Coin and Paper Money Collecting/coins from world war two

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Expert: - 2/10/2008


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My father passed away on 2/5/08,and was a vet from WWII. I found a box full of coins from Germany,Poland,Russia,Belgium and a few other countries that he was in.The German coins all have the SS on them. Could you please let me know if any of these coins could be valuable

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Hi Dan,
First off, I am sorry for your loss.

Sort the coins by picking out the silver ones and any that have SS emblems on them.  Those are the ones with value.  You can check them on eBay for current values.
The others are normally sold by the pound and on eBay they fetch about $10 per lb.
Regards
Joe Hylas

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Numismatic professional with over 30 years experience can answer your questions about US coins, their values, how best to sell them and where to buy them. Interested in starting a collection? Find out which areas are undervalued and how to acquire those coins at the best price.

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Ex-Head Precious Metals trader for Deak-Perera International with 42 offices worldwide. Industry experience since 1978. Has worked co-operatively with US Mint, Royal Canadian Mint, Austrian Mint, Chamber of Mines of South Africa, World Gold Council and Platinum Guild International. Professioanl numismatist specializing in US Coins. Always buying collections, will travel if size of collection warrants. Website: www.AllCoins.US

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Physician's Money Digest

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Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration

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Paul Harris Fellow

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