Cupronickel dollars

At the risk of sounding like a jaded and cynical old numismatist, I have to write about a friend who asked me the other day how much their "really old silver dollar coin" was worth. I must admit to being intrigued initially, however, she then informed me that it was "really old, something like 1977 or '78"!

She didn't seem too impressed when I advised her that in slightly worn condition it was probably worth a pound or 2 at best!

I do enjoy passing on my knowledge on such subjects but I must admit that it is always slightly sour pleasure when one has probably disheartened a potential new collector with honesty!