CLEANING OUT THE SAFE SALE

We found all kinds of interesting and fun odds and ends that were stashed away years ago.

Items are available in very limited quantities, only one to three for most items.
Don't delay in ordering if there is something you would like.

BRITISH CARIBBEAN TERRITORIES HALF CENT

The British Caribbean Territories - Eastern Group, was a monetary union created in 1950 to provide a common currency for a number of Britain’s colonies in the Caribbean. Included were British Guiana (now Guyana), British Virgin Islands, Anguilla, Antigua, St. Kitts, Nevis, Grenada, St. Lucia, St. Vincent and Dominica. The British Carribbean Territories was replaced by the East Caribbean States when the territories gained independence from Great Britain in the 1960's and 1970's. This bronze 1955 half cent was one of the first coins issued for the Territories. Pictured on the coin is Queen Elizabeth. Even though the coin was not poular due to its minimal buying power, the coin was again struck again in 1958.  For many years the 1958 British Caribbean Territories 1/2 Cent was an extremely scarce coin, with only 20 specimens known and selling for hudreds of dollars.   Until a bank bag of them was discovered being used as a door stop at a bank in the territory!

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FIRST COINS OF CAMEROON  

Following World War I, France acquired portions of the former German colonies of Kamerun (Cameroon). These 1 and 2 Franc coins were minted for the French colony Cameroon from 1924 to 1926 at the Paris Mint.  They were the first coins ever issued for Cameroon.  The aluminum-bronze coins all have a similar design. Marianne, the national symbol of France is on the obverse. The name of the territory denomination and three branches are on the reverse.  The 1 Franc is 22mm in diameter, the 2 Franc is 27mm. 

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MULTI-COLORED GAY & LESBIAN KINGDOM COIN

The Gay and Lesbian Kingdom was founded in 2004 by claiming some mostly uninhabited islands in the Coral Sea that belonged to Australia.  It was founded in response to Australia's refusal to recognize same sex marriages.  The unofficial 2022 Gay and Lesbian Kingdom 20 Euro coin includes the multi-colored Rainbow Pride Flag and two wildly dressed women on one side, and men in colorful body paint and the inscription "I AM WHAT I AM" on the other.  The nine-sided, silver-plated Proof coin has a mintage of only 100 pieces.

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GREAT BRITAIN 2022 PRIDE 50 PENCE

In 2022 Great Britain issued a circulating commemorative copper-nickel 50 Pence celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the first UK Gay Pride Rally and to honor that nation's LGBT community.  Since the first Gay Pride Rally held in London in 1972, annual events have been held in London and throughout the United Kingdom.  The Jody Clark portrait of Queen Elizabeth is on the obverse.  The reverse features the numeral 50 and a series of rainbows containing the words "PROTEST, UNITY, PRIDE, VISIBILITY, EQUALITY". 

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FIRST POST-WAR SILVER COIN OF JAPAN

This 100 Yen coin was the first silver coin issued by Japan following World War II.  Fittingly it features a phoenix, representing Japan's rise from the ashes of the war.  The reverse depicts the radiant sun, representing Japan as the land of the rising sun, within a sakura (cherry blossom) cartouche. It was struck only two years: Showa era 32 or 33, which corresponds to 1957 and 1958. The 22.5mm coin is struck in .600 fine silver and contains .0926 troy ounces of silver. 

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PEPE THE FROG ON STATE OF JEFFERSON 2023 SILVER COIN

The State of Jefferson is a proposed new state made up of rural areas of northern California and southern Oregon.  The movement has attracted many conservatives in the area whose opinions and values are overshowed and outvoted by the liberal cities in California and Oregon.  Voters or the Board of Supervisors in 21 northern California counties have approved resolutions in support of seceding from California. That represents over 36% of the state's counties.  Driving through the region I have seen many signs supporting the movement.  Smallforest Mint, a small, private mint in Oregon has struck coins for the State of Jefferson.  The 2023 issue is denominated at 25 Jeff Dollars.  The obverse features the Great Seal of the State of Jefferson, which features a gold mining pan with two Xs.  The two Xs are known as the "Double Cross" and signify the regions' sense of abandonment by their state governments.  The coin commemorates The Celebrated Jumping Frog of Calaveras County, a short story by Mark Twain.  The coin depicts Pepe the Frog, a meme that is used by some right wing movements. The 32mm coin is hand struck in sterling silver.

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LAST CENT OF THE NETHERLANDS EAST INDIES WAS FROM PHILADELPHIA

This 1945 Netherlands East Indies cent was struck at the United States Mint in Philadelphia.  It was expected that the coins would be needed after the liberation if the Netherlands East Indies (now Indonesia) from the Japanese. The "P" mintmark is next to the date. The 23.5mm bronze cent has a center hole. The obverse depicts a rice plant and the legends in Dutch.  Indonesia gained independence shortly after World War II, bringing an end to Dutch rule. 

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2004 GUITAR COIN SET FROM SOMALI REPUBLIC

The multi-colored Guitar coins have were unbelievably popular with coin collectors, guitar enthusiast, Rock 'n Roll fans and the general public when they came out about 20 years ago. They are still hot, but it is increasingly difficult to find or assemble the full 2004 set.  These multi-color guitar coins are designed after famous electric guitars. The coins are dated 2004 and were issued to commemorate the 50th anniversary of Rock 'n Roll.  The designs include the classic red and white Fender Stratocaster, an American Flag stars and stripes Gibson Flying V, a black Gibson Flying V, a pink star Guitar used by various rock stars  including Gary Glitter and Abba,  a blue Gibson X-Plorer and a yellow Klein.  These six pieces complete the 2004 original series.
  The coins are 1 Dollar legal tender coins issued by the Somali Republic (though I seriously doubt any have ever circulated in Somalia).  They are approximately 45mm (1.75 inches) long and are silver plated.

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KNIGHT ON HORSEBACK ON COIN OF SPAIN

This attractive, Uncirculated,  aluminum Spanish 5 Centimos of 1945 features a knight on horseback.  The reverse features the Spanish coat-of-arms. The coin was struck as World War II drew to a close.

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