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Pillar of the Community
Australia
1079 Posts |
Hi All, I love this hobby and I love this forum. I do not have deep pockets, but would still like to give something small back to the members of this forum. I would like to run a small interesting yet easy contest. All you need to do is number your post in order from the previous post. You also have to write very briefly what is the main attribute of this hobby you love most. Eg: For me it is the history surrounding the coins. Atrributes may be used more then once but numbers can't. I am offering the coin in the picture. It is a 1 mark from Germany dated 1875 (in the era of Germany's unification) If the winner already has this coin I also have some WW2 era coins from Belguim and even some early 1900 coins from Austria on offer. http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c...100_1874.jpgThe winning number will be drawn out of a hat (yes a real hat) by my lovely wife next Thursday night (Ozzie time) I hope you enjoy reading the posts. Thankyou and Take Care, Lars Edited by KLD
03/16/2006 04:04 am
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Pillar of the Community
Australia
1262 Posts |
Lars, you can put my number in that there hat of yours!  |
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Pillar of the Community
Australia
1091 Posts |
bm1947...That makes you number ONE
I'll be Number TWO
I enjoy the History of the coins mostly, where they come from and where they have been before they fell into my little collection.
Followed by the many different design espicially on the older coins from other countries.
Edited by toast
03/12/2006 05:07 am
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Pillar of the Community
Australia
9357 Posts |
THREEVery generous gesture KLD. I just like seeing how many different countries coins I can collect (upto about 35 so far). Also intrigued with all the designs and history associated with the coins Steve 
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Pillar of the Community
United States
1327 Posts |
I am not much into the history of the coins, I am really like the looks of alot of different coins, Us coin there are alot of different design and the more I get into foriegn coins there are so main more of those that Have very unique disigns
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Edited by djluster
03/12/2006 7:22 pm
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Forum Kid
Kuwait
1523 Posts |
Wow....Thats one coin I don't have.
I am interested in history...Through coins my historical knowledge increased a whole lot more.
I also love designs of coins.
The second main reason is because I wanted to continue the collecting generation in my family, I'm doing it because I love it!
Thanks!
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Pillar of the Community
United States
7123 Posts |
Hi KLD
Thank you for running the contest !! Very Nice thing for you to do !!
Rick
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My interest in coins is from a Historical ,Beauty, cultural view point,, alot to be learned about certian places, events and the people involved,based upon the Money that they made and used.
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Pillar Of The Community
Turkey
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Thanks for the contest Lars.
I like to see different designs that reflect a country's history, culture.
It's not only collecting some metal pieces that makes me interested, but also the history involved.
Every coin has a story to tell, every coin is like another piece in a jigsaw puzzle that noone ever can complete, but try to see a larger section.
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Valued Member
United States
346 Posts |
Thanks for the contest.
My main reason is to hold something from the past or from another country. Its interesting to hold a shiny piece of metal and think where has this been and where will it go after it leaves me? And they always have some beauty to them that makes it even better.
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Valued Member
United States
103 Posts |
I had to get this one in before longnine.......hehehehe
My reasons for collecting are numerous....I like the historical aspect...especially the little unknown facts and trivia that are like precious gold to me anyhow.......and I like the interaction between collectors.....the sharing of knowledge.....the building of positive relationships.......and of course who could leave out the "thrill of the hunt".......or that last second bid to win the prize of your eye....Count me as contestant NUMBER NINE in your wonderful contest!!
SORRY BOUT THAT LONGNINE!!!
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Pillar of the Community
Australia
1262 Posts |
Lars....the pressure is killing me.
Can' you close and draw earlier!!!!!!
Only kidding....common tursdy
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Valued Member
United States
85 Posts |
NUMBER TEN!!
First, I will say thank you for running this contest. My reasons for collecting coins are these: (1)I have just jumped into the hobby but am already loving it. (2) I enjoy searching for coins. (3) Coin collecting is a hobby in which you are having fun, but not blowing money *AND* My favorite reason(4)I like to think about each individual coin, where it has been, what it was used to purchase, and what hands it has touched. Once again, Thank you! Chris
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Valued Member
Australia
281 Posts |
ELEVEN!!!!
I collect coins not just for their history, but their beauty as well, some have just excellent designs on the surface that they are peices of art IMO.
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Valued Member
United Kingdom
104 Posts |
Twelve XD
oo interesting contest!!
Ive been collecting coins since I was 10, I like the different designs of the coins, and its interesting to see how designs vary in coins and how they change over the years, I love searching for coins and feel lucky when finding them.
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Pillar of the Community
 Australia
1079 Posts |
Ok, I used a bucket instead of a hat.....lol
The number drawn is number................8
Congratulations Demonboy.
Please send me your address via email and I will send you the coin.
Thankyou everyone for joining in, I enjoyed reading the posts.
I will try and make the next contest a bit more interesting.
Edited by KLD
03/16/2006 04:03 am
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Pillar of the Community
United States
7123 Posts |
Hi KLD
I also enjoyed reading the thoughts of my fellow collectors and the varied reason why we collect !!
My thanks to you for sponsoring this contest,, we have all benefitted from your presence here and I look forward to reading your posts daily!!
and also I get to be the first !!! Congratulations chuck on your win in this drawing !!!
Rick
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