At this point I can no longer guess what people are thinking when giving and taking change. Sure I'll accept any type of coins or currencies but even these two stretch my tolerance.
The first is a thick 5 Baht from Thailand it is a clad coin so the edge has that copper sandwich we are familiar with in U.S. coins.
The second is just ridiculous. A plastic cent from those kids play money set. Why this was accepted as a real cent is difficult to imagine, maybe it was some kid trying to make a purchase and some nice cashier let this one pass. Then why did they pass it on.
Oddly enough the average retail price for the plastic cent is $0.03, although I'm sure a teachers discount can bring to $0.015. The design is very true to the original and the color is that of older cents not the red of new pennies. There is no need for the word COPY mandated by law since the intent is to educate not to deceive, plus it is plastic with no date.
As for the 5 Baht this one is a commemorative coin to honor the King's 50th year of reign. The normal 5 Baht has a different design on both sides but of the same subjects.
Here's the stats...
Type/Country: 5 Baht / Thailand
Year: 1996
Mintage: 2,500,000
Metal: Copper-Nickel Clad
Value: $0.75 in XF
Type/Country: 1 Cent / School Money Fake
Year: = (No date)
Mintage: Millions upon Millions
Metal: Plastic of some type.
Value: $0.03
Do you have a coin from Thailand and want to know its value? Leave a comment/question and I will do my best to find out the price and history for you.
I agree. I can usually feel a discrepancy in a coin, before even looking at it. For instance, I think the newer US coins (like, the past year new...the pennies, maybe?) are lighter...they feel odd.
ReplyDeleteI actually received a Canadian coin in a roll of quarters received from the bank. I was surprised before I came to the decision that they probably do not open the rolls that customers turn in....even though, really, you would think that they would.
Oh, and just for the fun of it, I found a 1943 s mint penny on top of the coinstar machine...carelessly left behind as if it were just a piece of trash instead of a very old coin.
ReplyDeleteIt is not in mint condition, but I would still like to know what info you have on a penny like this?
Since 1982 the US cents are 2.5 grams before that they were 3.11 grams.
ReplyDelete1943 S cent in good is about $0.35 it is fairly common and is made of Zinc plated Steel. It corrodes very easily.
If I had not found your blog I wouldnt still collect coins. your blog makes this very interesting.thanks
ReplyDeletehey whats a 1913 nikel with a v on one side and liberty head on the other side worth
ReplyDeleteIf I had not found your blog I wouldnt still collect coins. your blog makes this very interesting.thanks
ReplyDeleteThanks, I try to just keep things light and informative.
1913 nikel with a v on one side and liberty head on the other side
ReplyDeleteIf real $3,500,000.00 but there is a great chance it is a fake since only 5 are known to exist.
If you believe it is real bring it to a coin grading company. Or an auction house.