Expert: Brad Swain - 2/5/2010

Question
I was wondering if you could tell me the value of:
1937, 1942, & 1943 three pence coins that appear to be gold?

We also have about 10 bills from France/Germany that our family member returned with from the war in 1945.

Thank you

Terry

Answer
Hi Terry, these are 12 sided nickel-brass British 3 pence coins featuring King George VI (1936-52) that circulated alongside the silver 3 pence coins during that time. Collector value may be worth about .15 with heavy wear to around .40 with moderate wear to maybe $2 with light wear.
You might also try a library for a copy of the Standard Catalog of World Coins for pictures, values and lots more interesting info.
Collector value of a note depends on date, series letter or signature and condition, including amount of wear, any folds, tears or stains as well as collector demand.
Paper Money Gallery: http://aes.iupui.edu/rwise/notedir/mappage.html
If you start by listing them by Country, Denomination, and Date, I may be able to give you a range of value estimates.
You might also try a library for a copy of the Standard Catalog of World Paper Money for pictures, values and lots more interesting info.
Brad