Trio of Nations

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Finally I have something a bit more interesting to display although a Canadian cent did happen to make its way in this post. The diversity of coins found this time is great and  some I have not seen in my change in years.

First an East Caribbean States quarter from 2004. Back in December 2009 I found a dime from the same issuer. Given that it is a standard size quarter and with all the U.S. state/territories/parks quarters floating around I expect to see more foreign quarters over the next few years.

Second is a Moroccan Dirham from 2002. The last time I found this type was in November 2006 but I did not post it for some reason, probably swamped with exams.

Third was a Canadian cent, nuff said.

Not in the best shape but finding these all in the same day was a nice kind of cool. Sometimes for other finds I group them together just to save on time and energy, I have to be "green".

For the East Caribbean States quarter there seems to be a gap between issues and problems. The world coin book by Krause list them for 2000 then 2002 then 2007. This 2004 is not listed but I know they made every type of coin for 2004 including sets but the book is incomplete on lots of modern coins.

Here are the stats for this...
Type/Country: 25 Cents / East Caribbean States
Year: 2004
Mintages: Not yet known
Metal: Copper-nickel
Value: $0.25 in XF

Type/Country: 1 Dirham / Morocco
Year: 1423-2002
Mintage: Not yet known
Metal: Copper-nickel
Value: $0.75 in VF

Type/Country: 1 Cent / Canada
Year: 1985 Blunted 5
Mintage: 771,772,500
Metal: 98% copper, 0.5% tin and 1.5% zinc
Value: $0.02 in F

Now with the Canadian cent there are two varieties, a blunted 5 and a pointed 5.
The blunted 5 is characterized by having a rectangular top in the number 5. Worth nothing extra.
The pointed 5 is characterized by having a more trapezoidal top to the number 5. Worth about 30 times the normal cent.
Oh just look at this link from Coins and Canada it has pretty pictures.

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1956 Wheat Cent

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Trying to catch up on some back log of change finds I will go through the boring ones a little quicker.

This is just an ordinary 1956 U.S. cent that has some damage. The damage is enough to be barely above metal value but hey it's something.

Here's the stat for a 1956 penny....
Year: 1956
Mintage: 420,745,000
Metal: 95% copper 5% tin and zinc
Value: G-4 $0.03
------VG-8 $0.05
------F-12 $0.08
------VF-20 $0.10
------EF-40 $0.12
------AU-50 $0.15
------MS-60 $0.25
------MS-63 $0.35

G-4 is worn with lines in the wheat head missing.
VG-8 has half of lines visible in upper wheat heads.
F-12 has wheat lines worn but visible.
VF-20 no worn spots on wheat heads.
EF-40 has slight overall wear, all details sharp.
AU-50 slight wear on cheek and jaw and wheat stalk.
MS-60 is no trace of wear, light spots, full details.
MS-63 no trace of wear, slight blemishes, red-brown color.

Note the value in all grades will not make anyone retire early.


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Quick Post

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Both of these are repeat finds but I wanted let everyone know I'm still finding coins and still answering questions.

That said, my word I have been flooded by modern Canadian lately. I;m already repeating 2009 finds.

Sorry for the image quality but I am very tired from real world activities.

Here's the stats...

Type/Country: 10 Cents / Canada
Year: 2004-P
Mintage: 214,143,000
Metal: 92% Steel, 5.5% Copper, 2.5% Nickel
Value: $0.10

Type/Country: 25 Cents / Canada
Year: 2009
Mintage: 22,040,000 (estimated)
Metal: 94% Steel, 3.8% Copper, 2.2% Nickel
Value: $0.25

Links from the past...
Canadian 2004 dime posted Jan. 19, 2010.
Canadian 2009 Speed Skating quarter posted Dec. 19, 2009.

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2009 Late Arrivals

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As some may know 2009 was a low coin production year. That meant that finding some coins has been difficult, dimes and nickels in particular. While even lower minted quarters have been popping up without much looking.

Then suddenly last week three 2009 dimes just showed up in my change.

2009-P Dime

2009-P Northern Mariana Islands Quarter

The Denver dimes actually had a lower circulation but Denver coins are always more of a hassle to find in the east coast.  Now the quarter is actually the lowest minted quarter in years but it is one of six designs which tends to lower the productions anyway.

People were hoarding 2009 dimes and nickels  because of  low mintage. But these quarters and certain dollar coins had a lower mintage and they were not so highly publicized.

Here's the stats...
Type/Country: 10 Cents / United States
Year: 2009 P 

Mintage: 96,500,000
Metal: 91.67% Copper, 8.33% Nickel
Value: $0.10  

Type/Country: 25 Cents-Northern Mariana Islands / United States
Year: 2009 P
Mintage: 35,200,000
Metal: 91.67% Copper 8.33% Nickel
Value: $0.25 in F-12

Not counting the half dollars, since they are not officially circulating, the lowest minted coin for 2009 was the Native American Dollar at 33,880,000. The Northern Mariana Islands quarter is the second lowest.

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Ok Canada we're still friends

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I think this is the oldest Canadian, and foreign, coin I have ever plucked out of my change.

It is in remarkably good shape there is some gunk between the letters but nothing too damaging.

Type/Country: 1 Cent / Canada
Year: 1921
Mintage: 7,601,627
Metal: 95.5% Copper, 3% Tin, 1.5% Zinc
Value: $1.00 in VG

If only a year later, 1922, it would be worth $20.00 but still a great find.

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Any left in Canada?

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I like collecting coins. For the most part it is free and easy. I can not really complain about getting all these repeat Canadians.

Here's the stats...

Type/Country: 1 Cent / Canada
Year: 2007 RCM Logo
Mintage: 938,270,000
Metal: 94% Steel, 4.5% Copper, 1.5% Nickel
Value: $0.01 in F

Type/Country: 5 Cents / Canada
Year: 1998
Mintage: 156,873,000
Metal: 75% Copper, 25% Nickel
Value: $0.05 in Fine  

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