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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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1800 post quickie contest for Australian members only with 50 or more quality posts.All the US and rest of the world need not apply. This is one ONLY for our good friends "down under" who make the CCF a better place. PLEASE READ CAREFULLYThere are four questions. There are 2 prizes. Each winner will receive 1 2009 P Jefferson UNC nickel, typical condition found in a OBW roll. Shipping is on me. First to answer any TWO of the four correctly wins. Do not answer more than TWO questions! Leave the other TWO questions for the second winner. Next to answer the remaining TWO of the four correctly wins. If you are wrong, or do not follow the directions here, you will not be able to enter again. First Aussie should answer any TWO questions Next Aussie response should answer the TWO remaining questions. 1. The United States first Half Cent was minted in what year and what is the main characteristic from later year Half Cents that is most prominent and usually is made reference to it for this type?
2. Who was the first President of the United States and what present regular circulating US coin is his portrait appearing on?
3. What is wheezydogs favorite coin to collect and study and which coin from the series is he still wanting above all others? Avatar is a huge hint!
4. There continues to be a regular portrait of a President on a US half dollar from 1964 to present that was assassinated. Name this president and also name his brother who was running for president in 1968 that was also killed by an assassin. Edited by TNG 08/19/2009 11:40 am
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Cool contest Wheezy!  I do, somehow, feel left out though...  Good luck, OZ Mates!
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Pillar of the Community
Australia
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Answer to question 4 is John F. Kennedy and his brother was Robert F. Kennedy. Answer to question 2 is George Washington and he is on the quarter dollar.
And thanks for the contest wheezy.
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Pillar of the Community
Australia
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I really wanted to answer question 3, the first part is no problem, the second part I am only 50-50.
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Formerly nancyc
Australia
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Q1 - Answer: First Half Cent minted in 1793 - Liberty Cap, Head facing leftQ3 - Answer: Jefferson nickel - 1971 No S Proof Jefferson
life is a mystery to be lived not a problem to be solved
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Pillar of the Community
Australia
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thankyou Wheezy for the comp: a little over 8 hours, and it's all over. Peter in Darwin
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Bedrock of the Community
 United States
10284 Posts |
nancyc and latman100 have won! Excellent job! Peter_Thomas PM me as well for the effort, maybe I can help you out! Please send me your mailing address and mention if you need any other specific Jefferson nickels for your set, I might or might not be able to help you out there. PM me as soon as you can. Contest is over!
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Formerly nancyc
Australia
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Wheeee!!, thanks Wheezy.  PM on the way.
life is a mystery to be lived not a problem to be solved
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Pillar of the Community
Australia
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Bedrock of the Community
 United States
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You guys are welcome!  I am waiting on Peter to roll out of bed I guess? PM me Peter THOMASYou won too! LATE EDITI gotcha Peter THOMAS will send out today or tomorrow.
Edited by TNG 08/21/2009 11:55 am
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Pillar of the Community
Australia
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Many, many thanks to you Wheezy, the nickels arrived today. What a guy, not just the prize but extras as well, and very nice extras at that. You are an absolute gentleman and epitomise what this forum is all about. Thank you once again.
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Bedrock of the Community
 United States
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Well you are most welcome, thanks for the compliments and I am amazed at how quickly they floated over to Oz. My pleasure! w-dog
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Formerly nancyc
Australia
5385 Posts |
life is a mystery to be lived not a problem to be solved
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Pillar of the Community
Australia
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G'day & thankyou, my prize arrived a few days ago: and very shiny it is too ... Peter in Oz
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Bedrock of the Community
 United States
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Alls well that ends well. Great! It was my pleasure!
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