Coins That Begin With C

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At first I thought I found two Canadian coins instead one turned out to be slightly smaller. It was quite crusty and it took a few seconds to realize it was from the Cayman Islands. The smaller cent is 17.00mm and the larger is 19.10mm which is just a difference of 2.10mm yet it is obvious when they are in hand.

¢ & ¢

While the Canadian coin is quite sharp and shiny the Cayman Islands cent is in bad shape. It seems that at one point someone taped the cent. A clear light strip is on one side and lots of verdigris is on either side of the lighter strip. This happens when the chemical in the adhesive reacts with air and the bronze in the coin.

Of course the Canadian cent is a common find around this place but the Cayman Islands cent is hardly ever seen. It has been years since I found a Cayman Islands coin and longer since I found a cent.

Here's the stats from top left...
Type/Country: 1 Cent / Cayman Islands
Year: 1982
Mintage: Not yet known.
Metal: Bronze
Value: $0.03 in Good (although this does have lots of verdigris damage)

Type / Country: 1 Cent / Canada
Year: 2005
Mintage: 759,658,000
Metal: Bronze-Plated Zinc
Value: $0.02 in XF

It is kind of annoying when a coin as old as the 1982 Cayman Islands cent still has no official mintage listed.

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1954 D Nickel

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The 1954 Denver nickel is not rare or special but it is oldish. The fact that a person can find a 56 year old object still fascinates me. Then again I am easily hypnotized by small shiny objects.

 

For these older coins from 1938-1967 the mintmark is on the back. More specifically the mintmark is on the reverse to the right of the Monticello. It would be either a D or S or blank. If it were one of the wartime silvers it would be above the building.

Here's the stats...
Type/Country: 5 Cents / United States
Year: 1954D
Mintage: 117,183,060
Metal: 75% Copper, 25% Nickel
Value: $0.10 in Fine

I would say ignore the lint on the back but it is too obvious. I cleaned one side one my shorts, who knew my pants were so linty.

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2010 Canadian Cent, Zinc

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Well it has not been that long since I got a 2010 United States cent and just as quickly I find its Canadian counterpart. Sure it is common and taste nothing of ham or bacon but it is new.

Pictured in hand, literally.

I know since 1999 these cents have been made of copper plated steel or zinc. A quick test to find out which you have is to see if it's magnetic, the steel version is magnetic. A more complicated way to test is to weigh it. The zinc is lighter at 2.25 grams while the steel is 2.35 grams. The one pictured above is exactly 2.25 grams and non-magnetic so it is zinc at its core. 

There are other ways to check like mintmarks and Queen's head but with so many varieties it's easier to stick a fridge magnet on it to see what you have.

Here's the stats...

Type/Country: 1 Cent / Canada
Year: 2010 RCM Logo (Non-Magnetic)
Mintage: Not yet known.
Metal: Copper Plated Zinc
Value: $0.01 in F

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1953 D Wheat Cent

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This is common enough and in circulated condition. Plus the lack of strong lights has made this image less than sharp but it is something.

Here's the stats for the coin pictured...
Type/Country: 1 Cent / United States
Year: 1953-D
Mintage: 70,515,000
Metal: 95% Copper 5% Tin & Zinc
Value: $0.10 in VF-20 (this one seems less)

I am still working on finds from the past few months and its been two weeks since I have found anything. I blame this on not buying anything, which is common in today's economy.

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World Cup Spanish Euro

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So I had to look up if Spain actually was still in the World Cup since I have not followed any Soccer since the United States lost. Turns out they are in the finals. Granted it was just a coincident that I found this coin but I am willing to pander.

It has been 5 years, almost to the day, since I last found this exact coin.

Here's the stats...
Type/Country: 5 Euro Cent / Spain
Year: 2003
Mintage: 327,431,790
Metal: Copper-Plated Steel
Value: $0.10 in Very-Fine

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Happy Belated Canada Day

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My postings are all off. I should posted about the new 2010 U.S. finds now and about these Canada finds last time but I forgot. Oh well as long as we celebrate with fireworks, history and coins we should all be fine.

These finds are just some common Canadians I found in circulated condition. They are grouped together just like that I do not spend a post on each, all were found on separate days.

It seems I'm breaking  personal records on Canadian finds this year as in oldest, newest and quantity yet none will help me retire early.

Here's the stats...
Type/Country: 1 Cent / Canada
Year: 1994
Mintage: 639,516,000
Metal: 98% Copper, 1.5% Zinc, 0.5% Tin
Value: $0.02 in F

Type/Country: 5 Cents / Canada
Year: 1974
Mintage: 94,704,645
Metal: 100% Nickel
Value: $0.07 in F

Type/Country: 5 Cents / Canada
Year: 1985
Mintage: 126,618,000
Metal: 75% Nickel, 25% Copper
Value: $0.05 in F

Type/Country: 10 Cents / Canada
Year: 2006 RCM Logo
Mintage: Less than 312,122,000 (not quite sure since they are not listed separate from the 2006-P)
Metal: 92% Steel, 5.5% Copper, 2.5% Nickel
Value: $0.10

Type/Country: 25 Cents / Canada
Year: 1969
Mintage: 133,037,929
Metal: 100% Nickel
Value: $0.30 



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