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Pillar of the Community
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Originally posted by thekidcollector
They look gold but...... What metal are they?
...Cupro-Nickel....75% copper nad 25% nickel. |
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Valued Member
Australia
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i have the uncirculated folder version of the same set lim , but the proofs look absolutely stunning
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Australia
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Even the folders have gone up a fair bit in price...are you aware the coins in the folders are specimen strikes....   |
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Valued Member
Australia
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yes I was aware lim and I have 2 folders , did you also know that the mintage of complete sets was less than 20000 because of mistakes by australia post staff the shippers were sold to people who did not have folders the unofficial estimate is only around 14000 complete folders and 9000 complete proof sets , so you have a rare bird lim and a great momento of federation which is still under valued
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Good one matey....for some unknown reason, I went berserk with the 2001 issues, I bought one of the 20 coin proof sets,2 x uncirculated folders, 1 complete set of the 3 coins proof sets and 1 set of the 3 coins uncirculated folders... and that is not counting complete Mint rolls of the 50,20 and dollar coins....  I am resisting temptation to break open the 50 cents roll to see whether I am lucky enough to find one of the "Roozillas". |
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Turkey
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I envy you guys, and I probably am not alone :)
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United States
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Originally posted by lim118
Good one matey....for some unknown reason, I went berserk with the 2001 issues, I bought one of the 20 coin proof sets,2 x uncirculated folders, 1 complete set of the 3 coins proof sets and 1 set of the 3 coins uncirculated folders... and that is not counting complete Mint rolls of the 50,20 and dollar coins....
I am resisting temptation to break open the 50 cents roll to see whether I am lucky enough to find one of the "Roozillas".
Just curious.... Roozillas? |
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Okay lim118 PLEASE STOP!!! Having trouble staying focused, can't breath, feeling light headed and check book dwindling, can't stop......need help! Wife is hooked as well....I see a glow in her eyes after she came over to see this 20 coin set....OH NO!!! May need professional counseling....  Edited by crystalk64
01/09/2006 5:12 pm
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Originally posted by shatsi
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Originally posted by lim118
Good one matey....for some unknown reason, I went berserk with the 2001 issues, I bought one of the 20 coin proof sets,2 x uncirculated folders, 1 complete set of the 3 coins proof sets and 1 set of the 3 coins uncirculated folders... and that is not counting complete Mint rolls of the 50,20 and dollar coins....
I am resisting temptation to break open the 50 cents roll to see whether I am lucky enough to find one of the "Roozillas".
Just curious.... Roozillas?
The reverse of the 2001 50 cent piece has the Australian cost of arms depicted on it. During the minting process, some of the coins had three small Cuds (?) strucked onto the back of the Kangaroo from the neck down giving the effect of an appearance like dorsal fins. When this was first raised at the Aussie Forum, I think it was "toast" who is a member here as well,suggested we name this coin as "roozilla" ....a combination of two words Roo and Godzilla. This name is now stuck with this variety. It is also interesting that all these roozilla fifty cent peces has a thicker "fat 5" instead of the normal 5. I wish I have this coin so that I can post a photo .....  Edited by lim118
01/09/2006 5:51 pm
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Pillar of the Community
Australia
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One of the 20 coin proof sets is listed on ebay Australia.....starting bid..AUD$ 420.00...there is also a listing for the 20 coin Unc Mint Folder...starting bid...AUD$125.00. |
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Australia
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at this time of year you just might win those auctions with the starting bid
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Pillar of the Community
Australia
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Very true PNC....it is a buyers paradise now, what with Christmas,then New Year and school about to reopen...most families just do not have the monies spare to spent.
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Now I want to see a Roozilla!!! I can't believe I am starting to speak Australian!!! How common are those errors? I can see the headlines now...."Roozilla takes America by storm"!
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Pillar of the Community
Australia
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Originally posted by crystalk64
Now I want to see a Roozilla!!! I can't believe I am starting to speak Australian!!! How common are those errors? I can see the headlines now...."Roozilla takes America by storm"!
You have just put a very big smile on my face Terry.. Yes Aussies do have a quaint way of expressing themselves. I wish I can post a picture of it but I donot have this coin and I am still looking for one.... If I can find more than one, you can have the other. Get onto the Aussie Forum and type in roozilla in the search engine, you will find there are a few photos of it and a very interesting discussion about this coin. |
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Thanks for the info! I am headed for the Aussie Forum right now! Trying to teach those fellows down there how to speak Midwestern Hillbilly but not having much luck yet!
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