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AGgressive Metal
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USA
1937 Posts
Posted - 03/24/2009 :  00:53:14  Show Profile Send AGgressive Metal a Private Message
I average between 5 and 8 Cannadians per $25 box in Southern Ohio.
And he that hath lyberte ought to kepe hit wel / For nothyng is better than lyberte / For lyberte shold not be wel sold for alle the gold and syluer of all the world.
-Caxton's edition of Aesop's Fables, 1484
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AGgressive Metal
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USA
1937 Posts
Posted - 03/24/2009 :  00:55:08  Show Profile Send AGgressive Metal a Private Message
And yes I keep them because there is nothing else to do with them until I get enough to sell. I have only about 300-400 so far.
And he that hath lyberte ought to kepe hit wel / For nothyng is better than lyberte / For lyberte shold not be wel sold for alle the gold and syluer of all the world.
-Caxton's edition of Aesop's Fables, 1484
Edited by - AGgressive Metal on 03/24/2009 00:56:03
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Pennyworth
Penny Sorter Member

USA
83 Posts
Posted - 03/24/2009 :  01:31:40  Show Profile Send Pennyworth a Private Message
I use to save all Canadian cents,but I stopped about a month ago. Currently I am saving all King cents. I found a 42,44, and 49 just this week. Maybe I should save the pre 69 cents. I find a LOT of Canadian cents in my area.
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psi
Penny Collector Member



Canada
399 Posts
Posted - 03/24/2009 :  08:14:22  Show Profile Send psi a Private Message
I usually set aside 67's and pre-65's (young elizabeths, kings) and keep 65-81s separate from the sided 82-96 coppers. When I find american pennies I set them all to the side at first and search for copper later.
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knibloe
1000+ Penny Miser Member



USA
1066 Posts
Posted - 03/24/2009 :  08:26:48  Show Profile Send knibloe a Private Message
I keep all of the copper canadians. I believe that I have about 2 gallons of them.
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jadedragon
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Canada
3788 Posts
Posted - 03/25/2009 :  05:39:27  Show Profile Send jadedragon a Private Message
Yes if they are Copper. I dump the 1997+ as they are zinc or steel. I have a few saved now - maybe a ton - I need to get a scale.
“The reasonable man adapts himself to the world; the unreasonable one persists in trying to adapt the world to himself. Therefore all progress depends on the unreasonable man.” – George Bernard Shaw.
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n/a
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478 Posts
Posted - 03/25/2009 :  15:23:19  Show Profile Send n/a a Private Message
I just sorted a $25 brinks box and got 89 Copper Canadians with the oldest being a 1953.
Buffalo NY has to have more Canadian pennies than any other city in the USA. I've never seen so many as I am now.

Total Canadian Copper cents in two Brinks boxes is 128. Numerous junk Canadians also but this is just the copper.
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146 Posts
Posted - 03/29/2009 :  09:40:26  Show Profile Send n/a a Private Message
I save the coppers Canadians...will be looking to trade them for copper LMCs to build up my stash of those. I don't see a lot of Canadian pennies but the ones I do see are mostly copper (ie pre 1997) & not zinc

I think I only have maybe 75 cents to a dollar's worth of Canadian copper pennies right now but if you're interested in a trade PM me :)
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n/a
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478 Posts
Posted - 03/30/2009 :  14:51:41  Show Profile Send n/a a Private Message
I got another 64 copper Canadians today from a brinks box. Total Canadian copper from 3 brinks boxes: 192

The oldest was a 1953. Lots of early Queen pennies in this box. One Rock Dove.
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Posted - 04/25/2009 :  18:49:25  Show Profile Send n/a a Private Message
I toss my K'nucks into a small coffee can along with my wheaties. I'll probably sort them out when I get time. I would be interested in purchasing some or trading for elongated coins? If anyone would be interested....
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CoinHunter53562
1000+ Penny Miser Member



USA
1805 Posts
Posted - 04/25/2009 :  19:01:52  Show Profile Send CoinHunter53562 a Private Message
quote:
Originally posted by slickeast

Composition throughout history
Years Mass Diameter/Shape Composition
2000–present 2.35 g 19.05 mm, round 94% steel, 1.5% nickel, 4.5% copper plated zinc
1997–1999 2.25 g 19.05 mm, round 98.4% zinc, 1.6% copper plating
1982–1996 2.5 g 19.1 mm, 12-sided 98% copper, 1.75% tin, 0.25% zinc
1980–1981 2.8 g 19.0 mm, round 98% copper, 1.75% tin, 0.25% zinc
1978–1979 3.24 g 19.05 mm, round 98% copper, 1.75% tin, 0.25% zinc
1942–1977 3.24 g 19.05 mm, round 98% copper, 0.5% tin, 1.5% zinc
1920–1941 3.24 g 19.05 mm, round 95.5% copper, 3% tin, 1.5% zinc
1876–1920 5.67 g 25.4 mm, round 95.5% copper, 3% tin, 1.5% zinc
1858–1859 4.54 g 25.4 mm, round 95% copper, 4% tin, 1% zinc



Nice info slick...I save them by the above categories mostly:

1920-1941
1942-1979
1980-1981
1982-1996
1997-present

Looks like I need to separate out the 1978 and 1979's into their own cateogory.
My hobby: collecting real money 1 copper cent or nickel at a time.
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buyingsilvers
Penny Collector Member



441 Posts
Posted - 04/25/2009 :  19:18:30  Show Profile Send buyingsilvers a Private Message
Found my first "king" today. Not a penny though, it's a half dollar that came out of a bank box. Pretty cool, I had no idea canada had half dollars.



Mine is a bit more worn than this. It's a 1910 Canadian half dollar, the canadian equivalent of the US Barber half. Might be worth $15.

1870–1919
11.62 g
29.72 mm
92.5% silver

Still looking for my first "King" cent though. lol
Edited by - buyingsilvers on 04/25/2009 19:22:54
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oober
1000+ Penny Miser Member



USA
1304 Posts
Posted - 04/25/2009 :  19:19:34  Show Profile Send oober a Private Message
US can melt these too I believe... Where's market when you need him...

MARKET!!!!!!
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CoinHunter53562
1000+ Penny Miser Member



USA
1805 Posts
Posted - 04/25/2009 :  19:46:49  Show Profile Send CoinHunter53562 a Private Message
Nice find buyingsilvers....that's pretty sweet. Want to trade a king cent for that king half?
My hobby: collecting real money 1 copper cent or nickel at a time.
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Computer Jones
1000+ Penny Miser Member



USA
1112 Posts
Posted - 04/25/2009 :  20:39:29  Show Profile Send Computer Jones a Private Message
quote:
Originally posted by buyingsilvers

Found my first "king" today. Not a penny though, it's a half dollar that came out of a bank box. Pretty cool, I had no idea Canada had half dollars.

1870–1919
11.62 g
29.72 mm
92.5% silver

Still looking for my first "King" cent though. lol



That's a real sweet find!
I'd display it proudly as a tribute our Friends in the Great White North.
Make sure to post this find in the Silver Coins and Bullion topic section *Official 2009 Half Dollars and Other Coins thread so oober can add another tally slot for such a significant sighting as this.
There's profit if you melt things!!
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goodcents
Penny Hoarding Member



USA
504 Posts
Posted - 04/25/2009 :  21:54:32  Show Profile  Send goodcents an AOL message Send goodcents a Private Message
I am always buying rock doves and george VI. Pm if interested.
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