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dixiebooks
Penny Sorter Member
USA
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 Posted - 01/21/2010 : 18:31:03
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How do y'all count your pennies? I have a Nadex sorter/counter (with the vibratory feeder). It has markings for values alongside each denomination's column. They have all proven accurate, so far, except for the penny column. Wheat pennies are always dead on - exactly 50 pennies at the 50 cent mark. Post-wheat Cu pennies are just about on, but usually just a hair under the 50-cent mark with 50 coins. But, with the zincolns I have to really pay attention. When the coins are right at the 50 cent mark, I usually have 52 coins. Sometimes 51, sometimes 53. So, I am having to check periodically to be sure the count is on.
Obviously, the mints standards have slipped. Pennies are NOT a uniform thickness, even within the same coin, a very disappointing fact for US coins.
There has to be a better way. Does anyone use a machine that physically counts each coin? If so, any recommendations on acquiring one? Or, if you use a counter that is based on thickness, how do you ensure accuracy of the count?
Thx.
-js
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kirkland
New Member
USA
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Posted - 01/21/2010 : 18:32:40
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| I just count them quickly by hand. Doesn't take me too much time. |
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Shattered
Penny Hoarding Member
USA
523 Posts |
Posted - 01/21/2010 : 18:39:36
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I counted some by hand then I made my sister count them by hand and we were over 100 pennies different so I think I need to invest in some kind of coin counter.  |
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dakota1955
1000+ Penny Miser Member
2212 Posts |
Posted - 01/21/2010 : 21:28:32
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| I use a ribao cs-50 and i put 5000 per bag |
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HoardCopperByTheTon
Administrator
USA
6807 Posts |
Posted - 01/21/2010 : 23:08:29
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I use a pair Brandt/De La Rue Mach 7's - 4,000 coins per minute each
3 Glory CN-12's - 1800 cpm each
a Glory CP-11 - 1800 cpm
a De La Rue Mach 5 - 3,000 cpm
a Glory Mini-Sort Rail counter - 500 cpm
an old Downey Johnson Heavy Duty counter - 300 cpm
a pair of Glory WS-10 Rolling machines - each rolls 10 rolls a minute, Free count 1500 cpm
a Glory WS-21 Rolling machine - Rolls 12 rolls per minute, Free count 1500 cpm
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If your percentages are low.. just sort more. If your percentages are high.. just sort more.
Now selling Copper pennies. 1.6x plus shipping. Limited amounts available. |
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Mikep2020
Penny Collector Member
USA
402 Posts |
Posted - 01/22/2010 : 07:41:51
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JobIII
1000+ Penny Miser Member
USA
1507 Posts |
Posted - 01/22/2010 : 08:03:02
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| I use a triple beam. faster than my hands, obviously slower than most machine counting devices. |
Selling Copper cents. $0 FV available at 1.4xFV. Also interested in trading for wheat pennies and other coins Please pm me for requests or inquiries.
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fasteddy
Penny Collector Member
USA
298 Posts |
Posted - 01/22/2010 : 08:11:04
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| I use a digital scale 7750 grams per 25 $ box of copper cents. Probably a little over on the count but I am good with that. |
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Ryedale
Administrator
USA
523 Posts |
Posted - 01/22/2010 : 08:21:29
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Originally posted by HoardCopperByTheTon
I use a pair Brandt/De La Rue Mach 7's - 4,000 coins per minute each
3 Glory CN-12's - 1800 cpm each
a Glory CP-11 - 1800 cpm
a De La Rue Mach 5 - 3,000 cpm
a Glory Mini-Sort Rail counter - 500 cpm
an old Downey Johnson Heavy Duty counter - 300 cpm
a pair of Glory WS-10 Rolling machines - each rolls 10 rolls a minute, Free count 1500 cpm
a Glory WS-21 Rolling machine - Rolls 12 rolls per minute, Free count 1500 cpm
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HoardCopperByTheTon
Administrator
USA
6807 Posts |
Posted - 01/22/2010 : 10:01:56
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I don't use the counters on the 4 Ryedales.
I do use a Digi 688 coin scale (accurate to .02 pounds) to verify exact box weight of zinc or copper boxes before returning to bank or selling. |
If your percentages are low.. just sort more. If your percentages are high.. just sort more.
Now selling Copper pennies. 1.6x plus shipping. Limited amounts available. |
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Zyll
Penny Pincher Member
USA
214 Posts |
Posted - 01/22/2010 : 11:58:29
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| I use a Weight Watchers digital scale...except when I have temporary access to a Glory CP-11... |
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TXTim
Penny Hoarding Member
629 Posts |
Posted - 01/22/2010 : 21:20:27
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CS-10
Fills up a $50 bag in a couple of minutes. |
Beer is my currency. |
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slickeast
1000+ Penny Miser Member
USA
2533 Posts |
Posted - 01/22/2010 : 21:36:05
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quote:
Originally posted by HoardCopperByTheTon
I use a pair Brandt/De La Rue Mach 7's - 4,000 coins per minute each
3 Glory CN-12's - 1800 cpm each
a Glory CP-11 - 1800 cpm
a De La Rue Mach 5 - 3,000 cpm
a Glory Mini-Sort Rail counter - 500 cpm
an old Downey Johnson Heavy Duty counter - 300 cpm
a pair of Glory WS-10 Rolling machines - each rolls 10 rolls a minute, Free count 1500 cpm
a Glory WS-21 Rolling machine - Rolls 12 rolls per minute, Free count 1500 cpm
HCBTT hoards everything. He also needs at least one ton of equipment.
I am surprised that he has the discipline to return the zincs |
You don't have to be the BEST you just have to be.......SLICK
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limted
Penny Sorter Member
USA
48 Posts |
Posted - 01/22/2010 : 22:01:53
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| I use a postal scale i was only off by 10 cents on 36 dollars off 10 pennys to many |
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misteroman
Administrator
USA
2565 Posts |
Posted - 01/22/2010 : 22:05:23
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| for now buckets that go to coinstar(for GC's) on a bank lobby counter. |
Buying CU cents!!!! Paying 1.2 unlimited amounts wanted. Can pick up if near Ohio area. |
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HoardCopperByTheTon
Administrator
USA
6807 Posts |
Posted - 01/22/2010 : 22:43:50
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Originally posted by slickeast
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HCBTT hoards everything. He also needs at least one ton of equipment.
I am surprised that he has the discipline to return the zincs
Actually I think that is only a little over half a ton of equipment. Obviously I need to hoard more equipment!
You are probably right about the discipline thing. Sometimes I get a little behind on returning the zincs. When I run out of money I just rip off 4 bags on the counters in the morning so I will have lunch money. |
If your percentages are low.. just sort more. If your percentages are high.. just sort more.
Now selling Copper pennies. 1.6x plus shipping. Limited amounts available. |
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NDFARMER
1000+ Penny Miser Member
USA
1197 Posts |
Posted - 01/22/2010 : 22:50:39
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| $200.00 for lunch money. Where do you eat lunch? |
COPPER - the "poormans" precious metal!!!
SELLING - $100.00 face copper shipped to you for $189.00 machine rolled or bagged - PM me if your interested. |
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HoardCopperByTheTon
Administrator
USA
6807 Posts |
Posted - 01/22/2010 : 22:53:14
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Originally posted by NDFARMER
$200.00 for lunch money. Where do you eat lunch?
At the banks.. lol. Ya gots to have a little fiat for those drive-bys. Today they tapped me for $784. Good thing the company bought lunch today. |
If your percentages are low.. just sort more. If your percentages are high.. just sort more.
Now selling Copper pennies. 1.6x plus shipping. Limited amounts available. |
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kirkland
New Member
USA
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Posted - 01/22/2010 : 22:54:00
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| I don't think he means he'll use all of that, NDFARMER. I can't imagine paying that much for lunch. |
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HoardCopperByTheTon
Administrator
USA
6807 Posts |
Posted - 01/22/2010 : 23:03:55
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| lol.. the drivebys are at the banks rather than fast food restaurants. I was glad I had a 10 gallon bucket in the trunk today to put all the CWR I got into. |
If your percentages are low.. just sort more. If your percentages are high.. just sort more.
Now selling Copper pennies. 1.6x plus shipping. Limited amounts available. |
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