Today I was talking to a friend who also collects coins and she showed me something she found but had no idea what its worth?
It is a silver NZ 2c piece NZs 2cent pieces are all copper like ours.
Anyone heard of this before or know its value?
I haven't got a photo of it but is in excellent condition.
I think it is struck on the wrong metal?
could be from some sort of proof or silver set if they did them but would need more info sorry
Are you sure its not plated?
Quote from: 'ausjack' pid='19601' dateline='1372322811'could be from some sort of proof or silver set if they did them but would need more info sorry
I tend to agree that this would probably be what ausjack has suggested. Although I'm no expert on NZ sets. Pictures, year, weight, etc would all help though.
I own a "silver" Australian 2¢ coin. It's actually zinc-plated; my dad made it as part of a chemistry demonstration years ago. I know its story, but someday, my collection is going to be sold off and unless I clearly cite its provenance, that "silver 2¢ piece" is potentially going to cause somebody a great deal of confusion.
If your friend's coin is a relatively simple plate job like my coin is, look for a hole or gap in the plating, where the copper shines through. This is where the wire used in the electroplating had to be attached, and was subsequently broken off.
Easiest way to check it is to weigh it. If it weighs more or less the same as a normal NZ 2¢, then it's most likely plated. If it weighs considerably more or less than normal, it's possible that it's a "wrong planchet" error.