper money collectors. It should not be assumed they know as much about things numismatic as collectors do.

    There is no reason to stir the pot. A basic internet query showed:

    During the trial, a prosecutor showed that the bill had the same serial number as others, indicating it was fake.

    Other reports say that he might not have known it was counterfeit, while others say that he had more fake bills in his car. I'll let you do the research if you are so inclined.

    As for the half dollars at the bank, I would expect that a bank teller would know what a half dollar is since they must get them either occassionally, or regularly if there is a roll searcher who is a customer.

    I read the OP to mean that it was the fact that they were proofs that caused all the drama.

    I stand corrected. Thanks for the information.

    All glory is fleeting.
  • MrBear
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    My grandfather (who passed away 20 years ago, to put a time frame on it) used to carry stacks of $2 bills around to give for tips.

    Occasionally successful coin collector.
  • RedRocket
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  • Overdate
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    @JBK said:
    Bring in an Eisenhower dollar, an SBA, and a Sacagawea to cash in.

    I tipped a bartender once like that. >:)

    >
    Has anyone tried spending American Innovation dollars?

  • BLUEJAYWAY
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    @tommy44 said:
    I like spending clad JFK half dollars. It garners all kinds of reactions.

    Had a waitress at my local pizza joint thank me for paying part of my bill with two of them. She said her grandpa gave them to her often and it reminded her of him. Just the opposite, I had a cashier at a local Duncan ask the manager if it was OK to accept them.

    Wonder how it would go over if you only had half dollars to pay and they would not accept them.

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