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The Persian coins are nickel.

The wording of it probably isn't exactly the best: US$1 = 5.2 LMU Francs, 3.8 Scandanavian Crowns, 4.16 (Finnish or German?) Marks, 2.5 Dutch Guilder or 1.1 Japanese Yen makes sense. But it seems unclear in other ways: The sterling reference seems to be $1 = 4s2d (thus valuing the £1 at $4.80), but appears to imply that $1 = £4.2 And the Rouble value of 9.65 is just

Was the Dutch 2.5G ever encountered in circulation there? I recall that it was about the same size as the 5F, and also pure nickel?

It's weird to think that soon all FRFs are toast, with Feb, as you mention being the last redemption date for the last notes. I recall when the coins went out several years ago, the bimetallic 10 francs all of a sudden were available in bulk for nothing (I guess they sold some back to coin dealers after the redemption date passed instead of scrapping them all)

Does the Canadian Banker's Association actually has that in their rules? The laws regarding "legal tender" concern only the tendering of "legal tender" towards payment of a debt - it doesn't force acceptance of cash. For example, newspaper subscriptions are commonly payable only by credit card or check.

I can't say for other notes, but pre-1970s Hong Kong $100 and $500 are commonly found folded into little squares.

Stamp collecting was a 70s fad, along with Franklin mint stuff, and fish (piranhas anyone?). Once it passed, some prices never recovered.

Wow, never seen that type before either.

Clamshells are a type of lamination due to improper mixing of the alloy. A seldom seen, but also seldom collected type of error that is best appreciated raw.

If you're referring to the one in Tiff's post (#1), several dollars in that grade.

Sometimes I wonder if it's over optimism on the part of some. One store I recently visited had several employees, of which a 20-ish year old, the youngest by far, was the one doing the grading and pricing of world coins. There were Irish coins where the left side of the harp was merging/wearing into the field, yet graded as VF. And also some pieces in older holders where "XF" and the price were crossed out, and in their place, "UNC" and a much higher price.

vn!!

Nice nickel!

Nice to see some less commonly seen pieces

Glacier (a 2010!!) and American Samoa.

ccg's Copper Entries ccg, copper, Group 1 XXXX-1500, c. 275 AD Aurelian Antoninianus, Roman Empire ccg c. 275 AD Antoninianus ccg, copper, Group 1 XXXX-1500, c. 350 AD Constantius II 1/2 cent, Roman Empire ccg c. 350 AD 1/2 cent ccg, copper, Group 3 1701-1800, 1773 Halfpenny, UK ccg 1773 Halfpenny ccg, copper, Group 3 1701-1800, 1797 2 Pence, UK ccg 1797 2 Pence ccg, copper, Group 5 1901-Pres, 1924 2 Pfennig, Germany ccg 1924 2 Pfennig ccg, bronze, Group 5 1901-Pres, 1926 1 Cent, French Indo-China ccg 1926 1 Cent ccg, bronze, Group 5 1901-Pres, 1944 1 Mil, Palestine ccg 1944 1 Mil

Is there a Royal Canadian Mint shop in Toronto? If so, they should be able to swap them for you.

Things are best when you have understanding collectors - those who understand and appreciate the role of the dealer, and their need to make a living. Those who are understanding, and educated can often be a dealer's best friends. KoRnholio - it is kind of funny to hear stories like that. I heard similar types of stories where a "collector" would regularly visit a dealer to look at the junk, just to leave empty handed each time because they didn't find any keys. I think for some, the thrill of the hunt overwhelms all rationality.

ccg's Bimetallic Entries Mexico's 10, 20, and 50 peso brass and silver bi-metallic coins of 1993-1995 were among the first circulating bi-metallic coins issued, and the perhaps the only silver coins in the world to be issued for use in normal circulation since the late 1960s. Of these three, only the 10 peso circulated much, and can be found in mid grades. The 20 and 50 peso coins, having paper money equivalents, were not popular, and so did not see much circulation, and are seldom encountered in grades below EF. The increasing price of silver drove these coins from circulation in the 2000s as their BV exceeded FV. ccg, bi-metal (brass/silver), Group 5 1901-Pres, 1993 10 Pesos, Mexico ccg 1993 10 Pesos ccg, bi-metal (brass/silver), Group 5 1901-Pres, 1993 20 Pesos, Mexico ccg 1993 20 Pesos ccg, bi-metal (brass/silver), Group 5 1901-Pres, 1993 50 Pesos, Mexico ccg 1993 50 Pesos

Sorry to hear of your story. Generally speaking, it's advisable not to buy any antiques or old collectibles when abroad unless you're very experienced in the field yourself (of whatever you intend to buy). Often, one or two of three scenarios will happen: 1. You're getting a fake 2. You pay too much for them 3. Item is genuine, but exporting it is illegal Also keep in mind that most coin dealers in the US are specialists in US coinage only, and have limited experience and expertise in world coins. I've seen fake silver-dollar sized coins at brick and mortar stores and antique malls - so it goes to say that you've got to know who you're dealing with, and what you know about what they know. Note: I do not wish to imply that all dealers are like this - there are many great stand-up characters around as well who know their stuff and offer fair opinions and prices both ways. A good dealer will tell you when something's beyond their expertise. Look at what they sell, and ask around for a second or third opinion. Anyone who's willing to provide an appraisal and confirm the authenticity for an item should have no problem standing behind their opinion by buying the item in question.

ccg's Base Metal Entries ccg, brass, Group 3 1701-1800, 1791 12 Deniers, France ccg 1791 12 Deniers ccg, copper-nickel, Group 4 1801-1900, 1862 1 Cent, USA ccg 1862 1 Cent ccg, nickel, Group 5 1901-Pres, 1922 20 Centesimi, Italy ccg 1922 20 Centesimi ccg, nickel, Group 5 1901-Pres, 1941 2 Cents, Liberia ccg 1941 2 Cents ccg, nickel, Group 5 1901-Pres, 1963 6 Pence, New Zealand ccg 1963 Sixpence