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1 December 2008

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U.S. Mint’s Direct Ship Program a Wild Success! - Susan’s Coin Blog

On June 11, 2008, the U.S. Mint announced a new program meant to promote the circulation of Presidential Dollar coins. Customers could purchase the coins directly from the Mint at face value, in lots of $250 or $500 worth, with free shipping.

Savvy collectors quickly jumped on this amazing offer, using their 3% to 5% cash-back credit cards to make the purchases, further lowering their costs. Although you couldn’t select which Mint the coins came from, (they’re all coming from Philadelphia according to reports I’ve heard and my own experience,) they do come in wrapped rolls…

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