$1 coin

I found 2 $1 coins at my husband's shop. This kind of coin is no more in use . The $ sign is not used anymore. Instead it's Ringgit Malaysia (RM). It was bigger than the size of a 50 sen.


comparison (tail)


comparison (head)

Because of this coin , I recalled our trip to Mines Wonderland.

Coin Garden at Mines Wonderland

The Mines Wonderland, built around a former mining-pool, is a recreation park that is fast becoming one of Kuala Lumpur's most popular family weekend stops.

The Wonderland offers water sports, amusement rides, a winter-house with snow as well as restaurants and various facilities. It's not far off from the KL-Seremban Expressway.

The Wonderland is about 20 minutes drive away from the heart of the Federal Capital.

At night, glittering floats parade on the lake while a stunning laser and multimedia presentation entertains and mesmerizes visitors.

Comments

  1. The ScientistSeptember 26, 2009 at 10:37 PM

    Perhaps you can keep it. It has its own value one day.

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  2. DenesaSeptember 26, 2009 at 11:06 PM

    I have gone to the Mines Wonderland with my family. They like the boat ride.

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  3. CherylSeptember 27, 2009 at 2:11 AM

    The coins are handsome. The Mines Wonderland sounds like a great place to visit.

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  4. Pietro BrosioSeptember 27, 2009 at 2:30 AM

    Interesting, Wenn.
    We have € 2 and € 1 coins, then 50, 20, 10, 5, 2 cents coins.

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  5. TekkausSeptember 27, 2009 at 3:23 AM

    Yeah! You can keep it and maybe one day...you could make a lot of fortunes from it. LOL :D

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  6. TekkausSeptember 27, 2009 at 3:24 AM

    The mines shot is wonderful! Are they your children? The shot reminds me of our RM1! :)

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  7. linaSeptember 27, 2009 at 6:03 AM

    I remember than big coin in Mines Wonderland! :)

    But the place is under a huge renovation now. Don't know whether still open or not.

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  8. GabrielSeptember 27, 2009 at 8:44 AM

    yea, it has been a while since i last saw that coin. i still remember last time i always took the $1 coins out from my grandfather's coin box in the kitchen and played with them. nowadays just don't see them around.:)

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  9. AnonymousSeptember 27, 2009 at 8:59 AM

    Very interesting.

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  10. Borneo FalconSeptember 27, 2009 at 9:08 AM

    I don't think I come across that RM1 coin before. It might worth something in the future. Safe keep it

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  11. Ken WooiSeptember 27, 2009 at 9:28 AM

    Big coins =)

    kenwooi.com

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  12. JeanSeptember 27, 2009 at 10:29 AM

    i've only seen gold $1 coin.

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  13. My Reality and Fantasy JourneySeptember 27, 2009 at 11:31 AM

    ya lorrr, now no more already rite, remember last time have to bawak all the coins, my pocket become so heavy like want to koyak already, hehe

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  14. donnaSeptember 27, 2009 at 11:40 AM

    ya... should keep those old cois..
    very valuable for yout kids' future.. XD

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  15. Shingo TSeptember 27, 2009 at 11:58 AM

    Haha, I remember those coins.

    Pass down to grandkids, keep for 100 years, and sell as antiques?

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  16. BenSeptember 27, 2009 at 12:41 PM

    Surprising! I've never see the $1 minted in 1980 before this. It is real big. I guess it become some sort of heirloom for your family lol ;) Thanks for learning new thing from you today :)

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  17. ReanaclaireSeptember 27, 2009 at 2:11 PM

    hi Wenn, i almost forgotten all about this coin... there is another one..copper in colour..or gold initially...at least now not in use, our purses wont be so heavy...

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  18. suituapuiSeptember 27, 2009 at 2:39 PM

    Haven't been to Mines for ages... The last time was when my daughter was still so small. Still in business? Haven't heard about it for a long time, thought it closed down already - not like Sunway Lagoon, a lot of publicity.

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  19. amycheahSeptember 27, 2009 at 4:02 PM

    I have that $1 coin as well. And Yes, myself enjoy much when in Mines Wonderland a few years back.

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  20. smallkucingSeptember 27, 2009 at 4:11 PM

    keep! will appreciate in value the older it gets

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  21. wennSeptember 27, 2009 at 11:19 PM

    ya..shall keep the two precious coins..

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  22. mommyscchoo@gmail.comSeptember 28, 2009 at 8:47 AM

    so coincident, i found the same coin that you had yesterday, n i was thinking that it shd worth some dollars for its' historical value.

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  23. SereneSeptember 28, 2009 at 2:43 PM

    Ya, i think you should keep the old coins, it has its value. I never been The Mines before, shall plan a trip there one day =)

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  24. slavemomSeptember 28, 2009 at 4:16 PM

    Hv been to Mines b4 the kids cames along. Din know they r still operational.

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  25. wennSeptember 28, 2009 at 10:37 PM

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  26. wennSeptember 28, 2009 at 10:40 PM

    ya..hope the value will go up in future..

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  27. AyieSeptember 30, 2009 at 4:32 AM

    haha what a coincidence, i just had a post about coins =)

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  28. AyieSeptember 30, 2009 at 4:33 AM

    i am a currency collector, may it be coins and bills... i have few from malaysia too

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  29. wennOctober 4, 2009 at 9:49 AM

    i collect currencies too..

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  30. MODERN ROBINSON CRUSOEOctober 4, 2009 at 4:15 PM

    For coin collectors (just as stamps) who knows it might worth a fortune in future!! :)

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  31. wennOctober 4, 2009 at 8:04 PM

    u r right..

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