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« on: November 11, 2007, 10:41:48 AM » |
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In the World of Australian coins this is probably no great one but...can someone explain to me why a Penny is/was 27MM?? Oh and is it Copper? Thanks!
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« Reply #1 on: November 11, 2007, 11:05:41 AM » |
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« Reply #2 on: November 11, 2007, 11:19:10 AM » |
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Thanks Nevol! I never was very good at reading a "ruler", especially the MM's! Oh, you know Americans, inches, etc. and heaven forbid Metrics of any kind (almost).
I bookmarked all 3 sites for future reference!
Thanks again!
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« Reply #3 on: November 11, 2007, 07:38:47 PM » |
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I love the Big penny from Australia, I am working on a set of them now and really enjoy them, I just received about 30 of the 1/2 penny coins from a friend in Australia and now I will be working on filling the empty spots between them.
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« Reply #4 on: November 12, 2007, 12:17:15 AM » |
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I like them too madspec! A Penny use to go a lot further than it does now.
The Reverse is clear, uncluttered and almost looks like a token (if one didn't know better ofcourse).
Good choice for your collection.
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« Reply #5 on: November 12, 2007, 05:36:36 AM » |
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« Reply #6 on: November 12, 2007, 06:44:48 AM » |
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I like my BIG pennies Coincrusader. The one that's like in the photo and especially the one with the Roo.
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« Reply #7 on: November 12, 2007, 05:28:16 PM » |
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I like my Aussie pennies too. I need 3 more to complete a set of one from each year. However I don't see me ever acquiring a 1930.
I think you guys should list the years you still need, so we can help you, if we have any spares.
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« Reply #8 on: November 12, 2007, 06:00:06 PM » |
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The Australian pennies that I still require are: 1919 with dot above (rare, expensive)1920 with dot above (rare, expensive)1920 with two dots 1925 (rare, expensive) 1926 1930 (like I'll ever get this one.)1931 1933/32 1940 KG 1946 1948Y. 1953 I could use a replacement 1921, and my poor old boy is turning green.
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« Reply #9 on: November 12, 2007, 06:48:18 PM » |
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Sorry Kitty.... had a look at my spares but do not have any of the pennies you are after.
Happy hunting.....you may find some on ebay.
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« Reply #10 on: November 12, 2007, 07:00:39 PM » |
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*grins* Barry, I'll be surprised if anyone has any of those lying about as spares. I've found many of those coins several times, hiding out in dealer's cases. The problem is I've seen pricetags as high as $300 for them. I would suppose that I've hit that place in my collection where I'm getting the harder, rarer coins.
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« Reply #11 on: November 12, 2007, 10:30:29 PM » |
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Dang! I picked up that "Big Penny" on a lark thinking that I would start/continue with a collection of them. I didn't realize that the price tags got that high! This has been an enlightening post. Thanks!
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« Reply #12 on: November 13, 2007, 02:06:48 AM » |
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« Reply #13 on: November 13, 2007, 04:43:53 AM » |
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Gary, I thought I sent you about 10 of them a few months ago.
I might be wrong, I lose track of all the trades.
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« Reply #14 on: November 13, 2007, 01:10:47 PM » |
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Steve, I have been so busy working with my 20 and 50 Cent Piece collection in Dansco Albums, I moved most all other Australian coins to a plastic storage box. Looking through the box, I find that you are correct. I have a total of eight, not counting one I have on display. I have my Aussie coins everywhere -- in three Dansco Albums, in the storage box, a handful in my safety deposit box, and several on display (including some you sent me) on a shelf in my office. Now that the baseball playoffs are over, and tonight I just completed the week's sports section for the newspaper, I plan on working very hard on my Australian collections. I plan to go to my coin store tomorrow and see if they have any additional Dansco Albums for Australian denominations, and then when I get home I intend to enjoy myself by sorting through my Australian coins and adding many to my albums. Special thanks by the way, to all Aussies who have so graciously added to my collections. I so much appreciate you.
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