Coin Roll Hunting 101: The ULTIMATE Beginner's How-To Guide

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If you've ever thought about coin roll hunting, but weren't sure how to go about it, this video is for you! We cover all the basics - what you need to know and what you need to do. No nonsense tips and tricks!
0:00 Coin Roll Hunting101: The ULTIMATE Beginner's Guide
2:08 1. What is Coin Roll Hunting?
4:12 2. How Do I Get Coins?
9:30 3. How Do I Know What to Look For?
12:44 4. What Is the Ideal CRH Setup?
15:20 5. What Tools Do I Need?
22:38 6. How Do I Protect My Coins?
26:32 7. What Do I Do With the Extra Coins?
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@CADRollHunter Жыл бұрын

Some coin roll hunters will mark their searched rolls with black marker as a courtesy to other coin roll hunters. I still suggest looking through them - you never know what another collector was looking for, or what they overlooked.

@StevesYoutube905 Жыл бұрын

My least favorite roll hunter hits his searched coins with a grinder and puts a big line on the coin. Probably not legal, but also ruins the chance of finding something different from that hunter's focus.

@gojurathedynamo3 7 ай бұрын

Imagine getting a whole box of those lol

@gojurathedynamo3 7 ай бұрын

Man if I got a whole box of those I’d be like nope sent straight back to the bank without hesitation

@greggelato Жыл бұрын

Great video James! Right on mark. 2 things : 1st I electronically link my dump banks back to my main buying bank, this eliminates handing to much cash, easily transfer the cash back. 2nd I never take the bank boxes back with the searched rolls to my dump bank because you will get dirty looks and probing questions, use a plain sturdy box. And don't forget to keep your buying bank tellers happy with sugary treats!

@CADRollHunter Жыл бұрын

Great tips! Always pays to keep your tellers happy!! Thanks!

@OgirCoins Жыл бұрын

@CAD Roll Hunter I buy sheets for 1 1/2 inch sq flips. The flips are smaller than the 2x2s and hold 30 coins instead of 20. These are great for small cents, nickels, and quarters.

@CADRollHunter Жыл бұрын

Great tip! Thanks for sharing!

@robertsoper7993 12 күн бұрын

Quite informative where I've just started to search rolls. Really enjoy your videos.

@CADRollHunter 12 күн бұрын

I'm glad you're enjoying my videos. Thanks for watching!

@vacoinrollhunter4919 Жыл бұрын

Great video this will help me a lot

@anemptychannel3484 Жыл бұрын

Was waiting for this video yesterday. Very good video!

@CADRollHunter Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much - I'm glad you enjoyed it!

@EmanuelsWorkbench Жыл бұрын

This bound to be an awesome series. I'm sure I will learn something new.

@CADRollHunter Жыл бұрын

Well, you're definitely beyond beginner level! ;) But hopefully you enjoyed it anyway!

@machotsingcards5131 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing. This really helps 👍 Have a great day.

@CADRollHunter Жыл бұрын

I'm glad you liked it - thanks!

@Content465 Жыл бұрын

Wow I always learn great info Thank you James

@CADRollHunter Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@patrickbuschman3154 Жыл бұрын

Always informative. THANKS

@CADRollHunter Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching, Patrick! I have a feeling you already knew this stuff!! ;)

@mikecole819 Жыл бұрын

Good stuff James...thanks!

@CADRollHunter Жыл бұрын

Thanks, Mike!

@Alrik. Жыл бұрын

A nice overview James!

@CADRollHunter Жыл бұрын

Thanks, Alrik!

@MissouriMetal 5 ай бұрын

You have the same hobbies i have guitars and coins

@CADRollHunter 5 ай бұрын

Great hobbies! Thanks for watching!

@ronbalo2261 Жыл бұрын

Wonderful video. 💪🏻

@CADRollHunter Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much!!

@anick6265 Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much I just started and your info is going to help me. I will go for my 1e visit to the bank, I am french from Quebec city

@CADRollHunter Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful! Good luck. Let me know what you find!!

@southerncanadiancoins757 Жыл бұрын

i use to do this stuff when i was a kid back in 2000-2004 before arp was a thing my mom use to bring home giant Maxwell coffee tins she want me to help her each month count and roll the coins i use to find silver quarters dimes old nickels pennies and this was a tin with about 400-600 dollars worth of change it was fun one of the quarters was a 47 plain and the other was a mackerel dime but i cant remember what the other 20 coins were i use to find loads of stuff all the time but sadly that collection i had when i was a kid was stolen by my babysitter

@CADRollHunter Жыл бұрын

Yikes! So sorry it got stolen! That's terrible! But it's nice to think back of memories like this - going through coins as a kid. Thanks for sharing!

@southerncanadiancoins757 Жыл бұрын

@@CADRollHunter yea it dose but atleast i have my collection now better then ever heck found me a couple silver dimes today

@OgirCoins Жыл бұрын

@CAD Roll Hunter This video is definitely good for beginners. Like it! Very helpful.

@CADRollHunter Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much, Ogir!

@user-wm5tv9my8w 10 ай бұрын

Great information thank you. James

@CADRollHunter 10 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@sweetdiggz Жыл бұрын

Great Video, very informative for someone like myself (beginner) I will be sure to use all your tips and tricks! Thanks!

@CADRollHunter Жыл бұрын

I'm glad you found it helpful! Have fun, and good luck with your own hunts!!

@malcolmscott659 Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much great job!! explaining 101 coin hunting,, and equipment..

@CADRollHunter Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much - I'm glad you found the video helpful!

@TriStarFamily 4 ай бұрын

Just getting into the hobby. This was really helpful! Thanks for the time you put into it!

@CADRollHunter 4 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@matthewbarratt1040 Жыл бұрын

Cant wait for this to drop!!!!!!

@CADRollHunter Жыл бұрын

Awesome! Are you going to join when it premieres?

@matthewbarratt1040 Жыл бұрын

@@CADRollHunter yeah I'm gunna check it out

@kjvav8755 2 ай бұрын

Great video sir

@CADRollHunter 2 ай бұрын

Thanks so much for watching! I appreciate it!

@adamkader5283 Жыл бұрын

Good job 👍.

@CADRollHunter Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@macforme Жыл бұрын

I am so glad I discovered your channel. This is a great video. Once you got into the meat of the topic it was extremely informative. Glad I didn't bail too early. Can I be honest? The intro was a bit repetitive. But the tour on your desk was GREAT. I have been looking for a USB camera and could not decide what to get. Stay safe and happy hunting

@CADRollHunter Жыл бұрын

I appreciate your feedback - I agree, I could have been more concise! It's the first time I've done a video like this, so I'm sure I'll learn from the experience! In any case, I'm glad you didn't bail, and that you found some parts of the video that were helpful. I really love the USB microscope I have - I find it takes great pics and close-ups. Thanks!

@pauloaguisanda1970 Жыл бұрын

good job you enlighten me

@CADRollHunter Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much, Paul!

@JazzyStogie 3 ай бұрын

Excellent video, very informative and interesting! I also really enjoy watching Rob Finds Treasure, what an excellent channel. I used to do book buybacks at colleges and universities here in Canada for an American company. Obviously I used to get a lot of rolled coinage although it was only quarters, loonies and toonies. I would never search the loonies and toonies because I never had any collector interest in those yet I would always search the quarters. In all the years I had that job, and all the thousands of dollars of quarters I searched I only had a grand total of 5 finds - one roll had a total of 4 (!!!) silver quarters spanning the late 40s to mid 60s, and another time I found one early 1980s British 5 pence coin, the old large type.

@CADRollHunter 3 ай бұрын

It pays to look through the change, for sure. Buying silver at face value is always a great deal!!

@jessekruckenberg1908 Жыл бұрын

Great content got into coin hunting when I found a silver quarter in my pocket change. Wasn’t sure how banks preferred the change to be returned.

@CADRollHunter Жыл бұрын

Hey, Jesse, I'm glad you found the video helpful! Good luck with your coin roll hunts!

@shawnmalicki4682 Жыл бұрын

Nice to put a picture to your voice. Nice Guitars on the wall thanks for all the Canada coin information. Shawn from Pittsburgh Pennsylvania USA .

@CADRollHunter Жыл бұрын

Thanks, Shawn!

@Potatobrains_ Жыл бұрын

Great guide, my coin hunting space is cramped and dark so I have something to work on, that's for sure.

@CADRollHunter Жыл бұрын

Thanks, Mike!!

@Eintracht4Ever 6 ай бұрын

Thanks a lot for your videos. So underrated

@CADRollHunter 6 ай бұрын

Thanks so much - I'm glad you're enjoying them!

@Eintracht4Ever 6 ай бұрын

@@CADRollHunter another question I have: How do you get pennies? My bank won’t give me them.

@CADRollHunter 6 ай бұрын

@@Eintracht4EverI just ask at my bank - they'll still sell them to me. Just keep asking around!

@marystonge5547 Жыл бұрын

love the CBC shirt.......now you need the mug

@CADRollHunter Жыл бұрын

I should have asked for that at Christmas!!

@Remi763 Жыл бұрын

I Subbed!

@CADRollHunter Жыл бұрын

Thanks, Remi!

@marianmoses9604 Жыл бұрын

Superb video. Very professionally done. I love your setup at home. I have a setup quite similar, but I’ve been a numismatist for 53 years, so……. 😂😂

@CADRollHunter Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for your kind words! I appreciate it! I'm glad you enjoyed the video!

@CADRollHunter Жыл бұрын

If you've never coin roll hunted before, or a novice wanting to go all-in, this video might be for you!

@yackaquacker7992 Жыл бұрын

And I am sorry for all the capitals, my bad.

@StevesYoutube905 Жыл бұрын

New boxes are also where you'll find high grade samples. If you don't like doing that kind of hunting, I'll trade you your bright and shiny for dirty all the time.

@CADRollHunter Жыл бұрын

That definitely appeals to a certain group if collectors, for sure!

@TheGlobetrottersCollection Жыл бұрын

Awesome tips. Recently received a few coins from Canada. Its really hard to get them since I am living in India. I do stack Indian coins (except modern ones). I occasionally do find commemoratives, errors and low mintage coins

@CADRollHunter Жыл бұрын

Thanks - I've never found an Indian coin in any of my hunts yet (though I do have a few in my collection). But you never know what might be in one of those rolls! Thanks for watching!

@coreymason3272 Жыл бұрын

I've got a couple Canadian coins I'd part with. 2 (out of 5) of them are quite unique! Lemme know if you're interested.

@GVolker1108 9 ай бұрын

Then Tim Hortons coffee was the best recommendation of the video. Seriously must have! I live in TN and we do not have access to Timmy hos 😢

@CADRollHunter 9 ай бұрын

What?! No Tim Hortons?! Maybe you should think of moving north!! ;)

@ytguy2010 Жыл бұрын

Very good video. Pretty much all banks in Canada will not do any transactions without an account. Also, some banks may not give you more than 10 rolls unless you call them and order a whole box ahead of time.

@CADRollHunter Жыл бұрын

Thanks! I've also had banks not want to hand out coins without some arrangement. My banks don't require me to order in advance, but at the same time they might not always have what I want.

@mysteryachiever Жыл бұрын

Yep, in my state in the US, the banks won’t do anything for you, give you change, if you don’t have an account

@PS3GamingPS3 Жыл бұрын

I did my first hunt last night and in my first roll of dimes I found a 1967 mackerel. Also found a 1968 50% in another one and I am already hooked.

@CADRollHunter Жыл бұрын

I know. It's pretty thrilling when you find silver! Good luck in your hunts!!

@PS3GamingPS3 Жыл бұрын

@@CADRollHunter Thanks, same to you! I found a 1971 dime, the schooner and the water are frosted and has a proof like finish. do yo know anything about it?

@vacoinrollhunter4919 Жыл бұрын

Also quick tip, when you look through coin rolls, you should put a mark on the rolls

@CADRollHunter Жыл бұрын

That's definitely helpful to warn other collectors that you've searched the roll, or to make sure you don't accidentally search it again! Thanks for the tip!

@vacoinrollhunter4919 Жыл бұрын

@@CADRollHunter your welcome

@sovereignlivingsoul Жыл бұрын

nice setup, basically what i thought, but thanks for laying it out in an easy to understand way, there are 6 branches probably more in a 3 block radius near me, i am starting my coin hunting career this week, and it was my thought to grab the same amount from each branch, don't think i want that many bank accounts, i will see how they react, a bank i once went to had a coin machine as you entered, you could deposit right into your account, they charged a hefty premium if i remember, it didn't last long for some reason, i wonder if it was an attempt to pull silver from circulation, anyway, thanks for not wasting my time.

@CADRollHunter Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching. You find out pretty quickly which of the branches is friendly and accommodating (i.e., which will give you boxes of coines). That's the one you'll want to stick with to pick up your coins. One of the others can be where you drop off/deposit your coins.

@a2zcoinsales 13 күн бұрын

New subscriber here.

@CADRollHunter 13 күн бұрын

Thanks so much - I appreciate you watching and I hope you enjoy my videos!

@LMB925 Жыл бұрын

Can you do a video on if you should clean coins? And if so, what is acceptable. The coins are often in bad condition, but I know cleaning can devalue them.

@CADRollHunter Жыл бұрын

I'm planning on doing something like that. I'd like to do a video where I use some of the common cleaning methods on some common coins to see how they actually turn out.

@catherineflood4645 Жыл бұрын

Do you have a list of the valuable modern Canadian pennies to look for? My 8 year old son is starting his collection and loves coin roll hunting. Thanks in advance!

@CADRollHunter Жыл бұрын

Catherine - I do have a list of things to look for. Send me an email at cadrollhunter@gmail.com and I'll send it to you!

@PaleFirehorse Жыл бұрын

Absolute amazing beginner Video. Thanks so much. Have one question....... you mention wanting circulated rolls and not new rolls. Do you ask for them when you pick up rolls? You specify you want circulated coins? Or is it a crapshoot on what they give you, new or circulated? P.S.: I'm in Canada too.

@CADRollHunter Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much! I'm glad you liked the video! Yes, I specifically ask for customer-wrapped rolls. If they're not sure what I mean, I'll ask to see what they have. Essentially I tell them I don't want the white wrappers that are machine-wrapped, and if that's what they have, I won't accept them. My regular branches already know what I want, so I don't generally need to ask anymore.

@PaleFirehorse Жыл бұрын

@@CADRollHunter I suppose the first few times will feel awkward to ask. Hahahaha. But as you say in the video, it's a more 'fun' hunt compared to buying specific coins in a shop. Less expensive, that's for sure. Thanks so much for the answer.

@pierrelacombe4028 Жыл бұрын

Hi James. What is the brand of your USB microscope. There are so many brands out there but yours does the job very well. I just don't want to buy anything to eventually regret it. Thank you. Pierre

@CADRollHunter Жыл бұрын

Pierre - I use the Pluggable USB microscope. I highly recommend it. It works really well and also take photo and video. You can get them on Amazon: (US Link): amzn.to/3q1nx6d (Canada Link): amzn.to/3QiKYTn Note that as an Amazon affiliate, I earn small percentage from purchases with these links - but it doesn't cost you anything more. In fact, feel free to the link to launch Amazon for all your Christmas shopping!! ;)

@georgeloveday9674 2 ай бұрын

I’m just learning and getting started on coin collecting and seeking rolls of coins. Can I request a bank to order me a box of coins? Is there a charge? My town only has two banks. They said that they could not spare any rolls of coins. Your video is not only informative, but enjoyable. Thank you.

@CADRollHunter 2 ай бұрын

Some banks might allow you to order boxes. My bank told me not to worry about ordering boxes, that they'll sell whatever they can spare. That is sometimes an issue, of course, as they need to have coins available for their business customers. Thanks so much for watching! I'm glad you're enjoying my videos!

@robertwilson6994 Жыл бұрын

Thanks James. When you are using a bank branch. Get to know the teller's. Be friendly and helpful If they have any questions about coins. Also, I have even help them to find coins for them and or there family. Believe me I have been reworded. Many times over by bank employees. A question for you James or anybody what is a good publication for Canada coins. That I can have sent to me in Michigan. It can be in the same format as coin world or numismatic news. Thank you Bob.

@CADRollHunter Жыл бұрын

Bob - these are some great tips that collectors would be wise to take heed of! Canadian Coin News is the publication you'll want. Here's the link to their website, where you can subscribe to their paper edition: canadiancoinnews.com

@KG5Coins 9 ай бұрын

Hi, James; Sorry for the late comment. Really helpful video...thank you for creating it. I've been coin roll hunting nickels and pennies here in Ontario on and off for several years, but I'm really getting into it now thanks to your videos. Question: If I were to ask for a box of nickels at my bank branch (I've never asked for a box before, just bunches), do I need to specify that I would like the box to contain customer wrapped rolls? Also, is that something they would have on hand, or do they have to order something like that in? Thank you!

@CADRollHunter 9 ай бұрын

Definitely try asking for a whole box. That's how I started. I'ad ask for some rolls of nickels, and they'd ask how many. I started asking for bundles, and then one day I said. I'd take a whole box if you have one. They said yes. Before that, however, I always asked for customer wrapped rolls. I had to explain what that meant - that I didn't want the white wrappers that are sealed on both ends, but the ones that customers can re-fill. That helped them understand what I was looking. And it's helpful if they know why. If they don't know you're a collector, a roll of nickels is just a roll of nickels. Good luck!!

@KG5Coins 9 ай бұрын

@@CADRollHunterThanks so much for the advice! I was able to get 45 rolls today when I went to the bank, only to find that they were already hunted/marked by another coin roll hunter. Oh well! 😂

@Content465 Жыл бұрын

P.s don’t forget your timmies lol🇨🇦🙏

@CADRollHunter Жыл бұрын

And maybe Timmies for your tellers!!

@Tinkerscoins 2 ай бұрын

first time i hunted some penny rolls i found a Swedish coin!

@CADRollHunter 2 ай бұрын

Beginner's luck? That's pretty cool!!

@carpentryfirst3048 8 ай бұрын

I saved coloured quarters until I hit 1000$ worth. I realized I had 1000$ that was gonna basically rot away with I inflation. Took it to the bank, sold it and went and bought silver with it 😊.

@CADRollHunter 8 ай бұрын

That seems like a pretty good trade - silver should hold its value against inflation! Thanks so much for watching!

@digginggopher Жыл бұрын

4 outta 4 banks I asked for customer wrapped rolls the bank told me they didn't have it, and then proceeded to give me it, the bank gets customer wrapped rolls in boxes like that and dont know I gave bank wrapped rolls to td once and they were dumbfounded, they cut into each roll to make sure there were dimes inside, I told them if any roll was trustworthy it'd be those rolls, they are all 50 2022 per roll

@CADRollHunter Жыл бұрын

It's so funny that you say that - I think you're right. I find that the majority of rolls the banks typically get are customer wrapped - even the ones they get in boxes from the bank's distribution centres. The exception is usually the brand new ones. Thanks for watching!

@timber4077 Ай бұрын

I have a lot of Canadian nickels I’m looking through could I get a copy of your cheat sheet as don’t know what I am looking for

@CADRollHunter Ай бұрын

For sure - send me an email to cadrollhunter@gmail.com and I'll send you something.

@deathrattle1000 Жыл бұрын

So that's what you look like! I had always pictured you as a grey haired old man

@CADRollHunter Жыл бұрын

I'll be that grey haired man soon enough! Thanks for watching!!

@deathrattle1000 Жыл бұрын

You don't have to be old to be wise. Thanks for training me up on Canadian coins. No 1968s can fool me lol

@yackaquacker7992 Жыл бұрын

;-( THE PARTION SHALL CONTINUE TO PROTEST YOUR FAILURE TO ATTEND THE APRIL MEETING AND AMENDING YOUR RULES TO ADD THE TITTLES OF KNIGHTHOOD OR DAMEHOOD. I SHALL CONTIUNE TO COMMENT ON YOUR VIDEOS UNTIL YOU FIX THAT. SORRY THAT I FORGOT WHERE MY CAPS LOCK BUTTON WAS SO I WROTE IT IN CAPITALS MY BAD BUT THE SACRAFICE IS WORTH THE ADDITION OF KNIGHTHOOD AND DAMEHOOD, BEACASUE AFTER ALL YOU ARE A KING UNDER THE JURISTICTION OF YOUR RULES (OR SO i ASSUME BECAUSE i DO NOT KNOW WHAT YOUR CHARTER IS OR HOW TO FIND IT). So after finding the capital lock to turn it off, (sorry do not want to type that again), I shall ask you how much do I have to pay you to amend your charter to add those tittles to your channel. (or perhaps a subscriber count goal). Just curious. ALL HAIL KING CAD ROLL HUNTER!

@VincentCaporina 8 ай бұрын

I know I am 1 year late on this video but I had to point out that I have the same white and black guitar you have CADRollHunter.

@CADRollHunter 8 ай бұрын

Nice! Yours might be a bit better than mine. Mine is some off-brand knock-off that doesn't even have a brand name on it! At some point I'll replace it with an actual Strat.