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Edited by wilsonwu89
12/19/2016 2:04 pm
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In 1968 and 1969, the RCM sold proof-like nickel dollars in pliofilm strips with five coins per strip. The per coin price was $1.25. More than 885,000 of the 1968s were sold in this type of package. Hard to say how many "5 packs" are still out there, but I don't believe they are particularly rare / valuable. Collecting history one coin or medal at a time! (c) commems. All rights reserved.
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The 1968 coins were really nice business strikes in those pliofilm strips (hence why it is so easy to find a 1968 Ms-65). In 1969, proof-like strike were used in those sets (and, coincidently, it is not easy finding a MS-65 1969).
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The second ebay lot you linked to is a partial 1999 multi-ply plated steel test token set - it's missing the one cent, five cent, ten cent and twenty-five cent coins. Once again, not very valuable - even as a complete set. Collecting history one coin or medal at a time! (c) commems. All rights reserved.
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It's actually a 1995 50 Cent coin (which looks Business Strike in quality). Just wondering where it came from :/
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Wilson, those Ottawa/Winnipeg token comes in four finishes:
- Bronze
- Nickel
- gold-plated nickel
- .500 silver
Apparently, the silver one was only available in a special four coin case. I have never seen the case, but I did buy a silver version a couple years ago - they are quite scarce.
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