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Australia
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A few years ago I got myself a proof goose dollar; $325 from a Brissie coin dealer (paid too much, but hey I am a collector not investor :) ). It didn't come with the case, and nor have I ever seen one. Have read they were a red colour, and that is about all. Just wondering if anyone has seen one and any chance of a pic? What was the original packaging of this like? Image:  mygoosedollar.jpg58.12 KB |
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Rest in Peace
Australia
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New Member
 Australia
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Well I like your response, but you don't know about the case hey? :) Saw heaps on ebay at one stage, have not seen any for a while, but the last ones I have seen went for between $500 to around $700 I think. This coin is the centre of my collection. I just happened to come across a wooden case the capsule fits in perfectly, and it sits at the top and in the centre of my collection. I almost dribble over the thing (yeah bit sad)! So I want to know everything I possibly can about it. |
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Pillar of the Community
Australia
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G'day,
I second the remark of Mr Muckeye.
There was a thread on CCF a few months ago.
The similarity between our Oz "Goose dollar" of 1967, and the last Canadian circulating silver dollar in 1967, is more than a co-incidence, it was said.
The goose season opened in NT last week, but I haven't seen any around yet.
Peter
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New Member
Australia
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Yes I saw that thread. I found that rather interesting. I also have copies of the Coin Review Articles, and feel I have exhausted my finds on the net.
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Valued Member
Australia
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I believe Klaus Ford has one for sale in the lastest CAB magazine.
Perhaps you could contact him.
From memory, I think the box was either dark blue or black. Don't hold me to that.
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Pillar of the Community
Australia
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The cases are maroon coloured, with the inscription "Australian Pattern Crown" inside the lid. I don't have a case for mine either. Really makes you wonder where all those cases ended up. Klaus has 4 coins for sale in the latest CAB, 3 with cases. Will set you back over $900 if you want one with a case. Over $700 without.
And it is my favourite coin too.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Those are beautiful private patterns--I'll keeping my eye out for one!  |
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New Member
Australia
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They are nice. I have seen some that have terrible black toning on them. Mine is quite good so far, but I am a bit afraid of that happening. Is there a way to stop it?
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Pillar of the Community
Australia
1040 Posts |
Your best bet is to keep it in something that will keep the elements out. You don't want humidity getting to it, or keep it exposed to the air. I keep mine in an airtite coin capsule.
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New Member
Australia
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Good I do just that! I even wonder if it is in the original capsule of issue - but the capsule is slightly too big for it so may be not. I assume they came issued in capsules? I feel I could get a better fitting one, but I just don't want to open it.
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Pillar of the Community
Australia
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Endless, you should get a tight fitting one.... Lose fitting ones could scratch your coin if they move around in it.. Plus its a proof.. Don't want a any scratches whatsoever on it lol.... My suggestion, get a better fitting one, and I'm sure opening it for a while won't make it instantly rust :P
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Pillar of the Community
Australia
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ebay Item number: 230533614652 29 minutes to go ... 21 bids in ... upto $610.00 I'd love to have one, but I've already spent my budget this month. >> endlesswishlist - your investment is looking good right now ! >> Yass - you had one as an Icon: do you have one in hand ? Peter in Darwin
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Pillar of the Community
Australia
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Pillar of the Community
Australia
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Peter,
I still have mine. I too didn't buy it with a case, but that really doesn't matter to me either.
It is definitely, by far, my favourite coin (even though it is not a coin). It has increased significantly in value and I believ will continue to do so.
P.S. Most people already know, but I'll remind them anyway. Even though it is refrred to as a goose dollar, it is a black swan.
Cheers
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Pillar of the Community
Australia
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It's difficult to find a problem free example for less than a thousand. I got mine a few years back, glad I did, although mine also didn't come with a case. I have fixed that up now though with a suitable non-original airtite version.  |
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Posted 09/09/2008 04:37 am
