The Classic Silver Dollar
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The Morgan Silver Dollar is the bench mark of silver dollars whether one is collecting because they simply like
the aesthetics, or the history, or for the silver content, or because some day a coin over 100 years old will be
worth a "pretty penny".  Morgan's offer all the above; plus if some kind of financial trouble does happen because
of political judgement, the Morgan will always have value.  The 1890 Morgan I received is a beautiful coin that
is a meanful part of my collection.  You can never go wrong investing in Morgan Silver Dollars.
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J.B. Bobo's "Modern Coin Magic" is a classic of magic and a neccesary text in the library of any self-respecting magician. It is literally the bible of coin magic. Every sleight and move used in Modern Coin Magic is neccesary to build a solid foundation in coin magic. Reading this book and practicing the moves and sleights within it will make you a top notch coin performer...guaranteed!
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My wife and I were in France when the Franc to Euro conversion was completed (2004), and we had since 1999 watched the cash registers and various shops posting both Franc and Euro costs simultaneously (traces of this can still be found on certain receipts, if you look carefully, even though the Franc is no longer used in France), so it's neat to have a piece of French History with a coin like this. With much of the EU and the Euro itself spearheaded by various French economists and politicians, the debate is as heavy as ever in France--an in Europe, more broadly--whether the Franc should have ever been abandoned in favor of the Euro. It's a common misconception, too, to confuse the Euro (which is a denomination) with the EU (which is a political amalgamation of countries): not all countries in the EU use the Euro. And when the various countries, such as France and Germany who led the battle for the Euro, gave up their local coinage, they ceded some power to Brussels, much like in the United States, when the various State and local currencies were replaced with a single coinage from Washington did. Was it a good idea? The debate rages on.

So, is this 1960 Franc coin "worth" much? As a circulated, common coin, much like the "penny" in the United States, the economic answer is "No," but to the person who is interested in history, its a great way to have a coin that has been retired. Mine came in Very Fine condition, and with little wear or tarnish, is suitable for basic framing. I'd like to get a complete set of uncirculated Francs of all denominations from the same year, but that will cost "a pretty penny" (no pun intended). This is a great way to enjoy a coinage that was in circulation for a very long time for nearly nothing at all. Highly recommended!
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I started using these calendars in the early 1970's and would not be without them. Writing a check? You know it's Wednesday, but what's the date? I've got a daily watch and a "dress" watch, and having a silver side and a gold side, makes it work.
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Classic fun family game. The only thing I'm not happy with is they have changed the plastic money tray so that the money cannot just lay flat in the slots now.
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Your cleaner worked great . I had some old silver dollars that were tarnished and black . I let them soak over night and they were shiny as brand new . Very good product
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These were actually larger than I expected. They are good size, about the size of a silver dollar. The metal and weight feel good in the hand as real coin money does.
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Gift for my Grandson.  He is eight and wanted to see a "REAL" Quarter. (All Silver) He was in awe of it.  The beginning of his coin collecting.
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Jim Ewart has produced a classic work entitled Money.  More than simply a fine 'coffee table' exposition on our understanding of the nine most important monetary terms (money, currency, dollar, pay, note, bill, tender,usury, and inflation), it is THE premiere showcase work on the pictorial history of money.  This expensively designed and printed book is the first to show all of the original American forms of coinage and paper currency in  full color plates.  They are gorgeous.  Ewart walks you through all the fascinating fine print on each bill showing how government has slowly changed the fiduciary relationship between citizen and currency -- to the citizen's detriment.  While I think Ewart sometimes makes too much out of the nuances of etymology (tracking the root meaning of words), when you get  through his conversational explanations on money, banking and credit,you'll be an expert on the terminology of money and much better equipped to see through the deceptive fine print still in use in many of today's bank loan documents.  Again, this is a showcase-quality hardback book printed on glossy paper -- a treasure house of color reproductions.  It's priced none too  high for the value, in my opinion.
Joel Skousen, editor World Affairs Brief
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Excellent article for those who like to collect coins and bills, it is very necessary and useful to have everything ordered are very good quality, easy to use, recommended
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Again smyrnacoin sent me a perfect coin ! Like this seller and how the coin is protected during shipping . This was in an airtight hard plastic coin holder . I took it out and put it in a new one with the foam ring inside . Other than that perfect and twice now my coins got here in a hurry and that's pretty cool . I hear silver is a good investment and I'm building up my supplemental nest egg here and these people are good to deal with . Their silver eagles are perfect too !
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Very nice silver coins. Canada has some of the best silver in the world.
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I ordered this for my son's birthday. It arrived quickly and was in a well protected box to prevent shipping damages from happening.

I appreciated the price point for this, because it is difficult to find a decent pocket watch. I understand this isn't the highest quality of watches, but I didn't want to pay top dollar either. I really think this watch is a great purchase for the price.

The watch has a good weight to it. Not too heavy, but not a flimsy lightweight material that feels like it's going to break the first time you open it. The face and back are the same with a crest on both. The silver is a nice color. It would be easy to match a different chain if you wanted. The chain that comes with it  is a shorter chain meant for pants, but you could purchase a longer chain and have 2 ways of wearing it.

The watch opens to the side with a push of the crown. Pulling gently on the crown will easily allow you to set both the time and date. The hands are a slim silver style that point to the silver Roman Numerals. It is a very classic look.

I will see how long this watch lasts and update this if we see any issues, or if it continues running without fail (which is what I would expect) As of today, I feel this was a good purchase for the price.
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I had one requirement when I looked for new silverware. I wanted 18/10 stainless steel. I have an Oneida 18/10 set that has been in daily use for 30 years. It wouldnt be confused with brand new, but it still has a bright shiny surface.

In short: Stainless steel silverware generally has 18% chromium. That's the 18 in the 18/10, 18/8 and 18/0 designations. Nickel is added for corrosion resistance. That's the 10, 8 or 0 after the slash. Stainless silverware with zero nickel added loses its luster after a couple years. There's absolutely nothing wrong with it, it just won't have the shiny polish anymore. Think of how most restaurant silverware does not have the new-silverware luster.

This set is 18/10, meaning it has at least 10% nickel. High-end 18/10 silverware has more than 10%. 18/10 costs more, but it will stay beautifully shiny for decades.

I have only one complaint about my new Lenox French Perle silverware. It spots in the dishwasher. I have no idea why. I use a rinse agent in the dishwasher and my old Oneida set doesn't spot. But there you go. This isn't a biggy for me, and I otherwise like this set.

Other things to note: This silverware is "continental" size, bigger than is usual for American sets. The dinner knife is 9 " long. The larger dinner fork is 8 ".

The individual pieces also weigh slightly more, as you'd expect. In particular, the knife handle is heftier. My husband loves this. For comparison, using a kitchen scale, one Oneida dinner knife weights 2.35 ounces and a French Perle knife weighs 5.45 ounces.

The box states that the French Perle set is "American by Design". This is true, but it is manufactured in Vietnam. Lenox offers a Breakage Replacement Program. If a silverware piece breaks from "normal use", Lenox offers a replacement "provided one is available" for 50% off.

We're enjoying our new silverware! 4.5 stars rounded up to 5.

Happy Reader
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I did some math as to wich Classic set gave the most pieces pero dollar, hopes it help:
Set  Pieces Price Pieces/dollar
10692 221  13,99 15,79699786
10696 484  28,97 16,70693821
10698 790  55,99 14,10966244
10697 1500 118,75 12,63157895
10693 303  18,49 16,38723634
10664 1600 149,95 10,67022341

According to that the best investment is this one (10696)
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I read this book as part of my ongoing self education about economics, monetary history, and the role of precious metals as a store of value over long periods of time (true money vs paper currency). I have heard of David Morgan before and found his articles and a few videos of his to be educating.

The book concentrates mostly on silver, as opposed to many other publications and opinions that mostly involve gold, providing a monetary history view of silver as sound and honest money which was selected by the free market across nations and cultures. He discusses the Austrian economics school of thought, and explains how fiat currency, central banks, fractional reserve banking, are distorting the economy, which will lead to an eventual collapse of fiat currency. He emphasizes that all precious metals are undervalued, but especially silver, that as opposed to gold (another monetary metal), also has a great deal of industrial applications (a true commodity). Some overview of investing in silver via mining stocks is also covered, as another venue of being exposed to the rising importance and value of the silver metal.

There are also chapters providing a lot of graphs and tables about various economic trends and stock analysis, though I found them to be a bit dry and I didn't read them with great focus. But for the most part, the book does a solid job of providing the monetary history of silver, its current usage, and the possibility of rising importance and value of it.
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This is a nice stem that has a nice classic silver look. Easy to strip and polish if needed for more shine.