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Friday, October 17, 2008

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There is an interesting fractional currency which is much sought after by collectors. These are private banknotes from the 1800s. Before the US government created a national banknote there were some banks issuing their own money without government backing. However, it was not long before these banks were closed down and the banknotes were counterfeited and altered.
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1840 $1,000 Bank of the United States notes: Any note with the serial number 8894 is a replica that was made in the 1960's for a promotional giveaway in cereal boxes. These replicas are essentially worthless. These replicas are made from yellowish-brown "antiqued" paper that is crisp and brittle to the touch. The genuine $1,000 Bank of the United States notes are printed on thin banknote paper that was originally white or cream colored. One supposes that if a genuine note with the serial number 8894 ever were to show up that it is likely to cause quite a stir among dealers and collectors who have grown weary of answering questions regarding this particular replica.
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Given that gold is denser than almost all other metals, whether something is made of gold is extremely hard to fake. Simple determination of weight and volume should be sufficent. A coin that is the right size but is not gold, or has too much base metal, will be "light"; alternately, a coin that weighs right will be somewhat larger. (Platinum is unknown in ancient times; platinum is denser than gold, but since it is about twice as expensive, making a fake coin out of platinum would make no sense. In theory, fake coins could be made of uranium, but this does not appear to be a practical problem.)
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Open Letter to Serious Archaeologists

Thu, 29 May 2008 04:01:13 +0000
A person spends years, often a lifetime, developing a skill that earns them a living—and more. What do they do with the “more”? They use it to entertain themselves. Many of those who succeed in a capitalist society are the sort of people who are interested in things like art, history, philosophy and the “social ...]

First there was the $1 Loonie, then the $2 Toonie, now Canada has the $5 Woodie

Tue, 17 Jun 2008 02:44:00 +0000

BEP Sends 2008 Philadelphia $2 Single Note Reminder

Thu, 16 Oct 2008 21:30:12 +0000
The 2008 Philadelphia $2 Single collector note will be released Monday, October 20 at 9 A.M. EDT, a Bureau of Engraving and Printing (BEP) e-mail sent Thursday reminded customers. These are the same notes that were delayed in June due to BEP system maintenance.
The banknotes are priced at $7.85 each, with a limit of ...]

Perth Mint of Australia Pre-Decimal Coin Collection

Wed, 15 Oct 2008 05:06:14 +0000

The Perth Mint of Australia on the first ofPerth Mint of Australia Pre-Decimal Collection October began offering a historic five-coin collection that contains pre-decimal copper coins struck at The Perth Mint between 1940 and 1964.


Unlike new, commemorative, silver or gold coin products that are common from government Mints, these coins have traveled through many hands and are in choice circulated condition with signs of wear. For these coins, it's about their history. According to the Mint's website,


 



The Perth Mint began striking pre-decimal coinage on an annual basis from 1940.  Producing many millions of copper coins, the historic Mint struck pennies and halfpennies for King George VI and Queen Elizabeth II, as well as the unique King George VI 1946 Shilling. 



 


The five-coin set contains examples of these historic denominations and are encapsulated within a 'Coins of The Perth Mint' presentation folder with information for each coin type.


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Tuesday, October 14, 2008

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Why clean your car's metal to keep it looking good and well preserved and not your gold or silver coins? The difference is that non-gold coins begin to tone as soon as they are minted. That is, the metal on the surface interacts with oxygen in the air, resulting in a thin layer of discolored metal. In the case of silver coins, this toning can actually add value to the coin, as some coins tone with blue, red, or even rainbow colors that collectors find desirable. Copper coins tone as well, to differing shades of red or brown, and while they are not usually as pretty as toned silver coins, they acquire an aged and natural look that collectors expect. A nicely toned coin not only looks good (in the eyes of collectors), but the tone itself can act as a preservative, keeping the rest of the coin from undergoing a reaction to the air. Coins with a good tone should never be cleaned or polished.
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Most importantly, collect paper money for fun. As a beginner, don't collect as an investment or for profit. Just buy the bank notes you like and have fun doing it!
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On my list of "do not buy" coins is those from the Franklin Mint and other premium collectibles mints (such as the Bradford Exchange, etc.) They are aggressive marketers who do sell genuine bullion coins (sometimes) but their coins usually do not have any after-market value among coin collectors and investors. You'll typically pay $45 plus for a one ounce silver coin that is only worth the value of its silver bullion when you go to sell it. (Silver bullion is at about $19 an ounce as I write this.)
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Amazing Braided Hair Large Cent Error Discovered

Sun, 15 Jun 2008 12:14:57 +0000
An amazing Braided Hair large cent struck on a half cent planchet will be making its first public auction appearance at Heritage’s 2008 Baltimore ANA Signature® Auction. The coin has been consigned by a very private Northwest family whose members were unaware of its rarity or significance. The newly discovered rarity will be sold July ...]

Monetary System Bailout - A Historical Perspective

Wed, 24 Sep 2008 11:38:23 +0000
By Tim Shuck for CoinLink
Political favoritism, incompetence, corporate greed — phrases right out of news headlines regarding the current financial crisis. It would be easy to believe that the present situation is unique, unprecedented in our history, but that is likely not true. From 1893 to roughly the end of the century there was another ...]

$500 Million in Colonial-Era Shipwreck Treasure Gold and Silver Coins

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Top Ten Rarest Liberty Head Quarter Eagles

Fri, 05 Sep 2008 13:28:54 +0000
By Doug Winter - www.RareGoldCoins.com
The response to the article that I wrote last month on the ten rarest Liberty Head eagles was so overwhelmingly positive that I’ve decided to extend this format to other denominations of Liberty Head gold. This month’s topic: quarter eagles.
The Liberty Head quarter eagle series was produced from 1840 through ...]

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