It's Japan 1 sen Showa 10, which dates it to 1935.
There is one product that you shouldn't use, that is calcium chloride - it's another kind of moisture absorber but chemical base. Not very smart...
I don't know the first one but the second "coin" doesn't seem to be a coin. It just seems to be a token for good luck, prosperity, etc.
Thanks coopra - I do have a batch of Russian bimetal coins too. There is also the new series of the Russian Federation, which will be another pain...
There are some world error coins that are VERY difficult to find, for example Korea, Japan and Singapore. Russian error coins can be a challenge...
I don't think that I know of any silver dengas. These are just known as silver kopeks. If you want something that is of both Russian AND...
Thanks jaytant, I'll look it up tomorrow - sorry, got too blown doing other mints. Do check it out, there are a fair amount of mints this time....
Caution though, unless you are 100% sure that it's altered, you might have another lawsuit coming just like a few days ago.
Russia has a fair amount of commemorative coins with music related themes on it. Afterall, they have a fair amount of musicians cranked out from...
I have compiled a list of world mints, printing companies and Central Banks which I am very satisified with. In fact, I just counted that I have...
Thanks to sellers like them, newbies are the main drivers who believe slabs are the way to go.
No, Franklin Mint isn't like the New Zealand mint in any way. Just like the Pobjoy Mint, it released too much modern nonsense, tokens etc. Not...
Yes you got the year right. It seems that it was cleaned some time ago. If it is in a grade like that, perhaps just around 25USD ish. I hope for...
Nice thread. The only interesting thing I can think of about weapon-related coins are these two: [img] Sadagura 2para - 3 kopeks, struck on...
Here are one Russian coin and medal that commemorates ancient theme: (note carefully of the ancient theme - it's pretty interesting) [img]...
Heisei 10 would be 1998. Here is another example minted in 2000 but my photography is bad. [img] If I had a choice, I would prefer old copper...
I did forget to add that the first coin has a minor holing problem and the second coin has a 2-3 degrees rotation error, which isn't too common...
Thought I would share as it would interest Roy. [img] [img] The 5 yen coins are minted back in 1951 and this is the type when the old...
Nice notes. Thanks for showing.
Have no idea where Aidan got the idea it's coming from China. Appearently the picture is changed. Could easily be a reproduction coin like these...
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