Ikes in a bag

[Close_Boys-migration]

Recently purchased two canvas bags of Ikes from the bank at face value - approximately 800 - boy are they heavy! The kids are fascinated with these but we dont really know what we should do with them. Any idea what these will be worth in the near and distant future? Should we put these in coin tubes or put them in coin holders and then box them up? Are these something that will be of value to my kids or to their kids or to their kids kids.

 

Any thoughts or suggestions would be greatly appreciated!

 

Bob, Bobby & Jonathan

[dean1345]

Are they circulated or unc?

 

Dean

[Close_Boys-migration]

Im sorry, they are all circulated. Some look really good but the majority are a little worn.

 

B, B & J

[bsshog40]

I know I'd be looking for any 40% silvers that may have been tossed in there for sure.

[physics-fan3.14]

In the near future, they are worth face value. In the far distant future, they may be worth a little more than face value. If you are planning on keeping them as an investment, you would be better served with something else. If you are keeping them for fun, or to use as poker chips, or to spend, then go for it!

[jtryka]

Heck, at coin shows, dealers are already selling ikes for $1.25 to $1.50 each, so I think you did well!

[Close_Boys-migration]

I thought it was a good deal as we never see these anywhere. I had no idea what they were worth or what they could be worth but based on the scarcity that I see, I figures this might not be such a bad investment. At worst, we break even but we would have no problem selling these for $1.25 or $1.5!