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silverhawk 
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Go ahead, ask anything!! Let's keep this post going for awhile...
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coldshot
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Posted: 02 Nov 2006 at 6:59am |
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Why are there type one and type two coin's made in a single year?
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Posted: 02 Nov 2006 at 8:41am |
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I'm not quite sure if this is but,what is the first U.S. coin?
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Posted: 02 Nov 2006 at 9:26am |
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Fugio the first coin authorized by the new congress?
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Posted: 02 Nov 2006 at 9:30am |
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There are virtually thousands of things I'd like to know about our monitary system that no one appears to know. For instance:
Why no movie stars on our coins like on our stamps?
Why aren't coins made of a material that glows in the dark so you can find them when they fall in my garage?
Why aren't US coins and currency made in denomiations that all stores would be happy with such as $1.99, $2.99, $3.99, etc.?
Who was the Indian that posed for the Indian Head Nickel?
And who was the Buffalo on the reverse of that nickel?
Is there an y significense to why Liberty is either sitting, standing or walking on our coins?
Why is Liberty holding a shield on the Standing Liberty Quarter.?
How many member will there be on this forum in ten years?
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Posted: 02 Nov 2006 at 9:33am |
Sometimes there are design changes to aid with the striking process. (Raised mound vs lower mound on the buffalo).
The designers get to revise the dies for corrections to designs, adding and correcting details, blemishes, or things that don't strike as expected.
Sometimes the mint just makes mistakes.
The mint runs the same design in different mints, and there are differences.
The 2000P Sacagawea has three different types: normal unc, goodacre finish, and boldy detailed feathers. One was a special metal finish for the designers coins, one was a design change for better strking.
Also mint marks used to be added to the dies, and there were often differences here. "Clear S and Filled S".
Now that the mint is using computers for design and text we may very well see less of this... Edited by silverhawk - 02 Nov 2006 at 1:58pm |
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Posted: 02 Nov 2006 at 9:34am |
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Posted: 02 Nov 2006 at 9:47am |
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that was it.Actually I think they were called moon tails and John apple tree.I know they were three different indians actually.
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Why no movie stars on our coins like on our stamps?
Congress sets coin designs, mostly, and they seem to like dead presidents. The mint director has authority after 25 years on any design, but they are not likely to risk adding a movie star.
Why aren't coins made of a material that glows in the dark so you can find them when they fall in my garage?
To keep you crawling around.
Why aren't US coins and currency made in denomiations that all stores would be happy with such as $1.99, $2.99, $3.99, etc.?
Walmart threw a wrench in that by pricing everything $x.97.
Who was the Indian that posed for the Indian Head Nickel?
Iron Tail + Two Moons and possibly Big Tree
And who was the Buffalo on the reverse of that nickel?
Black Diamond
Is there any significance to why Liberty is either sitting, standing or walking on our coins?
Artistic decision by designers/engravers. Liberty is in bust, seated, walking, standing etc to fit different designs or visions of the engravers. Sometimes they like standing to show strength or power.
Why is Liberty holding a shield on the Standing Liberty Quarter?
A sign of strength and defense of our nation in tough times.
How many member will there be on this forum in ten years?
About 7500 or so
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Posted: 02 Nov 2006 at 9:50am |
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There are many colorized coins on the market. Some advertise they are
"Layered" or electroplated with silver, gold, or platinum. Do these
coins have any long term collectible value? Or are they just more or
less souvenirs?
I just spent a ton on air tite holders for my growing collection. How are these viewed for the long term, in respect to protecting my coins? |
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Posted: 02 Nov 2006 at 10:00am |
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There are many colorized coins on the market. Some advertise they are "Layered" or electroplated with silver, gold, or platinum. Do these coins have any long term collectible value? Or are they just more or less souvenirs?
I just spent a ton on air tite holders for my growing collection. How are these viewed for the long term, in respect to protecting my coins? Most people consider colored coins to be souvenirs, most if not all don't seem to grow in value.
Airtites are respected and should do fine for you. I personally try to keep any soft rubber or plastic from touching my coins, and use a hard plastic case instead. But airtites are widely used. They also now offer "direct fit".
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Posted: 02 Nov 2006 at 10:57am |
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do coin values raise with the silver and gold value.I've heard that a couple of times.
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Posted: 02 Nov 2006 at 11:24am |
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How long before the liberal's take the motto off of our money?
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Posted: 02 Nov 2006 at 11:35am |
It appear's to me the coin industry is a market of it's own and does not follow the metal market? |
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