One person's trash is another's treasure

[Boyou]

Re: What happened to me at work today! One person's trash, another's treasure

Hi Prospector,
could you provide the address for that valuation site? I just went through my little stash of coinage and found some interersting ones...Interesting thread here...

Cheers

 

[Pat]

Re: What happened to me at work today! One person's trash, another's treasure

Good thread.

Anyone know if the old 1 & 2 cent coins are worth anything over 1 & 2 cents yet?

My dad has quite a few of these sitting in an old champagne bottle. I think its the size of a magnum (I think it’s called a magnum???)

Any anomalies to look out for?

I'm sure there are still quite few of these coins out there. Maybe I should wait 50 yrs?

 

[numbercruncher]

Re: What happened to me at work today! One person's trash, another's treasure

Good thread.

Anyone know if the old 1 & 2 cent coins are worth anything over 1 & 2 cents yet?

My dad has quite a few of these sitting in an old champagne bottle. I think its the size of a magnum (I think it’s called a magnum???)

Any anomalies to look out for?

I'm sure there are still quite few of these coins out there. Maybe I should wait 50 yrs?

They are worth double their face value approx in copper scrap !

Basic rule for coin values

No 1 = Rarity
No 2 = Condition

Virtually none of the 1 and 2c are worth anything unless they are uncirculated.

You may get a few $ for some of the scarcer .. ie ....

1966 and 1968 Uncirculated 1c = $20
1967 and 68 2c , some where minted without the designers initials 'SD' on the reverse, could be worth 50 to 100 in Uncirculated condition

 

[Julia]

Re: What happened to me at work today! One person's trash, another's treasure

Aaron, I didn't say you necessarily should have contacted the customer.
My post pretty clearly was just offering it as an option.

 

[nomore4s]

Re: What happened to me at work today! One person's trash, another's treasure

lol, this thread is going to have everyone going through their coin jars and kids piggy banks.

NC, we're seeing a new side to you, no doom and gloom, lol:

 

[The Mint Man]

Re: What happened to me at work today! One person's trash, another's treasure

I don't suppose anyone knows what a $1 note is worth? I have one full one and one that is, for some reason, ripped in half which I say makes it even more rare I should try to use it as 50c
The full one is similar in description to the thread starters notes in that you can feel the raised ink on it.
My grandmother gave me a heap of these coins and a couple of notes years ago for a somewhat original present, thats how I got them in my hands.
I have never looked into the worth of them.

On another note, I also have an old Playboy lighter that (as far as I know) has never been used. It was my grandfathers. I obtained it when my father was going to sell it at a garage sale for a couple of bucks.... being a bit more sentimental than my father I grabbed it and to this day it's still sitting on a shelf in its original box. I would much appreciate it if someone believes they could tell me if its worth anything, I could forward pics if need be.

Cheers

 

[Prospector]

Re: What happened to me at work today! One person's trash, another's treasure

He he, having posted a question and pix on a coin collectors forum I am alreay getting some nice bids! :

Lucky they were in our hands before 1985, otherwise CGT here we come! Doesn't that suck to think that any 'profit' after 1985 from a kids stamp or coin collection could be taxed!

Piccies attached for those interested!

The sight I have been using Boyou is http://www.peterstrich.com.au/oz_coins/coins_pricelist/pre-dec-coins.htm

They are damaged - especially the crown area where only two pearls are present (see, I am already learning the lingo!) but apparently the verdigris can be cleaned off fine, just not by me! Also, they have been sitting in the bottom of our wood box, oops!.

 

[Broadside]

Re: What happened to me at work today! One person's trash, another's treasure

$20 notes from 1983! wow I remember back in 1983 $20 would go a long way. You could buy $20 worth of mixed lollies for example. I don't know how much $20 of mixed lollies cost nowadays as I've grown up but I bet it would cost a lot more than $20!

 

[numbercruncher]

Re: What happened to me at work today! One person's trash, another's treasure

He he, having posted a question and pix on a coin collectors forum I am alreay getting some nice bids! :

Lucky they were in our hands before 1985, otherwise CGT here we come! Doesn't that suck to think that any 'profit' after 1985 from a kids stamp or coin collection could be taxed!

Piccies attached for those interested!

The sight I have been using Boyou is http://www.peterstrich.com.au/oz_coins/coins_pricelist/pre-dec-coins.htm

They are damaged - especially the crown area where only two pearls are present (see, I am already learning the lingo!) but apparently the verdigris can be cleaned off fine, just not by me! Also, they have been sitting in the bottom of our wood box, oops!.

Nice, looks to be in about VF (very fine) condition, Id guess you getting offers around 2k ?

Not a bad coin to keep as an investment was only about 15,000 made.

 

[numbercruncher]

Re: What happened to me at work today! One person's trash, another's treasure

I don't suppose anyone knows what a $1 note is worth? I have one full one and one that is, for some reason, ripped in half which I say makes it even more rare I should try to use it as 50c
The full one is similar in description to the thread starters notes in that you can feel the raised ink on it.
My grandmother gave me a heap of these coins and a couple of notes years ago for a somewhat original present, thats how I got them in my hands.
I have never looked into the worth of them.

On another note, I also have an old Playboy lighter that (as far as I know) has never been used. It was my grandfathers. I obtained it when my father was going to sell it at a garage sale for a couple of bucks.... being a bit more sentimental than my father I grabbed it and to this day it's still sitting on a shelf in its original box. I would much appreciate it if someone believes they could tell me if its worth anything, I could forward pics if need be.

Cheers

Once again down to rarity and Condition, ripped one probably valueless, can you read the Signatures and tell me the serial nos?

Quick reference to identify a valuable note is the last digit on the serial no is replaced with a * and referred to as a star replacement note.

Is your lighter made in the 60s ? considering it has original packaging I take a stab and say its worth $200, but alot more in sentimental value

Dig out your Militaria folks, Medals , Insignia, Daggers etc etc let us know what you find Death Plaques for example where given to the Family of Diggers who paid the ultimate sacrifice during WW1, there are 10s thousands around and worth around $200 each, Actually one of my Fav items is a death plaque i have from an Uncle whom lied about his age and died as a young teenager defending our Liberties

This could be an interesting thread all dig out our trash and treasure

 

[numbercruncher]

Re: What happened to me at work today! One person's trash, another's treasure

lol, this thread is going to have everyone going through their coin jars and kids piggy banks.

NC, we're seeing a new side to you, no doom and gloom, lol:

lol seems I have a reputation, probably mostly stemming from my very Bearish stance in the Realestate thread

 

[alankew]

Re: What happened to me at work today! One person's trash, another's treasure

Nomore4s id ont think NC has cast off his bear suit yet,if you read his post again if anything he is even more bearish on the value of the A$ quote"Once again down to rarity and Condition, ripped one probably valueless",cant get any more bearish than that

 

[The Mint Man]

Re: What happened to me at work today! One person's trash, another's treasure

Once again down to rarity and Condition, ripped one probably valueless, can you read the Signatures and tell me the serial nos?

Quick reference to identify a valuable note is the last digit on the serial no is replaced with a * and referred to as a star replacement note.

Is your lighter made in the 60s ? considering it has original packaging I take a stab and say its worth $200, but alot more in sentimental value

Dig out your Militaria folks, Medals , Insignia, Daggers etc etc let us know what you find Death Plaques for example where given to the Family of Diggers who paid the ultimate sacrifice during WW1, there are 10s thousands around and worth around $200 each, Actually one of my Fav items is a death plaque i have from an Uncle whom lied about his age and died as a young teenager defending our Liberties

This could be an interesting thread all dig out our trash and treasure

I'm really not sure when the lighter was made but it does have a serial No on the bottom, I may take a pic and post it.... Hehe, we should start an ASF antiques roadshow thread.
As for the $1 note, yes the signatures are very clear, its basically like new besides the marks where it has been folded in storage but a while between the pages of a book could iron this out. Its serial No is DKU 021357.

Cheers

 

[numbercruncher]

Re: What happened to me at work today! One person's trash, another's treasure

Its serial No is DKU 021357.

Cheers

I think thats a 1982 note, signed by Johnstone and Stone ?

Worth the princely sum of $2. Adjusted for Inflation, thats less than when first issued ? SHould of spent that bad boy back in 82 lol

 

[The Mint Man]

Re: What happened to me at work today! One person's trash, another's treasure

NC, just on the lighter. What I do know is that my grandfather died over 15 years ago so he obviously got it before then.... he was a POW in WW2, In fact there is footage of him that can be seen in one of the John Laws 'in one lifetime' series and I also seen him in the same footage which Today Tonight used in one of their stories a little while back.... In the footage he is sitting there playing cards and you can identify him by a distinctive tattoo on his arm, he was also very skinny so the tattoo is about the only way you could identify him.
Anyway back to the story, I'm guessing he would have been into playboy in his army years.

 

[The Mint Man]

Re: What happened to me at work today! One person's trash, another's treasure

I think thats a 1982 note, signed by Johnstone and Stone ?

Worth the princely sum of $2. Adjusted for Inflation, thats less than when first issued ? SHould of spent that bad boy back in 82 lol

haha, I guessed as much I'm only 24 so would have been impossible for me to spend back then
I also have a few 50c pieces, to name a few...
00' millennium year
91' anniversary of decimal currency
'82 commonwealth games Brisbane
'81 H.R.H the prince of wales and lady diana spencer
'77 Silver Jubilee

Then there is this other one I just noticed, Its about the size of a 10c peice but has a 5 stamped on it with 'new pence' at the top, so I'm guessing this is a 5 pence? on the back it has D.G.REG.FD 1969, and the usual Elizabeth II stamped.

Cheers

 

[numbercruncher]

Re: What happened to me at work today! One person's trash, another's treasure

50c pieces if Uncirculated could be retail $5 each.

5p from England, not certain, but todays exchange rate would put it at about 12 cents ?

 

[The Mint Man]

Re: What happened to me at work today! One person's trash, another's treasure

ok NC,
Here is a pic of that Playboy lighter, as you can see its not your average zippo type that you see thousands of on ebay.
Like I said, I don't know if it would be worth much but sentimental value is very high. But it would be interesting to know if it is worth anything.
On the bottom it has, 'Model No. 5500' and it also has 'Japan' in small print suggesting where it was made.

Cheers

EDIT: The pic dosn't do it any justice, it is in very good condition.

 

[numbercruncher]

Re: What happened to me at work today! One person's trash, another's treasure

Im not much of a lighter buff but considering its made in Japan and the relatively newer style of packaging would suggest its not much older than 20/30 yrs, couldnt really guess on value, I was expecting an older zippo.

Lots of ppl collect lighters, might be a lighter forum around even ?

Cheers.

 

[Boyou]

Re: What happened to me at work today! One person's trash, another's treasure

Thanks for the info on coin valuation site, Prospector.

Alas, my stash contains very little of value ..not mint cond...not rare.

Congrats on your Ha'penny find


Was thinking I could value add my coins by drilling some holes and turning them into a wind chime Love the jingle of small change on my back porch!!

(Perhaps I might be prosecuted for defacing "coin of the realm')

Happy Days