1978 Trinidad and Tobago 10 Cents Copper Coin

1978 Trinidad and Tobago 10 Cents Copper Coin 1978 Trinidad and Tobago 10 Cents Coin This 1978 Trinidad and Tobago 10 cents coin is composed of copper-nickel. The obverse features the national coat of arms of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago, while the reverse displays the denomination alongside an image of a hibiscus flower. This specimen is held in a cardboard coin flip for protection. It is a circulation-strike coin, representing a standard issue for the country during that year. 1978 Trinidad and Tobago 10 Cents Copper-Nickel Coin KM# 31 Condition: This coin is in circulated condition, exhibiting visible wear across the high points of the design. The obverse featuring the coat of arms shows softening of the finer details in the feathered supporters and the central shield. The reverse, depicting the hibiscus flower, shows significant surface smoothing and a loss of definition in the petals. The fields display various small contact marks and a duller patina consistent with age and handling. There are no signs of major damage or environmental corrosion, and the legends remain legible. Mint: Franklin Mint Metal content: Copper-Nickel Historical context: This coin was issued during the post-independence era of Trinidad and Tobago, which became a republic within the Commonwealth in 1976. The obverse features the national coat of arms, which was adopted upon independence in 1962, while the reverse showcases the tropical hibiscus flower, a staple of the islands' flora. Strike type: Business strike Grading: Ungraded; Circulated Trinidad and Tobago, 1978, 10 cents, coin, numismatics, currency, coat of arms, hibiscus flower, coin flip, collectible, Caribbean, KM#31 Trinidad and Tobago coins, 1978 10 cents, numismatics, rare Caribbean coins, 10 cents coin, KM# 31 coin, world currency, collectible coins, coin collecting, Republic of Trinidad and Tobago money IMPORTANT BIDDER NOTICE Bidder is solely responsible for determining value, condition, completeness, authenticity, fitment, grade, and usefulness before bidding. THIS ITEM IS SOLD STRICTLY AS-IS, WHERE-IS, WITH NO WARRANTIES OR GUARANTEES OF ANY KIND, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED. ALL SALES ARE FINAL. NO REFUNDS. NO RETURNS. NO CANCELLATIONS. NO BID RETRACTIONS. By placing a bid, the bidder acknowledges that they have reviewed the title, description, photographs, and any auction notices, and have had the opportunity to ask questions before bidding. Bidder agrees that: The item is being purchased strictly as shown in the photographs and described in the listing The auction house does not grade, test, appraise, or authenticate items unless specifically stated By registering and placing bids, the bidder expressly authorizes Iowa Surplus & Estate Auctions to charge the payment method on file for any lots won, including buyer’s premium, applicable taxes, shipping, handling, and processing fees in accordance with the posted auction terms.“Charges may appear on your credit card statement under Iowa Surplus & Estate Auctions, Iowa Surplus Auctions, ISA Auctions, ATR Auctions, or the payment processor associated with the auction.”ons, or the payment processor associated with Iowa Surplus & Estate Auctions.” References to gold, silver, platinum, copper, plated, gold-gilded, gold-layered, silver-plated, or similar terminology may describe visual appearance, color, or decorative finish only Unless expressly verified in the listing, the metal content, purity, composition, or percentage is not tested, guaranteed, or represented by the auction house. Such descriptions may refer solely to aesthetic characteristics rather than actual metal composition. Third-party grading opinions are those of the third party alone Placing a bid creates a binding contract if the bidder wins the item, payment is required under the posted auction terms For coins, trading cards, and collectibles, items may be raw, graded, ungraded, authentic, reproduction, replica, reprint, or altered unless specifically stated otherwise. The bidder must rely on their own review and judgment before bidding. The bidder authorizes the Auction Company to submit all bidding records, platform activity logs, photographs, invoice history, and shipping documentation to payment processors, banks, and collection agencies to enforce these Terms. By placing any bid, the bidder acknowledges they have read the title and description in full, reviewed all photographs, and had the opportunity to ask questions prior to bidding. The bidder agrees they are purchasing the item strictly as shown in the auction images and as described, AS-IS, WHERE-IS, and that placing a bid and/or winning an item constitutes a binding contract, with no refunds, no returns, no exchanges, no credits, and no cancellations for any reason. Auction transactions are processed after the auction closes, and invoices are finalized. Charges may occur hours or days after the auction, depending on processing, invoice