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by bushman74
Tue Sep 27, 2016 5:02 pm
Forum: Canadian Coins
Topic: 1921 Canadian 50 cent needs verification
Replies: 5
Views: 11412

1921 Canadian 50 cent needs verification

A friend and I own what we believe is a 1921 Canadian .50 cent coin. Unfortunately it is so worn that it is hard to verify this. We have checked it out under a very powerful microscope and can just make out parts of the second 1. I tried to take pictures of it with a 90mm macro lens but it is extrem...
by bushman74
Thu Sep 01, 2016 6:26 pm
Forum: Canadian Banknotes
Topic: 1 found my 1954 dollar z/z1000000
Replies: 4
Views: 6048

Re: 1 found my 1954 dollar z/z1000000

If this were an UNC, Charlton's book value based on a graded note would be $550. To get that would not be likely. I am having a problem trying to grade it due to the quality of the picture, however at best I would give it is FINE due to the creases and soiling. It may actually be a VG. Based on Char...
by bushman74
Fri Jun 03, 2016 10:12 am
Forum: Sell, Buy and Trade
Topic: $5 1972 RS
Replies: 10
Views: 16864

Re: $5 1972 RS

Hello shunter Hold off racing to get this bank note graded. I am not a dealer, just a collector, but I am reasonable with my grading. Usually harder then a dealer. It is hard to tell grade from pictures, however this is what I have noticed on the bank note. - first all corners are either bent or cli...
by bushman74
Sun May 22, 2016 6:08 pm
Forum: Canadian Banknotes
Topic: canadian paper dollars
Replies: 10
Views: 12259

Re: canadian paper dollars

Hi Garry, You did pretty good. 152 - 153 and 161 - 163 all appear to be Devil's Face. if you have the others between these numbers and before and after these numbers you will like also have devil's faces. The other bills shown are not DF. The bills appear to be EF as it looks like they have hard cen...
by bushman74
Thu Mar 31, 2016 7:41 pm
Forum: Canadian Banknotes
Topic: FPN abbreviation
Replies: 1
Views: 4329

Re: FPN abbreviation

Not necessarily. It is at different places on different bills and series. Sometimes they are very obvious and other times it is well hidden. Also don't forget that there were actually a few bills series without FPN's/BPN's. Check your bank note's specific info with the Charlton book to see if your n...
by bushman74
Mon Mar 21, 2016 11:37 am
Forum: Canadian Banknotes
Topic: FPN abbreviation definition
Replies: 1
Views: 4085

Re: FPN abbreviation definition

It means with or without Face Plate Number.
by bushman74
Wed Mar 16, 2016 2:42 pm
Forum: Canadian Banknotes
Topic: 1986 $2 bank of Canada
Replies: 1
Views: 4234

Re: 1986 $2 bank of Canada

I don't have a current Charlton's Bank Note book, but I do have Edition 26 which is 2014. In it on page 415 you will see single folds, which are relatively common. The price for a 1986 $2.00 is $40 based on an UNK. Based on your picture, your note is no better a VG, so if you refer to page 372 of th...
by bushman74
Mon Mar 14, 2016 7:21 pm
Forum: General Topics
Topic: Lightw4re please fix add picture problem
Replies: 3
Views: 11120

Re: Lightw4re please fix add picture problem

Thanks Lightw4re,

I tried posting a picture this time with Firefox and it worked fine.

It seemed to a problem with IE. Will have to look into it further.

Thanks again.
by bushman74
Mon Mar 14, 2016 7:16 pm
Forum: 1 cent
Topic: Mint Bags & Expectations
Replies: 3
Views: 4510

Re: Mint Bags & Expectations

Hi Johnathan, Did your bag look anything like this: http://www.coinsandcanada.com/forum/class/test/DSC_2980_3.jpeg This is my bag of 1963 pennies. It has 6000 pennies in it. You mentioned that yours had 5000 pennies. Did your bag have the official mint seal on it? This is the official mint seal on m...
by bushman74
Thu Mar 10, 2016 8:12 pm
Forum: General Topics
Topic: Lightw4re please fix add picture problem
Replies: 3
Views: 11120

Lightw4re please fix add picture problem

Hi Lightw4re, Can you please fix the problem that is not allowing members to add pictures to the forums. It appears that many people have been having problems lately. I have just tried too add a few pictures today and have had no success, yet I had no problems previously, although it has been awhile...
by bushman74
Thu Mar 10, 2016 7:38 pm
Forum: General Topics
Topic: Coin Show in Calgary March 19 & 20, 2016
Replies: 0
Views: 17463

Coin Show in Calgary March 19 & 20, 2016

The Calgary Numismatic Club is having a Boursque. March 19 & 20, 2016 Clarion Hotel & Conference Centre 2120 - 16th Avenue NE Calgary, AB If you are in or around Calgary or will be visiting please try to visit. Tickets are $5.00 at the door or $3.00 in advance from members. There will be ove...
by bushman74
Wed Feb 10, 2016 1:17 am
Forum: Canadian Coins
Topic: Any idea what this is
Replies: 4
Views: 5723

Re: Any idea what this is

Looks like a penny. Check it under a good microscope if you have access to one. Two other options for the condition might be: It has been buried for many years in the ground. It could also be road kill, run over by thousands of cars. You can get the metal checked at some coin shops that have a metal...
by bushman74
Tue Jan 26, 2016 11:43 am
Forum: Conservation and Classification
Topic: How do I effectively scan coins in coin protectors?
Replies: 3
Views: 18183

Re: How do I effectively scan coins in coin protectors?

To protect your coins from hand oil when handling them buy yourself some cotton gloves. They are inexpensive and should be available from most pharmacies. I know that Calgary COOP has them and have seen them in other stores in Alberta, but they should be available all over Canada. I alway use them w...
by bushman74
Thu Oct 01, 2015 3:10 pm
Forum: Canadian Coins
Topic: Places to buy in Canada?
Replies: 5
Views: 29972

Re: Places to buy in Canada?

Hi Joe, First thing I would recommend is that you come to a Calgary Numismatic Society meeting. We meet at 19:30 on the 4th Tuesday of every month at the Hillhurst-Sunnyside Community Centre at 1320 - 5th Ave NW, one block east of 14 St NW in Kensington. Here is the link m Guests are always welcome ...
by bushman74
Sun Feb 22, 2015 10:36 pm
Forum: 1 cent
Topic: 1929 high 9
Replies: 6
Views: 19067

Re: 1929 high 9

Yes, definitely looks that way to me.

I presume you checked out this link - http://coinsandcanada.com/coins-prices. ... -1920-1936