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darge Valued Member Australia 236 Posts	Posted 06/09/2012 9:26 pm Hello I'm a complete illiterate when it comes to coins and I'm sorry if what I am asking is extremely basic. I have no idea where to even start to identify these coins I just purchased. Or even why I purchased them. Impetuousness of youth? I wish. I definitely should know better, should have 40 years ago. Any help or suggestions will be very appreciated. There is 4 coins showing both sides and I have managed to get them out of sequence I think. I will take another scan if it's necessary. Thanks darge. Report this Post to the Staff

tzarmarko Pillar of the Community 614 Posts	Posted 06/09/2012 10:51 pm Just wait till gxseries comes. He knows all when it comes to this. Report this Post to the Staff
macmercury Pillar of the Community United States 5832 Posts	Posted 06/10/2012 12:19 am Something is telling me theses aren't so real! Report this Post to the Staff
darge Valued Member Australia 236 Posts	Posted 06/10/2012 01:20 am Thanks guys. Macmercury do you know why there are so many fakes? Is it collectable coins that are being faked? Hardly seems worthwhile but I guess it must be. Report this Post to the Staff
darge Valued Member Australia 236 Posts	Posted 06/10/2012 02:40 am I have another general question if someone could help. When coins are made into a coin bracelet how much of collector value would they lose? For example when Silver wires are soldered or welded to them. (and coins in plates, spoons or rings) I am assuming, with absolutely no right, knowledge or clue, that it destroys all value. If it is possible to confirm this or give a rule of thumb I would be appreciative. Understand if it is a "How long is a piece of string?" type question though. Thanks darge. Report this Post to the Staff
coinsnpaper Valued Member Canada 480 Posts	Posted 06/14/2012 11:48 am Identification- 1-4 in top row, 5-8 in bottom row. 1) China- Fukien Province- 20 Cents- Year 20 (1931) Canton Martyrs Monument-Y389.1; 2)Taiwan 1 Chiao (10 Cents) Year 38 (1949) Y531; 3) Same as 2); 4) Same as 1); 5) Chinese Soviet Republic 20 Cents Y508 Year 33(1944); 6) China Republic- General Issues 10 Cents ND (1912) K602 Birth of Republic; 7) Same as 5); 8) Possibly Republic of China General Issues 20 Cents Y317, possibly related to 6). Numbers 5-8 are probably fakes, the first row may be OK- I would need to see clearer pictures. Report this Post to the Staff
coinsnpaper Valued Member Canada 480 Posts	Posted 06/14/2012 11:52 am Collectables have been faked in China for Centuries- they do not distinguish between originals and fakes. Bills have been made on old presses, following original ink recipes. Coins from all over have been faked- for collectors and tourists. It is a big business, and driven some of us who like China and Chinese numismatics crazy. Things like major museums copying their entire collection and selling the fakes. I have not bought any Chinese Coins from about 2000. Report this Post to the Staff
darge Valued Member Australia 236 Posts	Posted 06/14/2012 7:16 pm coinsnpaper Thank you very much for that excellent information. I scanned the coins and that is why they are poor quality. I will try to get a photo of them. Thanks again, really appreciated. darge (hope this smiley is ok) Report this Post to the Staff
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