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I'm more interested in pre-Confederation coinage,especially the coins of Newfoundland.I have even got the rare Magdalen Islands 1d. token,which some people would place in a Newfoundland collection,as the islands were part of Newfoundland in 1815.Since 1825,the Magdalen Islands have been part of Quebec (Lower Canada prior to 1867).They have a name in Quebecois,which I don't know.Has anyone thought about raising the Newfoundland flag on the Magdalen Islands,just to poke fun at the Quebecois?
Aidan.
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Canada
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where would I get a Magdalen Islan token?
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 Australia
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I've been asking a similar question, Pattiewhack  . It's been on my wantlist for a while now. Every time I look for one on ebay, it's either way too pricey (for the current budget allocated to it), worn so flat you can't read most of the legend, or they won't post to "unconfirmed addresses" (i.e. to Australia).  Or I get sniped.  If you're searching Google or ebay, search for both "Magdalen Island" and "Magdalen Islands" - I've seen them listed as both. Don't say "infinitely" when you mean "very"; otherwise, you'll have no word left when you want to talk about something really infinite. - C. S. Lewis
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New Zealand
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Pattiewhack & Sap,the Magdalen Islands 1d. token is very rare.I've only ever seen one example - the one I have in my collection.I picked it up as payment for work done,as I work part-time for a coin dealer here in Wellington.Unfortunately for you,my piece is NOT for sale,but fortunately for me,I'm keeping it,as it is the only numismatic item from the islands.That is,if no-one has ever seen a Canadian postal note issued at the post office on the Magdalen Islands.Chances of seeing one is very remote,however.
Aidan.
Aidan.
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United States
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Anything BiMetalic. And if it has a
Maaple Leaf so much the better.
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Canada
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I likwe the centenial issues of 1967, a refreshing difference from the similar coins of so many years. APart from that, I agree with the other comments- old coins are nice, especially in super conditions, pre confederation is lovely and interesting, and some of the modern issues , especially the nickels and quarters I really like. I do like them to be circulating commemoratives, too.
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United States
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I have no particular favorite but like them all. I think the designs are very unique and wish the US Mint would learn a little from the Canadian Mint.
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United States
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Maple Leaf, Maple Leaf, Maple Leaf....did I say Maple Leaf?
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 United States
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Deb,did you say maple leaf?haha lol I"m still trying to get my hands on the 1967.I agree with you Irishraider,although the State Quarters,and the westward journey nickels were nice for a change. :) sn31. |
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New Zealand
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I love my 67 set.  |
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United States
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Originally posted by markjudge
Here is a photo of the Victory Nickel I have tucked away in my collection.
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Wow I have the old ones but I never saw the new one . Very nice markjudge |
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United States
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I like them all actually, but haven't kept up with the proliferation of modern issues at all. Having essentially ruled those out, I must say I find the provincials, early bank tokens, and early confederation periods the most interesting, right up to but not including the Elizabethan issues. Guess that's my "silver 5 cents" worth.
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Australia
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2006 $20 Silver Coin - Notre Dame Basilica of Montreal (Hologram). Wow do I love that coin. I haven't got it, but one day I will buy one.  |
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United States
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That is a beautiful coin Snooba,geez,now I want one.:) sn31.
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United States
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It's a tossup between the 1949 and 1958 silver dollars, or the Canadian Large Cents.
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