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United States
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I live in the U.S. and have a hard enough time collecting U.S. Coin only. Only way I know to get world coins is ebay or at a coin shows and in my local area there are only 3 shows each year -usually at a time when I seem to be low on cash. Could have an interest in World coins, which brings me to a question which I think I'll post in the World Coin section. |
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 United States
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I finally decided to check US & World coins and live in US even though it's Arkansas. Here's my question: All of my world coins were minted by the US mints, do they count as "darkside" or US coins?  Terrell |
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Pillar of the Community
United Kingdom
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Definitely count as world coins. Better if they are circulated though. That way you know they have at least been to the country!
There are a few mints around the world that produce coins for many countries.
Just wondering, did you specifically collect them because of the US mints association, or was it coincidence?
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Pillar of the Community
 United States
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Sap, After thinking it out a little more I wish I would have used the terms "Foreign" instead of "World". And maybe "Home Country" instead of "US". Then my poll would have had more of a international flair! Quote:
I think this guy needs to be told to go soak his head in a bucket of ice-cold Morgans. It'll probably make him feel much better. I agree! One other thing he wrote was "I'm an American collecting American coins" I think that one statement says a lot about him. A little xenophobia, possibly? Thanks to everyone for the votes. I'm going to wait a few more days and then send the results into Coinage. Hopefully they will publish my letter for this joker to read. Although, I have a feeling I won't be the only "darksider" writing in this month! |
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United States
306 Posts |
QuickSilver -- I specifically chose coins minted by US mints to collect. Lincoln cents becoming to expensive and this is a cheap alternative.
Sort of on the fence though about collecting Franklin Mint coins. I do collect the older ones which were used by the countries, but not the newer ones which really don't circulate. So, I agree about circulated coins, so you know they were really used in the country.
I have even purchase a "mule" produced by the US mints for $25 (Philippines).
Terrell
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United Kingdom
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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tepritts, That is a cool idea for a collection! And, yah, I suppose we will count Arkansas as "live in US"  |
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United States
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Over on the CU forums, they keep a register of members who have flagged an interest in each subforum. I've just counted: there are 66 members over in the world & ancient section, and 359 members registered in the US section But,Ill bet quite a few of those 359 members also have a few world coins tucked away somewhere! Also where can I find one these "Buckets of ice cold Morgans",For some strange reason that phrase makes me want to go out and get a beer  Edited by Mr Finger
02/12/2009 01:17 am
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Pillar of the Community
United States
781 Posts |
while my focus is on US coins, I do like to keep foreign coins of places I've been as well as obsolete foreign coinage when/if I happen to come aross them. I recently bought a bunch of predecimal kiwi coinage (New Zealand) to complement my current kiwi coins that we brought back from our honeymoon. |
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Valued Member
Israel
423 Posts |
I collect F.A.O. coins.
This has of course got to be world coins as the U.S. is one of the few countries in the world not to have issued any F.A.O. coins
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United States
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Pillar of the Community
United Kingdom
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Food and Agriculture organisation of the United Nations. A program to do with producing more food for all nations. Many countries around the world over the last 30 or 40 years have released coins on this theme. They usually have the initials FAO on the coins themselves.
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Valued Member
United States
79 Posts |
I collect Morgans and ASE and new mint releases. |
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Valued Member
United States
245 Posts |
I used to collect x-wives, now I collect everything else.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
677 Posts |
I am drafting my "letter to the editor" as we speak. We will see if I get published! lol Thanks for all the votes.  |
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