2002 Ireland 10 Euro Cents

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Although I have talked a little about this one back when I found it in 2009 it deserves its own post. Mainly because Ireland imposed some strict austerity measures and just as they are starting to economically recover the Euro may crash and burn.

For those not in the loop coin-wise Greece may refuse to place an extreme austerity measure and then vote to leave the Euro Zone dropping the Euro coins and currency by default. If Greece drops the Euro then Spain may be force to do the same since they are also prideful and in trouble. After that Ireland is next in this domino toppling of the Euro.

Germany and France will hold strong to the Euro as well as the smaller Slovakia and Slovenia. In all there are fourteen Euro producing countries and five more official Euro users. Plus many countries are Euro-dependent. Still it is possible for the Euro to cease majority or even complete production.

That said as a collector it would be neat to see the end of the Euro and either the start of a new system or the reintroduction of the old currency. Like other European coins that went obsolete the value probably will double but since they were common the are still worth little.

Here's the stats...
Type/Country: 10 Euro Cent / Ireland
Year: 2002
Mintage: 275,913,000
Metal: Aluminum-Bronze
Value: $0.15

Never quite sure if it is Euro Cent or Euro Cents. That aside I did find a 2011 Canada Cent but that has been featured in full on this blog before.

Do you have any Irish Euro 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.

Memorial Day 2012: Intrepid Style

Went on a little trip to the Fleet Week celebrations at the USS Intrepid Sea-Air-Space Museum and of course there were coin related fun to be had. There was a lot to do and I did most of it but this blog is about coins and such.

There are sixteen designs in all but since I only had four quarters and two cents with me I could only get these two. They are still just 51 cents which is nice.

The top one says "HONOR, EDUCATE& INSPIRE" the American flag and INTREPID MUSEUM.
The bottom one says U.S.S. INTREPID and had the U.S.S. Intrepid pictured.

I used a 1980 and 1970 cent for each squish. As a rule the older 95% copper cents are better to use since the exposed zinc in modern cents will start to oxidize and break down faster.

These are medals or tokens or medallions, I am never sure what to call them. The were being sold in vending machines and looked nice but I never really liked non-government coins so I tend to stay away.

1952-2002 P Canada Cent

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P is for Magnetic. Okay maybe not. It is definitely not for Philadelphia instead it is for Plated-steel. While this is my 433rd Canada Cent it is only my 6th steel cent. I assume these show up less because they were made in lower amounts and they get rejected more in American machines. All that leads to less circulation.

I like that the reverse is blank. I know some people get confused by this but as a commemorative coin it is very low key.

Wondering now in 2012 for the Queen's Diamond Jubilee will they do something special. Oh wait they just printed their last cent a while ago. I guess she is not getting any Canada cent love.

Here's the stats...

Type/Country: 1 Cent / Canada
Year: 2002-P
Mintage: 114,212,000
Metal: 94.0% Steel, 4.5% Copper, and 1.5% Nickel
Value: $0.01 in F

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1973 Canada Dime

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This dime is almost forty years old. Let me sit back and take that in.

Yes it is common, modern, and holds no real extra value but finding a Canadian dime in American change that is this "old" is nice. As I stroll through memory lane listening to Donna Summer and Robin Gibb tunes I look at this coin at quietly yell "You're a young coin! Yes you are!"

Okay enough of that crazy talk.

Found this coin with another Canada cent (will be featured on Friday) at a local grocery store when I got my change back. So thanks to the local cashier who knows me well. This is a new year for my collection.

Here's the stats...
Type/Country: 10 Cents / Canada
Year: 1973
Mintage: 167,715,435
Metal: 100% Nickel
Value: $0.10 in good

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2012 Lincoln Shield Cent

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Well almost half way through the year and I have found my first 2012 cent. The 2012 El Yunque quarter was easy to get back in early February. Since then no other 2012 coins have made their way to me. From all the articles I read and other bloggers the 2012 coins are circulating well.

Best part is that I found this new cent at a bus stop, of course waiting for a bus. It was just on the ground all shiny and new while people just passed it by.

Bus stops are good places to find coins since people may run for the bus and drop their change all the time. I have found many coins at bus stop and other transitional places. Hint for all you coin hunters. A transitional place is where one place meets another like doorways, street curbs, and under a car door.  People tend to drop stuff from these spots and usually do not pick up the pennies...or used tissues so be careful.

Here's the stats...
Type/Country: 1 Cent  / United States
Year: 2012
Mintage: 2,532,000,000 (estimated to date)
Metal: 97.5% Zinc, 2.5% Copper
Value: $0.01 in EF-40

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1982 Iran Rial

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Another one of those coins that is difficult to describe if you do not know the language. The one symbol besides the Arabic looking writing that most people can describe is a wreath. Search for "wreath and Arabic coin" a few years ago would have been pointless. These days I must say that searching for coins online has improved but still this particular coin is sparse in details and difficult to pinpoint.

  (A Rial) یک ریال  (Iran Republic)  اسلامی ايران   جمهوری

ریال
١٣۶١ 1 Rial 1361

The reason for lack of designs in these later Iran coins started with the Islamic movement taking a strong hold in Iran. Within the Islamic community the depiction of people and animals is forbidden since it is believed that only the Almighty should create life even in pictures. I guess plants do not count.

To clarify this is Persian not Arabic. Trust me as someone who knows some Iranians they are quick to correct you if you get it wrong. I guess that is like calling any English Irish or vice versa.

Here's the stats...
Type/Country: 1 Rial / Iran
Year: 1361 = 1982
Mintage: Unknown
Metal: Copper-Nickel
Value: $0.10 in Good

This one is a bit damaged on the edge but they are not rare so value would remain low even if undamaged.

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