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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 2021
Page
5
IA residents rush to secure National Mint and Treasury issued Silver Walking Liberties. Bars describe 1947 minting end and unsearched rolls worth hundreds to collectors. Limited to four rolls per state, $89 minimum, promotions claim they make ideal gifts.
State restricted Walking Liberty Silver Bank Rolls, loaded with rare early 1900s U S Gov t issue coins, are offered to Iowa residents for two days. Residents may buy up to four rolls at 39 per coin, with non residents paying 118 each. Hotline operators warn these coins can be worth far above face value and urge prompt calls before the deadline.
A notice urges Iowa residents to call a toll free line about claiming State Silver Bank Rolls containing Walking Liberty half dollars minted in the early 1900s. It warns these coins are highly collectible with values that may rise, noting 15 coins per roll and potential worth far above face value.
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