1982 Belize 10 Dollars (Mule, KM-80) Uncirculated

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  1. 7Jags

    7Jags Well-Known Member

    Here is a coin I’ve had for many year, the 1982 Belize 10 Dollar Mule KM-80 with “wrong” reverse. Mintage used to be listed as “3 pieces” in Krause, 17 in Schon.
    This coin toned but nice surfaces - Franklin mint unc. Copper/nickel not often seen with this dark of a toning, target like so not likely due to dip. It has toned more in the 20+ years I’ve had it. anyway, nice looking coin and rare in any case:

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    Ordinary reverse:

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  3. lordmarcovan

    lordmarcovan 48-year collector Moderator

    You always seem to have some cool stuff. I quite like the pastel target toning on that. Not a common thing on copper-nickel.
     
  4. 7Jags

    7Jags Well-Known Member

    I’m seeking the title of:

    “King of Franklin Mint Currency Coins”

    LOL
     
  5. lordmarcovan

    lordmarcovan 48-year collector Moderator

    There are worst titles to aspire to. Some here seem to be vying for the “King (or Queen) of Roadkill Zincolns”, for example…;)
     
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  6. Pickin and Grinin

    Pickin and Grinin Well-Known Member

    Nice target toning on that one.
     
  7. Mister T

    Mister T Active Member

    Any explanation for the mule? Just a mix-up?
     
  8. 7Jags

    7Jags Well-Known Member

    None known. The bird side (reverse?) from 1978 - maybe they were thinking of going back to the same design of 1974-1978?
     
  9. Mister T

    Mister T Active Member

    Maybe. The Cook Islands reverted to an old design in 1992 - I think I read in an old coin magazine that they couldn't afford production of new dies but I could be wrong.
     
  10. Joshua Lemons

    Joshua Lemons Well-Known Member Supporter

    Neat. I like a lot of the FM Caribbean issues because they feature birds!
     
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