Policy 3625: Unwrapped Coins

No. 3625
Subject: Unwrapped Coins
Rev.: 1
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University 
Policy and Procedures
Date: June 17, 1999


1. Purpose

This policy addresses the practice of tendering large amounts of loose or unwrapped coins as payment of debts in the Office of the University Bursar.

2. Policy

The Office of the University Bursar will not accept unwrapped or loose coins in payment of amounts owed the university. Large amounts of coins must be rolled with the name and social security number of the person making the payment on each roll.

3. Procedures

If coins are used to make a payment, they must be presented rolled in quantities as follows:
 
Pennies 50 or more ($.50)
Nickels 40 or more ($2)
Dimes 50 or more ($5)
Quarters 40 or more ($10)
Half dollars 20 or more ($10)

4. Definitions

5. References

6. Approval and Revisions

Approved June 17, 1999, by Vice President for Finance and Treasurer, Raymond D. Smoot, Jr.