Are COPY coins legal?

Discussion in 'Coin Chat' started by ismael, Jun 14, 2011.

  1. ismael

    ismael Junior Member

    Hi,

    I have seen coins on eBay that say COPY. Obviously not originals, but, is that legal? Or is it OK as long as it says COPY? What's the story on that?

    Thanks,
    Ismael
     
    ismael, Jun 14, 2011
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  3. zach24

    zach24 DNSO 7070 71 pct complete

    It is legal as long as the seller does'nt try to pass it off as a real coin.
     
    zach24, Jun 14, 2011
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  4. Hobo

    Hobo Squirrel Hater

    The Hobby Protection Act of 1973 requires non-genuine coins to bear the word COPY when sold. Your coin meets that requirement so it is legal (assuming it meets all the details of the HPA).
     
    Hobo, Jun 14, 2011
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  5. rlm's cents

    rlm's cents Numismatist

    They are OK so long ans they are marked "COPY". eBay's rule is they are OK so long as they are pictured as marked. However, if you receive one unmarked, eBay will take action.
     
    rlm's cents, Jun 14, 2011
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