1955 Eastern Caribean Quarter received in change

partagas

I received in change. Anyone know if they have any silver in them? And are they worth anything?

Thanks

lordmarcovan

No silver in a 1955 EC 25-cent piece. Value is modest, and probably not much more than the 25 cents you got it for, if it's the typical circulated example.

Cool find, though.

lordmarcovan

OK, I got out the Krause catalog (33rd Edition).

The 1955 East Caribbean States (British Caribbean Territories) 25-cent piece is KM#6, struck in copper-nickel, with a catalog value of $0.35 F / $0.50 VF / $0.75 XF / $1.00 UNC.

It's a pretty common coin, though uncommon in US pocket change, for sure.

I didn't realize until just now that the ship represented on it is Sir Francis Drake's Golden Hind.



<< <i> Value is modest, and probably not much more than the 25 cents you got it for, if it's the typical circulated example. >>

Let me amend that to say it's worth a little more, and if you got it in change for a nickel instead of a quarter (which seems more likely due to its size), then you're well ahead!

partagas

Thanks for the information, appreciate it.

I will save it for the next kid I come across, hopefully spur a collector.

lordmarcovan

If you post a picture of it, it might make an interesting entry into the Metal Detecting Forum's monthly awards. We have a "Wild Card" category for circulation finds and all other finds NOT found with a metal detector. Awards are based on "coolness factor" rather than monetary value. If you post a picture, I will nominate it to January's Wildcard Category, and if you win, you get bragging rights and a sig line "trophy".

IF you're that interested.