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[kurupetos]

It happen to have two coins in my wallet, one is from China and the other one says east Caribbean states. Dont worth much, really small value. I am not a collector and dont know someone who collects coins. If someone wants them I will be glad to post them to him/her.

I have a better idea Throw them in the lake and make a wish!

[bill cobbett]

BCN - You'll confirm I'm sure if I'm right that GB florins (two shilling pieces) up to 1946 contained real siver worth more than two shillings (10p) so that none were in circulation. Presumably they were melted down for profit. From 1947 onwards they were made of nickel (?).

Well, many, many years ago it occured to me that if there were no pre- 1946 florins in circulation I would start hoarding the 1947 ones which were still in circulation and available at the time. My argument and logic being that these were the oldest commonly available ones. This I did and I have got dozens and dozens of 1947, 1948 and 1949 ones. By chance I came across part of my hoard last night.

What do you think?

[cyprusgrump]

Bill,I've get a few East Caribbean States coins that were issued right up until 1999.The coins that have been issued since 2002 are elusive to me.

Here's a link that will be right up your street; www.royalmint.com .

Aidan.

Fascinating!

Here is a link that will be right up your street…

http://www.foimb.com/

[Bill]

Here's a link that will be right up your street; www.royalmint.com .

Aidan.

Aida you are slow at grasping the situation sometimes.

Where on earth do you think I get the proof sets and other coins from

Bill ~~~~ lic ing caths money box.

[BC Numismatics]

BCN - You'll confirm I'm sure if I'm right that GB florins (two shilling pieces) up to 1946 contained real siver worth more than two shillings (10p) so that none were in circulation. Presumably they were melted down for profit. From 1947 onwards they were made of nickel (?).

Well, many, many years ago it occured to me that if there were no pre- 1946 florins in circulation I would start hoarding the 1947 ones which were still in circulation and available at the time. My argument and logic being that these were the oldest commonly available ones. This I did and I have got dozens and dozens of 1947, 1948 and 1949 ones. By chance I came across part of my hoard last night.

What do you think?

Bill,prior to 1920,the silver coins have a fineness of .925 fine silver.From 1920 to 1946,the fineness was .500 fine silver.There was a booming trade in precious metals in the late 1970's & early 1980's,so a lot of coins were melted down,including some that are now very scarce.

The Maundy coins were .925 fine silver prior to 1920,then .500 silver from 1920 until 1946.In 1947,the fineness of the Maundy coins were put back up to .925 fine silver,which still remains the case today.

Being Anglican,I have a personal interest in collecting Maundy coins.Here's a link; www.maundymoney.info .

Aidan.

[bill cobbett]

BCN - You'll confirm I'm sure if I'm right that GB florins (two shilling pieces) up to 1946 contained real siver worth more than two shillings (10p) so that none were in circulation. Presumably they were melted down for profit. From 1947 onwards they were made of nickel (?).

Well, many, many years ago it occured to me that if there were no pre- 1946 florins in circulation I would start hoarding the 1947 ones which were still in circulation and available at the time. My argument and logic being that these were the oldest commonly available ones. This I did and I have got dozens and dozens of 1947, 1948 and 1949 ones. By chance I came across part of my hoard last night.

What do you think?

Bill,prior to 1920,the silver coins have a fineness of .925 fine silver.From 1920 to 1946,the fineness was .500 fine silver.There was a booming trade in precious metals in the late 1970's & early 1980's,so a lot of coins were melted down,including some that are now very scarce.

The Maundy coins were .925 fine silver prior to 1920,then .500 silver from 1920 until 1946.In 1947,the fineness of the Maundy coins were put back up to .925 fine silver,which still remains the case today.

Being Anglican,I have a personal interest in collecting Maundy coins.Here's a link; www.maundymoney.info .

Aidan.

Thanks BCN

[Bill]

BCN - You'll confirm I'm sure if I'm right that GB florins (two shilling pieces) up to 1946 contained real siver worth more than two shillings (10p) so that none were in circulation. Presumably they were melted down for profit. From 1947 onwards they were made of nickel (?).

What do you think?

Hi Bill

Up to 1920 all silver coins contained 90% silver after this date and up to 1946 coins contained 50% silver.

1947 onwards there is no silver content so your 1947 onwards coins are virtually worthless.

The only exception being the Queens maundy coins which were sterling silver up to 1920 ~ 50% silver from 1920 to 1946 and then back to sterling silver from 1946 to present date ~ Maundy coins were never in general circulation and are reasonably difficult to find although I have collected quite a few over the years.

Bill

[Bill]

Bloody hell Aida's beat me to it ~ that will teach me to take a phone call whilst I'm posting on the forum ~ bugger = bugger = bugger

Billicking cath

[bill cobbett]

BCN - You'll confirm I'm sure if I'm right that GB florins (two shilling pieces) up to 1946 contained real siver worth more than two shillings (10p) so that none were in circulation. Presumably they were melted down for profit. From 1947 onwards they were made of nickel (?).

What do you think?

Hi Bill

Up to 1920 all silver coins contained 90% silver after this date and up to 1946 coins contained 50% silver.

1947 onwards there is no silver content so your 1947 onwards coins are virtually worthless.

The only exception being the Queens maundy coins which were sterling silver up to 1920 ~ 50% silver from 1920 to 1946 and then back to sterling silver from 1946 to present date ~ Maundy coins were never in general circulation and are reasonably difficult to find although I have collected quite a few over the years.

Bill

Thanks Bill

So many numismatists on this forum!

[BC Numismatics]

Bill,you're very slow off the mark.I've been collecting coins for over 20 years,so I've had to learn all this stuff,especially since I got into the coin trade in late 1997.In New Zealand's case,the silver coins,which were issued from 1933 to 1946 are .500 fine silver.From 1947 to 2006,they were cupro-nickel.Since 2006,the 10c. has been copper-plated steel,& the 20c. & 50c. have been nickel-plated steel.

Aidan.