1964 Proof Set

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This is a 1964 proof set in the original government packaging sent to me by Iwog.

A good way to tell the original packaging is intact is by the yellowing marks on the inner papers. They all have the same pattern.

It still is possible to find these sets and others in original packages for cheap about $20.

Here's the stats for this set...
Type: Proof Set
Year: 1964
Mintage: 3,950,762
Metal: 3 silver coins, 1 nickel, 1 copper penny
Value: In original package $20.00($7.00 increase since 2008)

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Last Year's Last Finds

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The lack of updates has to do with a busy college schedule but I have been answering any questions.

Towards the end of last year(2005) I got this final trio of coins in my change. I can't recall where exactly I got them but here they go. 1 Canadian Cent 1986, 1 Phillipine Piso 1995 and 250 Lebanon Livres 2003.


Here's the stats for all the coins...
Type/Country: 1 Cent / Canada
Year: 1986
Mintage: 788,285,000
Metal: Bronze
Value: MS-60 $0.10 (the above example is worth less)

Type/Country: 1 Piso / Philippines
Year: 1995
Mintage: Unknown.
Metal: Copper-Nickel
Value: UNC $1.00 (the above example is worth less)

Type/Country: 250 Livres / Lebanon
Year: 2003
Mintage: Unknown.
Metal: Brass
Value: UNC $1.85

For 2006 I've been tracking all my finds by date and place found. I haven't scanned many of them because they have been lower end coins.

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Die Crack On Dime

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Generally I look over all my coins but recently I've been really eyeing them like a collector. I here of so many types of coins that at first I ignored them and just collected by year. Now though I'm checking for any little variance.

Towards the end of December I found this dime in my piggy-bank(not actually in the shape of a pig).Notice the arrows are pointing at some raised metal that forms a crack or lightning bolt shape.Upon closer inspection there are actually two cracks.

This is an authentic error.

It is called a die crack because the die used to press the coin cracked and transfered the results on this and probably thousands of others before a mint inspector noticed.

The error coin book classifies this as II-D-1 Die Crack (W), the W stand for "wear" meaning that is how the mistake was formed. This classification is for three or less cracks that don't span the coin.

This particular error is not rare so the value is only twice the face value with only these minor cracks.

Here's the stats...
Type: 10 Cents / II-D-1 Die Crack /2 "light" cracks(1 from rim to center)
Year: 1983-P
Mintage: 647,025,000
Metal: 75% copper 25% nickel(Outer Layers), 100% copper(Inner Core)
Value: EF-40 $0.50

Because the coin is in quite a nice state it may be worth $0.25 and double it for the die crack for a grand total of $0.50. Not much but the first error of this type I recognized and kept.

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Old Dollar Find

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After Christmas I went to do some post-holiday shopping and received this bill in my change.

I found a 1935H dollar also known as a silver certificate. Notice the seal is blue instead of green.

The H in 1935H means the design was modified from the original 1935 bill, probably to add a new signature of a treasurer.

Here's a sample of what I found in my change over the last ten years.
$1.00 bills
1935E value in very good(VG) = $1.50
1935H value in VG = $2.00
1957-star note value in VG = $2.00
1957A value in VG = $1.25
1969B value in VG = $1.25

$2.00
1928G value in VG = $7.50
1953A value in VG = $4.00

$20.00
1950C value in VG = $25.00

Of course some are higher grades but most are very good.

Prices updated to 2008.

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Asian Pocket Change Finds

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Back in November at the start of the holiday season I found two Asian coins in my change. Here in New York City the holiday season starts at the end of Halloween through New Year's Day.

The waves of tourist bring in change from their homes. First come the Asian toruist and then the Europeans and finally people from the other states.

Here are the two finds.
The bigger one is a 1 yuan from China 2003 given by a friendly cashier who knows I collect.
The little one is a 1 baht from Thailand, I believe 2004, given back as a dime after buying some bad coffee.

Here's the stats for both coins...
Type/Country: 1 Yuan / China
Edge: Right side up when Obverse is facing up, ^^.
Year: 2003
Mintage: Unknown.
Metal: Nickel-Plated Steel
Value: UNC $2.00

Type/Country: 1 Baht / Thailand
Year: 2004 (I'm not 100% positive on the date.)
Mintage: 562,018,000
Metal: Copper-Nickel
Value: UNC $0.10

I still love finding foreign money in my change but I miss the old American coins I was use to finding.

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Coin Show

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I completely forgot to tell all of you about the NYINC(New York International Numismatic Convention).

The NYINC is a coin show that focuses on world and ancient coins. It's open to the public this weekend for $5 with their printable coupon.

Early reports are coming in saying that they have few German or Pruessen coins and many more Roman and ancients are being sold.
Also their is a bigger crowd then usual.

I may go if time permits but you still have time if you live in or around NYC. Remember the trains are on a weekend schedule.

Here is the important info and links...
http://www.nyinc.info/

The 34th Annual NYINC will be held at the Waldorf Astoria Hotel,
located at 301 Park Avenue, New York, NY 10022,
between 49th and 50th Streets.
On January 8-15, 2006.
Saturday, January 14 10AM-7PM (Booth holders at 9AM)
Sunday, January 15 10AM-3PM (Booth holders at 9AM)

http://www.nyinc.info/coupon.html for the $5.00 discount admission coupon.

Their site has floor plans, dealers list and more information.

I hope you can make and it so feel free to tell me how it went.

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