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Castle Courtyard => Contests & Giveaways => Topic started by: Muckeye on September 24, 2013, 07:13:10 PM

Title: GIVE AWAY COMP.
Post by: Muckeye on September 24, 2013, 07:13:10 PM
Hi all.
I have in front of me two coins.
One is a Nigeria, British West Africa Penny,  1907.
The other is a Finnish 10 Markka, 1975.
The first member to email me their address
after midnight Eastern Australian Time,
26/09/2013 will win them, postage free.

Extra.......

By email I meant also by posting their response
on  this site or email, either will be acceptable.
regards, MUCKEYE.

Title: Re: GIVE AWAY COMP.
Post by: Kena on September 25, 2013, 01:55:29 AM
Hmmm....how many hours is the UK behind (timewise) Eastern Australian time....I think it is 9 hours......now if I was north of the Watford Gap in the UK, then I would not have a clue....
Title: Re: GIVE AWAY COMP.
Post by: Erik on September 25, 2013, 01:59:20 AM
 ;D ;D ;D ;D it is good, I will try it but I must go to school  :) :) I am going to find when is midnight in Australia  :D
Title: Re: GIVE AWAY COMP.
Post by: Kena on September 25, 2013, 02:09:36 AM
I think now it is midnight there....
Title: Re: GIVE AWAY COMP.
Post by: Erik on September 25, 2013, 02:18:17 AM
Yes, you was first  :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'(
Title: Re: GIVE AWAY COMP.
Post by: Erik on September 25, 2013, 02:33:42 AM
Only five minutes and I could have two the best coins in my collection. This is the worst day for me.

Winner is Kena. Congratulations.
Title: Re: GIVE AWAY COMP.
Post by: Muckeye on September 25, 2013, 09:32:39 AM

Hi Kena,
Congratulations, unfortunately for Erik you  beat him by one
minute.
I will post the coins off to you as soon as I can get
to the Post Office. I still have your address.
I will hold another 'give away' next week. This time
I will list it in the Contests and Giveaway thread.  ;) ;) ;)
Congratulations once again and good luck all!

regards, MUCKEYE.
Title: Re: GIVE AWAY COMP.
Post by: Triggersmob on September 25, 2013, 10:28:27 AM
Do not be upset, Erik.
I am posting a package to you today
and that will have few coins in there for you.

Title: Re: GIVE AWAY COMP.
Post by: Muckeye on September 25, 2013, 12:28:15 PM
Second Giveaway:

Another guessing game.
Prize is two Australian coins.

Both are Australian Commemoratives.
One is 50 cents and one is a dollar.
Both are  less that 10 years old.
One was designed by Stuart DEVLIN, one by Vladimir GOTTWALD.
Both come under one of the following catagories:
Sport, war, famous people, Royalty, agriculture or anniversaries.

Name the theme and dates of the coins and they are yours
Free postage,
First correct answer after midnight 28tht. of September , East Aust.
daylight time wins.
Email or personnel message will do.
Title: Re: GIVE AWAY COMP.
Post by: Muckeye on September 25, 2013, 01:02:29 PM
Further to my Give Away comp....
Send your entries in at any time but I will not
announce the winner til Sunday AM Oz time.
First correct answer wins.

regards,  MUCKEYE.
Title: Re: GIVE AWAY COMP.
Post by: Erik on September 25, 2013, 10:20:10 PM
Do not be upset, Erik.
I am posting a package to you today
and that will have few coins in there for you.

Yes, thank you Mr. Steve , I know and I am already OK  ;D I was very near to nice SILVER coin :o :o but It is OK because it is contest and winner can be only one. I didnot know about  Eastern Australian Time and when I find it I was leter.

Mr. Muckeye is very lovely when he does such a contest. Thank you very much  :) :) :) I think more members will see this forum often and it is great idea.
Title: Re: GIVE AWAY COMP.
Post by: Erik on September 25, 2013, 10:23:37 PM
Mr. Muckeye, one member has only one guess or more ?
Title: Re: GIVE AWAY COMP.
Post by: Kena on September 25, 2013, 10:51:53 PM
This going to be a much more difficult contest since both of them have designed many coins.
Title: Re: GIVE AWAY COMP.
Post by: Erik on September 25, 2013, 11:04:09 PM
Yes, you are right Mr. Ken, I found many non-circulation coins from these designers.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Commemorative_coins_of_Australia

We only can try any bit  ;D
Title: Re: GIVE AWAY COMP.
Post by: Erik on September 26, 2013, 08:21:39 AM
Ok, I try first :

50 cent 2012  Diamond Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II and 1 dollar 2006 50 years of Australian Television  ??? ??? ???
Title: Re: GIVE AWAY COMP.
Post by: Muckeye on September 26, 2013, 10:16:03 AM
Hi Erik,
Close, but not close enough.
If not won by tomorrow morning (eastern Aust.
time)EAT) I will give another clue.

regards, MUCKEYE.
Title: Re: GIVE AWAY COMP.
Post by: Muckeye on September 26, 2013, 10:30:35 AM
Hi Eric.
Yes, you can multiple guesses, maximum 10 per member.

regards, MUCKEYE
Title: Re: GIVE AWAY COMP.
Post by: Triggersmob on September 26, 2013, 10:32:08 AM
I had a look through the Macdonald's catalogue and still could not work it out.
I must be dumb. :)
Title: Re: GIVE AWAY COMP.
Post by: Muckeye on September 26, 2013, 12:20:10 PM
Don't worry Steve, you are on the right track.
Tomorrow I will give a clue.
It may be the page numbers in Macca's,
or it may be the themes on the obverses.
Not sure yet.

regards,  MUCKEYE.  ;) ;) ;) ;) :(
Title: Re: GIVE AWAY COMP.
Post by: Erik on September 26, 2013, 10:48:55 PM
I had a look through the Macdonald's catalogue and still could not work it out.
I must be dumb. :)

Mr. Steve, it will be hard but we have to do any guess. Each member has 10 guesses. You try to do any and maybe you win  :) :)

I try next :

2. 50 cent  -2010  Royal Engagement and 1 dollar - 2005 90th Anniversary of Gallipoli
3. 50 cent  -2006  The Royal visit and 1 dollar - 2007 Norman Lindsay   
Title: Re: GIVE AWAY COMP.
Post by: Pocketcoins on September 27, 2013, 01:37:08 AM
Well I'm just lost on this one.  :o I don't use the Macdonald's catalogue I use the standard catalog of world coins and the one I have only goes up to 2000. But I do wish the rest of you good luck.  ;D
Title: Re: GIVE AWAY COMP.
Post by: Erik on September 27, 2013, 03:14:36 AM
Well I'm just lost on this one.  :o I don't use the Macdonald's catalogue I use the standard catalog of world coins and the one I have only goes up to 2000. But I do wish the rest of you good luck.  ;D

I dont have the Macdonald's catalogue too and I use the same Krause catalog as you  :) We will see because Mr. Muckeye wrote he is not sure yet and maybe he will tell the themes on the obverses.
Title: Re: GIVE AWAY COMP.
Post by: Muckeye on September 27, 2013, 09:15:18 AM
Hi all,
AS I said, another clue!
The two themes are Royalty and War.
If not won in the next 24 hours I will
award the coins to the nearest correct answer.

regards, MUCKEYE.
Title: Re: GIVE AWAY COMP.
Post by: Erik on September 27, 2013, 10:47:03 AM
2006  The Royal visit and  2003 50th Anniversary of the End of the Korean War  or
2007  Royal 60th Wedding and 2003 50th Anniversary of the End of the Korean War or
2010  Royal Engagement  and 2003 50th Anniversary of the End of the Korean War

Title: Re: GIVE AWAY COMP.
Post by: Erik on September 27, 2013, 06:36:45 PM
Why any memebers dont make any bit ? You haved to try it. It is very good and interesting contest and you have 10 guesses. Mr. Ken , Steve, Pocketcoins  and others try it. It is for our fun  :) :)
Title: Re: GIVE AWAY COMP.
Post by: Triggersmob on September 27, 2013, 07:56:42 PM
How about 2005 Gallipoli $1 and 2003 50th Anniversary of Coronation 50c ?
Title: Re: GIVE AWAY COMP.
Post by: Muckeye on September 27, 2013, 08:28:23 PM
Close Steve,
Keep trying.
regards.
Title: Re: GIVE AWAY COMP.
Post by: Erik on September 27, 2013, 10:16:22 PM
50 cent 2012  Diamond Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II and 1 dollar 2005 90th Anniversary of Gallipoli ?
Title: Re: GIVE AWAY COMP.
Post by: Erik on September 27, 2013, 11:47:26 PM
and my last three guesses :

50 cent 2006  The Queen's Birthday and 1 dollar 2005 90th Anniversary of Gallipoli
50 cent 2007  Royal 60th Wedding Anniversary and 1 dollar 2005 90th Anniversary of Gallipoli
50 cent 2010  Royal Engagement and 1 dollar 2005 90th Anniversary of Gallipoli

so and my guesses are finish, others members lets go  ;D ;D
Title: Re: GIVE AWAY COMP.
Post by: Triggersmob on September 28, 2013, 12:56:37 AM
So to help make this easier, this is the list of guesses so far..

Erik..
1. 2012 50 cent Diamond Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II - 2006 1 dollar 50 years of Australian Television
2. 2010 50 cent Royal Engagement - 2005 1 dollar 90th Anniversary of Gallipoli
3. 2006 50 cent The Royal visit - 2007 1 dollar Norman Lindsay
4. 2006 50 cent The Royal visit - 2003 1 dollar 50th Anniversary of the End of the Korean War
5. 2007 50 cent Royal 60th Wedding - 2003 1 dollar 50th Anniversary of the End of the Korean War
6. 2010 50 cent Royal Engagement - 2003 1 dollar 50th Anniversary of the End of the Korean War
7. 2012 50 cent Diamond Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II - 2005 1 dollar 90th Anniversary of Gallipoli
8. 2006 50 cent The Queen's Birthday - 2005 1 dollar 90th Anniversary of Gallipoli
9. 2007 50 cent Royal 60th Wedding Anniversary - 2005 1 dollar90th Anniversary of Gallipoli
10. 2010 50 cent Royal Engagement - 2005 1 dollar 90th Anniversary of Gallipoli

Steve ..
1.  2005 Gallipoli $1 - 2003 50th Anniversary of Coronation 50c
Title: Re: GIVE AWAY COMP.
Post by: Triggersmob on September 28, 2013, 01:02:06 AM
Guess number 2..

2003 Korean War $1 - 2003 50th Anniversary of Coronation.
Title: Re: GIVE AWAY COMP.
Post by: Erik on September 28, 2013, 02:09:29 AM
So to help make this easier, this is the list of guesses so far..

Erik..
1. 2012 50 cent Diamond Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II - 2006 1 dollar 50 years of Australian Television
2. 2010 50 cent Royal Engagement - 2005 1 dollar 90th Anniversary of Gallipoli
3. 2006 50 cent The Royal visit - 2007 1 dollar Norman Lindsay
4. 2006 50 cent The Royal visit - 2003 1 dollar 50th Anniversary of the End of the Korean War
5. 2007 50 cent Royal 60th Wedding - 2003 1 dollar 50th Anniversary of the End of the Korean War
6. 2010 50 cent Royal Engagement - 2003 1 dollar 50th Anniversary of the End of the Korean War
7. 2012 50 cent Diamond Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II - 2005 1 dollar 90th Anniversary of Gallipoli
8. 2006 50 cent The Queen's Birthday - 2005 1 dollar 90th Anniversary of Gallipoli
9. 2007 50 cent Royal 60th Wedding Anniversary - 2005 1 dollar90th Anniversary of Gallipoli
10. 2010 50 cent Royal Engagement - 2005 1 dollar 90th Anniversary of Gallipoli

Steve ..
1.  2005 Gallipoli $1 - 2003 50th Anniversary of Coronation 50c


I am dumb. Second and tenth I have the same  :) :)
Title: Re: GIVE AWAY COMP.
Post by: Muckeye on September 28, 2013, 09:17:35 AM
Hi all,
The correct answer is in Trigger's Mob's list,
but not listed together. Match them together
and the prize is yours.

regards, MUCKEYE.
Title: Re: GIVE AWAY COMP.
Post by: Kena on September 28, 2013, 09:45:26 AM
My guess is 2006 50 cent The Royal visit and 2005 1 dollar 90th Anniversary of Gallipoli.

Ken
Title: Re: GIVE AWAY COMP.
Post by: Muckeye on September 28, 2013, 11:41:25 AM
Hi Ken,
Close but not close enuf.
regards,  MUCKEYE 

Title: Re: GIVE AWAY COMP.
Post by: Muckeye on September 28, 2013, 06:20:32 PM
Hi KENA, I apologise to you, you are correct!
The winning combination is ROYAL VIST & GALLIPOLI.
Congratulations!  My regrets to the other entrants.

PS. Did you know that KENA is the name of the
Papua New Guinea currency, Pronounced 'Keena'.
I have your address.
My thanks to all that tried, another one soon.
regards  MUCKEYE.
Title: Re: GIVE AWAY COMP.
Post by: Erik on September 28, 2013, 06:28:25 PM
Congratulation Mr.Ken, it was really very interesting and funny contest. Thank you very much Mr. Muckeye for it.
Title: Re: GIVE AWAY COMP.
Post by: Muckeye on September 28, 2013, 06:55:44 PM
Good Morning all! Kena won the last guessing competition.

The next one is easy.
I have three CROWN sized coins.
Two are  British and one is Australian.
One depicts Winston CHURCHILL,
One shows Prince Charles and Lady Diana.
The last shows Simpson and his Donkey.

All I want is the year of issue
First correct guess wins, winner announced
Monday morning ((EAST)Eastern  Aust. Standard Time).

regards MUCKEYE.


Title: Re: GIVE AWAY COMP.
Post by: Erik on September 28, 2013, 07:21:07 PM
I found this :

One depicts Winston CHURCHILL   -  1965
One shows Prince Charles and Lady Diana  - 1981
The last shows Simpson and his Donkey  - 1990
Title: Re: GIVE AWAY COMP.
Post by: Kena on September 28, 2013, 07:27:51 PM
I think you are correct Erik.

I was just looking at the coins that I have and if I was to guess, my guess would be the same as yours.

Fingers crossed for you that you have won this one.

Ken
Title: Re: GIVE AWAY COMP.
Post by: Triggersmob on September 28, 2013, 07:30:05 PM
Yes, I think Erik nailed it.
Quick off the mark.

Thanks for the contests, Bob.  :)
Title: Re: GIVE AWAY COMP.
Post by: Muckeye on September 28, 2013, 07:32:43 PM
 :D :D :D :D :D
 ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D

Dear ERIK,
You are the first correct answer.
Even though I can't announce it til tomorrow
morning I will declare it just the same.

PS Please send me your address, either PM or email.
Your choice. Sorry to all the others but I have to declare the
the contest won.

regards  MUCKEYE.

Title: Re: GIVE AWAY COMP.
Post by: Muckeye on September 28, 2013, 07:43:06 PM
Hi all,
I will have to make the next competition
more difficult.
I miss telling all the incorrect guessers to
try again :D :D :D
Thanks to those who tried.

regards  MUCKEYE
Title: Re: GIVE AWAY COMP.
Post by: Erik on September 28, 2013, 08:12:47 PM
:D :D :D :D :D
 ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D

Dear ERIK,
You are the first correct answer.
Even though I can't announce it til tomorrow
morning I will declare it just the same.

PS Please send me your address, either PM or email.
Your choice. Sorry to all the others but I have to declare the
the contest won.

regards  MUCKEYE.



yeeeeeesss :) :) :) :) :)  Thank you very much  ;D ;D ;D ;D   First I thought that Simpson on coin will be Bart Simpson  :)
Title: Re: GIVE AWAY COMP.
Post by: Erik on September 28, 2013, 08:20:47 PM
I think you are correct Erik.

I was just looking at the coins that I have and if I was to guess, my guess would be the same as yours.

Fingers crossed for you that you have won this one.

Ken

Thank you . I found very fast it because I know here are too much wise and skilled collectors  :) :) :)  I would like to win some silver coin in some contest and I will watch forum carefully all days  ;D ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: GIVE AWAY COMP.
Post by: Erik on September 28, 2013, 08:39:04 PM
And it is pity that more members arent here. I a long time didnt hear Templar. If will compete more members then it will be more exciting  :)  Maybe some collectors have their huge collections and they havent pleasure from new common coin. It would be very bad but I dont belive it. I hope others will be added as soon as. :D :D
Title: Re: GIVE AWAY COMP.
Post by: Triggersmob on September 28, 2013, 08:57:36 PM
And it is pity that more members arent here. I a long time didnt hear Templar.

Yes, we haven't heard from Templar for a while and also Nighthawk and Egcollector.
It would be nice if other long lost members would come back too, like Renal, Marek,
Dannyrox, etc.
Title: Re: GIVE AWAY COMP.
Post by: Humpybong on September 28, 2013, 11:18:17 PM
And it is pity that more members arent here. I a long time didnt hear Templar.

Yes, we haven't heard from Templar for a while and also Nighthawk and Egcollector.
It would be nice if other long lost members would come back too, like Renal, Marek,
Dannyrox, etc.

Just for your information..........Amr (Egcollector) signed on 2 days ago, Templar signed on 4 days ago but we have not heard from Nighthawk for 25 days.   Hope he is well.

Title: Re: GIVE AWAY COMP.
Post by: Humpybong on September 28, 2013, 11:19:15 PM


Congratulations Erik on your win.

 ;D
Title: Re: GIVE AWAY COMP.
Post by: Erik on September 28, 2013, 11:26:16 PM


Congratulations Erik on your win.

 ;D

Thank you very much and I am so much happy that If I had money for postage then I would have sent some slovak euro cents for pleasure for all castle members :D :D :D
Title: Re: GIVE AWAY COMP.
Post by: Muckeye on September 29, 2013, 09:12:27 AM
To all members.
Please join me in congratulating ERIK on his win.
He is very keen and I'm glad he won.
I will and add something Silver for competition No. Four.
regards,   MUCKEYE,
Title: Re: GIVE AWAY COMP.
Post by: Triggersmob on September 29, 2013, 11:41:21 AM
Congratulations Erik.
Well done.  :)
Title: Re: GIVE AWAY COMP.
Post by: Erik on September 29, 2013, 06:10:27 PM
Thanks everybody  :D Mr. Muckeye I am sure that I will be very watchful about your competition No. Four. When you write question then I try to ask admin about block all members (of course without me) during next 48 hours  ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: GIVE AWAY COMP.
Post by: Muckeye on September 29, 2013, 07:06:33 PM
To all members.
In my reply to KENA about the Papua New GUINEA
currency! I made a mistake and called the currency
KENA.  Reply No 35.

I was wrong, It is KINA, Not Kena, about the same value as the Australian Dollar.
My apologies to all.

regards,,   MUCKEYE.
Title: Re: GIVE AWAY COMP.
Post by: Muckeye on September 29, 2013, 07:08:42 PM
Competition No. Four coming soon!
Muckeye.
Title: Re: GIVE AWAY COMP.
Post by: Muckeye on September 29, 2013, 07:45:25 PM
Hi all,
I use the 2005  Krause standard world catalogue.
My next completion's answer can be found in that.

From Papua New Guinea.
.925 Silver.

Question:
Name the date and the BIRD on the reverse.
Clue: The same bird is the  on both sides.

Only three guesses per member.
regards,   MUCKEYE.
Title: Re: GIVE AWAY COMP.
Post by: Muckeye on September 29, 2013, 08:44:21 PM
Further to the above,
also name the value of the coin...............
regards, MUCKEYE
Title: Re: GIVE AWAY COMP.
Post by: Erik on September 29, 2013, 10:26:13 PM
 :D so I think it will be similar as in competition No. two when I tried 10 guesses and I didnt guess nothing.  ;D On the other side when I dont try then somebody could win.

So my first guess is :

Raggiana Bird of paradaise, 10 kina, 1975
Title: Re: GIVE AWAY COMP.
Post by: Humpybong on September 29, 2013, 10:37:03 PM


Well I will have a go.......So my first guess is :

Raggiana Bird of paradaise, 5 kina, 1994  (Coin is undated)
Title: Re: GIVE AWAY COMP.
Post by: Muckeye on September 30, 2013, 09:05:45 AM
Hi all! congratulations ERIK.
You nailed it first  guess, 1975 is correct
You now have the silver coin that you
always wanted.

My condolences to all those who missed out.
Regards,  MUCKEYE.
Title: Re: GIVE AWAY COMP.
Post by: Muckeye on September 30, 2013, 09:16:34 AM
Well that was short and sweet.
Eric, the coin will posted tomorrow.
I'm sure you will enjoy it.

regards,   MUCKEYE.
Title: Re: GIVE AWAY COMP.
Post by: Humpybong on September 30, 2013, 10:13:55 AM


CONGRATULATION again Erik.

 ;D
Title: Re: GIVE AWAY COMP.
Post by: Triggersmob on September 30, 2013, 10:30:52 AM
Congratulations again Erik.
I will have to stop going to sleep.
I'm missing all the action.  :)
Title: Re: GIVE AWAY COMP.
Post by: Erik on September 30, 2013, 04:34:19 PM
Am I sleep yet or is it true ????? I cannot belive that I win this on first guess  :o :o :o :o :o :o :o
Oh my got. Really I win silver coins  :o :o When I will come back from school I must write this again. It is probably only good dream.
Title: Re: GIVE AWAY COMP.
Post by: Erik on September 30, 2013, 04:42:08 PM
yeeess it is true  ;D ;D ;D ;D THANK YOU VERY VERY VERY VERY VERY VERY  MUCH   everybody and specially Mr. Muckeye. I will come back for a few hours  :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-*  Nice day everybody  :D :D :D :D :D :D :D
Title: Re: GIVE AWAY COMP.
Post by: Muckeye on September 30, 2013, 06:06:01 PM
Hi ERIK,
NO, you are not dreaming.
The coin is yours
I managed to get it in todays mail so
hopefully you will get it in 6 or 7 days!!

Good luck, regards,  MUCKEYE
Title: Re: GIVE AWAY COMP.
Post by: Muckeye on September 30, 2013, 06:39:18 PM
 ;D ;D ;D Is'nt it a wonderful experience to see such an
enthusiastic young collector win something that he has
set his heart on for a long time.
I hope he does not spend on ice cream or sweets. ;D ;D
Good luck Eric, I know you will enjoy your prize.

regards,  MUCKEYE.
Title: Re: GIVE AWAY COMP.
Post by: Triggersmob on September 30, 2013, 09:04:35 PM
Yes, it's great to see such enthusiasm.
I wish we had many more like him. 
Title: Re: GIVE AWAY COMP.
Post by: Erik on October 01, 2013, 01:00:40 AM
Today I have beautiful day, morning I won excelent coin and then I have done examination on A and B+. ( in our school 1 and 2+)   :) :)

Thank you again and again my friends. ;D ;D ;D I think that each one collector is happy for new coin too. Older collectors have more coins so they dont need the same. I have not enough coins in XF or UNC quality so I am verry happy for each new coin. Coin collecting is beautiful hobby and I have amazing feeling when I hold new coin in my hands  :D :D :D When it is old coin It is the best feeling because I think that the same coin held some king, knight or pirate in his hands too. I like history so much.
I am sure that to win silver coin want each memeber because they are very expensive coins and they have reserved special space in collection. My collection is not very nice but I am very proud of her. I like show it when some friend of parents come to us. Of coures I tell them about my foreign friends  :D

This and next week I will receive more coins from my castle friends and I am sure that I will be in COIN of PARADAISE
Title: Re: GIVE AWAY COMP.
Post by: Erik on October 01, 2013, 01:04:12 AM
I managed to get it in todays mail so
hopefully you will get it in 6 or 7 days!!

Good luck, regards,  MUCKEYE

Now I am going to count the days to my next happy day. :D :D

And I forgot  -  I apologize all members for my victory.
Title: Re: GIVE AWAY COMP.
Post by: Kena on October 04, 2013, 12:54:32 AM
The prize from the 1st contest arrived.  The 1975 10 Marakkaa from Finland the the 1907 1 Penny from British West Africa.

Many thanks for the nice prize.

Ken
Title: Re: GIVE AWAY COMP.
Post by: Muckeye on October 04, 2013, 12:32:09 PM
Hi Ken,
I'm happy that they arrived safely.
From the date on the envelope, can you tell
the number of days it took to reach you?
I would like to know.
regards,  MUCKEYE.
Title: Re: GIVE AWAY COMP.
Post by: Triggersmob on October 04, 2013, 02:50:02 PM
Certainly a lot quicker than coming the other way.
I'm still waiting for a package from Ken, that he posted on the 14th Sept.  :(
Title: Re: GIVE AWAY COMP.
Post by: Muckeye on October 04, 2013, 07:33:12 PM
Hi!  It must have a lot to do with the good looks of
the sender!!     regards, MUCKEYE.
Title: Re: GIVE AWAY COMP.
Post by: Kena on October 04, 2013, 08:30:09 PM
I can't read the postmark date.

Odd thing about my parcel to triggersmob is two parcels were made to Australia and one to South Africa on the same day.

triggersmob's parcel is still missing in action while the others have arrived.

Ken
Title: Re: GIVE AWAY COMP.
Post by: Kena on October 04, 2013, 10:31:03 PM
2nd prize arrived today.  Can't read the date on this fully either.  Can only read the Sept 2013 part.

Thanks for these two nice coins which are in mint packaging.

Ken
Title: Re: GIVE AWAY COMP.
Post by: Muckeye on October 07, 2013, 12:48:42 PM
Guessing competition No.  4.

G'day members.
The prize for this competition is two PNC's. The theme on both is
 Queen Elizabeth  the second.
Both envelopes have TWO stamps
Both have a single coin.
The first member  to guess the occasion depicted on the of the
PNC's correctly wins them.
Free postage.

regards   MUCKEYE.
Title: Re: GIVE AWAY COMP.
Post by: Muckeye on October 07, 2013, 12:56:14 PM
Hi all,

Further to the above, you must:
Name the occasion, the post mark date (year) and
value of the coins.

regards  MUCKEYE.
Title: Re: GIVE AWAY COMP.
Post by: Muckeye on October 07, 2013, 12:59:34 PM
All the above information is available on
www.coincity.com.au

regards MUCKEYE.
Title: Re: GIVE AWAY COMP.
Post by: Muckeye on October 07, 2013, 01:12:38 PM
No limit on guesses, first correct one wins!

regards  MUCKEYE
Title: Re: GIVE AWAY COMP.
Post by: Muckeye on October 07, 2013, 01:56:42 PM
Hi Members!

Keep your eyes on the "Contest and Giveaway" site.
I have selected a prize for contest No. 5,
yes another PNC.  It will start as soon as the NO.4
contest is won.  Catalogue value is $60.00.

Value of the next Prize $160.00, details to be announced.
regards Muckeye.
Title: Re: GIVE AWAY COMP.
Post by: Erik on October 07, 2013, 05:13:14 PM
My GOD  ::) ::) ::) ::) so huge expensive prize   :o :o :o
Title: Re: GIVE AWAY COMP.
Post by: Erik on October 07, 2013, 05:38:42 PM
I found this :

2006 Queens 80 the Birthday 50 cent and 2012 Diamond Jubilee 50 cent
2006 Queens 80 the Birthday 50 cent and 2003 Coronation 50 cent

and because I am not sure 1 dollar or 50cent :

2006 Queens 80 the Birthday 1 dollar and 2012 Diamond Jubilee 50 cent
2006 Queens 80 the Birthday 1 dollar and 2003 Coronation 50 cent

or
2012 Diamond Jubilee 50 cent and 2003 Coronation 50 cent

and now I am going to find others :)
Title: Re: GIVE AWAY COMP.
Post by: Erik on October 07, 2013, 06:31:52 PM
Also maybe 2011  Queen Elizabeths 85th Birthday - 1 dollar  but it is mini sheet with 2 stamps not 2 stamps so I think it is not correct. I red more about coin put in 2006 Queens 80 the Birthday 50 cent. I dont understant exactly. What coin is it ? Is it 50 cent but different size ? Is it legal coin or token ?
Title: Re: GIVE AWAY COMP.
Post by: Triggersmob on October 07, 2013, 08:48:58 PM
Thanks for another contest, Bob.

How about...
2002 Queen Elizabeth Accession. 2 stamps and 50c coin. Dated Feb 6 2002 and
2003 Queen Elizabeth Golden Jubilee. 2 stamps and 50c coin. Dated June 2 2003 
Title: Re: GIVE AWAY COMP.
Post by: Muckeye on October 07, 2013, 09:46:34 PM
To all members.
I will accept guesses for two days.

regards, MUCKEYE
Title: Re: GIVE AWAY COMP.
Post by: Muckeye on October 08, 2013, 10:31:07 AM
Hi members,

I know I said two days but I think it only fair that
I announce the contest closed.

A correct answer has been submitted and I declare the
contest closed. I think the winner must sleep in front
of his computer. His guesses  are usually first

The pnc's were QE11 Coronation dated JUNE 2003,
              and  QE11 Birthday dated April 2006.

And the winner is, no surprise, ERIK.

Congratulations Erik!! it is becoming a habit.

Regards, MUCKEYE.
(next comp. announced soon, I will make it more difficult.)
Title: Re: GIVE AWAY COMP.
Post by: Humpybong on October 08, 2013, 10:44:06 AM


CONGRATULATIONS Erik.

Clean sweep again.   Enjoy your new prizes when you get them.


 ;D   ;D    ;D     ;D
Title: Re: GIVE AWAY COMP.
Post by: Erik on October 08, 2013, 07:26:15 PM
 ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D  woooowww THANK YOU ... yes, I am still in front of computer because those contests have beautifull prices !!!! I am very very happy and I will not sleep I will not eat  ;D ;D ;D
Thank you again for contest and sorry others members. I dont understant why some members dont write guesses when they are online ??? but never mind because I can win soon  ; :D
Title: Re: GIVE AWAY COMP.
Post by: Triggersmob on October 08, 2013, 08:39:26 PM
Congratulations Erik.
Great guessing.
 :) :) :)
Title: Re: GIVE AWAY COMP.
Post by: Kena on October 08, 2013, 09:34:13 PM
Congrats Erik.  Also want to thank Muckeye for hold their contests.

I tend to only enter in contests where the prize interests me (which postal numismatic covers do not). 

From what I have seen on other forums, many people don't bother at all taking part in contests/giveaways and just stick to the areas that collect.

Ken
Title: Re: GIVE AWAY COMP.
Post by: Erik on October 08, 2013, 10:30:46 PM
Thank you very much all my friends :)

To Ken : You are right . Maybe are prices for others members uninteresting but it is not problem. I think all members can compete and winner can give the price next member. For example me  ;D ;D ;D ;D ... Contests are funny and join friends. It is not for price only. This is my opinion.

Anyhow I am happy for next contest  :D :D :D
Title: Re: GIVE AWAY COMP.
Post by: Muckeye on October 09, 2013, 11:37:37 AM
G'day all members.

Competition No. 5.
The prize is another PNC.
The questions will be to NAME the PNC!
There will one clue per day until
the competition is won.
The other clues will be announced at Noon, Eastern Australian

Standard Time each day.

The first clue starts now.
ONE guess per member per day.

The first clue is that the PNC is in a coloured
envelope and contains a unique Australian coin.

Good luck,  regards MUCKEYE.
Title: Re: GIVE AWAY COMP.
Post by: Erik on October 09, 2013, 05:25:28 PM
My dear friend this is your competition No.5  :)
Title: Re: GIVE AWAY COMP.
Post by: Erik on October 09, 2013, 05:45:01 PM
I try :
2011- Royal Wedding Limited Edition 5 Pound  ;)
Title: Re: GIVE AWAY COMP.
Post by: Muckeye on October 09, 2013, 06:51:44 PM
Dear Erik,

Thank you for correcting me, I had lost the count.
Unfortunately your guess is not correct.

Regards,  MUCKEYE.
Title: Re: GIVE AWAY COMP.
Post by: Muckeye on October 09, 2013, 07:31:54 PM
Come on you Australian and American  based members,
Erik's first guess, although wrong,
 is already in.
As I said earlier, one more clue per day, at noon EAST
(Eastern Aust. Standard Time)will be issued.

Regards and good luck.
MUCKEYE.
Title: Re: GIVE AWAY COMP.
Post by: Erik on October 09, 2013, 08:49:10 PM

Unfortunately your guess is not correct.


Never mind  :) I cannot win still. I will see tomorrow and I hope that more guesses will be here. Come on friends  :) :) I am waiting on next clue.
Title: Re: GIVE AWAY COMP.
Post by: Triggersmob on October 09, 2013, 08:51:14 PM
I'm looking at the flag flying under your name.
So I will guess 2004 Eureka Stockade. :)
Title: Re: GIVE AWAY COMP.
Post by: Muckeye on October 09, 2013, 09:25:05 PM
Sorry Steve, not correct
Title: Re: GIVE AWAY COMP.
Post by: Muckeye on October 10, 2013, 12:00:43 PM
Next clue in two hours
regards,   MUCKEYE
Title: Re: GIVE AWAY COMP.
Post by: Muckeye on October 10, 2013, 02:01:15 PM
G'day all,

2nd Clue.
The PNC is dated between 1997 and 2007.
There are multiple stamps on the envelope.

Good luck all.
regards, MUCKEYE.
Title: Re: GIVE AWAY COMP.
Post by: Erik on October 10, 2013, 04:40:23 PM
hmmm... ok, so - 2000 The Last Anzacs
Title: Re: GIVE AWAY COMP.
Post by: Muckeye on October 10, 2013, 07:06:00 PM
Sorry Erik,
not correct.
Title: Re: GIVE AWAY COMP.
Post by: Muckeye on October 10, 2013, 07:16:36 PM
The clued so far:
Coloured   envelope
Unique  50 cent coin.
More that one stamp
Issued between 1997 and 2007..

I do not have a world catalogue and get
my info. from Macca's Australian catalogue.
Apologies to overseas members.

Good luck, regards MUCKEYE.

PS there is also a clue in one of my posts
dated 8/10/13. It was not intentional.
Title: Re: GIVE AWAY COMP.
Post by: Erik on October 10, 2013, 08:42:16 PM
 :'( :'( I already know I didnt know that it is 50 cent.
Title: Re: GIVE AWAY COMP.
Post by: Triggersmob on October 10, 2013, 09:55:57 PM
How about 2005 World Heritage sites?
Title: Re: GIVE AWAY COMP.
Post by: Erik on October 10, 2013, 10:34:16 PM
How about 2005 World Heritage sites?

I think very good guess Mr. Steve. I think about two PNC and this was one of them :) This is hard contest for me because I havent any catalog and cannot find everything on internet.
Title: Re: GIVE AWAY COMP.
Post by: Nevol on October 10, 2013, 11:34:21 PM
2002 Queen Elizabeth Accession?
Title: Re: GIVE AWAY COMP.
Post by: Erik on October 11, 2013, 02:01:28 AM
And this was my second ... I think contest is finish.
Title: Re: GIVE AWAY COMP.
Post by: Muckeye on October 11, 2013, 07:47:47 AM
AS they say in the classics, "BINGO"
Congratulations to Triggersmob, you are correct.
The correct answer is the  '2005 World Heritage Sites'.
The unintentional clue I mentioned on 8/10th. was the value of
the next prize at $150.00
Good luck to you Steve, I will post on Monday.

regards, MUCKEYE.

(ps. Is the address still 14 Derwent Cr.?)
Title: Re: GIVE AWAY COMP.
Post by: Muckeye on October 11, 2013, 07:50:49 AM
Correction: I quoted the next prize as $160.00, not $150.00
regards, MUCKEYE.
Title: Re: GIVE AWAY COMP.
Post by: Erik on October 11, 2013, 08:22:29 AM
Congratulations Mr. Steve. Good prize for you.
Title: Re: GIVE AWAY COMP.
Post by: Nevol on October 11, 2013, 09:14:48 AM
Well done Steve!  ;D

Nice prize and thanks to Muckeye for the contests.  8)  :D
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Post by: Muckeye on October 11, 2013, 09:42:08 AM
G'day all members.
For your information the uniqueness of the 50 cent coin was
that it was the only way to obtain an Australian 50 cent coin
with the Coat of Arms for that year. All the other 50 cent coins for 2005
were commemoratives.
The next clue I was going to give was that it had coins and
stamps from two different countries.
Congratulations again Triggersmob.
regards MUCKEYE.
Title: Re: GIVE AWAY COMP.
Post by: Triggersmob on October 11, 2013, 11:14:00 AM
Yahoo! Thanks Bob. :) :) :)
I must admit, I did pick up on the extra clue.
Thanks for the contest, Mate.
Address is correct. 
Title: Re: GIVE AWAY COMP.
Post by: Muckeye on October 11, 2013, 12:01:23 PM
I have decided to award a second prize!
It is for the most enthusiastic Junior  Club member
of the Forum in this competition

And it is no surprise that the winner is Erik.

The prize is a silver 1966 Australian 50 cent coin.
It is in about extra fine condition.

regards all, MUCKEYE.

PS   I think we will take a rest for a couple of weeks even though I enjoy
running the competitions. It is difficult to decide on Cryptic clues, not too           
easy and not too difficult.
And most of our overseas members don't have the benefit of Macca's
catalogue.
regards til next competition,, MUCKEYE.
Title: Re: GIVE AWAY COMP.
Post by: Triggersmob on October 11, 2013, 01:32:20 PM
Thanks for the competitions Bob. They have been fun,
even if they made my brain hurt LOL.
Congratulations to Erik for winning the 1966 50c,
they are a beautiful coin.
Title: Re: GIVE AWAY COMP.
Post by: Erik on October 11, 2013, 06:59:26 PM
My GOD ;D It is incredible ... We are so lovely people. Thank you very much Mr. Muckeye. It was nice surprise  :D :D :D Thank you so much.
Title: Re: GIVE AWAY COMP.
Post by: Triggersmob on October 22, 2013, 09:00:28 PM
Bob, I received the PNC today.
It will always be a special part of my collection.
Thanks very much.  :)
Title: Re: GIVE AWAY COMP.
Post by: Muckeye on October 23, 2013, 12:45:34 PM
Muckeye's New Competition. No XX  (I've lost count.)

This weeks prize is two PNC's, identify them and they are yours.

C1.   Two envelopes with three stamps, theme is animals.
        Two guesses per member per day, next clue tomorrow.

         Good luck.    MUCKEYE..........

C2.    The date range is from 2001 to 2011.
         Good luck.    Muckeye...........
Title: Re: GIVE AWAY COMP.
Post by: Muckeye on October 23, 2013, 01:13:05 PM
PS... Forgot to add, both PNC's are Australian.

regards,MUCKEYE..............
Title: Re: GIVE AWAY COMP.
Post by: Erik on October 23, 2013, 05:25:38 PM
yeees, next competition  ;D ;D ;D ;D
There are many PNC with animals theme. We must wait next glue tomorrow. :) Now I can give these :

2005 Year of the Rooster  and 2011 Australian Bush Babies - Dingo
2006 Year of the Dog  and  2011 Australian Bush Babies - Bilby 
Title: Re: GIVE AWAY COMP.
Post by: Triggersmob on October 23, 2013, 08:41:46 PM
How about 2006 Year of the Dog and 2007 Kangaroo.  :)
Title: Re: GIVE AWAY COMP.
Post by: Muckeye on October 24, 2013, 09:53:48 AM
C.3..
Combined, the two envelopes contain Nineteen (19) images of the animals concerned.
Some are realistic and some are stylised. (abstract)
Good luck, MUCKEYE.
Title: Re: GIVE AWAY COMP.
Post by: Muckeye on October 24, 2013, 05:49:35 PM
Further to C3.. these images also include the Post Mark or
'cancellation Stamp' on the envelope.
regards, MUCKEYE.
Title: Re: GIVE AWAY COMP.
Post by: Erik on October 24, 2013, 06:42:14 PM
Does images also include images on coin nad stamps ?
Title: Re: GIVE AWAY COMP.
Post by: Erik on October 24, 2013, 07:17:28 PM
C.3..
Combined, the two envelopes contain Nineteen (19) images of the animals concerned.
Some are realistic and some are stylised. (abstract)
Good luck, MUCKEYE.

Are there (19) images on envelope + images on post mark + images on coin + images on stamps ?
Title: Re: GIVE AWAY COMP.
Post by: Erik on October 24, 2013, 07:22:08 PM
1. - 2007 Kangaroos and 2008 Year of the Rat ?
Title: Re: GIVE AWAY COMP.
Post by: Muckeye on October 24, 2013, 07:32:28 PM
Hi.
Includes all images: coins, stamps, postmarks and envelopes.
regards, MUCKEYE
Title: Re: GIVE AWAY COMP.
Post by: Triggersmob on October 24, 2013, 08:59:12 PM
OK, let's try 2010 Melbourne Cup.
(there seems like lots of horses on there.)
and 2007 Year of the Pig.  :)
Title: Re: GIVE AWAY COMP.
Post by: Erik on October 24, 2013, 09:21:47 PM
Mr. Steve, you can try 2 guesses pre day. You tried only one yesterday.
Title: Re: GIVE AWAY COMP.
Post by: Erik on October 24, 2013, 09:31:14 PM
I dont sure please could anybody help me count up these fish ? ;D ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: GIVE AWAY COMP.
Post by: Triggersmob on October 25, 2013, 01:58:50 AM
Lots more than 19 I think.  :)

Title: Re: GIVE AWAY COMP.
Post by: Muckeye on October 25, 2013, 07:37:27 AM
C4...
The two post marks are Christmas Island WA
and Kangaroo Ground Vic..

Good luck,  MUCKEYE......
Title: Re: GIVE AWAY COMP.
Post by: Erik on October 25, 2013, 09:03:21 AM
2010 Year of the Tiger  and 2007 Bounding Kangaroos ? 
Title: Re: GIVE AWAY COMP.
Post by: Muckeye on October 25, 2013, 07:00:38 PM
For the  three members who have picked the
Bounding Kangaroos, yes correct!!!
Pick the second on and the prize is yours!
KEEP TRYING!!

regards,  MUCKEYE...........
Title: Re: GIVE AWAY COMP.
Post by: Erik on October 25, 2013, 07:51:50 PM
2011 Year of the Rabbit Coin ?
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Post by: Muckeye on October 25, 2013, 08:18:30 PM
NO,  sorry Erik
Try again.
regards,  MUCKEYE.
Title: Re: GIVE AWAY COMP.
Post by: Erik on October 25, 2013, 10:58:21 PM
I dont have luck :-[ ...2005 Year of the Rooster ?
Title: Re: GIVE AWAY COMP.
Post by: Triggersmob on October 25, 2013, 11:55:29 PM
2007 Year of the Pig?
Title: Re: GIVE AWAY COMP.
Post by: Muckeye on October 26, 2013, 09:01:47 AM
If it's any help............"BOVINE"..........is a clue
regards,   MUCKEYE.
Title: Re: GIVE AWAY COMP.
Post by: Muckeye on October 26, 2013, 09:45:29 AM
HI.
This competition is still WIDE open, anybody can have a go.
regards.   MUCKEYE..........
Title: Re: GIVE AWAY COMP.
Post by: Triggersmob on October 26, 2013, 11:31:42 AM
2009 Year of the Ox and 2007 Kangaroos. 
Title: Re: GIVE AWAY COMP.
Post by: Muckeye on October 26, 2013, 12:54:34 PM
Hi!
Steve.
Your are the first in. Its  yours.
Year of the OX and Bounding Kangaroos.
I cant believe I made it so easy.!!!!

Sorry to all the others that tried.
Better luck next time.
Title: Re: GIVE AWAY COMP.
Post by: Erik on October 26, 2013, 05:35:37 PM
Congratulation Mr. Steve. It was last  possibility. Unfortunately I was sleeping because here was night.
Title: Re: GIVE AWAY COMP.
Post by: Triggersmob on October 26, 2013, 07:16:32 PM
I cant believe I made it so easy.!!!!

I can't believe it either.
You must be getting soft in your old age. LOL

Thanks very much, Bob. Nice prizes.
The competitions are great fun.
Title: Re: GIVE AWAY COMP.
Post by: Triggersmob on November 04, 2013, 08:05:48 PM
Prizes received today.
2 lovely PNC's.
Thanks very much, Bob.  :)
Title: Re: GIVE AWAY COMP.
Post by: Erik on November 04, 2013, 09:17:38 PM
Good luck Mr. Steve I wanted to win these prize so much. The PNC are really very nice.
Unfortunately I still didnt receive prize from 8/10/2013 (with PNC's- Coronation dated JUNE 2003 and Birthday dated April 2006 ). I received bonus prize silver 50 cent 1966 Australia but not these PNC. I think package with my nice PNC's was lost or stolen :'( because it is a long time yet.
Title: Re: GIVE AWAY COMP.
Post by: Triggersmob on November 04, 2013, 11:41:38 PM
Give it a little extra time, Erik.
I have had packages sent to Europe, that have taken longer.  :)
Title: Re: GIVE AWAY COMP.
Post by: Erik on November 05, 2013, 03:08:37 AM
This is wonder ! I received those PNC's ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D I am so happy ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D I really thought they was lost.
One is a little damaged but they are beautiful :D :D
Thank you very very much Mr. Muckeye. All prizes I received safely.
Title: Re: GIVE AWAY COMP.
Post by: Muckeye on November 05, 2013, 07:58:37 AM
Hi Erik
I am very happy the prizes arrived safely.
Keep watching, I will be running another
competition in the near future.

regards, Muckeye.
Title: Re: GIVE AWAY COMP.
Post by: Erik on November 05, 2013, 04:27:53 PM
Wow ... I am happy ... I will keep watch carefully ;)
Title: Re: GIVE AWAY COMP.
Post by: Erik on November 07, 2013, 10:41:14 PM
Today our Dear friend Mr. Bob make next very happy day for me ;D ;D ;D I received CD Krause catalog and Catalog Australian coins and banknotes and ONE HUGE SURPRISE !!!!! Beautiful one australian silver dollar !!!! I have 2 the best coins in my collection and they are bouth from kindly Mr. Bob. You are really collector with great heart. I am so much happy. Thank you very much.
Title: Re: GIVE AWAY COMP.
Post by: Triggersmob on November 07, 2013, 11:34:38 PM
Mr. Bob. You are really collector with great heart.

I would agree with that.  :)
Title: Re: GIVE AWAY COMP.
Post by: Erik on November 28, 2013, 07:49:14 AM
No funny contest ?   ;D