Well, I named myself after this coin so I suppose I should create a thread about them. Their price has been consistantly rising since I first started to be interested in them which was way back in 2000.
It took me until 2006 before I could buy my first one - the Uncirculated ones were not as commonly traded as I would have liked. And I really had no idea how to even source one - thankfully that has changed.
I'm still on the lookout for another one for my son - but I'm finding it hard to buy a lower graded one because the price doesn't move as much.
Well, this is mine. I'll show you mine if you will show me yours!
(http://i1104.photobucket.com/albums/h322/australianmale/CoinForum/WavyTwenty.jpg)
Here's mine which I am very proud of. I purchased it off eBay around 2006 as gEF for $700ish and it's graded now PCGS MS64.
(http://www.australian-threepence.com/images/australia-1966-20c-wavy.jpg)
:P :P Closest I can get to a drool! :D
I have one somewhere.....if only I could remember where I put it.
Quote from: 'humpybong' pid='125' dateline='1347155638'I have one somewhere.....if only I could remember where I put it.
Sheesh - if you really can't remember where it is then just send it my way - I'll remember where it is. :yahoo:
Wavy20
I have one i found from circulation. It took thousands of dollars worth of 20c coins but i got there eventually. Its not my prettiest coin or my most valuable coin but it is my favourite because it was something i put my mind to and found. Its one variety which really works well with the design, rather than detracting from it.
My avatar is one I found from circulation. Not the greatest but not having to buy one is nice.
I've bought 5, found none, recently did a straight swap of 1 x wavy for 1 x 2000/10c Mule. Keeps me happy. :biggrin:
I have never seen a wavy 20c before
Beautiful coin photos I wish I had one
Got to work one day, and one of the managers passed me a '66 20 and said, "We don't see too many of these nowadays". I looked at at and replied, Especially a wavy base type". The value was around $200, it was not a good example.
I found a wavy a few months ago while noodling.
I will have to post a pic!
Had a lucky day on Monday and found two of these coins on the same day!
Selling both if anyone is interested. I've posted on the Buy / Sell thread.
Probably will be a while until I find another example. I love these coins.
I found an UNC wavey baseline in a 1966 uncirculated set back around 2003. I wasn't sure of the value and took it to a coin dealer in Brisbane who rang around before offering me $80. Because I wasn't sure of the value I sold it and have been deeply regretting it ever since. Still feel like I was badly ripped off and have not been able to replace it.
If a dealer offers a half respectable price and you want to sell it -put it on eBay and you will probably get a fully respectable price.
What is going price for an UNC wavy now? Average circulated are fetching better then $200.
Jeff
Quote from: 'JeffH' pid='1473' dateline='1350114834'What is going price for an UNC wavy now? Average circulated are fetching better then $200.
Jeff
$1500 plus I'd think. The PCGS MS66 examples that sold a couple of years back got $3000+.
I have seen a 1966 export mint set with a wavy 20.
Dreamcatcher what type of set was yours in?
Hi Purple. It was not a RAM mint set it was another custom kind that I cannot recall the name of. I was aware the coin was a rarity and was shocked when I saw it but as I said I didnt know the value of the coin at the time. Sorry I can't be more specific.
That's ok, just curious as to if it was in a blue card set or something.
Ok ressurection time, picked this one up today, needless to say pretty happy. :)
Unfortunately the pics don't do it justice.
(http://www.australian-coins.net/gallery/albums/userpics/10012/DSCF3893_28584x60029.jpg)
(http://www.australian-coins.net/gallery/albums/userpics/10012/DSCF3894_28589x60029.jpg)
It is pretty shiny though :)
That is one good looking wavy. :drooling:
Thanks still over the moon with it. :) Alot nicer in the hand.
Trying for a better pic.
(http://www.australian-coins.net/gallery/albums/userpics/10012/DSCF3885.JPG)
lovely!
Tar :)
Wow Gnome, what a cracker!!!!! Must have cost a fortune.
right place right time Uni :) Not sure if it's dust or dandruff specs on it. :)
Brilliant coin gnome! :ok:
Pedro
Thanks :)
:drooling: :drooling:
That is the sort of wavy that we have ALL dreamt about finding! The seller probably did too!
What a "Corker" , Well done Mate :yahoo:
A collector here in Geraldton told me a couple of years ago he discovered an uncirculated one of these in a 1966 set as well.
:drooling: WOW gnome, mate did you get a good score, bloody well done :good: worth a mint so to speak :winkextra:
Thanks :) appreciate the responses.
I'll give you $2 :laugh2: now that's a pretty good profit on 20 cents :winkextra: :)
Ok make that a fiver :D
worth considering, :) but will have to decline your overly generous offer. :)
:laugh2: I thought you might but the offer is always there :winkextra: No that's a bloody ripper and I'd have it graded for sure, a few K coin there so worth it, mate you did really well finding one so good :good:
$3!
Any more bids?
Sorry Jeff but you'll have to do better than five as I had second thoughts so offered a fiver but was declined, some people are just greedy :laugh2: Just playing gnome :friends:
All good :)
NICE!!!
Maybe you should send it to me so that I can look after it for you. Never have too much security!
Appreciate the offer, Barry. :) Safely tucked away.
Very nice one there, love to know how you scored that one:winkextra:
There's nothing better than seeing something like that you know is a true rarity and it's yours! Nice pickup :yahoo:
Tar muchly. :)