Archive for August, 2009

What can I do about counterfeit coins I bought?

I recently bought some counterfeit coins through an online intermediary. They were fakes. I purchased them thinking they were real, and was never told to the contrary. What legal action can I now take?
They were verified by a reputable dealer as fakes, but I don’t think it is a company. I’m pretty sure it’s only one person or a small group.… Continue reading

what should i sell these coins for?

I have about 15 wheat pennies ranging in date from 1920 to 1955, I have a 1942 walking liberty half dollar, a 1943 washington quarter, a canadian centennial penny (dated 1867-1967), and a 1937 buffalo nickel (not a 3 legger, though). So I want to sell them on Ebay, should i sell them all as one item, or seperatly? And for how much? I need to make at least 700… Continue reading

Investing my Canadian currency for American?

Im thinking of having my savings exchanged into american currency and holding onto it untill the dollar regains it value. Then when the dollar is strong again transfer it back in to Canadian dollars. Any opinions on weather this would be a wise tax free investment… Continue reading

Canadian Coin question, plz help, thx?

I have a canadian coin, that is the size of a quarter, has canada in the shape of maple leaves on one side, and the emblem of the royal canadian mint, repeated endlessly, with "2000" in the center, on the other side. I belevie this is an incredibly valuable and rare quarter, though i do not know how much it is worth. It is very rare, and an error coin… Continue reading

Can anybody tell me why Canadian coins keep ending up in my piggy bank?

I live on the western coast of the state of Michigan, it’s so annoying when the bank teller hands me back candain coins-knowing that I can’t use them. Can someone tell me why canadian coins end up in the money supply.
currently I have .75 in Candian coins how much would that be in US dollars.… Continue reading

Why does the Queen of England no longer wear a crown on Canadian coins ?

prior to ?2001? the image of Queen Elizabeth, on Canadian coins, always wore a crown.… Continue reading

Is it legal for coin dealers to sell counterfeit coins.

Is it legal for coin dealers to sell counterfeit coins. but label them as counterfeits on the holders?

When I was younger (around 10), I bought a bunch of old coins from a coin store. On one occasion, I bought a counterfeit walking liberty coin. On the holder that I bought it in, it says “Counterfeit W.L. Half- 1943″. It cost 5 dollars. Is that legal to do?
I… Continue reading

Does anyone know where i can sell canadian and world coins

Canadian Coin

Does anyone know where i can sell canadian and world coins. I have a huge collection and want to get rid of them… Continue reading

How do I clean off this coin?

When cleaning out our basement I found some coin (I think its british based on the coat of arms thing) thats really dirty. Its probably nickel plated. What kind of acid/cleaning solution should i soak it in to clean off all the crap off of it without damaging the coin? And whats a good solution for doing the same with a canadian dollar (bronze plated)?

BTW they arent rare/uber… Continue reading

Do Coinstar machines in the United States take Canadian coins, too?

I know that is a stupid question, but I’ve never tried to put Canadian coins through a Coinstar machine. I live in Michigan and I have a jar of coins I want to convert, but a lot of the coins are Canadian.… Continue reading