| T O P I C R E V I E W |
| Bluegill |
Posted - 10/05/2009 : 20:18:20
In addition to collecting/hoarding UK and the Dominion’s bronze coins, I also do the same with Mexican bronze. I found a government publication from 1905 that indicated the early coins at that time were the usual recipe for bronze. 95% Cu, 4% Sn, 1% Zn. I have yet to find anything that would indicate if that had changed with the later coins.
These coins are quite prevalent in “junk boxes”. If one could get these at melt or acquire them in bulk by the pound, I feel these are as good as any to hoard for the Cu.
The MV’s are with Cu at $2.69 as of 10-05-09.
1905 thru ’49 1 Centavo. 3 grams. MV of 1.7¢
1905 thru ’41 2 Centavo. 6 grams. MV of 3.3¢
1914 thru ’35 5 Centavo. 9 grams. MV of 5¢
1942 thru ’55 5 Centavo. 6.5 grams. MV of 3.6¢
1919 thru ’35 10 Centavo. 12 grams. MV of 6.7¢
1955 thru ’67 10 Centavo. 5.5 grams. MV of 3.1¢
1920 and 1935 20 Centavo. 15 grams. MV of 8.4¢
1943 thru ’74 20 Centavo. 9.9 grams. MV of 5.5¢
1955 thru ’59 50 Centavo. 14 grams. MV of 7.8¢
The pics with the black backgrounds are from the http://worldcoingallery.com/index.php
|
| 25 L A T E S T R E P L I E S (Newest First) |
| ZigMeister |
Posted - 10/29/2009 : 11:36:22
A local coin shop has a large bin of foreign coins priced at 12/$1. Went thru it yesterday and snagged 8 of the large 14g Cu 50 Centavos (1955-1959) for around MV. Also as part of my 12 coin purchase was a 1962 Un Peso which is 10% Silver (MV of .86). 12 for a buck comes out to 8 1/3 cents each. |
| smartinson |
Posted - 10/22/2009 : 10:12:33
We don't go much anymore, work keeps us home. My father-in-law was the fisherman and loved to go for the big cats. Worked in Sanderson for 3 years and never had the time to even go for the day. Sure would like to have another one of those big fish frys Good luck! |
| mj2322 |
Posted - 10/22/2009 : 09:59:17
We were down there three weeks ago for a tourney. The numbers where great, the size was not so good. Sixteen pounds won our club tourney (one day).There were a few other tournies going on. All were getting about 15- 20 pounds a day. Water is about one foot low. LOTS of hydrilla and duckweed. All I can say is if your going soon, throw that frog. |
| smartinson |
Posted - 10/22/2009 : 09:52:03
quote:
Originally posted by mj2322
We go to Acuna all the time when we go fishing at Amistad( Del Rio) Not as bad as the news makes it out to be. Juarez on the other hand is a different story.
I get quite a few Mexico coins in my search of nickels. Mostly the $1 ones. By the way how is the fishing in Amistad. We used to go fishing there all the time. Our favorite place was dry the last time we were down there |
| CuproNickle |
Posted - 10/22/2009 : 06:36:04
You are correct. I should have checked them with a magnet. They were really large steel slugs! |
| jadedragon |
Posted - 10/22/2009 : 01:41:31
quote:
Originally posted by CuproNickle
I was in Costa Rica in the late 1990's. I have a bunch of these huge coins from my trip there. Not sure of the metal content but they were pretty heavy.
Looks like various types of plated steel according to this site:
http://worldcoingallery.com/countries/Costarica.php |
| CuproNickle |
Posted - 10/21/2009 : 20:44:49
I was in Costa Rica in the late 1990's. I have a bunch of these huge coins from my trip there. Not sure of the metal content but they were pretty heavy.
|
| mj2322 |
Posted - 10/21/2009 : 11:27:48
We go to Acuna all the time when we go fishing at Amistad( Del Rio) Not as bad as the news makes it out to be. Juarez on the other hand is a different story. |
| AFModell |
Posted - 10/20/2009 : 20:28:38
I dont think I will go to chicago or mexico. Juarez is up to 1900 murdered for the year. Juarez is El Paso's sister city.
Are there any other good copper coins to hunt from other currencies in circulation? Or has everyone moved to steel and zinc? Bluegill might have stumbled onto something. I know Canada is about all tapped out thanks to a few certain fellas.... |
| mj2322 |
Posted - 10/20/2009 : 16:21:49
LOL I feel silly. Thankyou. Have you found any info on the composition of Ni/Cu coins from Mexico? Thank again. |
| Bluegill |
Posted - 10/20/2009 : 16:00:49
quote:
Originally posted by mj2322
Also, Bluegill, are you figureing 90% cu on these or something else. I have not found info on these either other than they are bronze. 90%? 75%? other?
Read the 2nd sentence of the first post of this thread... 
|
| mj2322 |
Posted - 10/20/2009 : 10:01:17
Also, Bluegill, are you figureing 90% cu on these or something else. I have not found info on these either other than they are bronze. 90%? 75%? other? |
| dakota1955 |
Posted - 10/20/2009 : 07:53:10
Last week I found two 20 centavos in a bag of halves. One was 1952 and a 54. based on the date the 52 is worth more than mv. it is worth about $3.00. The other problem is that I paid 50 each because they were counted as a half. |
| mj2322 |
Posted - 10/20/2009 : 07:29:35
Hello. Along with the copper old Mexican coins, I also have many Ni/Cu old Mexican coins. The coin catalogs just say Ni/Cu, and I was wondering where I might find the exact percentage of make up for these coins. Such as 75/25. Thankyou much. |
| barrytrot |
Posted - 10/07/2009 : 18:38:55
quote:
Originally posted by 2old
You may want to recheck your thinking. The link aggressive sent clearly shows a 100 peso coin being in circulation. with a sterling, center core 2. After about six trips to Mexico and the same to Chicago, I would prefer to walk in a Mexican park any day rather than the downtown park in Chicago. Plus the panhandlers in downtown Chicago offer more of a threat than the poor old ladies looking for a handout in Mexico. I could be wrong about the silver value of the 100 peso coin THAT IS IN CIRCULATION, but I am sure of the other two issues. You can look at Aggressive link and let me know what the value is, I am sure you are the authority on that as well as many other subjects.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mexican_peso
has a better link than Aggressive's. The 100 peso and a couple others are "commemerative issues", i.e. not circulating (or at least not meant to be).
Also, I thank you for thinking that I am an authority on many subjects  |
| chris6084 |
Posted - 10/07/2009 : 18:16:34
quote:
Originally posted by Bluegill
quote:
Originally posted by AGgressive Metal
quote:
Originally posted by PennySaved
Would you be able to travel into Mexico and go to a bank there and pick up coins to sort?
None of the coins listed are still legal tender or in circulation.
Here are the current issue notes and coins: http://www.banxico.org.mx/sitioingles/billetesymonedas/didactico/notesManufactFeaturesHistory/currentManufactNotes/currentManufactNotesCoins.html
Correct. These coins have been demonetized. With the intro of the "Nuevo Peso" (New Peso), in '93 the old peso became worthless. 1 New Peso = 1000 old Pesos.
Well that sucks, I have a 50 Peso coin, but it is the old Pesos. I did not know those were worthless. I was pretty happy when I found that in a quarter roll. |
| Bluegill |
Posted - 10/07/2009 : 15:56:30
quote:
Originally posted by AGgressive Metal
quote:
Originally posted by PennySaved
Would you be able to travel into Mexico and go to a bank there and pick up coins to sort?
None of the coins listed are still legal tender or in circulation.
Here are the current issue notes and coins: http://www.banxico.org.mx/sitioingles/billetesymonedas/didactico/notesManufactFeaturesHistory/currentManufactNotes/currentManufactNotesCoins.html
Correct. These coins have been demonetized. With the intro of the "Nuevo Peso" (New Peso), in '93 the old peso became worthless. 1 New Peso = 1000 old Pesos.
|
| barrytrot |
Posted - 10/07/2009 : 15:04:25
The 100 peso coin is not widely circulated. I have an uncle who is a missionary in Mexico and also a coin collector.
I had the idea to drain off all of their "good" coinage a year ago and went through it with him in detail.
Bottom line: It is difficult to get the 100 peso coins. |
| 2old |
Posted - 10/07/2009 : 14:43:32
You may want to recheck your thinking. The link aggressive sent clearly shows a 100 peso coin being in circulation. with a sterling, center core 2. After about six trips to Mexico and the same to Chicago, I would prefer to walk in a Mexican park any day rather than the downtown park in Chicago. Plus the panhandlers in downtown Chicago offer more of a threat than the poor old ladies looking for a handout in Mexico. I could be wrong about the silver value of the 100 peso coin THAT IS IN CIRCULATION, but I am sure of the other two issues. You can look at Aggressive link and let me know what the value is, I am sure you are the authority on that as well as many other subjects. |
| barrytrot |
Posted - 10/07/2009 : 14:08:39
Yes, but as Agressive pointed out these coins aren't readily available any more.
Japan actually sent boats to Mexico a few years ago and literally loaded them up with copper coinage!
Also, Mexico is not as safe as Chicago. |
| 2old |
Posted - 10/07/2009 : 13:56:38
Doing the math it looks like you could make about $4.00 off every 100 peso coin?? |
| 2old |
Posted - 10/07/2009 : 13:39:24
Most of Mexico is much safer than Chicago. |
| JobIII |
Posted - 10/07/2009 : 13:23:49
Good Luck! Hope you don't become a drug cartel statistic. |
| 2old |
Posted - 10/07/2009 : 12:24:38
quote:
Originally posted by PennySaved
Would you be able to travel into Mexico and go to a bank there and pick up coins to sort?
I have never brought back any coins to sort. Banks are a bit different there. First you will likely find a Federally on top of the bank above the front door with a M-1, at gas stations you may find an individual with a sawed off pump shotgun wandering around, but usually a friendly fellow. The tellers seem to have little patience for those who do not speak Spanish well. I really never thought of bringing much back other than the current currency and coin. But, next time I will give it a try. I am the fellow who took 6 rolls of quarters to Las Vegas, like the would not have any when I got there.
If Bluegill wants to sell these, I would be interested.
____________________________
Everyone wants to go tho Heaven, but nobody wants to die.
If Bluegill wants to sell these, I would be interested. |
| AGgressive Metal |
Posted - 10/07/2009 : 12:01:03
quote:
Originally posted by PennySaved
Would you be able to travel into Mexico and go to a bank there and pick up coins to sort?
None of the coins listed are still legal tender or in circulation.
Here are the current issue notes and coins: http://www.banxico.org.mx/sitioingles/billetesymonedas/didactico/notesManufactFeaturesHistory/currentManufactNotes/currentManufactNotesCoins.html |
