I received these beautiful Birdie Coins in the Mail today. Many thanks to the sender! :yahoo: :wavemulticolor:
British Virgin Islands 10 Cents 1974: Ringed Kingfisher
(http://i39.tinypic.com/1z1bt4m.jpg)
British Virgin Islands 25 Cents 1974: Mangrove Cuckoo
(http://i41.tinypic.com/30b36z7.jpg)
Gambia 10 Bututs 1971: Double Spurred Francolin
(http://i43.tinypic.com/abkpz9.jpg)
Malawi 2 Tambala 1971: Paradise Whydah Bird
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Wonderful coins Nevol ...... fabulous photos!
The proofs photographed wonderfully. Did you have those Nancy?
nice birdies!
I like number 3
fat and cute
What beautiful coins.
Nice additions to your birdie collection.
Sensational coins and photos.! My favourite is the first, both 'birds' look great.!! :good:
Quote from: 'Robster' pid='39039' dateline='1389043528'Sensational coins and photos.! My favourite is the first, both 'birds' look great.!! :good:
:agreed:
Stunning early Lizzie portraits :good:
Quote from: 'purplepennyhunter' pid='39029' dateline='1389007914'The proofs photographed wonderfully. Did you have those Nancy?
I have to confess I did, but they are nowhere near as beautiful as the ones you sent me. :yahoo:
Even I was pleasantly surprised with the piccies when I take into consideration the 'set up' I use. :winkextra:
I plan on redoing nearly all of my Birdie pictures, as most images I have so far are old scans and not much chop.
here birdy birdy birdy, haha too cute
Quote from: 'Nevol' pid='39051' dateline='1389046280'Even I was pleasantly surprised with the piccies when I take into consideration the 'set up' I use. :winkextra:
Nevol, could you give me a quick description of your set up?
Mine is so basic it's not funny ...... take about 1000 pics from different angles and pic the nicest ones.
USB Scope and 6 different sized Tupperware containers with holes cut in the bottoms to jam the scope into. Short containers for little coins, taller ones for bigger coins. Double up 2 if needed for really large coins.
All the containers fit inside the tallest one and the footprint on my desk is a circle of 5.5cm. Very low tech.
If a coin is really shiny or in a 2x2, I tilt the container just enough to take the glare off the coin or Mylar. Usually only need to take 1 image of each side.
The only lighting I use is built into the scope, a circle of 8 little white LED's. Tried outside lighting, too much hassle for my liking. :angel:
Thanks Nevol, I have a cud-o-scope so I might have to raid the tupperware by the sounds of it and test it out. Really appreciate your description.
Do you have this one nevol?
(http://www.australian-coins.net/gallery/albums/userpics/10019/oklahoma.jpg)
Quote from: 'trout' pid='40268' dateline='1390519550'Do you have this one nevol?
Yes thanks. I have a full sent plus duplicates of many of the US 25c State / Parks coins as quite a few have Birdies on them. Thanks for keeping a look out for me. :winkextra:
Quote from: 'Nevol' pid='39088' dateline='1389086949'USB Scope and 6 different sized Tupperware containers with holes cut in the bottoms to jam the scope into. Short containers for little coins, taller ones for bigger coins. Double up 2 if needed for really large coins.
All the containers fit inside the tallest one and the footprint on my desk is a circle of 5.5cm. Very low tech.
If a coin is really shiny or in a 2x2, I tilt the container just enough to take the glare off the coin or Mylar. Usually only need to take 1 image of each side.
The only lighting I use is built into the scope, a circle of 8 little white LED's. Tried outside lighting, too much hassle for my liking. :angel:
Great photos Nevol can you take a photo of your setup.
I don't really have a 'set-up', but here is a detailed description of what I've got etc, and some images of my adapted TW Tumblers.
Tupperware #1.1
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Tupperware #1
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Tupperware #2.1
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Tupperware #2
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Tupperware #3.1
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Tupperware #3
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Tupperware #4
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Tupperware #5
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Tupperware #6
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Tupperware 1-3
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Tupperware 4-6
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The small stand that came with my scope is, in my opinion, pretty useless and I no longer use it. I have devised a number of alternate ways of getting the scope to the height needed above the coin, and for it to be far more stable.
I hope you're ready for this, as it's a very LOW tech solution and a case of necessity being the mother of invention. I don't really have a heap of spare cash to spend on Camera & lights etc.
Firstly, I removed the scope from the stand and took off the small C shaped clamp.
Before I started the following, I practiced on a couple old plastic tumblers, to get the feel of how it would work out. Go to a Thrift shop and buy some used Tupperware (TW) containers, this will save you from being chastised by the Lady of the house if you try to nick her TW.
I got a number of different height TW tumblers, any colour will do and carefully cut a hole in the centre of the bottoms with a Stanley knife to accommodate the black section of the front of the scope. Take care not to cut out too much, as it needs to be a snug fit, about 29-30mm is good. The black section of the scope needs to go approx 3 - 4 mm into the cut out. A good snug fit will mean little or no movement of the scope.
NB. If you want to play around with external lighting, you'll need the translucent white type TW containers.
These TW items are my LOW Tech Light tents, and double as my scope stands, and I find them quite stable. I have 5 different heights, and can stack two or more to get extra height if needed, but this is only necessary if I'm imaging very large coins. Sometimes, if the coin is in a 2x2 or 1½ x 1½ holder, they are inclined to be unstable, as the cardboard sticks out a bit from under the TW containers, but a little bit of patience can overcome it.
If the coin is in a 2x2 or 1½ x 1½ holder, you may need external light as the built in LED's can cause a lot of reflection. Sometimes I get a reasonable image by tilting the TW container to get the reflection away from the area I want to capture, and this method can be used on a bare coin, as well as ones in 2x2s.
I NEVERuse the button on the side of the scope to take the picture as it causes movement and is a pain in the butt.
With my Kaiser Baas Scope, there are 2 ways of getting close ups. Close ups that are about 16x magnification, and the other is about 66x magnification. (I'm not too sure about those magnification figures, maths leaves me cold these days. My scope is supposed to do 20 - 200 times, but somehow, I don't think it's that good).
When you've got the scope virtually right on top the coin, get the 'regular' focus and decide on a part of the coin you want to see really up close and make sure that part is smack bang in the middle of your image - with the focus dial on about 35 - now wind the focus dial up to about 205, it will go totally out of focus, but keep going and it will come back into focus with a huge image of the section of coin that was in the middle, but because this is at such high magnification, it IS quite sensitive to movement, but still do-able, you do need a steady hand.
You will probably need to play around for a little while, but I'm sure in the end, you'll be happy with the results. I hope your scope settings are similar to mine otherwise my comments will make no sense to you at all.
Any questions, fire away. Happy to help if I can and Good luck! :ok:
Thanks for that,when time permits ill give it a go.
Nancy, I use a similar method, only using cut down milk bottles.
I sit the camera on top to steady it and shine the light through the side.
The coin sits on top of the screw, so when the coin is in focus the background
fades out.
(http://www.australian-coins.net/gallery/albums/userpics/10113/My_photo_set_up_28500x33429.jpg)
I did cut down one Milk Bottle, but the Scope could fall through the neck, so I came up with an alternative. Your set up is even more Low tech and cheaper than mine. :winkextra:
Quote from: 'Nevol' pid='40353' dateline='1390624561'I did cut down one Milk Bottle, but the Scope could fall through the neck, so I came up with an alternative. Your set up is even more Low tech and cheaper than mine. :winkextra:
Can't get much cheaper than this. Cost me $80 for the camera and about $25 for the light and that's about it.
You can get better close ups though with your scope.
Nancy,
Did you ever try the modified, el cheapo, mini stand? It is rather flimsy and, I suspect, better light distribution with a tupperware type enclosure (maybe that is where a cut down milk bottle could be an advantage).
Quote from: 'JeffH' pid='40368' dateline='1390633283'Nancy, Did you ever try the modified, el cheapo, mini stand? It is rather flimsy and, I suspect, better light distribution with a tupperware type enclosure (maybe that is where a cut down milk bottle could be an advantage).
Ooowah!! Guess what? I'd forgotten all about it. I'll have to find it and try it out. I think it's still in the box you sent it in. Once I locate it and try it, I'll let you know how it works. I would give a small fortune for a few more memory cells in my brain.
I haven't seen this Birdie coin before, so I thought I would post it here.
(http://www.australian-coins.net/gallery/albums/userpics/10113/1993_Italy_100_Lire.JPG)
Well it has something I really love but no it's not the bird I'm after sorry but it is pretty cool and no haven't seen it before, so how much do you want for it Steve :)
Quote from: 'ausjack' pid='50864' dateline='1401599568'Well it has something I really love but no it's not the bird I'm after sorry but it is pretty cool and no haven't seen it before, so how much do you want for it Steve :)
Sorry AJ, not for sale, I only just bought it.
ummm ok so what do you want for the coin :) I'll get one one day :winkextra:
Quote from: 'ausjack' pid='50894' dateline='1401618791'ummm ok so what do you want for the coin :)
I'll swap you for a 1986 Thailand One baht. :)
I'll have to have a look but I don't have many thai coins and does condition matter :winkextra:
Not too worried about condition. As long as I can clearly read the date. :)
local coin show today
another silver con pick up
and it's birdies!! love birds tooo awww
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sort of birdie too
(http://i1285.photobucket.com/albums/a585/auntyrobbs/P6010090_zps2c9519d8.jpg)(http://i1285.photobucket.com/albums/a585/auntyrobbs/P6010086_zps9067b58b.jpg)
Sweet coins RG! :yahoo:
:cray: gee sweetie you really didn't have to get me three coins but thank you very much for the fish :angel: :friends: :) :dodgy: better be some nice coins left by the time I get there :mocking:
Quote from: 'robbiegal' pid='50911' dateline='1401624319'local coin show today
another silver con pick up
and it's birdies!! love birds tooo awww
(http://i1285.photobucket.com/albums/a585/auntyrobbs/P6010079_zpsaed33e04.jpg)(http://i1285.photobucket.com/albums/a585/auntyrobbs/P6010082_zps21d7c117.jpg)
sort of birdie too
(http://i1285.photobucket.com/albums/a585/auntyrobbs/P6010090_zps2c9519d8.jpg)(http://i1285.photobucket.com/albums/a585/auntyrobbs/P6010086_zps9067b58b.jpg)
Sorry, but there's no such thing as a 'sort of birdie' coin. If there's a bird anywhere on the coin, then IMHO it's a bird coin! :biggrin:
These are some examples of coins with very small 'Birds', even tiny Mint Mark ones.
Fiji 1997 50C Sea Birds
(http://www.australian-coins.net/gallery/albums/userpics/10007/Fiji_1997_50C_Sea_Birds_v1.jpg)
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France 1967 5centimes Owl Mint Mark
(http://www.australian-coins.net/gallery/albums/userpics/10007/France_1967_5centimes_Owl_Trio.jpg)
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Netherland 1971 1G Rooster Mint Mark
(http://www.australian-coins.net/gallery/albums/userpics/10007/Netherland_1971_1G_Rooster_duo.jpg)
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New Zealand 2003 5c Sea Bird
(http://www.australian-coins.net/gallery/albums/userpics/10007/New_Zealand_2003_5c_Sea_Bird_Duo.jpg)
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well you know I don't want to fight you but mate it looks like it's on, FISH take priority over birds and don't make me tell you again :laugh2:
Some more cool birdie coins there Nevol :good:
hadn't thought of bird coins that way nevol
ps AJ
you have a couple of very pretty new bird coins too don't you?
:blush2: ummm I'm very naughty so not any more sorry, I had my use so I thought someone that could do with a little pick me up might like them so they should actually be there today or tomorrow and again thank you so very much for them as I think they will be greatly appreciated I know I did :friends: It's the only thing I do with coins I have been give, I can handle the thought of passing them on to a worthy home but can't handle the thought of selling as it's just the way I am, I look at it that if someone gives me something it's normally (well I hope) it's because they like me so it's the sentimental side that makes selling things hard as some are very precious to me like all the fish coins I have been given. I couldn't sell them but if I knew someone that was worthy I would share my fish :friends:
Kel should be getting a few coins as well soon but he was harder to find for but I found a few so hopefully he likes them and puts a little smile on his face as well as I know what it's like not being well so anything I can do to help I will :friends:
Man I know I have more as I can't find me cock or me willy or me stalk and I know they're here somewhere but here's some that I can't see pictured already, well I hope not and do symbols count..and found even more eagles but will put in here for now :) and some of the coins are actually boat coins :laugh2:
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(http://i62.tinypic.com/15cnkvs.jpg)
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(http://i58.tinypic.com/n315s6.jpg)
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(http://i62.tinypic.com/os4ri1.jpg)
(http://i59.tinypic.com/2l9gm7m.jpg)
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(http://i61.tinypic.com/f36t12.jpg)
(http://i60.tinypic.com/dvlv09.jpg)
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not real sure about this next one sorry
(http://i58.tinypic.com/vi0dqg.jpg)
I recognise some of those, but not all. :angel:
Sweet, what one's are you missing and I'll send them up :ok: Oh and most of the fed coins could make it here but I'm to lazy just now sorry :blush2: I've got more here some where as I can't find half my fish but I have a pretty good idea where they are and that's a surprise in it's self :)
Oh and I'm just too lazy ATM sorry but there's also all our coin that we tend to forget all the time and that's me included and just from circulation like the 10 cent and a lot of 50's 04 & 05 come to mind and $1 86 and a heap of NCLT have birds as well :D
It would take me weeks to post all my Birdie coins here. Too busy watching Tennis at present. :angel:
:laugh2: I don't like tennis any more as it keeps taking you away from me..but as long as you have fun it's all good :friends:
There's only one thing I enjoy more than watching tennis and that's playing tennis, which I can't do any longer. :cray: :cray: Oops, gone off topic!
My latest birdie coin....
(http://www.australian-coins.net/gallery/albums/userpics/10113/1995_Great_Britain_2_Pounds_-_Peace___Goodwill.JPG)
I bought that one directly from the Royal Mint in 1995.
not as nice as Steve's but my latest freebie from the markets and there is another but it gets to go in the fish theme :)
(http://i61.tinypic.com/aca93k.jpg)
Freebies are always good AJ. :)
Some new birdie coins added recently, but I'm guessing you already have these Nancy.
(http://www.australian-coins.net/gallery/albums/userpics/10113/2014_28D29_USA_Great_Smoky_Mountains_Quarter.JPG)
(http://www.australian-coins.net/gallery/albums/userpics/10113/2012_28P29_USA_El_Yunque_Quarter.JPG)
(http://www.australian-coins.net/gallery/albums/userpics/10113/2011_28P29_USA_Chickasaw_Quarter.JPG)
(http://www.australian-coins.net/gallery/albums/userpics/10113/2013_28D29_USA_Sacagawea_Dollar.JPG)
Everglades quarters showing an anhinga and a spoonbill are coming out the third of November. I'm attending the official launch ceremony in December.
Quote from: 'Triggersmob' pid='61569' dateline='1414584707'Some new birdie coins added recently, but I'm guessing you already have these Nancy.
I definitely have the 3 x 25c, but not 100% sure about the $1. OK I've checked, and I do have the 2013 Sac $1 as well. :good:
Found another bird coin.
(http://www.australian-coins.net/gallery/albums/userpics/10113/2006_Sudan_5_Piastres.JPG)
Couple more birdie coins added today. Not sure if the South Korea coin really counts as the "birds" are actually Phoenix.
South Korea 100 Hwan 1959
(http://www.australian-coins.net/gallery/albums/userpics/10113/1959_South_Korea_100_Hwan.JPG)
Uganda One Shilling 1966
(http://www.australian-coins.net/gallery/albums/userpics/10113/1966_Uganda_One_Shilling.JPG)
Quote from: 'Triggersmob' pid='62053' dateline='1415438425'Couple more birdie coins added today. Not sure if the South Korea coin really counts as the "birds" are actually Phoenix.
Just because the Phoenix were mythical doesn't stop them being birds. Of course they qualify. A lovely couple of birdie coins! :good:
Everglades national Park Quarter - 5oz.
https://plus.google.com/101122512158969022563/posts/UXRseBJ3JBE
:drooling: More lovely birdies! :drooling:
Received this beautiful birdie coin from AC. Many Thanks, Kim. I love it!
USA 25c 2015 ATB Kisatchie National Forest, Louisiana - Wild Turkey
(http://www.australian-coins.net/gallery/albums/userpics/10007/USA_25c_2015_ATB_Kisatchie_-_Turkey_Duo.jpg)
That's a nice coin Nancy.
I can't wait to add it, and the rest of the 2015 set, to my collection.
There are 4 other ATB 25c coins with birds that I need as well.
Just in case anyone has any of these lying around, MM is irrelevant.
2011 Chickasaw National Recreation Area, Oklahoma: 6 Flying Birds
2012 El Yunque National Forest, Puerto Rico: Puerto Rican Parrot
2014 Gt Smoky Mountains, Tennessee: Hawk
2014 Everglades National Park, Florida:, Anhinga, Roseate Spoonbill
Just finished doing up a spreadsheet for all my Birdie Coins, all 364 of them. All I have to do now is get all the images updated. :winkextra: :whistle2:
Actually that number is not quite accurate as I have quite a few that are in my other themed collections: Tiny, 1943, World Silver and I have no idea what's in my World Errors as they're in about 10 different places.
Some more birdies on Russian 10 Roubles.
2014 Russia 10 Roubles - Republic of Ingushetia
(http://www.australian-coins.net/gallery/albums/userpics/10113/2014_Russia_10_Roubles_-_Republic_of_Ingushetia.jpg)
2012 Russia 10 Roubles - Voronezh
(http://www.australian-coins.net/gallery/albums/userpics/10113/2012_Russia_10_Roubles_-_Voronezh.jpg)
2011 Russia 10 Roubles - Voronezh Oblast
(http://www.australian-coins.net/gallery/albums/userpics/10113/2011_Russia_10_Roubles_-_Voronezh_Oblast.jpg)
2011 Russia 10 Roubles - Kursk (might need a magnifying glass to
see the birdies on this one)
(http://www.australian-coins.net/gallery/albums/userpics/10113/2011_Russia_10_Roubles_-_Kursk.jpg)
I see them, 3 of them, flying across the middle of the shield. heheheh!
I cheated and found a larger piccie so I could see them. :angel:
Quote from: 'Nevol' pid='75820' dateline='1437305315'I see them, 3 of them, flying across the middle of the shield. heheheh!
I cheated and found a larger piccie so I could see them. :angel:
You got it. I didn't see them at first, I thought they were just 3 stars until I looked closer.
This one rec'd from AJ a few days ago, straight to the Birdie album.
USA 25c 1999 Penn Rev Bird on Staff Duo
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This one rec'd from Sulla, also straight to the Birdie album.
Aust $2 2014 Remembrance Dove Duo.jpg
(http://www.australian-coins.net/gallery/albums/userpics/10007/Aust__2_2014_Remembrance_Dove_Duo.jpg)
One day I'll take pic's of all my bird coins and you and AC can pick out what you don't have :angel:
Just realised my ancients have birds on them (Eagle)
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That's my bloody coin now how the hell did you get that :scratch_one-s_head: :laugh2: Very nice coin OMF :drooling:
Haha just wait a little while longer, I have a particular coin in sight :P
you stay out of my collection :P :laugh2:
Quote from: 'ausjack' pid='76849' dateline='1438495013'you stay out of my collection :P :laugh2:
Don't worry about that mate I am working on getting into the RAM Collection, do you want to reserve your 1920s Sovereign AJ? mates rates? :P jokes
Quote from: 'oh my florin' pid='76834' dateline='1438492900'Just realised my ancients have birds on them (Eagle)
I have a hankering for one of these. Owls are my favourite bird. https://www.google.com.au/search?q=tetradrachm+owl&biw=1339&bih=861&tbm=isch&tbo=u&source=univ&sa=X&ved=0CCcQsARqFQoTCKGqnemdiscCFcHdpgod7XkH7Q
You've already seen this one in the World Coins Latest Acquisions, but now it's mine :yahoo: and I want to post it here.
German East Africa 1910J 1 Rupie KM#10. Ag.917.3439.ASW.270000.Mintage
(http://www.australian-coins.net/gallery/albums/userpics/10007/Germ__E__Africa_1910J_1_Rupie_Obv__10_Trio.jpg)
Many thanks to trout !!
QuoteMany thanks to trout !!
You are more than Welcome Nancy , now you have a scarce coin with a birdie on it :good:
I am happy you like it :dance2::yahoo:
OK....I have started looking at my collection of coins that have birds on them.
Just purchased 10 coins on ebay that I did not have. If anyone has spare coins that show a bird, please let me know to see if I have it or not.
Currently travelling with wife in our motorhome in the Australian outback for next 6 weeks or so. Hope to go over the top of Australia via Mt Isa and end up in Western Australia at some stage.
Then down the coast and back home via the Nullabour.
Hope you have a lovely trip Barry and I wanna see some pic's when you get home and settled in :)
Have a great trip! Hoping that all goes smoothly.
Thanks....hope we do not have many problems, but a holiday is a holiday.
:yahoo:
If your travels take you via Geraldton you are welcome to park up at my place if you like Mate :good:
Quote from: 'trout' pid='89670' dateline='1464644617'If your travels take you via Geraldton you are welcome to park up at my place if you like Mate :good:
Thanks Trout.....if we get to Geraldton will look you up.
Currently staying with Muckeye in Nanango as he is not well. Hope to start again in the next couple of days.
Quote from: 'humpybong' pid='89714' dateline='1464730056'Quote from: 'trout' pid='89670' dateline='1464644617'If your travels take you via Geraldton you are welcome to park up at my place if you like Mate :good:
Thanks Trout.....if we get to Geraldton will look you up.
Currently staying with Muckeye in Nanango as he is not well. Hope to start again in the next couple of days.
Please give my regards to Bob and I hope he gets well soon. :)
Our UK member is sending some birdie coins to me via triggersmob.
Still looking for any other spare coins with birds on them to expand my collection.
I was just looking through PCGS sample TrueView images and was most impressed by this one.
(http://www.pcgs.com/content/img/static/trueview/big-slides/28689496.jpg)
What a stunning coin :drooling:
I'm not a big fan of toned coins, but that one is stunning. :)
Stack's/Bowers sold one of these a couple of years back for $35,250 USD.
WOW! Beautiful toning...what a stunning coin.
QuoteStack's/Bowers sold one of these a couple of years back for $35,250 USD.
Above my price range but it would be nice to have.
Yes it sure is a nice coin.
A friend of mine from the U.S. has just been on a cruise around the Pacific. He picked this coin up for me in Samoa. it's minted by the RAM.
Mintage 2700
(http://www.australian-coins.net/gallery/albums/userpics/10113/2015_Samoa_50_Sene_-_Youth_Games.jpg)
Did ya see this one Nancy? Huh? Sure is pretty. If you beg enough, I'm sure Steve will send it to you.
I did see it thanks Goose. It's very pretty but I'll let Steve keep it. :angel:
I'm trying very hard to keep my OCD under control these days.
These coins come mounted in cards. There are nine different cards for different sports.
So, I guess there must be only 300 of each card as the mintage is 2700.
Goose, can you make your next cruise to Samoa and grab the other eight card for me please. :)
If I get there, I'll pick them up. I'm thinking of taking massive trips in the next few yrs. One trip I'd like to take is on the Siberian railroad.....takes about 6 days to cross 5 time zones.
Quote from: 'Goose' pid='102531' dateline='1481345696'If I get there, I'll pick them up. I'm thinking of taking massive trips in the next few yrs. One trip I'd like to take is on the Siberian railroad.....takes about 6 days to cross 5 time zones.
That would be a marvellous rail trip. I hope you achieve your goal. :)
Thanks to Jeff & Steve I have added the following 'Birdie" coins to my Bird coin collection. A big thanks guys.
Canada $1 2016 #xxx Bs-Sl
(http://www.australian-coins.net/gallery/albums/userpics/10007/Canada__1_2016__xxx_c1.jpg)
Fiji $2 #337 Peregrine Falcon BsSl 2012-14
(http://www.australian-coins.net/gallery/albums/userpics/10007/Fiji__2__337_Peregrine_Falcon_BsSl_2012-14.jpg)
Fiji 2012 50c #515 Iliesa Delana NiSl Dove
(http://www.australian-coins.net/gallery/albums/userpics/10007/Fiji_2012_50c__515_Iliesa_Delana_NiSl_SYO.jpg)
Fiji 50c 2010 #122 c1 NiSl 2009-10 Sea Birds
(http://www.australian-coins.net/gallery/albums/userpics/10007/Fiji_50c_2010__122_c1_NiSl_2009-10.jpg)
The birdies in the bottom 2 are a bit small, but they are BIRDS!
Glad to be of assistance Nancy. :)
Glad you liked them Nancy.
Incidentally, you have Iliesa upside down -well actually he is upside down as he clears the bar and the coin shows that. Of course if I sent you a 180º upset I will be rather cranky with myself. [Shades of unintentionally including a filled R Bradman 20¢ in a batch of ten I listed on ebay.]
Iliesa is now a cabinet minister in Fiji -Assistant Minister for Youth and Sports.
Quote from: 'JeffH' pid='109065' dateline='1496474836'Glad you liked them Nancy.
Incidentally, you have Iliesa upside down -well actually he is upside down as he clears the bar and the coin shows that. Of course if I sent you a 180º upset I will be rather cranky with myself. [Shades of unintentionally including a filled R Bradman 20¢ in a batch of ten I listed on ebay.] Iliesa is now a cabinet minister in Fiji -Assistant Minister for Youth and Sports.
Rats! I knew darn well there was something about that coin pic that I needed to fix, I also had the date wrong which I realized when I put it away. So here is the amended image. :angel:
Fiji 2013 50c #515 Iliesa Delana NiSl
(http://www.australian-coins.net/gallery/albums/userpics/10007/Fiji_2013_50c__515_Iliesa_Delana_NiSl_SYO_Duo.jpg)
2016 100 Tenge from Kazkahstan.
(https://www.australian-coins.net/gallery/albums/userpics/10113/140/2016_Kazakhstan_100_Tenge_-_Legend_of_Tangun.jpg)
Steve :)
:drooling: I like that one Steve, bird, bear and a pussy :blush2:
:good:
..... and a bloke with a beanie AJ! ... :laugh2:
:laugh2: trust you Uni :)
Uruguay birdie coin
Bird is a Rhea.
(http://www.coincommunity.org/gallery/albums/userpics/10048/2011_Uruguay_5_Pesos_-__Rhea.jpg)
My latest 2 'birdie' coins received from Ralf. :yahoo:
Germany 5 Euro 2018 Comm Sub Tropical Zone G. Eagle (incidentally, my 1st coin with a polymer ring in it. :winkextra: )
(https://www.australian-coins.net/gallery/albums/userpics/10007/76/Germayn_5E_2018__xx_CN_Comm_Sub-Tropical_Zone_German_Eagle.jpg)
Finland 2 Euro 2017 Comm Finnish Nature Crow
(https://www.australian-coins.net/gallery/albums/userpics/10007/76/Finland_2_Euro_2017__xx_BI-Met_Comm_Finnish_Nature_Crow.jpg)
Nice! First time I've seen the crow coin. :)
Ma latest Pretty Birdie coin which only flew in last week. :yahoo:
Germany 5 Euro 2017 #xx CN Comm Tropical Zone G.Eagle, Parrot
(https://www.australian-coins.net/gallery/albums/userpics/10007/76/Germany_5E_2017__xx_CN_Comm_Sub-Tropical_Zone_G_Eagle2C_Parrot.jpg)
Very nice Nancy.......your birdie collection is growing.
Quote from: 'Nevol' pid='116230' dateline='1532901114'Ma latest Pretty Birdie coin which only flew in last week. :yahoo:
Germany 5 Euro 2017 #xx CN Comm Sub-Tropical Zone G.Eagle, Parrot
(https://www.australian-coins.net/gallery/albums/userpics/10007/76/Germany_5E_2017__xx_CN_Comm_Sub-Tropical_Zone_G_Eagle2C_Parrot.jpg)
The headline is unfortunately wrong.
It should read:
Germany 5 Euro 2017 #xx CN Comm
Tropical Zone F. Eagle, Parrot
Well, little mishaps happen to all of us...
Thanks Ralf, I've amended it. The G is for German (Eagle), not the Mint Mark. :angel:
Quote from: 'Nevol' pid='116240' dateline='1532990797'The G is for German (Eagle), not the Mint Mark. :angel:
Ah... Thanks for the explanation. As a collector in a country with five mints my thoughts always go to mint-marks first when I see A/D/F/G/J
Birdie coin from Finland.
(https://www.australian-coins.net/gallery/albums/userpics/10113/213/2015_Finland_2_Euros_-_Akseli_Gallen-Kallela.jpg)
Nice one! :yahoo:
I did some reading re Finnish Coins and the Swan is their National Emblem, and is on a few of their coins.
I wonder if it's a black swan like ours in W.A.
Just went and checked and it seems they are white.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Whooper_swan