Expert: Brad Swain - 1/4/2010

Question
I have a few "one penny" coins with inscription "EdwardsVSVII DEI GRA:BRITT:OMN:REX FID:DEF:IND:IMP:" dated 1861,1876,1902,1906,1907,1908,1909,1912,1914,1917,1920,1921,1909 + "hale penny" 1920,1922,1933,1967
+ "one penny" 1920 with a hole in the middle of the "Jewish type star" inscribed British West Africa
+ 1936 Canadian 5 cent coin
+ 1900,1909, 1913 Canadian "one cent"
+ a 1925 coin inscribed "Krona Island" with a "1"
+ a 1941 coin inscribed "Leopold roi des belges with a "5"
+ 1940 New Zealand "one penny".
Most of the coins are in fairly good condition but I have not cleaned them in case I would alter the value.
Are these coins worth much and if so, how do I go about selling them: I have absolutely no clue as to the possible value and not knowing how to protect myself from having them stolen or swindled by the wrong kind of evaluator, I am afraid to leave the coins for a hands-on evaluation.

Much obliged for your response.

Answer
Hi Jeannette, Collector value of a coin depends on denomination (face value), date, mint mark (if any), number minted and condition of a coin, including amount of wear, any dents, scratches or cleaning as well as collector demand for it.
+ Great Britain  1 penny 1861,1876,1902,1906,1907,1908,1909,1912,1914,1917,1920,1921
with moderate wear: $18, $19, $3.50, $5, $5, $5, $5, $2.50, $2.50, $2.50, $2.50, $2.50
+ Great Britain "half penny" 1920,1922,1933,1967
with moderate wear: $1.50, $2, .50, .10
Following are the value estimates of the coins with heavy, medium and light wear:
+ "one penny" 1920 British West Africa, $1, $2, $6.
+ 1936 Canadian 5 cent coin, .20, $1.75, $9.
+ 1900, 1909, 1913 Canadian "one cent", 1900H $1, $3, $6; 1909 $1, $3, $6; 1913 .50, $2, $4.
+ 1925 "1 Krona Iceland", $1, $6, $25.
+ 1941 Belgium "5 Francs", .25, $2.50, $5.
+ 1940 New Zealand "one penny", .15, .50, $8.
You might also try a library for a copy of the Standard Catalog of World Coins for pictures, values and lots more interesting info.
Brad