Archive for February, 2009
Fiji 2009 - Smaller coins
Submitted by World Coin News
New circulating types (smaller):
Sizes comparison with previous types:
(images taken from eBay)
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Gibraltar 50 pence 2008 - Our Lady of Europe
Submitted by World Coin News
New circulating type:
(source of info and image: Michael Reissner)
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Creating Copy Stand From Old Enlarger
Submitted by Ancient Coin Cleaning And Restoration
Well, I am at it again. I recalled I had an old enlarger in the attic of my art studio and my nephew crawled into the attic and recovered it for me. It is a pretty day so I have been working on my rear deck. You can see [...]
Thailand 2009 - 3 new types
Submitted by World Coin News
New circulating types:
10 baht 125th Anniversary of Thailand Post
20 baht 108th Birthday of Princess Mother
2 baht bronze item (new subtype, as it used to be CuNi before)
(info and images by Alfonso Saussol)
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Photos Using $2 Sterilite Light Tent
Submitted by Ancient Coin Cleaning And Restoration
I have been shooting more photos using my $2 Sterilite orange juice container. I am sharing a couple of photos and I hope the photos will prod members to give my technique a try. Please allow me to encourage you to play with your white balance settings. Also feel [...]
My Best $2 Light Tent Yet
Submitted by Ancient Coin Cleaning And Restoration
Well, now let’s take a look at the long awaited Cadillac of light tents. As you look at my cluttered photo above I am afraid you may already be disappointed but before you jump ship please hear me out. I will repeat that the upside down pitcher you see [...]
East Caribbean States 1 dollar 2008
Submitted by World Coin News
New circulating commemorative:
(info and image by P.K. Saha)
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My Most Recent $2 Light Tent
Submitted by Ancient Coin Cleaning And Restoration
Greetings readers. I have been experimenting with my photography and lighting and the coin photo you see above is a result of my latest creative efforts. The “light tent” cost me $2 and was intended for use other than photography. I am very excited about my discovery and I [...]
Malaysia 1 ringgit 2009 - 50 years of Bank Negara
Submitted by World Coin News
New circulating commemorative:
(info and image by P.K. Saha)
LINK: Malaysian Banknotes Blog
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Ancient Coins: A Budget Hobby
Submitted by Ancient Coin Cleaning And Restoration
A bit of dialogue on one of my sites prompted me to write this article. I know there are many ancient coins that can cost one a small fortune and I know some of the coins are extremely scarce. However, I am amazed that I can sit here in [...]
Mexico 5 pesos 2008
Submitted by World Coin News
New circulating bimetallic commemoratives:
Mexico announced a new series of 37 bimetallic circulating commemorative 5 peso coins to honor the 200th anniversary of Mexican independence from Spain and the 100th anniversary of the Mexican Revolution of 1910 to 1920. The coins are being released from 2008 to 2010.
The represented heroes in 2008 [...]
United Kingdom 50 pence 2009 - Kew Gardens
Submitted by World Coin News
New circulating commemorative:
(info and image by Peter Kaminsky)
LINK: British Royal Mint
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A Safe Way To Store Your Coins
Submitted by Ancient Coin Cleaning And Restoration
As your ancient coin collection grows, I am sure your thoughts will or have turned to safe methods of storing your coins. There are several ways of safely storing your coins but I will address only one of these methods. I think plastic “flips” are a great way to [...]
USA 1 dollar 2009 - Native American
Submitted by World Coin News
New circulating commemorative:
(information and image by Peter Kaminsky)
LINK: The United States Mint
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Australia 1 dollar 2009 - Australian Citizenship
Submitted by World Coin News
New circulating commemorative:
“60th Anniversary of Australian Citizenship”
(information by P.K. Saha and Peter Kaminsky)
LINK: Royal Australian Mint
SPECIFICATIONS
Composition: Aluminium Bronce
Weight: 9.00 g
Diameter: 25.00 mm
Mintage: Unlimited
Designer: W. Pietranik
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Poland 2 zlotys 2009 - First 2 coins
Submitted by World Coin News
New circulating commemoratives:
“History of the Polish Cavalry: Winged cavalryman”
“90th Anniversary of the Establishment of the Supreme Chamber of Control”
LINK: National Bank of Poland
LINK: Polish State Mint
SPECIFICATIONS
Composition: Nordic gold, CuAl5Zn5Sn1
Weight: 8.15 g
Diameter: 27.00 mm
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