Hello there, coin collectors! It’s Stanley here, and I’ve just returned from my latest time-travel adventure to Kyrgyzstan in 1935. It was an adventure full of unexpected twists and turns.
As soon as I arrived, I was hit with the scorching heat of the sun, and the air was thick with the scent of dust and sweat. The streets were lined with humble buildings and dirt roads, and the people milling about looked tired and uninterested, as if the weight of the world was on their shoulders. I felt a sense of trepidation creep over me as I gazed out at the unfamiliar urban landscape.
To figure out where I was, I consulted my maps and determined that I was in the town of Bishkek, located in the shadow of the majestic Tian Shan mountains. It wasn’t exactly the most exciting place, but I was determined to make the most of my time there.
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Kyrgyzstan at that time was still under Soviet rule, so I had to tread carefully when trying to acquire some coins for my collection. I decided to try something different and offered to trade a beautiful gold pocket watch for some coins. One person was willing to take me up on the offer, and they gave me a few unique and interesting coins, including a silver 50 tyiyn coin with the image of a Soviet soldier on one side and the hammer and sickle on the other.
After a few more attempts, I decided it was time to cut my losses and head back to the present. I sold some of the coins I collected on eBay, but unfortunately, the prices weren’t as high as I had hoped. The 50 tyiyn coin sold for a modest price, and I was disappointed that I didn’t get more for it.
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I ended up keeping some of the coins for my personal collection, including a copper 10 tyiyn coin featuring a sheep and a tree, and sold the rest to other collectors. It wasn’t the most profitable trip I’ve ever taken, but it was definitely an experience that I won’t forget anytime soon.
Overall, my trip to Kyrgyzstan in 1935 was a challenging yet fascinating experience. As a coin collector, you never know what kind of adventures await you, and I encourage all of you to pursue your own collections with the same passion and determination. Who knows what treasures you might find?
