The Bank of England usually publicises the last date they can be redeemed after they have been de-monetised. In other words, even though they...
He is referencing that he found two DDO's in one day. Which of course are varieties not errors.
A great find and excellent images show the RPM very clearly.
Or possibly a harsh, abrasive cleaning in the past, and re-toned somewhat over the years.
Looks real but with altered surfaces. Unless the host coin used for copying also had the known die crack from 1 thru the base of the neck.
It appears to be a Japanese 1 Sen. Use this link to match the date, on the reverse, which you have imaged upside down as these were struck in...
Many times stronger than paper. But, like I mentioned, if you receive any paper ones in change during your trip, spend them.
@Randy Abercrombie You are just in time as The paper £20 note will no longer be accepted as legal tender from 30 September 2022. Spend any you...
Wow, certainly more than I expected to see. Some real nice examples there
Good find, a nice clear example
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Why not?
It is what is known as a ridge ring. It is the result of an overworn, deteriorating die
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As posted above, it is mechanical doubling, therefore no added value. 1989 was the last year the mintmarks were handpunched into a master die, so...
You're welcome. Which one was it?
Hi and welcome to CT. It could be this https://en.numista.com/catalogue/exonumia15352.html or this...
Congratulations, an impressive amount of appreciation.
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