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ndgoflo
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United States
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Hi all, I don't post much here "down under" but I thought I would with one of my latest purchases. I stumbled across this coin when buying some of the past issue Austrian Niobium 25 Euros. I really think that this coin is beautiful. Who would have ever thought of putting gold and copper together in a bi-metallic. Although I already own some Aussie coins to qualify for Knighthood, I thought that I would get one to be proud of (all of my others are circulated).
I don't know anything about this coin except for what came with the original packaging. Can anyone tell me more about my new favorite Aussie coin?
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Australia
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It's very nice. Well done.
Although sold separately it's one in a set of three, your "future" issued in 2001, the other two being "the past" issued in 1999 and "the present" in 2000.
The past coin is going for many $$$ at the moment.
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United States
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very nice coin great purch ASE |
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Valued Member
United States
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That is beautiful!! Thanks for posting it!
Margaret
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Valued Member
Australia
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nice coin ndgoflo
of course you know you now need to get the others in the set now
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Pillar Of The Community
Australia
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Very nice, now you have to collect more "aussie" coins. It gets into your blood. 
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Australia
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Nice coin as it makes us proud to sell to our neighbours abroud.This is one of a brilliant issue over the past few years
Edited by tonyozcan
04/24/2006 08:44 am
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Valued Member
United States
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Thanks for the replies everyone. I will be looking into "The Past" and "The Present". Hehe.. I just made a joke, "If you gaze into my coin, you will be looking into "The Future"!!
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Pillar Of The Community
Australia
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quote:
Originally posted by ndgoflo
Hehe.. I just made a joke, "If you gaze into my coin, you will be looking into "The Future"!!
Cool. Can ya tell me Saturday's lotto numbers then.  
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Valued Member
United States
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Sure, that's an easy one!! 5-12-18-27-35-42
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Australia
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Nice coin mate
How much did you pay for it?
If you don't mind telling us.
Obverse design by Ian Rank Broadley. Reverse by Peter Soobik & Wojciech Pietranik
Outer ring is 99.9% silver, centre is 99.9% copper
There was 20,000 minted in 2001 by the Canberra mint with an issue price of $56.40. Current retail is around $135.
Other coins in this series are The Past 1999 mintage 20,000. Issue price $49.50 current retail $895. The Present 2000 mintage 20,000. Issue price $56.40 current retail $295.
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United States
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Originally posted by King Coing
Nice coin mate
How much did you pay for it?
If you don't mind telling us.
There was 20,000 minted in 2001 by the Canberra mint with an issue price of $56.40. Current retail is around $135.
You're kidding, right? I picked this one up on eBay for 59.99.
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Australia
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59.99 Yank or Oz dollars  Even if it is Yank, you got yourself a bargain.... |
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Sounds about the normal price I ever saw this one go for. Usually ranged between AU$75 to AU$90 tops. The last coin in the series always seems be the weak one as far as return go and I think something was mentioned once that not all the first 2 were either minted or sold, something like that. This meant there were more of the last coin than there were complete sets that could be made. Please don't quote me on that as I'm going on memory from way back and my memory isn't that good at times  It does give you something to look into in your spare time though |
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Well done
Those figure were quoted from McDonalds 12th Edition
Which is a popular guide to the value of Aussie coins and banknotes.
I repeat guide.
I'm sure the Bigfella could organise you a copy. 13th Edition is the latest.
Some items go for much less than the guide and some go for more on eBay and other auction houses.
Really glad to hear your getting into Aussie coins.
Good Luck
Edited by King Coing
05/04/2006 9:10 pm
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