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Generally, from 1966, until 1982 the 1c, 2c, 5, 10c, 20c & 50c coins are fairly easy to find, and not too expensive for coins in a good VF condition, the exceptions being the '68 1c and 2c and '72 5c.  In 1983 and 1984, the 20c were minted in their millions and then melted down, so these 20s are expensive at around $20 and $25 each, though a mint set at some dealers can cost the same price as the single 20s.   In 1985, the 5 cent was mint set only (MSO) and has a book price of $30.  The 10c, 20 and 50 were limited mintage (LM).  In this case, it may be more cost effective to buy the mint set, as the yellowed set (plastic turned yellow) can still be purchased for $35 in some dealers. From 1986-1993 some coins were MSO and LM and in some cases, a mint set purchase can be better, especially with the 1990 sets where the book value is $120 and single coin price is $170.  The 1994 coins are available as single coins for face value, though it is getting harder to find better fine grade. Like wise, from 1998 until present, all coins should be available.  The 1995 had a rare 10 and 20 c and the 1996 and 1997 had a rare 10 cent, though the 97 10 is occasionally found in change and the '95 and '96 10s were MSO.  I'll post some mintages later