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FNQ Pillar of the Community Australia 507 Posts	Posted 04/10/2013 12:16 am We have a winner! This coin jumped out visually when I opened the bag due to its very appealing lustre, an aged brilliance distinctly different from that found on the latest coins to hit circulation. Naturally I was thinking I may have found a delightful 70's or 80's coin, and while a 77 or 88 would be the total icing on the cake (thanks for your optimism Unicorn and Squire), I surely wouldn't be expecting to find one of those in circulation lol. The "wow" moment was when I turned it over to find 1969, or as ADMISLSE so aptly puts it, a 69. It's a pity the camera hasn't captured the fullness of the lustre and background sheen. A real beauty Report this Post to the Staff
The Unicorn Pillar of the Community Australia 750 Posts	Posted 04/10/2013 12:48 am Well done FNQ An ex Yarralumba specimen perhaps? Report this Post to the Staff
FNQ Pillar of the Community Australia 507 Posts	Posted 04/10/2013 01:22 am That would be an intriguing prospect, although I'm not sure how you would go about determining a loose Yarralumla specimen from a garden uncirculated variety. From what I understand, all the ones remaining in covers have a dull appearance, although as for the other ~670? Report this Post to the Staff
Mr T Pillar of the Community Australia 2180 Posts	Posted 04/10/2013 04:51 am I think are some little specific die chips or something. I know I've read an article in an Australasian Coin and Banknote at some point, but I can't remember which one. Report this Post to the Staff
notcb New Member Australia 42 Posts	Posted 04/10/2013 08:22 am FNQ, The 2000 1969 specimen strikes for the Nuphil PNC were done on unpolished blanks - hence the dull grey appearance of them. The coin you have pictured is most likely a coin from a broken up Mint set, broken up before the PVC cover could affect it and probably kept safely for a long time before being used as change. Certainly a nice coin worth keeping. Cheers Peter (notcb) Report this Post to the Staff
ADMISLSE Valued Member Australia 312 Posts	Posted 04/12/2013 12:07 am I AM CHAMPION!!!!! ANY PRIZE? Report this Post to the Staff
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