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For some reason, back in the dim recesses of the reptilian part of my brain, there is a bizarre urge, and I have determined to finally give in to it.
Therefore...
I aim to collect a full set of denominational coins from every country which I can get someone to send me coins from.
I have now full sets (from smallest to largest) of U.S., Canadian, and UK modern coins. (which reminds me, whatever happened to the shilling?)
I don't want mint or proof sets, just one of each type/denomination.
So... who will send me a set of their country's coins?
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Da_bang80
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I gotta set of Canadian coins from the 125th aniversary. it has coins from the 10 provinces and 2 territories (nunavut excluded because it wasn't officially a territory in '92) i'm not sure if i'm ready to give it up. it might have some value in the far future.
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"...UK modern coins. (which reminds me, whatever happened to the shilling?)"
Er, you do know we went decimal right? Several decades ago?
History: When we went decimal the new currency of 5p was said to be the same as 12d (still pronounced pence) in the old format. The coins looked exactly the same, I believe. Until the early 90s, 5p coins still has "shilling" on them. The more recent smaller size of 5p coins doesn't have it on (since they can't fit it).
I should point out though that no-one ever, ever called a 5p a shilling. Where'd you get the bizairre idea that we were still using it? Mary Poppins?
Let's just check you do have one of each coin (I assume you don't want all the varieties of pictures on them, right? The pound coin has loads).
Bronze: 1 pence 2 pence
Silver: 10 pence 20 pence 50 pence
Gold:
1 pound (also called a quid) 2 pound (also called two quid. Duh.)
(There's also �5 (fiver), �10, �20 and �50 pound notes, but you just want coins, right?)
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There was also a limited-run �5 coin, made for, er, some aniversary. There were also 40th aniversary VE and VJ special coins made, but I haven't got them.
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Liam: Yeah, I knew you went decimal. I just liked the word 'shilling.'
I have all those coins. My 2-pounder is a silver-gold mix, though. A gold center in a silver ring.
Maybe I'm forgetting, but don't you have a 5-pence coin, too?
Whose got Australian coins? French? Danish? Belgium? Semprini?
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Saltah'na
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quote:Originally posted by Da_bang80: I gotta set of Canadian coins from the 125th aniversary. it has coins from the 10 provinces and 2 territories (nunavut excluded because it wasn't officially a territory in '92) i'm not sure if i'm ready to give it up. it might have some value in the far future.
That's not the only "special" set out there. One was commissioned for the 130th anniversary of Confederation. Two sets were commissioned for the millenium during 1999 and 2000. Don't forget the centennial quarter in 1967. And also the ceremonial toonies in 1999 to celebrate the incorporation of Nunavut, and 2000 for the millenium.
And don't forget to find loonies ($1 coin) and toonies ($2 coin) in their first year of issue.
I have an interesting collection of Canadian Dollar Bills here. Among them is an old $1 bill, an old $2 bill and two of its descendants, an old $5 bill, and two old $10 bills.
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First: Yeah, we have a 5p. Sorry. (it's the shilling. I have no idea how much a half-crown is though). 5p is the smallest coin.
All 2 pound coins are like that.
BTW, I would like to take this opportunity to rant at US money. How hard is it to put what the coins worth on the actual coin? "Dime" isn't very useful, y'know. And what is it with bloody notes and "Exact change" for everything? Why can't you use dollare coins, they'd make things a lot easier. And why are the speech amrks in different places on US keyboards? And why hasn't Florida discovered the joys in internet cafes? And why can't I find a suncoast? And why did I pay $18.99 each for Powerpuff DVDs, then see then in Toys R Us for 4 dollars cheaper? ` In short, grrr.
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...'Cept you only got them a year ago, haven't withdrawn your stupid paper dollar bills, and have no real leaning to implement them as mainstream currency.
<snipe>And American paper money is evil ugly shit. Ugly Ugly Ugly.</snipe>
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