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The "mule" is a case of an incorrect obverse die being used for the strike - in this case, that of the 10c piece, rather than the normal $1 which is seen in the divergence from the expected diameter.
Whilst not as stunning as an obverse die from a different country, this is rare nonetheless.
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FNQ....I have found a few broadstrikes and this looks very similar to them ?
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To me, the coin displays all the expected characteristics of the mule.
While the reverse design is struck to the rim, the obverse clearly is not, due to the smaller size of the 10c die in comparison to the $1.
In this instance, the coin is not a perfectly centred mule (for which I understand a premium is paid) but in no way detracts.
Are the "broadstrikes" you are referring to 2000 $1 coins?
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Because the 10¢ is slightly smaller than a $1 the mule has a double rim. This one, being slight offset strike, does not have the double rim all the way around. Read about this error here http://www.australian-threepence.co...0c-mule.html. For anyone is seeking an affordable mule look out for the 1967 New Zealand/Bahamas 2¢ mule; NZ reverse and Bahamas 5¢ obverse. No date either. These are often listed on ebay and Trade Me and a good one can be picked up for about $40. Jeff  Edited by Jeff
03/23/2012 3:05 pm
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FNQ....I have found a few broadstrikes and this looks very similar to them ? The 2000 $1/10c mule does look kind of like a broadstrike on the obverse, but the reverse looks like a perfectly normal $1 coin. A broadstrike should show an equally broad rim on both sides. Further, a broadstrike will always have a plain edge, since the collar die is missing when it is made. The usual $1 coin collar die was in place for the mule, so it has the usual $1 coin interrupted-reeded edge. Not that you can see the edge in this seller's pics, but that's how to tell the difference in hand. Don't say "infinitely" when you mean "very"; otherwise, you'll have no word left when you want to talk about something really infinite. - C. S. Lewis
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Thanks for that Guys....you have explained that well  |
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Thanks the-purple-penny ....how much do you think that one would sell for...its 1993 and belongs to my son who said he wants me to sell it for him. Any ideas on value?
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Partial collar errors are very cool. I'm a big fan.
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