Showing posts with label coin. Show all posts
Showing posts with label coin. Show all posts

Tuesday, December 22, 2009

EBAY ODDBALL FIND: LINCOLN SNOT


A rare opportunity for any coin collectors out there. In 2009 a minting error produced this one of a kind monetary masterpiece – Penny with Lincoln snot. As quoted from the owner, “This 2009 Lincoln penny is crazy lookin'. I kept looking at this coin, and it looks as if Lincoln sneezed a lot of snot out of his nose.” Coin grade is very good. Current bid is $1.38. Click here for more info.


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Thursday, November 26, 2009

THE GOVERNMENT WANTS YOU TO END UP PENNILESS.


by Barry S (NWM Staff writer)

The penny costs more to make than it's worth and doesn't pull its weight as a currency. So says the NY Times. The penny accounts for about 58% of the coins circulating but only contributes about 8% of the value. The quarter is a better deal, accounting for about 57% of all coin value. Because the penny is such a losing proposition, the mint has been producing fewer and fewer in recent years. No word on the fate of the Disney dollar.


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Friday, October 23, 2009

ULTIMATE HEADS OR TAILS COIN CHEAT SHEET.


Researchers from research-land claim that (statistically speaking) the flip of a coin has a 51% chance of landing on the same side that was facing up on your thumb or hand. Aside from the toss, weight and size do factor in a bit as well. For that reason you should change up your call depending on the coin you use. Here’s our can’t miss H/T picks*.

  • Penny – Heads
  • Nickel – Tails
  • Dime – Heads
  • Quarter – Heads
  • Kennedy Half Dollar – Heads
  • Silver Dollar (Susan B. Anthony) – Tails
  • Dollar Coin (Native American) – Heads
  • Canadian Penny – Tails
  • Un Peso – Tails
  • Euro Coin – Heads
  • Franklin Mint Commemorative Coin – Heads
  • Disney Park Coin (Mickey or Goofy) – Tails

*-Not liable if outcome is less than favorable.

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Friday, July 31, 2009

QUARTERS: WORTH MORE THAN YOU THINK.


Everyone has that “Garage Sale Found Money" fantasy. You prod and poke through somebody’s old junk sale and come across a stamp with an upside down airplane or Action Comics #1. Both of which would bring you quite a financial windfall. Though, those days are probably long gone. However, you might have found money right in your pocket and not even know it. Coins. Specifically, quarters (ok, nickels too, but this article is on quarters.) From 1932 to 1964 quarters were made from a decent percentage of silver. After ‘64, silver was replaced with zinc. If you find a quarter (from 1964 or earlier) it could be worth anywhere from $2 to $160. However, before you rush to Mr. Coin Collector or ebay you should know a couple of facts. Value is primarily judged on two things: quality of the coin and where it was minted. You can find that mintmark on the back of the quarter (eagle side) in the form of a tiny letter. Currently, the 1932 D quarter leads the pack with around a $160 price tag – excellent condition of course. Happy hunting!

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