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Title: Advice needed from coinees :)
Post by: Poddy on October 07, 2009, 07:39:22 PM: I have a couple of silver coins and i am not a collector or anything of the sort.

There is a story attached to these two coins

A couple of years ago I repaired and upgraded a persons computer and while that was being done they fell on hard times financialy, they were relying on the computer so they could communicate with their daughter in the UK.

Anyway to cut a long story short I said to them to forget the payment they would not hear of it and instead gave me these 2 coins, I took them because they are magnificent :).

I felt a bit bad but they insisted that I take something for my efforts.

Without further ado I present these pics

(http://i673.photobucket.com/albums/vv95/ozrt/12th1.jpg)

(http://i673.photobucket.com/albums/vv95/ozrt/8th1.jpg)

Yeah I know I am a good photographer hehehehehe
Title: Re: Advice needed from coinees :)
Post by: *barny* on October 07, 2009, 07:44:40 PM: Hhhmmm,

Poddy,

I think these are produced at the Perth mint and are "proof" coins and would be solid 99.99% silver weighing one ounce each... I'm not sure of their worth, but I believe that they are legal tender in the Cook Islands...

As to the exchange rate to Aussie Dollars... I haven't a clue..

Some coinies should be able to help for a realistic value.

:wine:
Title: Re: Advice needed from coinees :)
Post by: tellomon on October 07, 2009, 07:45:25 PM: Is THIS the Official Dedicated Coinhead Thread?

Show us your papers!

C):-{= <" tello, you richard... "<<
Title: Re: Advice needed from coinees :)
Post by: Poddy on October 07, 2009, 07:53:24 PM: Magnificent huh Barny?

Untouched by human hands , even with gloves on :)
Title: Re: Advice needed from coinees :)
Post by: gr8-expectations on October 07, 2009, 07:54:29 PM: Quote from: Poddy on October 07, 2009, 07:39:22 PM
I have a couple of silver coins and i am not a collector or anything of the sort.

There is a story attached to these two coins

A couple of years ago I repaired and upgraded a persons computer and while that was being done they fell on hard times financialy, they were relying on the computer so they could communicate with their daughter in the UK.

Anyway to cut a long story short I said to them to forget the payment they would not hear of it and instead gave me these 2 coins, I took them because they are magnificent :).

I felt a bit bad but they insisted that I take something for my efforts.

Without further ado I present these pics

(http://i673.photobucket.com/albums/vv95/ozrt/12th1.jpg)

(http://i673.photobucket.com/albums/vv95/ozrt/8th1.jpg)

Yeah I know I am a good photographer hehehehehe

i got those two as well pods.... in a weetbix packet
Title: Re: Advice needed from coinees :)
Post by: mandurahmum on October 07, 2009, 07:59:11 PM: They are magnificant - and you take great photos. Silver is at 19.47/oz today, up 0.81.

I love silver coins, I am very envious
Title: Re: Advice needed from coinees :)
Post by: *barny* on October 07, 2009, 08:00:09 PM: Poddy,

Yes, I find the artwork on some coins to be fantastic.

These were the types of coins that comprised my collection that I sold in 2007.

Except mine were only from the Royal Aust Mint in Canberra... I had at least one of every proof and commemorative coin issued from 1981 to 2007 (except gold ones).

Proceeds were just over $30,000 from my sales...

:wine:
Title: Re: Advice needed from coinees :)
Post by: Roo on October 07, 2009, 08:02:20 PM: Those coins are beautiful Poddy...and worth at least $50 each.

My Lil Roo was born that year...so the coins could have a rather nice collector value for the year they were minted as well.

Either way...they blend in nicely with the flavour of this site.... ;D
Title: Re: Advice needed from coinees :)
Post by: Poddy on October 07, 2009, 08:02:51 PM: Barny and now you drive an MG huh?
Title: Re: Advice needed from coinees :)
Post by: tellomon on October 07, 2009, 08:04:55 PM: Either way...they blend in nicely with the flavour of this site....

Zombie Bite!
:zombiesuit: :zombiesuit: :zombiesuit: :zombie: :zombieguy: :tello: :zombiesuit: :zombiesuit: :marvin:
Title: Re: Advice needed from coinees :)
Post by: Poddy on October 07, 2009, 08:05:12 PM: Mandy you should see the high resolution pics :)
Title: Re: Advice needed from coinees :)
Post by: *barny* on October 07, 2009, 08:07:06 PM: Quote from: Poddy on October 07, 2009, 08:02:51 PM
Barny and now you drive an MG huh?

Nah Poddy,

I drive a plastic fake MG.... It's called a TD2000...

Looks like a 1950 MGTD, but uses a twin cam 2 litre Toyota motor with a five speed box, disc brakes all round, and rack and pinion steering... Weighs in at around 900 kg.

I have modified mine with an after market engine managemnt computer, and have remapped the engine to increase power by about 30%... I now get 106 Kw. at the rear wheels.

:wine:
Title: Re: Advice needed from coinees :)
Post by: Poddy on October 07, 2009, 08:07:59 PM: hey Gr8 where do you get your wheeties ?

Maybe I can get a couple more :)
Title: Re: Advice needed from coinees :)
Post by: Poddy on October 07, 2009, 08:11:15 PM: Barny , I actually had a TF , wish I had it now :(

Oh well if wishes were fishes I would starve hahahaha, dont like fish much
Title: Re: Advice needed from coinees :)
Post by: *barny* on October 07, 2009, 08:14:44 PM: Quote from: Poddy on October 07, 2009, 08:11:15 PM
Barny , I actually had a TF , wish I had it now :(

Oh well if wishes were fishes I would starve hahahaha, dont like fish much

Ah yes the TF...

I saw a fully restored 1955, 1500 cc one the weekend before last at the historic car race meeting at Baskerville... The owner reckoned he got it cheap at $55,000.

There is one for sale on the MG car club of South Australia web site... For $55,000 as well.

:wine:
Title: Re: Advice needed from coinees :)
Post by: Poddy on October 07, 2009, 08:19:07 PM: boo hoo sniff sniff !!!!
Title: Re: Advice needed from coinees :)
Post by: *smee* on October 07, 2009, 08:28:02 PM: here is a similar one Poddy for US$45 Item number: 120362633549
Title: Re: Advice needed from coinees :)
Post by: Poddy on October 07, 2009, 08:34:24 PM: Nice !!!

my photography is better though heheheheh
Title: Re: Advice needed from coinees :)
Post by: *Ubbie Max* on October 07, 2009, 08:53:13 PM: Coinies, If Pluto Pups cost $3.50 each & I have a $10 note & a $2 coin how many Pups can I buy & how much change will I get. Will there be enough change for a can of Pepsi Max if it costs $1.50?

Test question from the keelhauler!
Title: Re: Advice needed from coinees :)
Post by: mandurahmum on October 07, 2009, 08:56:16 PM: Yes - you can get 3 pluto pups and the can.

Of course if its a radar note or a star note then you should not buy anything with the ten bucks but keep it and see it grow in value
Title: Re: Advice needed from coinees :)
Post by: *smee* on October 07, 2009, 08:59:01 PM: Birdie if you had 12 bucks we would know that you have been pilfering from the commander and chief's purse again !
Title: Re: Advice needed from coinees :)
Post by: *Ubbie Max* on October 07, 2009, 09:01:30 PM: G'day Smee. The Supreme Commander gives me pocket money, she doesn't know I have a cunning kick.