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New Member
Australia
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I started out by buying silver bullion, then buying coins with silver content including buying mixed coins in bulk from local auctions. This is intriguing because I'm finding this world of art in coins that is simply 'compulsively addictive'! I hear about noodling on this forum and figure it's a form of sifting through coins looking for specific types of coins and banknotes. Am I right? I'd like to know what it is that one is specifically looking for? Is it error coins and/or something else? I'm also curious as to what it is collectors are looking for in 5c, 10c, 20c, 50c, $1, and $2 of the current circulated currency. Cheers  |
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Formerly nancyc
Australia
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Hi Silvernut,  to the forum.  I think each of us has our own slant on what we are looking for. I'm primarily an error hunter, and that's what most of my time noodling is aimed at. Naturally I also keep coins that are in XF condition as well as any low mintage or Mint Set Only coins that I come across, as well as any 'foreigners'. The thing is to decide what you are going to focus on, maybe just one specific denomination, or complete sets of circulated coins, or whatever you feel is your 'thing'. It can be quite satisfying finding a rarity such as a 2000 $1 Mule, or a 1966 20c Wavy, or a 2001 50c Incuse. I had to buy both my Mule and Wavy, but I've noodled quite a few Incuse, and bought some as well. I have quite a few 'Themed' collections, coins with birds, primates, dragons, knights, Turtles/tortoises on them and coins dated 1943, which is my 'significant' year. I also have many coins that are 17mm or less in diameter. Some people collect coins with Ships, Bridges, Churches, fish & animals on them, the list is endless. The main thing is to have fun and enjoy it!  life is a mystery to be lived not a problem to be solved
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Valued Member
Australia
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when I noodle I am mainly looking to get all the commemeoratives. I do look for errors as well but I don't know alot of them.
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Valued Member
Australia
85 Posts |
Welcome
I'm sort of the same as juzzyb. I look mainly at 50c and $1 coins for commematives, non circulation, low mintage and errors. I look through notes for serials, unusuals etc. Problem with notes is it can be expensive if you find interesting notes in the higher denominations, eg $50, $100.
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Pillar of the Community
Australia
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silvernut I am concentrating on 20 cents, 50 cents and 1 dollar coins. I try to noodle 100 of these per day, alternating from one group to the next. Nice variety. Check McDonald, and some of the other posts on the "Coin Community Forum" for coin varieties. Then you can pick what interests you and look for it. For example, high on my list are: 2000 1 dollar/10 cent mule, 1988 "mob of roos" 1 dollar 2000 incused 50 cent piece, 2010 "twist top" 50 cent piece 1966 wavy 20 cent piece, Larena's 2010 "bubble" variety. Just to name a few. To make it more interesting, I even have a section in my album for "really beat up coins". Might post some pics of these in a future mail. A real "Chamber of Horrors"   Squire |
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Valued Member
Australia
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HI - 2010 twist top 50 cent piece? Haven't heard of that one. Can you elaborate. I noodle for 2000 dollar mules (3 so far), 1966, 1981, 2004 and 2008 Twenty Cents, 1979, 2000, 2004 fifty cents. The errors and abberations in these coins are well known. But a 2010 twist top? |
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Formerly nancyc
Australia
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2010 twist top 50 cent piece 2010 50c upset. Rotated 30 degrees, hence "twist top" life is a mystery to be lived not a problem to be solved
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Valued Member
Australia
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Love to find one of these pesky 'Twist Tops' ....Grrrrrrrrr There's pics and more info here www.coincommunity.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=114529&SearchTerms=twist,top If you do manage to find one, do post details...  |
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