Recent content by Bobj.

Ganger sends regards to you and Leslie, same with me

Hello, Leigh, Ya got me…Still corresponding with Ganger and he still corresponds with Val and Jack Eaton and Ernie Bade Me, my son and grandkids

G'day mate, do a streak test on unglazed porcelain like the underside of a coffee cup; if it is pyrite, the streak is black, if it is chalcopyrite, which looks the goods, it will be dark green, tinged black

The zac was minted in Denver, USA where some 12,000 were minted and is worth about $5 but worth far more due to you finding it. Well done.

Had a squiz at every outlet I could think of to find out about WWB, but nothing came up However, I remembered an old shoebox I have is full of coins and founa a 1976 20 cent piece that has a diecrack all the way through Elizabeth’s effigy.

I contacted Downies who very quicly replied. They stated that it was a sweetheart 3d from the war and only sentimental value. At least, it was a worthwhile exercise.

Thanks mate, theonly thing I found out, was that £500 was worth $41,000 in today’s money. Even looked up the Royal Mint. might email Downies to see if they know anything.

Found this silver 3d piece in my collection, anyone any ideas? I think it might have had the reverse scoured out and the inscription engraved in. Also, it looks as though it formed part of a bracelet, or necklace.

Where I live, Ball Bay, Queensland:

G,day mate, I used to live in Glen Innes and the area is a paradise for gem/monerel hunters. Have a look at Torrington and Blatherarm Creek, for topaz, I have 2 x 50 carat crystals that I found in the creek

Long term investor, here. I look for the dividend and the reinvestment programmes. As I am in my 80's, I am only looking to give my son a good future.

Appropriate; Cape Hillsborough was once a volcano. Cheers, Bobj.

Only sunrises from me as there is a hill behind is and we miss the sunsets. Cape Hillsborough on the right. Cheers, Bobj.

My uncle Ray was an aircraft mechanic during WWII in the UK. He made a few of those from bits left over from bombers' structural parts.

White breasted sea eagle waiting for any offerings from me.