My primary collection is Australian $1 coins. Initially I wanted to get a BU of each year. I thought the best way was to buy a roll of that year. Of course that gave me 20 which I dutifully put in 2x2s and then into an appropriate plastic sheet. Result? A crazy affliction of having to collect 20 coins to a page. I now have 20 of most of the Australian $1. There are a few obvious exceptions, e.g., the Victoria Cross $1 ($200+). But I'm young and there is still time.
I have also started collecting BU from all the other denominations. This time around I'm far more selective in what I keep from the rolls. I reckon most of my 2005 and 2006 coins are now all choice unc or gem. I put even the smallest bag mark back into circulation.
Then I keep all errors that I find.
Unfortunately, the Royal Australian Mint is creating a huge range of NCLT $1 coins. I'm now seriously having to curtail my collecting habits. Soon
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Posted 10/26/2006 10:39 am
