Steph,

Can't help on the Koin-Pac, but have to observe the obvious about you
German "pfennig" coin, which should be dated.  If your condom container is
WWI-related, the coin should predate 1918-19.  At least that would be nice
...

Mark

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On 3/25/13 1:15 PM, "Stephanie Cole" <[log in to unmask]> wrote:

>Hi All :)
>   I am currently writing a masters thesis focused on a tenant cabin in
>Louisiana. I have recovered a condom wrapper labeled "Koin-Pac" and am
>trying to get a possible date. The tin is round and silver in color. I
>have found some references (in collector/metal detector forums) about the
>red cross handing them to WW II soldiers. This "Koin-pac" was found in a
>soil level that also contained a German Finnig and was wondering if
>anyone could point me to any reference material. I've been searching for
>days with no luck, anything would be helpful at this point. Thanks in
>advance.
>                                        Steph