Geez, you guys are in Argentina and I haven't even visited Paraguay yet. Fortunately I brought some change with me.
When you say "is it worth it," do you mean as far as making a profit? So in other words, are you asking if these coins are going to jump in value...
Paddy, I think you were correct. I looked it up and compared this to the other one I had. The 2 piastre side is worn off on this one. That's why I...
And it's on to Bolivia.
I have these soles de oro to spend in Peru, but unfortunately none are actually made of oro (gold).
Sorry, I got lost in the Amazon. I finally made it to Ecuador.
By now we've clearly established that the OP's method of buying and selling is faulty, so I won't pile on. It is possible to make money buying and...
I do have Krause at home but I'm at work right now. I'll check later tonight and see what I can find.
I don't think so because I actually bought a 1917 Egyptian 2 piastre at the same time and it has the date in Western numbers and says 2 piastres...
It's about the size of a U.S. 5 cent coin, maybe slightly smaller. Or for your reference being from the U.K., about the size of a British penny....
Thanks everyone. I believe we have them all identified.
I thought the 1987 was from China, but can't find it in Krause. It seems like a communist theme, but I checked the usual suspects and can't place...
I recently purchased 347 coins, which is the most I've ever bought at once (these were all hand selected, not just in a big lot. I have five that...
A few more for Brazil.
I hope we can still exchange reis coins for cruzeiros.
One more for Suriname, but all I have for French Guiana is this worn 1818 10 centimes. I'd better wait for the rest of you to catch up with me.
I think I'll let you guys visit the islands. I'm going to visit Suriname.
Maybe I should just see how much I can get for 1 stiver and 4 pence.
I'd hate to spend these in Trinidad and/or Tobago either.
Or these either.
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