philippines

why would they gold plate a 1918 20 centavo?

 

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Because now it's GOLD and because that's a $10 coin before the plating due to the condition!

 

is it ruined?

 

well and I think yes ,because the value become less. Is not desirable to all major collector that the original coin to be plated by gold, platinum, etc.

edwin of LA LOMA,QC
Bulusan Street

 

i have 3 like that from a group of coins i bought.

 

usually here in the philippines they use coins for weddings and they usually gold plate coins.

 

ahhh, yes, ive heard that before, makes sense now.

thanx

pb

 

australian 10 cent coin, why is this coin colored?

 

Because, maybe, the blasted thing spent so much time residing in Manila bay during the war? Trying to cover up the effects of salt water damage? Just a thought......

 

might be, but color looks detailed.

 

Love the Philippines-American coins!