I got this coin (tails, heads) in a restaurant in Paris and only later realized it was not a 2-euro coin. Does anyone know where it is from? Just curious. [more inside]
posted by natalinha on Jul 24, 2009 - 9 answers

A coin a year, but the mint isn't sweet. [more inside]
posted by oxford blue on Mar 16, 2009 - 2 answers

How old were you when you learned who was on our most basic currency-- coins? When could you place them on the continuum of Presidents? [more inside]
posted by emhutchinson on Dec 7, 2008 - 25 answers

What are some creative ways to give rolled coins as a gift? [more inside]
posted by acoutu on Dec 21, 2007 - 21 answers

My wife has some gold coins (South African Gold Krugerrand Coins - One Ounce) left to her by her grandparents and is looking to sell them. We live in East TN (Knoxville area). Any luck selling Krugerands in TN or online? [more inside]
posted by pleuroma on Aug 5, 2007 - 5 answers

How do I determine the value of a safe full of old coins? [more inside]
posted by SoftSummerBreeze on Dec 7, 2006 - 10 answers

A friend at work gave me a 1964 quarter - I noticed it is slightly lighter, thicker and makes a different noise when struck than a 2004 quarter. What are quarters made ouf of today, and what were they made out of in 1964?
posted by luriete on Oct 22, 2004 - 8 answers