BU Roll Buyers' Guide 

Part 1: Introduction
Part 2: History of Roll Collecting
Part 3: Where Rolls Come From
Part 4: Types of Rolls                                                                          This Guide Comes in Several Parts
     A. Tubed Rolls                                                                                Use the Links at the Left to Read Them All
     B. Hand Wrapped Rolls
     C. Machine Wrapped Rolls
     D. Rolls Sold By US Mint                                                                If This Guide Helps You, Please Help Us
Part 5: Storing BU Rolls                                                                      By Rating it "Helpful"
Part 6: Glossary

Introduction

Brilliant uncirculated (BU) rolls are a popular way to collect coins today, especially modern issues like the 50 State Quarters. In addition, the significant prices paid in recent years for low population, condition rarities (aka "pop top" coins) have driven many cherry pickers to buy up original BU rolls and search them for high grade specimens worthy of certification. Notwithstanding the fact that finding such coins are longshots, truly original rolls frequently sell at auction for several multiples of the usual BU roll price on the chance that certifiable, high-grade coins might be found.

Together, both movements have created a wide awareness of the BU roll market. However, from the questions we hear everyday, it is clear that few people really understand the processes through which BU rolls are handled as they flow from the Mint to the ultimate consumer or collector. Similarly, the queries we receive make it clear that the terminology used in the roll trade is often misunderstood and very frequently misused, even by experienced buyers and sellers. Through this feature we hope to debunk some of the more common myths and provide a better understanding of the processes involved.

While reading this guide, you're sure to learn a lot about rolls that you didn't already know as it is written in considerable detail.  We have extensive experience in dealing in BU Rolls and have accumulated this knowledge from years of handling roll deals.   Use the links below to navigate through the pages of this extensive guide.  If you're in the market for rolls, be sure to visit the BU Roll and State Quarter Roll sections of our eBay store.  For information about seeing our complete inventory of BU rolls, tubes for storing BU rolls and Intercept Shield boxes for ultimate protection, see our about me page.