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What do you collect?
OPA Red Point Ration tokens (close to a full set with LOTS of extras)
circulated cents 1909 - 1958 (the "wheaties" as my wife calls 'em) canadian cents ( I keep finding them, so might as well do something constructive with them) pre-65 silver (though I really like dimes, and everything else is mainly scratch for trade) error coins non US/Canadian anything that catches my eye Mostly, I like to buy rolls and pick through them. I also work at a bank (for now), so I have the opportunity to look closer than most people. I have found collecting is a pretty fun little hobby for me, and have really appreciated the help I have goten here. Being without a lot of readily available cash, I have concentrated on what I can collect without spending a lot. Suprisingly, there is quite a bit! Take Care "Bo" |
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Ian,
The OPA red Point was a ration token used during WWII. They also came in a blue color. Slightly smaller than a dime, they had OPA Red Point stamped on them around the rim, and the number 1 in the middle with small letters to either side. Try a search on it and you will find some good info. I received the start of my collection from a great aunt whose husband was a Seabee in the South Pacific. I have almost a full set, and to me, they are a reminder of why my grandmother's geberation is "The Greatest Generation", and a reminder of the triumph of the humana spirirt in adverse times. "Bo" Ian wrote: What is an OPA Red Point Ration token? I haven't heard (or probably seen) of one of those before. Ian "Bo" Mathews wrote: OPA Red Point Ration tokens (close to a full set with LOTS of extras) circulated cents 1909 - 1958 (the "wheaties" as my wife calls 'em) canadian cents ( I keep finding them, so might as well do something constructive with them) pre-65 silver (though I really like dimes, and everything else is mainly scratch for trade) error coins non US/Canadian anything that catches my eye Mostly, I like to buy rolls and pick through them. I also work at a bank (for now), so I have the opportunity to look closer than most people. I have found collecting is a pretty fun little hobby for me, and have really appreciated the help I have goten here. Being without a lot of readily available cash, I have concentrated on what I can collect without spending a lot. Suprisingly, there is quite a bit! Take Care "Bo" |
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I collect just about anything dated from 1789 to 1815, the French
Revolution through the end of the First Empire. But like everyone I have preferences: 1. Original medals, restrikes only as placeholders if they're cheap. 2. I'm building a coin collection by country, then by type, by year and mint. 3. British Conder tokens and to a lesser extent the private silver of the time. 4. Paper money and related emphemera. This can be tough outside of France. 5. Contemporary books, especially numismatic literature. I've got a good part of my collection online for those who are interested at http://www.napoleonicmedals.org Great question! |
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