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by Glimix
Sun Sep 10, 2023 8:14 pm
Forum: 25 cents
Topic: 1906 quarter
Replies: 3
Views: 3988

1906 quarter

Not in the best condition, but would the crown be considered small or large?
by Glimix
Sun Sep 10, 2023 8:10 pm
Forum: Questions and Suggestions
Topic: Where/when is this coin from?
Replies: 5
Views: 7502

Where/when is this coin from?

My dad recently gave me a bunch of old coins, this one most detail is gone but has the queen on rear, anybody know what it is?
by Glimix
Thu Aug 24, 2023 2:52 pm
Forum: Canadian Banknotes
Topic: UNC 1973 $1 uncut sheet - words engraved on back
Replies: 1
Views: 3314

UNC 1973 $1 uncut sheet - words engraved on back

Noticed on the rear of my uncut sheet that the serial number, word "Canada", and "One" seem to be engraved onto the back of the bill. Is this something I should bother getting appraised?
by Glimix
Wed Aug 23, 2023 12:57 pm
Forum: 1 cent
Topic: Strange Canadian Penny
Replies: 2
Views: 2596

Re: Strange Canadian Penny

Thanks that would explain the diameter increase, what about the thickness increase?
by Glimix
Wed Aug 23, 2023 12:02 pm
Forum: 1 cent
Topic: Strange Canadian Penny
Replies: 2
Views: 2596

Strange Canadian Penny

I have recently found this 2000 penny. It appears to be a full zinc core without any copper. Knowing that someone can chemically remove the copper, I took some measurements of the coin. Normal zinc core 2000 penny per Royal Mint: Diameter: 19.05mm Thickness: 1.45mm Weight: 2.25g Copperless coin Diam...