Cruddy Crusty Coin Collection (Explored)

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    Taken for the Our Daily Challenge group. Challenge for 6th March is AGED

    I found these coins in a plastic bag in a pacage containing 4 volcanic rocks picked up in Lanzarote about 8 years ago. Why they were in with the rocks is a mystery. They are all recent coins actually, the oldest is dated 1965. Most are the UK new decimal coinage which was introduced into circulation on 15th February 1971. I think there has been a reaction between the metals and the rocks.

    Explored at 235 on 6 March 2011

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    1. judith511 27 months ago | reply

      Yes, the "crud" makes them look older than they are. I have a jar of coins that look like that ... found when I cleaned my uncle's place when he went into a nursing home.

    2. las - initially 27 months ago | reply

      Who would have guessed they are fairly current. Wonderful example of aging.

    3. RUTH <3 27 months ago | reply

      Nice shot - cool idea !

    4. jerome86 27 months ago | reply

      Looks very old indeed. Nice shot!

    5. PRS Images 27 months ago | reply

      Younger than they look but old enough to work for the theme.
      Your photo is terrific!
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    6. ~mimo~ 27 months ago | reply

      Great shot!

    7. Pyogenes Gruffer. Off now 'till 2nd June 27 months ago | reply

      Thanks everyone for the kind comments

    8. maddie717 27 months ago | reply

      those really do look aged!

    9. Grandaddy Flash..way behind with comments.. 27 months ago | reply

      a strange thing to find,,, probably a little kids dropped them...

    10. aimeeern 27 months ago | reply

      wow, they look ancient!

    11. KwickWit 27 months ago | reply

      They look very aged. Nice find!
      Your photo is terrific!
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    12. Mind Meld Will Be Gone Awhile 27 months ago | reply

      I'd worry about exposure to that.

      cool shot

    13. Mary Wardell 27 months ago | reply

      I lovethe story as much as the image! And your framing gives a special touch.

    14. nauticalnancy - sailing through the Kimberleys 27 months ago | reply

      just like some of my pirate treasures - the elements age them so quickly - I like your rock shot

    15. c0gnate 27 months ago | reply

      well done!

    16. LinderRox 27 months ago | reply

      nice color and texture-those coins look really really old even if they're not

    17. zanypurr 27 months ago | reply

      Filthy old lucre!

    18. fairywild 27 months ago | reply

      Very nice shot.

    19. salvatore.coci 27 months ago | reply

      nice composition

    20. Pyogenes Gruffer. Off now 'till 2nd June 27 months ago | reply

      Thanks again for all your kind comments and favs

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