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I have decided to upgrade my decimal sets to proof coins.
Or should I just start a new set of proof only coins?
I have these proof sets so far
1977,80,81,82,83,84,85,86,87,88,89 and 2012
I think I will be struggling to get the 1966-1979 sets in proof.
From 1990 - 2011 will be attainable tho.
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What do you want to pay for a 1966 proof set?
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There is a dark blue boxed set available, do you just want the coins or do you want the whole set in the box too.
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Just the coins will be great  |
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Australia
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trout1105, I just got a 1966 50c round aFDC proof for $80.
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price is for your reference, not for sale. lol............
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I have heaps of round 50 centers  if I can't get/afford proofs for the early years I'll get mint wallets instead  Edited by trout1105
03/02/2012 02:41 am
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I do love 1966 50c round. SO nice!!!
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They are still available at near melt |
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good luck Trout! I did the same thing a few years back...
I now have a complete set of proof sets with the exception of '66... have had plenty of opportunities to buy but I am happy to wait for a set in perfect condition which don't come around that often...
From memory there were a few '90s era sets which are a little harder to get / more expensive, and there is a premium on '71 '72 '73 (the other '70s sets are reasonably priced and you should have no pros finding them a good prices), and of course the Millennium and Federation sets command a premium as well.
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Nicly done Steve you don't see the early proof sets too often. There are heaps of the BP wallet types around but the coins are pretty ordinary. Most of the sets so far have cost me $30-40 the rest I may not be as lucky. It will be a drain on my coin budget but at the end of the day I will have a perfect set and will just top them up each year with the new sets when they come out |
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How did you get the coins out of their plastic cases
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a chisel and a hammer and a LOT of care ;-)
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a chisel and a hammer and a LOT of care ;-)
Is there anyway of doing it without totally destroying the case? They would make great drink coasters filled with circulated coins. I was thinking sawing off one end and pulling the card and coins out that way. The most important issue is doing it without damaging the proofs. |
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I have just used pliers. I think it is near impossible to preserve the plastic casing.
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Posted 03/01/2012 8:27 pm
