2006-S proof nickel in my change today!

eagames · Expert Member

I got one nickel as my change today and right away I thought it was proof-like so I carefully picked it up and folded it in a dollar. Got home and looked and it's a 2006-S proof and in nice shape. Somebody must have broke apart and spent their 2006 proof set already. Seems funny to get it in my change, If I bought a proof set and got a PF-64 or 65 in the set I'd be bummed out but for 5 cents it's a fun find Smile

coop · Expert Member

Theives will dispense stolen coins through CoinStars to get the face value and not have to hold onto them very long. Nice find. Nice idea of using a dollar bill to fold it up in so it won't get scratched.

Bob P · Site Admin

Very nice find. I too have been fortunate enough to find a few very nice proof coins in pocket change over the years. Your nickel looks very nice. Congrats again on the nice find.

Robert · Senior Member

I received a proof cent once in change... it was thicker than a business strike cent.

And I think I found a proof half dollar in a roll but I'm not 100% sure of that.

garylcsr · Veteran Member

very nice find. i remember about 3 years ago i found a complete 2003 proof set in the return thing on one of them coin star machines. that was a good day. i sold the whole set as circulated on ebay and got maybe 20 bucks for it.
Gary