rsskelton Posted September 26, 2012 Report Share Posted September 26, 2012 I posted this in the rumor section because I really didn't know where to put it. It is actually more of a question. This video was taken yesterday on Iraqi TV. Skip all the other junk and go straight to the 40 min mark. Your gonna see a boatload of coins. Just prior it is showing USD and US quarters. These coins however appear to be something else. I am no authority on Iraqi money ( meaning old or new) but I am curious if any of you " smart guy's or gal's" out there can tell anything about these coins. A friend told me it looked like a one Euro coin, but since I really don't know about the Euro either, I'm throwing this ball in the DV members court. This is a news report and the lady is speaking while this is going on, but since my Arabic is a bit rusty ( as in non- existant) I have no clue what she is saying. May be nothing to this....probably isn't, but check it out ( right at the 40 min mark and lasting for 10-15 secs). If any of you can tell me what it is (yeah, I know it's coins) but WHAT coins? Info appreciated. RSS Link below: http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=SHQPEsXbkps 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supergirl Posted September 26, 2012 Report Share Posted September 26, 2012 i'm about to ask my iraqi facebook friend. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Bean Posted September 26, 2012 Report Share Posted September 26, 2012 Interesting video, thanks for posting. I did a print screen, took it into photoshop to zoom and sharpen. They APPEAR to be the new Iraq 100 Dinar coins (design and color). So I also compared to some for sale on eBay. Close match but the video is so soft, can't say I'm 100% positive. Interesting to hear what your contact responds. Lets get em out on the street and get that rate going. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quadkidd1 Posted September 26, 2012 Report Share Posted September 26, 2012 Looks like a slot machine at the Baghdad Mirage Hotel and Casino....... Quad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Bean Posted September 26, 2012 Report Share Posted September 26, 2012 Interesting video, thanks for posting. I did a print screen, took it into photoshop to zoom and sharpen. They APPEAR to be the new Iraq 100 Dinar coins (design and color). So I also compared to some for sale on eBay. Close match but the video is so soft, can't say I'm 100% positive. Interesting to hear what your contact responds. Lets get em out on the street and get that rate going. UPDATE: After further review (no replacement officials here!) it DOES appear the coins are 1 EURO as you get a quick peek at one 40:03 into the video that matches coin sets on internet. Oh well. Would still like to know what the reporter is saying. Old school news room though....note cards instead of teleprompter. And I couldn't take my eyes off the caked on lipstick. Ala 90's Tammy Faye Bakker. Yikes. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DinarThug Posted September 26, 2012 Report Share Posted September 26, 2012 Old school news room though....note cards instead of teleprompter. And I couldn't take my eyes off the caked on lipstick. Ala 90's Tammy Faye Bakker. Yikes. A Newscaster In Heavy Makeup ! That Sounds Totally Legit To Me ..... 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boozer Posted September 26, 2012 Report Share Posted September 26, 2012 .Kind of looks like Iraq Coin.. I hope its the new coin... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rsskelton Posted September 26, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 26, 2012 .Kind of looks like Iraq Coin.. I hope its the new coin... Like I said, I'm not familiar with any coins other than the US penny ( I got a couple of those) and I suppose it could be the Euro. I can say with absolute certainty; It is not a US penny! RSS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeepguy Posted September 26, 2012 Report Share Posted September 26, 2012 wow maybe they really did hit the new coins in september mark ?? would be nice .,,, wonder if it is a 100 coin or better yet a 1.oo dollar coin thanks buddy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GhostDawg Posted September 26, 2012 Report Share Posted September 26, 2012 (edited) I don't think it is a 1 Euro coin. The 1 Euro coin has a goldish/copperish band around the outside of it. If in fact that is a new IQD coin, we are closer to the end of our roller coaster adventure. Euro Coins http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:2_euro_coins.JPG http://dph1701.tripod.com/50quarters/europe.html Edited September 26, 2012 by GhostDawg 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SnowGlobe7 Posted September 26, 2012 Report Share Posted September 26, 2012 i used google googles and it came up with iraqi (i am assuming) writing, but i can not translate my heart is pounding 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riley Posted September 26, 2012 Report Share Posted September 26, 2012 Thanks RSS for posting...wish I knew the answer....oh and xoxo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SnowGlobe7 Posted September 26, 2012 Report Share Posted September 26, 2012 Riley!!!!! wonderful to see ya gal!!!!! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bumper64 Posted September 26, 2012 Report Share Posted September 26, 2012 Thanks RSS for posting...wish I knew the answer....oh and xoxo Good to see you posting again, don't be such a stranger! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishing Posted September 26, 2012 Report Share Posted September 26, 2012 Do not look like Euro coin, I have some euro coins and they don't look like thoses. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danneedsrvnow Posted September 26, 2012 Report Share Posted September 26, 2012 I don't think it is a 1 Euro coin. The 1 Euro coin has a goldish/copperish band around the outside of it. If in fact that is a new IQD coin, we are closer to the end of our roller coaster adventure. Euro Coins http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:2_euro_coins.JPG http://dph1701.tripod.com/50quarters/europe.html I'm glad you posted the link....this has been bugging me trying to figure out what they truly are. With that said....your top link did in fact answer. On the video forwarding to the time 40:01 you can get a good view of at least one coin that to me clearly looks like the "National side Netherlands" coin. Looks like mountains on top of coin with writing below.....same as coin in video. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rcrge Posted September 27, 2012 Report Share Posted September 27, 2012 Good to see ya back here Riley Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
recent Posted September 27, 2012 Report Share Posted September 27, 2012 If you look at 39:59 you can see what looks to me printing plates. and then a few seconds later coins in goldish color comng out of a hopper. The coins look like they have a 1 one one side and mountains on the other side. If you ask me I believe they are new 1 dinar coins that are set to be released very soon. I am not new, just recently purchased dinar and finally joined here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Butifldrm Posted September 27, 2012 Report Share Posted September 27, 2012 Thanks RSS for posting...wish I knew the answer....oh and xoxo Hey Riley, long time no see. So good to see you again. Hope all is well with you and your family. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PowerGeneration Posted September 27, 2012 Report Share Posted September 27, 2012 There is no such thing as a US penny. only in england do they have pennies Here they are US cents. You should see the size of that penny its the size of a fifty cent piece. Makes you wonder why we call them pennies? I am a avid collector of coins and that new coin has to be the new Iraqi coins It doesnt match any coin in my new international coin book. And GO RV YEAH!!!!! Thanks for the post RSS.+1 for ya. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jyoshi Posted September 27, 2012 Report Share Posted September 27, 2012 I'm glad you posted the link....this has been bugging me trying to figure out what they truly are. With that said....your top link did in fact answer. On the video forwarding to the time 40:01 you can get a good view of at least one coin that to me clearly looks like the "National side Netherlands" coin. Looks like mountains on top of coin with writing below.....same as coin in video. Yup looks like Euro 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandyf Posted September 27, 2012 Report Share Posted September 27, 2012 Yup looks like Euro Certainly not Euro coins. I have the Iraq coins and they do look like Iraqi coins but not the ones I have. I read somewhere that all the previous coins, I mean the 2004 issue were sold off for scrap. Hopefully these are the new issue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rsskelton Posted September 27, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 27, 2012 Yup looks like Euro Great screen shot. After seeing that, I would have to agree. Thanks, RSS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Bean Posted September 27, 2012 Report Share Posted September 27, 2012 Fairly certain they are Euro. On the screenshot, look at the other BIG coin to the left of the Netherlands one and compare it to the 1 Euro photo I attached. Identical. Did you ever get an interpretation from your translator? Would be interesting as to the "focus" of the news story. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SocalDinar Posted September 27, 2012 Report Share Posted September 27, 2012 Why show quarters with USD notes? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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