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8:45a.m. 5/14 and the new 09 Lincoln Cent update
Whitby
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The mint store opens at 10 and there are people, in the Mint Store lobby, sitting in lawn chairs, waiting for their 6 rolls.
I have to date NEVER seen this type of hype for any coin before.
UNFREAKING REAL
I have to date NEVER seen this type of hype for any coin before.
UNFREAKING REAL
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<< <i>Will they be for sale on the Mint site at 10a.m. as well? >>
Noon Eastern Time
Linky
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<< <i>Will they be for sale on the Mint site at 10a.m. as well? >>
Noon Eastern Time
Linky >>
ty sir
Whatever you are, be a good one. ---- Abraham Lincoln
first one barely made the servers slow.
this one is going to be crazy.
crazy link to catalog page
Ordering Limits: -
There is a limit of 5 per household.
No. Gone in 12 hours or less IMO.
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Under "Bags and Rolls" all I get is this:
Lincoln Cent Two-Roll Sets
In 2009, the United States Mint is minting and issuing four new one-cent coins available in two-roll sets in recognition of the bicentennial of President Abraham Lincoln’s birth and the 100th anniversary of the first issuance of the Lincoln Cent. The reverse of the Lincoln Cent will reflect four different designs, each one representing a different aspect, or theme, of the life of President Abraham Lincoln. The one-cent coin reverse designs will be issued every three months throughout the year, and are available for a limited time only.
My number was 37, there were 2 number 37's while I waited.
I have NEVER SEEN this ever for any US coin.
<< <i>Theres going to be a lot of disappointed people who are buying the pre-sales. I hope the eBay buyers don't plan on having them in hand until at least July >>
The line now extends, outside the building and around the corner OMFG
<< <i>These coins are going to be worth something like 2% more in MS than in XF for the rest of my life. It's the 1950-D nickel all over again, almost non-existent in circulated grades. >>
Is there another equivalent to this as far as folks just hoarding them at the moment they are released?
This is odd to me at least.
<< <i>Is there another equivalent to this as far as folks just hoarding them at the moment they are released? >>
As far as coins intended to circulate, I don't think so. I think a lot of people will be hoarding anything they find in change with a 2009 date. At least those who are paying attention.
For its time the 1950-D nickel was close but even most of those had to either be immediately plucked from circulation or purchased in BU rolls by people in the know going from bank to bank to find them.
<< <i>I am lost how do we order online ? I looked all over usmint.gov >>
I am lost as well. I think they are a tad overwhelmed. The line is now 100 strong. God knows what thw site is getting
<< <i>Educate me, why the 1950D????? >>
Look at the mintages for the entire Jefferson series. The 1950-D nickel is far lower than the rest of the business strike mintages (I think about 2.5 million). This was known quickly and the hoarding was on.
As a result it's unusual to see a '50-D that isn't uncirculated. These were selling for something like $30 per coin in the 1960s when the roll collecting craze was hot (i.e. $1200 or so for a roll of 40). What a terrible investment that has become...
..........the question is, how many will get religion today and PRAY that the mint doesn't have a crash of their computers??
my very understanding sister just got me 6 P rolls from the mint's store at union station in DC - she does not collect coins at all and thinks all the people there are crazy
she was offered $5 a roll as she walked out - she was number 73 in line and reported a couple of hundred behind her, if she sends a pic I'll post it
<< <i>How did you get to that link??
Under "Bags and Rolls" all I get is this:
Lincoln Cent Two-Roll Sets
In 2009, the United States Mint is minting and issuing four new one-cent coins available in two-roll sets in recognition of the bicentennial of President Abraham Lincoln’s birth and the 100th anniversary of the first issuance of the Lincoln Cent. The reverse of the Lincoln Cent will reflect four different designs, each one representing a different aspect, or theme, of the life of President Abraham Lincoln. The one-cent coin reverse designs will be issued every three months throughout the year, and are available for a limited time only. >>
Go to the catalog page, click on the "product availability" link on the left and then click on "upcoming products".
You could also search the mint site through google for the appropriate key words.
<< <i>Relax, this is just fun - nobody gets rich off this stuff it is just plain fun
my very understanding sister just got me 6 P rolls from the mint's store at union station in DC - she does not collect coins at all and thinks all the people there are crazy
she was offered $5 a roll as she walked out - she was number 73 in line and reported a couple of hundred behind her, if she sends a pic I'll post it >>
My question is WHY is it this crazy? The bay has these things at 20 already.
<< <i>My question is WHY is it this crazy? The bay has these things at 20 already. >>
you're right, good question - i don't really know why
maybe people are afraid of missing out on something, the big score
and there are folks out there who really know how to capitalize on that drive
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<< <i>My question is WHY is it this crazy? The bay has these things at 20 already. >>
you're right, good question - i don't really know why
maybe people are afraid of missing out on something, the big score
and there are folks out there who really know how to capitalize on that drive >>
Everyone in line kept chanting historic moment. The guy at the store at 8:45 drove quite a ways to get here.
At this point they have guards directing the line. The young lady behind the counter looks totally overwhelmed.
<< <i>The young lady behind the counter looks totally overwhelmed. >>
I hope she's getting hazardous duty pay today.
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<< <i>The young lady behind the counter looks totally overwhelmed. >>
I hope she's getting hazardous duty pay today. >>
She better, some folks did not know about the 6 roll limit. OMG, the curse words are starting to fly. Man, I want a beer right now!
<< <i>She better, some folks did not know about the 6 roll limit. OMG, the curse words are starting to fly. Man, I want a beer right now! >>
What the heck -- it's a little after 5 PM in Germany right now.
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<< <i>She better, some folks did not know about the 6 roll limit. OMG, the curse words are starting to fly. Man, I want a beer right now! >>
What the heck -- it's a little after 5 PM in Germany right now.
Thanks, that tastes like more.
Ya know what? This is the most fun I have evr had collecting coins. I can now say, I was there for the 09 Lincoln frenzy.
COOOL
<< <i>It would be great to see video of someone coming out and "accidentally" spilling a roll next to the line----------------------------BigE >>
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<< <i>It would be great to see video of someone coming out and "accidentally" spilling a roll next to the line----------------------------BigE >>
While I would get a kick outta sitting back and watching the frenzy, in todays society, the person who "dropped" the roll would probably be arrested for inciting a riot...
film at 11 !
<< <i>It would be great to see video of someone coming out and "accidentally" spilling a roll next to the line----------------------------BigE >>
Yelling "FIRE" in a crowded theater comes to mind.
<< <i>How did you get to that link??
Under "Bags and Rolls" all I get is this:
Lincoln Cent Two-Roll Sets
In 2009, the United States Mint is minting and issuing four new one-cent coins available in two-roll sets in recognition of the bicentennial of President Abraham Lincoln’s birth and the 100th anniversary of the first issuance of the Lincoln Cent. The reverse of the Lincoln Cent will reflect four different designs, each one representing a different aspect, or theme, of the life of President Abraham Lincoln. The one-cent coin reverse designs will be issued every three months throughout the year, and are available for a limited time only. >>
Under Upcoming products, which is under Product Availability.
google works, too.
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google works, too. >>
What does it mean?
<< <i>How did you get to that link?? >>
google works, too.
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