One person's trash is another's treasure

Pat said:

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?

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Prospector said:

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!.

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The Mint Man said:

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

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nomore4s said:

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:

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numbercruncher said:

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

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The Mint Man said:

Its serial No is DKU 021357.

Cheers

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numbercruncher said:

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

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