No country could afford to make gold Threepences. Most countries using the Threepence ceased to make them from silver between the late 1940's and the 1960's due to the high cost of silver.
Some coins may have developed tarnishing on the surface giving them a pale gold appearance.
Alternatively, somebody may have had the coin gold plated.
The R2 gold coin is a bullion coin, meaning that it's not worth much more than the gold it contains. The R2 coin contains 0.2354 fine oz of gold, and with gold currently selling for round about $1050 per fine oz the value of the coin is about R2000.
A Krugerrand 1 oz gold coin is worth about spot + $20 when selling back to a dealer. As of 11/22/08 that equals about $820. .........KM http://www.BostonBullion.com
Even if Krugerrand value is closely linked to the value of gold, Krugerrands are worth more as coins, since they are sold with a premium (3% and more) over the gold price. Specially proof Krugerrand coins that have a collector value are worth much more than the gold they are made of. Older bullion Krugerrands may also increase in their collector value.
A Mexican gold 2.5 peso's value fluctuates with the market price of gold. This coin has .0608 troy ounces of gold. Multiply that by the market price of gold, currently 1593.90 an ounce, to determine the melt value of this coin. 1593.90x.0608=$96.91.
You're correct, the gold plating means it's considered to be an altered coin. It's only worth 5¢ to a coin collector, but you might want to show it off as a conversation piece.
No. A coin denomination as low as Threepence would not be minted in gold. In 1915 they were made from 92.5% silver.
It is worth 100 dollars now.
It's worth about 3 cents in USA
If the coin is actually made from gold, it will be worth whatever the gold content is worth. If it is a coin of gold appearance, it will maybe be worth whatever you paid for it.
Any reputable coin dealer should be able to value the coin for you. Look under "Coin Dealers" in your local Yellow Pages.See the link below.
The coin is a Sacagawea dollar, it has no gold and is worth $1.00
The coin has .12094oz of pure gold, the coin is worth $165.40 just for the gold.
jfk kennedy coin july 1963 half dollar is priceless
It depends. An older gold coin is worth more as a coin if it is in mint condition. That means it looks perfect. It was never used. If it is worn or damaged, it might be worth more for its weight in gold.
A Canadian $20.00 gold coin is worth around $400.00
It depends on which denomination coin you have. A $10 coin has more gold than a $5 coin.
a gold coin