10th Anniversary (19 days late)

Ten years+!

What I have been busy and forgot. Plus I no longer count my visitors via Sitemeter so I kind lost track.

Tin/Aluminum or Diamond Jewelry Anniversary

Finally traditional anniversary items that are coin related (I'll add pictures later). Tin and aluminum are cheap and has been used in coins for a long time. They do not last as long but can be easily shaped.

Coined For Money Blog

Almost 3 million visitors which is an estimate since Sitemeter, the blog visitor counter, is no longer functioning properly. I still have Google Adsense that track visits but does not display. Not much else different behind the scenes at this blog. I still track everything via spreadsheets. I have been using my phone more often to access the spreadsheets. It keeps me from getting too many repeats.

My finds have lessened from last year. People are buying more and using cash but at least in my change finds it has been mostly new coins. Whatever filter being used to keep "funny money" out of our change it is working.

I started a Facebook page for this blog but am reluctant to share it because I am losing visitors everyday so it may not be a good idea.

It does not seem like ten years but then again when I look back it seemed so simple and quaint. I started as a place to post about low value change finds and a place to ask questions the big time collectors do not. This blog still does that but now it is also a tracker and a trend finder. I see pattern in my finds that I would not notice, also the questions let me see what casual collectors are still confused by.

Looking into the future 

Total integration is still possible but lack of time is my biggest issue. I am working a lot so that is good. Yet I will still accept donations to try and keep this blog relevant and up to date.

I thank you all and keep those questions coming 

2012 Mauritius 5 Cents

First coin from Mauritius found in my change. African coins are the most difficult to find since there are so many countries and travel is low at least for Americans. Mauritius is a tropical Island that Europeans frequent which is probably how I got this coin.

One side says MAURITIUS FIVE CENTS 2012 in the center is a big 5. The other side says DR THE RIGHT HONOURABLE SIR SEEWOOSAGUR RAMGOOLAM KT and a portrait of the man himself is at the center. He was a leader of Mauritius and did all that he could to make the nation independent. The coin is copper plated steel and although no exact mintage figures are known it is believed to be common.

Mauritius is an island nation between Africa, Australia and India. The have a large Indian population and see tourist from all over but mainly Europe. They have monkeys that are exported to the U.S. for experimentation but because of its location is not a top destination spot for Americans.

Here's the stats...
Type/Country: 5 Cents / Mauritius
Year: 2012
Mintage: Not yet known.
Metal: Copper-Plated Steel
Value: $0.10 in XF

Do you have a cent from Mauritius 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

2011 Canada Cent, Steel

It has been four years since I found the zinc version of this coin. The steel one has a tougher time making it through U.S. coin sorters so it is not easily found in change. Still it is common and not worth much.

This was the second to last issue for the Canadian cent. Not surprisingly the 2012 cent is going to be tough to find in your U.S. change since it was likely hoarded by the millions. Also since Canadians stop using the cent it is slow to spread out across the border.

Here's the stats...
Type/Country: 1 Cent - Steel / Canada
Year: 2011
Mintage: 361,350,000
Metal: 94% Steel, 4.5% Copper, 1.5% Nickel
Value: $0.01 in F

Do you have a cent from Canada 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

2011-P Vicksburg Quarter

Vicksburg National Military Park quarter honors the battle to defend Vicksburg which led to the sinking of the U.S.S. Cairo. The site is a military park that has exhibits, monuments, a national cemetery, and replicas.

Pictured is the U.S.S. Cairo on the Yazoo river. The warship was destroyed by a torpedo that launched electronically mark a new type of naval warfare.

Here's the stats...
Type/Country: 25 Cents - Vicksburg / United States
Year: 2011-P
Mintage: 30,800,000
Metal: 91.67% Copper 8.33% Nickel
Value: $0.25 in F-12

Do you have a quarter from America 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.

2003-P Sacagawea Dollar

Not issued for circulation.

Yet here it is found from my change. How it got into circulation is probably from another collector who rejected it. They were available at cost from the U.S. Mint for years so people bought thousands and kept only the highest grades.

By 2002 the government decided to stop wasting most peoples time and energy fiddle with dollar coins and cease issuing them for circulation. Of course by 2009 that changed again but they are still not popular.

Here's the stats...
Type/Country: 1 Dollar / United States
Year: 2003-P
Mintage: 3,080,000
Metal: Core: 100% Copper, Clad Layer: 88.5% Copper, 6% Zinc, 3.5% Manganese, 2% Nickel
Value: F-12 about $1.00

Do you have any dollar coin 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

1959-D Lincoln Memorial Cent

Took a while to find this first Lincoln Memorial cent from Denver again. They are not rare despite their age but since they look like every other Memorial cent it is difficult to notice them in your change.

So far the only really difficult Lincoln Memorial cent to find in your change is the 1960 Small Date cent. Still I have not found that on after 20+ years of intense change search. Again even that cent is not that rare or valuable but time and other collectors have made it less likely to find it in the wild.

Here's the stats...
Type/Country: 1 Cent  / United States
Year: 1959-D
Mintage: 1,279,760,000
Metal: 95% Copper, 5% Tin and Zinc
Value: $0.02 in EF-40

Do you have a cent 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.

1961 Dime

Silver! Despite the fact that silver is at a relative low point it is still considered a precious metal and a good investment. Found this tiny piece of silver in my change a while back.

It seems to be cleaned or at least ran through some kind of liquid at some point. 1961 was just 54 years ago so these coins are still considered common. Of course silver coins get filtered and save these days but there are still many chances to find them in your change if you use cash a lot. 

Here's the stats for this dime...
Type/Country: 10 Cents / United States
Year: 1961
Mintage: 93,730,000
Metal: 90% Silver, 10% Copper
Value: $1.13 in G-4 (a silver value of $1.124, a copper value of $0.001)

Do you have a silver coin 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.

1993 Ireland 5 Pence (Pingin)

Now this is a real Irish coin, not some Euro cover. Pre-Euro coins are still floating around in change because billions were made and are still considered common. They have low value and will continue to for many years.

The front has the harp with designs on it that is till used on modern Irish euros. The metal is copper-nickel which gives it some value over face.

The reverse features a bull over the 5P which is 5 pence or pingin in Irish. Previous versions has the bull facing right and the coin itself was larger. It was reduced by 1993 to save on metal costs but they did not issue the coin every year only when circulating coins were running out.

Here's the stats...
Type/Country: 5 Pence / Ireland
Year: 1993
Mintage: 89,109,000
Metal: Copper-Nickel
Value: $0.10 in XF

Do you have an Irish coin 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.

1917 Wheat Cent

The good thing is that it is 98 years old. The bad thing is that it is damaged. Who knows what this coin has been through over its lifetime. What I can guess is that it suffered a series of scratches that looks intentional. Also it was glued to something at one point.

Even if not damaged in low circulating grade it has little value. Still this is probably the reason I found it in circulation. Even a casual collector would notice the damage and think it is not worthy to add to a good collection.

Here's the stats...
Type/Country: 1 Cent / United States
Year: 1917
Mintage: 196,429,785
Metal: 95% Copper, 5% Tin and Zinc
Value: $0.30 in G-4

Do you have a wheat cent 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.

2013 Singapore 10 Cents

This is the most recent design change in the Singaporean ten cent coin. Previously the ten coin from 1985-2012 had the star jasmine plant. For the most recent issue from 2013 - 2014 the switched to public housing.

Around the picture of their public housing was is a very stylish lion outline. That was not the only change to the coin. Currently they are being made of nickel-plated steel instead of copper-nickel like previous coins. I am guessing that is what prompted the design change. copper-nickel is just too expensive these days, relatively speaking of course it is just a difference of half a cent.

Here's the stats...
Type/Country: 10 Cents / Singapore
Year: 2013
Mintage: Unknown
Metal: Nickel-Plated Steel
Value: $0.10 in Very-Fine

Do you have a coin from Singapore 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

2012 Namibia 10 Cents

I got this at the same time as the previous coin. This one is not listed in all coin sites but it should not be rare. Reports about coin productions from Namibia is not always available. 

There seems to be some minor design changes to both sides. I cannot confirm this since the last coin was so faded. Still the headband under the eagle looks different and the plants under the shield looks longer.

Here's the stats for this coin...
Type/Country: 10 Cents / Namibia
Year: 2012
Mintage: Unknown.
Metal: Nickel Plated Steel
Value: $0.35 in XF, $1.00 in UNC

Do you have any Namibian coins 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.