My Clad Has Turned Yellow, Again

jack&jill · Dec 14, 2019

Times like these I wish I was a better clad stabber. Still I do pick my share as I search for the almost elusive hidden Silver. Years past I turned my clad into Silver Bullion and put it away. This last year I change directions a bit and purchased a Gold Coin and I followed through again this year. Last year I got a $5 Half Eagle and this year I got myself a Whole Eagle with the $10 Coin. Seeing I don't dig a lot of Gold it gives me another great reason to put the clad into the coffers. Teaming these two Gold Coins along with the prize I got from IDX Monster for last years oldest Wisconsin Coin I now proudly own three. The last picture is of all my Gold (14K) I dug this year. The Dime is only for size comparison. Trapper

coin whisperer · Dec 14, 2019

Very nice buys! I spend my clad as fast as I find it

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Dewsweeper894 · Dec 14, 2019

Ya they don’t make money like they did in the old days Trap .
That’s the best yellowed clad I ever saw!
Congratulations on the treasure buddy .
Got some weight in the pocket right there.
Love it !
,Dew

jbkelly3 · Dec 14, 2019

I stash my clad away for upgrades, but this is a very valid idea! Maybe once I get retired I can really start packing away the clad, silver and a few of those eagles

IDXMonster · Dec 14, 2019

Here’s a pic of the gold I’ve dug this year....

That trio is a sweet one Trap! Now...for the BIG one!

matmit · Dec 14, 2019

That is a very wise decision Trapper!
I fell in love with gold coins about 3 years ago and my collection is growing nicely.
There is something about the older gold coins I really admire.

yooper69 · Dec 14, 2019

Can't wait to see next years coin . Beautiful coins trap

AIRFORCEMIKE · Dec 15, 2019

Looks great Trap I might do the same this year to add to my gold coin collection as well!! A nice 5 or 10 would be nice! Congrats

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Leave-No-Coins-Behind · Dec 15, 2019

Trapper, congrats on finding enough clad to turn into gold! It sure makes easier to count its worth and takes less space too.

jack&jill · Dec 15, 2019

coin whisperer said:
Very nice buys! I spend my clad as fast as I find it.

Thank you Vic for your reply. I still need to save a lot more clad as I still need to add the Quarter Eagle and the Double Eagle to the group picture. Trapper

Dewsweeper894 said:
Ya they don’t make money like they did in the old days Trap .
That’s the best yellowed clad I ever saw!
Congratulations on the treasure buddy .
Got some weight in the pocket right there.
Love it !
,Dew

Thanks Brad. Your right than don't make money like this. Those old coins had real value and the !!!! that is put out these days is pretty much imaginary value. No real backing. Besides the old coinage was sure a lot pleasing to the eyes. Trapper

jbkelly3 said:
I stash my clad away for upgrades, but this is a very valid idea! Maybe once I get retired I can really start packing away the clad, silver and a few of those eagles

Appreciate your comment JB. The first 8 years I purchased Silver Bullion with the clad but now I think I have a slight case of Gold Fever.I need to dig a lot more clad as that Double Eagle is not cheap. Trapper

Soil Surgeon · Dec 15, 2019

Way to go Trapper ! A great way to spend your clad ! A lovely picture indeed !

Dewsweeper894 · Dec 15, 2019

I just had to stop back and look again

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Gold gold gold!!!!
Oh a 2.50 would be nice next year

How much clad would that be?

cellrdwellr · Dec 15, 2019

Beautiful addition to your treasure chest Jack, thanks for sharing! Good to see a S mint mark just barely made it EAST of the Mississippi :laughing:

one less for Tom to find :lol:

Irons · Dec 15, 2019

Great minds and all and all, I turn all of my finds into Sovereigns and Ducats.
It's much easier for me to save when I don't want to convert the coins back into fiat currency to spend them.

Buellride · Dec 15, 2019

Very nice Trapper.... I actually use my clad for Xmas presents

LovestheShiny! · Dec 15, 2019

Irons said:
Great minds and all and all, I turn all of my finds into Sovereigns and Ducats.
It's much easier for me to save when I don't want to convert the coins back into fiat currency to spend them.

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Nice Trapper! Am going to get started cleaning my clad this afternoon. Guess I have about $400 or more to polish up. I do the same as many of you, I get some US 90% Silver, and I favor British Gold Sovereigns as my gold coin of choice.

jack&jill · Dec 15, 2019

IDXMonster said:
Here’s a pic of the gold I’ve dug this year....

That trio is a sweet one Trap! Now...for the BIG one!

Thanks Kevin. Gold was again pretty darn sparse for me digging so I have to resort to buying it. Be looking at those thre many times over the next year. Trapper

matmit said:
That is a very wise decision Trapper!
I fell in love with gold coins about 3 years ago and my collection is growing nicely.
There is something about the older gold coins I really admire.

Thanks Matt. You know if you can't dig you just have to pay for it. Something about the yellow metal that is always to be admired. Trapper

yooper69 said:
Can't wait to see next years coin . Beautiful coins trap

Thank you Mike. I got to dig a lot more clad before the next one arrives. Just not the easiest task these days for this old fellow, but one that is necessary. Trapper

woodbutcher · Dec 15, 2019

Trapper, that is one great looking gold coin..Theyre all great looking, but seeing that $10 gold just makes me remember why were all in this hobbie..Congrats, and thanks for sharing the pics.

GroundSweeper · Dec 15, 2019

Beautiful coin Trapper, and excellent way to use your clad finds! Beautiful!!!

georgeinsc · Dec 15, 2019

My goal this year was to dig enough clad to get a $5 dollar Half Eagle. Well I did not succeed. The year started great but went down hill rapidly I may have enough clad to pay half the cost. Problems with my foot since August and the Surgery in early Nov sure did slow me down. My wife said I need to get you something for Christmas. Well I immediately asked if she would pay half. So it appears that I am off to the dealer to see what can be negotiated. Maybe Santa will visit me this year. Made a lot of liberals angry when I opened my Xmas present last year.

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