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They aren't small like dimes that need to be in containers, but they don't have higher premiums like dollar coins.  Some say 90% half dollar coins are the most stackable coin for investors on a budget.","brand":"US Mint","offers":[{"title":"Cull","offer_id":47920353149028,"sku":null,"price":34.67,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Worn","offer_id":47920353116260,"sku":null,"price":37.87,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Sharp","offer_id":47920353083492,"sku":null,"price":48.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Minty","offer_id":47920353050724,"sku":null,"price":64.54,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0592\/1384\/0484\/files\/us900-050-barber-minty-front.png?v=1776891344"},{"product_id":"standing-liberty-quarter","title":"Standing Liberty Quarter","description":"Standing Liberty quarters were minted in the US from 1916 to 1930.  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