Secondary marketplaces and coin dealers also have a brisk business in selling bank wrapped rolls, although they are sold at premiums above face value. For anyone lucky enough to find a bank with a supply of the coins, they could be obtained at face value. The Two Roll Sets can be a good option for someone looking for a unique Lincoln collectible from the US Mint.Īlthough distribution of the new 2009 Lincoln Cents has been somewhat spotty, it was possible to obtain bank wrapped rolls from some banks. The first set featuring the Birthplace design sold out after two weeks and sells for a large premium on the secondary market. Two Roll Sets were offered for each of the four different reverse designs, as well as the 2010 Lincoln Cent. The coins are packaged in custom designed wrappers which indicate the design of the coins, the mint, and the face value. These sets contain one roll of 50 coins from the Philadelphia Mint and one roll of 50 coins from the Denver Mint. The United States Mint offered 2009 Lincoln Cent Two Roll Sets. There are several options for Lincoln Cent roll collectors.
Rolls have the advantage of easier acquisition and storage. Each roll contains 50 coins, allowing collectors to put aside a good number of coins, usually in uncirculated condition. A popular method of collecting the new 2009 Bicentennial Lincoln Cents is by the roll ( Buy on eBay).
