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Hi Im looking for some help in examining and appraising this coins of mine, inheritance from my Grandfather The most valuable of them I believe is this coins of 10 greatest emperor of China, and I have all 10 of them Does any of you know probably know about it, or can suggest me what to do? I contacted NGC but it is still not clear yet Thank you very much for your kind attention and help    Edited by KFTJ0511
06/01/2017 10:32 am
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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I believe these were fantasy coins made by the souvenir industry to sell to tourists. They might contain a silver plating but besides that nothing else is silver.
Correct me if I'm wrong.
Edited by Justinokay
06/01/2017 10:54 am
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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They might be valued at about $10 to $20.
Keep them if you have interest, otherwise find a young person in the family that might want them.
They could get some enjoyment by learning about the history regarding the persons shown on the coins.
Most likely a novelty item not worth sending to a grading company.
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New Member
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Thank you Moderator
I am new not only to this site but also for all kind of forum website so your help is highly appreciated
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New Member
Indonesia
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Justinokay and Albert, thank you
Already thought so, but still I was hoping they might worth something more
Would you mind sharing how you know this coins are counterfeits?
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Not "counterfeits".
They are not fakes, forgeries or copies of genuine money.
I doubt that China ever made official issues like these that could be used in trade or pay taxes.
Edited by Albert
06/02/2017 01:00 am
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New Member
Indonesia
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Oh I see indeed they are not money
Perhaps only some kind of commemorative coins
Is this the cause these coins don't have any value?
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Edited by Coconutjoe
06/02/2017 02:29 am
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I think the reason they have little value is because they are probably made with base metal. There is about no "intrinsic value" because they are not made with precious metal. Collectors generally seek official issues or "genuine coins" and many of those have a "collector value" plus "intrinsic value" due to market forces we call "supply and demand". Your set may have little value because they contain little or no precious metal and not very many people care about them or want them.
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Sorry I couldn't help you but I can welcome you to CCF.
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