January 1, 1735; Paul Revere was born in Boston, Massachusetts.
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January 1, 1735; Paul Revere was born in Boston, Massachusetts.
January 01, 1858 - Canada begins using decimal currency system.
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I have some of the coinage in my collection, including the only 20 cent piece ever minted for Canada. It was minted only in 1858.Quote:
Originally Posted by AdmiralAdama
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What are its dimensions / weight & composition - compared to modern coinage?Quote:
Originally Posted by scifan57
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It's sterling silver and is almost exactly the same size and weight as the sterling silver quarters minted for Canada.http://m.coinsandcanada.com/coins-pr...Envoyer=SearchQuote:
Originally Posted by AdmiralAdama
On 1st Jan, 1942 the United Nations was created.
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You would think after all that revelry the night before we wouldn't have so many events happening January first :)
English actor Pete Postlethwaite dies two years ago. (January 2, 2011)
On this day in 1956, a baby girl was born in Oranjestad on the island of Aruba. Right now she is sitting about 5 feet from me...my wife. ;)
Happy birthday! Best wishes from Austria! :-DQuote:
Originally Posted by Roy Rob
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