Archive for October, 2010

In your opinion, who should be on our Canadian money?

I’m doing a currency project for my business class, and I need a famous Canadian on my bill who has impacted our history sort of thing.… Continue reading

Does a 1877 U.S. trade dollar have a "coin turn"?

I have a 1877 US trade dollar with the mint marks of CC, and I am pretty sure it fake, but I’m not 100% sure. Do those particular coins have a coin turn, because mine doesn’t. when I flip the coin around, I don’t have to flip it upside-down like a normal coin. Is this a dead give away to a counterfeit? Thanks in advance.… Continue reading

Should Canadians get upset at America's direction ?

I say yes we should

Every last thing that happnes in the US has a direct impact on Canada - Trade politics currency national debt - etc

How many people did we end up with who dodged the draft in Vietnam

What impact does the falling US dollar have on our manufacturing sectors etc

The list goes on and on -… Continue reading

Beginning a Coin Collection

Beginning a Coin Collection

It is never too early or too late to have a hobby. Some people are hobbyists for fun while others see a bigger picture; and that is to make money. Some objects that may seem inexpensive now may become valuable or priceless later. A few good examples are baseball cards, toys and stamps. Many people have made a fortune… Continue reading

Is Ebay Corrupt? Im inclined to think so!?

I posted this to Ebay’s Trust and Safety after our Coin Forgery Group’s failure to get Ebay to make it a safe trading environment as is their mandate. This is just one instance out of literally thousands where Ebay’s greed has set a new low!
Hi,
Im a member of the Ebay Coin Forgery Group. We have reported many listings to the Coin Community Watch (CCW) and have been… Continue reading

Gold Coins - History, Features, Types and Uses

Gold Coins - History, Features, Types and Uses

Gold coins are not the invention of today’s world. They are used from many centuries and are still quite popular. The story of gold coins started way back around 2,700 BC when the first gold coin was invented by the Egyptian pharaohs. But at that time, these coins were used as gifts and not as… Continue reading

The Outstanding Truth at the back of Rare Coin Collecting

The Outstanding Truth at the back of Rare Coin Collecting

Are you interested in coin collecting? Have you ever tried collecting rare coins? Today, coin collecting, especially of those coins that are considered rare, is considered to be one of a few hobbies that are not just a mere pastime or leisure activity. Coin collecting can serve many purposes considered typical of this… Continue reading

Coin Collecting Wheat Penny: Recognize The Values Of The Wheat Pennies

Coin Collecting Wheat Penny: Recognize The Values Of The Wheat Pennies

Before indulging you in collection of the wheat penny coin it is a good idea to learn about the values of these pennies so that you know how much dealers would pay you for these coins should you think about selling them at a later date? To ensure that you get maximum… Continue reading

What is Canada like compared to America?

I am 16 and im really considering leaving the U.S. We are headed into a recession, I cant go to college due to a very poor family and lack of athletic or acedemic prowess, issues with the current regime as i call it, and few other reasons. I live in Utah, United States. This state has extreme religious values and the primary religion (LDS) is seen by others as a… Continue reading

Visit the web site for the Federal Reserve Bank in Atlanta @ www.frbaltanta.org?

Click on the Dollar and Cents brochure site. In this site are three other sites, Types of US paper money, Circulation of money and spotting counterfeit currency that can be used to answer the following questions. What are the denominations of Federal Reserve notes being printed? What was the largest denomination Federal Reserve Note ever printed and circulated, and when was it last printed? When as the last lilver dollar… Continue reading