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Valued Member
Australia
138 Posts |
I was hoping someone could help me out with some information about this 1966 Canada coin set I recently picked up. It comes in a white presentation box with an "RT" logo on the front, which I believe stands for Royal Trust. The coins are in excellent condition although under the loupe you can see that fibres from the case have made their way onto the coins. Do these sets have any value above a normal 1966 year set? Cheers.  |
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Pillar of the Community
Canada
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Hello..
yes they do... specially if it is the Small BEADS DOLLAR...
other than that if it is high grade a few bucks...
HHB
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Pillar of the Community
Canada
636 Posts |
Nice toning there on the dollar.I agree with hhbk(etc),...as it pertains to value.
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Valued Member
 Australia
138 Posts |
Thanks, the silver coins have indeed toned nicely. I'm still trying to figure out how to get at the obverse of the dollar without breaking the presentation case or damaging the coin itself! Were these sets known for containing SB dollars? All I know about the SB is the write-up about in the Charlton which says they were for production of brilliant uncirculated sets. Either way, a good purchase for $20 Australian.  |
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Pillar of the Community
Canada
598 Posts |
This set is worth about 20 bucks Canadian. Your case may add extra value even compared to a Mint sealed set if you find a buyer interested in the logo/company(if you are selling). The dime, quarter, 50 cent and dollar are of course 80% silver.  |
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Pillar of the Community
Canada
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Hello again, I have an identical set, except nin red imitation leather with a chrome frame around it. Coins are 1967 and it issued by Yorkshire Trust. coins are high MS and toned, except the nickel ( nickel obbviously does not discolor) see pix.....    Value? I think around USD 25-30.. at least I hope. HHB |
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Pillar of the Community
Canada
598 Posts |
In '67 there was a transitional phase from 80 to 50 % silver affecting dimes and quarters only. The 50 cent and dollar will be 80% silver. The earlier the coin was produced the more likely to be 80%. There is no real way to tell the difference, except for the ring test... the sound the coin makes when dropped  and, oh jeez how I don't wanna get into that... there are other threads on the subject. But, the commemorative subject of the set would make your valuation appropriate. Here's an early set VVV   |
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Pillar of the Community
Canada
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Royal Trust was a banking institution way back when. They likely offered these collections as premiums for opening an account or something.
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Pillar of the Community
Canada
1248 Posts |
have NO idea, it was part of about 300 canadian coins I bought at an auction. was supposed to be all canadian, but turned out to have whole bunch of everything in it. even some tiny alumium coins about a bit less than 1/4 inch in diameter... have NO idea what thy are.
might post soon to find out... maybe someone knows them...maybe worth a fortuna, maybe millions...lolololo
HHB
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Valued Member
United States
324 Posts |
Coin sets from parties other than the RCM should be MS. If they are in good condition (i.e., MS65), then they will fetch a good price. |
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Posted 04/30/2009 5:17 pm
