[CLOSED] LordM & Friends CoinTalk Giveaway #37

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7, 6, 9

2000 P WAM
This is one of my favorite coins.
Thank you to the donors! Oh and the contest of course!

 

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1, 6, 7, 8, 5, 4, 3, 9, 2 (I've already been honored with your Lord M elongated set ).

My next grandson is scheduled to be born next Thursday. He'll be the recipient of some of pop pop's coins immediately upon his birth. Not sure which ones yet.

 

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1946 Roosevelt needs a hair cut
# 6
# 7
# 8
# 5

 

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Some foreign silver I found in a roll of dimes!


6, 3, 7, 1, 8

 

Haha so cool!!!

 

Add an I on the end.......maybe.

 

That is a Panama dime, equal in size and silver weight to a U.S. dime, depending on the year. Again depending on the year, it may have been minted here in the U.S..

In Panama, U.S. and Panamanian money is used interchangeably.

Here are some others :

There are many great pleasures of the globe-trotting life, but dealing with pesky Travelex lines is not one of them. Sick of exchange rates, transaction fees, and coming home with pockets filled with useless coins? Here are foreign destinations where you can pay with U.S. dollars, from the sunny and subtropical to the still-undiscovered.

British Virgin Islands

Much like neighboring U.S.V.I., the British Virgin Islands employ the U.S. dollar as their official currency. This connection makes travel between the two island groups especially seamless—and gives the B.V.I. its reputation as a well-established tax haven. Don't have millions in corporate profits to shore up? You can still find a haven of sorts at the Baths on Virgin Gorda; this unusual rock formation is one of our favorite secret Caribbean attractions (and, aside from the swaying palms, it's a lot less shady).

Ecuador

Ecuador's currency has a long history filled with House of Cards-style political intrigue: First, Ecuador employed the peso, then enjoyed a brief dalliance with the franco, then went back to the peso, and finally adopted the sucre, whose value nosedived in the late 1990s during a near economic collapse. In 2000, in order to stabilize the economy, the Ecuadorian government voted to adopt the U.S. dollar as the official currency. The controversial vote led to the ouster of then-President Jamil Mahuad, but the result was inevitable: U.S. travelers to Ecuador can now use the very same dollars they would at home (although Ecuador produces its own nifty centavo coins).

Panama

What's better than one official currency? Two, of course. In addition to its Panamanian balboa, Panama accepts the U.S. dollar "at par" (a rate of 1:1). This means that travelers don't have to worry about exchanging money in foreign airports or dealing with fluctuating exchange rates—making Panama an economical destination, at least for now. In 2014, the nation's large-scale canal expansion will come to an end, opening Panama's pristine beaches to large cruise ships and a surge of value-seeking tourists. So, savvy travelers would be wise to grab a fistful of dollars and head down there sooner rather than later.

Bahamas

Like the Panamanian balboa, the Bahamian dollar enjoys a fixed 1:1 exchange rate with the USD (and the two currencies share a name and a familiar symbol, $). Despite the equitable rate, it may not get you far in this popular (and oft-expensive) tropical destination. Accommodations can be pricey, but they are abundant, from superluxe ocean clubs to the family-friendly Atlantis. Plus, the added convenience of businesses accepting both U.S. and Bahamian dollars is worth a pretty penny.

Turks and Caicos

Once overrun by pirates, Turks and Caicos is now teeming with tourists drawn to its serene beaches and clear waters. And while Forbes counts Turks and Caicos among the world's top tax havens, the islands have much to offer to the 200,000-some travelers who venture here for pleasure, not business. In addition to its convenient official currency, there is no sales tax or VAT (value-added tax). It may not be the shopping mecca of St. Thomas or St. Maarten, but the island of Providenciales boasts upscale malls and local boutiques, where those U.S. dollars can be spent on handmade artwork and jewelry.

Vietnam

Vietnam's only official currency is the dong (established in 1978 after the fall of Saigon), but U.S. dollars have long been unofficially accepted as payment in this Southeast Asian nation. Urban tourist centers like Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City offer visitors much in the way of museums, temples, sacred lakes, and even the culinary arts; affordable accommodations at dollar-friendly hotels add to the allure. But in recent years, the State Bank of Vietnam has made a concerted effort to limit the flood of American dollars into the already-shaky economy, even fining restaurants for listing prices in USD. What this means for U.S. travelers is still unknown, but many travel resources recommend relying on the Vietnamese dong.

Cambodia

SmarterTravel.com recently crowned Cambodia one of 10 Places You Should Go While They're Still Cheap for a number of reasons, including its immersive culture and inexpensive lodgings. Not only is the country budget-friendly, but cash is king in Cambodia—American cash, that is. You won't need much of it: Travelers can easily live on less than $50 a day and may never need to change over to the official Cambodian riel. However, Lonely Planet recommends that you always "have about $10 worth of riel kicking around, for motorbike rides and markets."

Nicaragua

Another one of our 10 Places You Should Go While They're Still Cheap, Nicaragua has been on our radar this year for its diverse natural wonders and relative affordability. The Central American nation has its own currency, the unusually colorful cordoba, but payment in U.S. dollars is widely accepted throughout the country. Don't be surprised if the price goes up the minute you pull out a stack of greenbacks, though: According to some experts, shopkeepers may charge you a bit more when paying in U.S. dollars. Your best bet may be to carry small bills in both currencies, especially outside of your resort.

Belize

Belize is a nation that defies simple definition. Technically part of Central America, yet outwardly Caribbean with its laid-back culture and spotless white sands, Belize is a former British settlement that currently holds USD-backed currency. Indeed, the nation has never attached its currency to the pound sterling; rather, its legal tender (the Belizean dollar) has always been pegged to the U.S. dollar at a 1:2 ratio. This makes beachy Belize one of the priciest Central American nations but, curiously, one of the cheapest destinations on the Caribbean Sea.

Note: Though many businesses accept U.S. bills, prices in Belize may be quoted in the official currency or in USD. It's wise to ask your tour operator or shopkeeper about their pricing method before you whip out your wallet—especially since the two dollars share the same symbol, $.

 

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Well, the past couple weeks I've spent moving to a new state and getting everything packed/unpacked and organized again and all that crap. In the process, I've had no time to spend watching, reading, looking at, etc. anything coin-related. Tomorrow I plan to pull out some of my collection and look through everything again, because I honestly tend to forget a lot of what I have until I look through everything and see it all laid out.

Order of preference: 1, 6, 3, 7, 8, 4, 5, 2, 9

Huge thank you to Lord M and all the donors!

 

Entry Post! 9,6,3,7,8,1

 

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7,6,8,9,3,2,1,5,4

Love searching through half,s!

 

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6-7-1-3-8-9-5-4-2
I found this coin in the reject bin of a Coinstar Machine. I had NO IDEA what it was, other than a 2017 foreign coin. When I got home and did some research it ended up being a Djibouti 50 Francs piece. It is a country located in the Horn of Africa.

I have no idea how much it is worth as a coin. Currency conversion is somewhere around .28. Apparently mintage numbers are not available, but more than likely it is low.

How in the world it ended up in a small town of North Carolina Coinstar machine is beyond me. But it is a keeper!

 

I'm guessing you live relatively close to a military base judging by that Coinstar find.

 

To be honest, not really. Smithfield, NC. No base withing 20 miles

 

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Awesome! Those are some amazing coins!

 

What’s your favorite one?

 

I don’t think you should crack it open, but what is that colored stuff? It looks like abalone she’ll or something!

 

There's really no favorite , each came to me by different events over the years, I just wanted to enjoy them as a whole set that wasn't a set! Well a set by definition.
No matter it now allows me to enjoy them at a glance.
And it's sort of a work in progress adding new rearranging them in the case.

 

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I have rece tly become addicted to Daniel Carr's work. I have 22 pieces and counting. I've also been looking for a reason to share this beautiful medal.


Top choices are
6, 3, 2, 1, 7, 5. 8, 4, 9,


Thanks for the contest!

 

I, begrudgingly, probably won’t. It will probably kill me in the long run. Likely, I will have to buy an UNC set and pay the premium to have my tactile senses satiated. My biggest question though is, “what year are these coins”! The sticker is no longer on the bottom so, yeah, unless it can be confirmed by the maker, I guess I’m stuck wondering.

Yes. I am pretty certain the shells are abalone.