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Let NIFC Coinage Out Into the Wild

As I learn more about numismatics and valuation, the more fascinating I find the phenomena of “Not Intended For Circulation” (NIFC) coinage. At many government mints, it appears NIFC coins are offered in greater abundance than circulating coinage. At the U.S. Mint, the only products that are found in circulation are the “P” and “D” quarters in the uncirculated America the Beautiful quarter set, rolls and bags of “P” and “D” America the Beautiful quarters and the cent, nickel, dime and quarters found in the uncirculated coin sets offered yearly.

Found in these sets are the Kennedy half dollars and Native American golden dollar coins that

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