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Zarcon  
Posted : Friday, 16 August 2013 9:36:22 PM(UTC)
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do any NZ coins have gold in then,
at one point they must have.
what year do i keep for the gold
and what year do I spend?
chrischch  
Posted : Friday, 16 August 2013 9:38:29 PM(UTC)
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Only sovereigns and halfs are gold, pre 1900. I doubt you would spend one by mistake.
Fisher Goldbug Pro, Fisher F2, Garrett Propointer.