The US IRS (Internal Revenue Service) has been allowing this procedure on income tax returns for years. :)
The original poster (rwb5704) hasn't posted anything since 2008. I wonder if he got his money back? At least he has learned a lesson. :)
The Krause catalog I have (2005) shows a mintage of 1,000,000. They are not rare. :)
I believe that the 1949 Onzas circulated as coins for a short period, as some are found in worn condition. [IMG] Mexico Onza 1949 :)
I found this interesting reference to coins in a 1950's mystery novel, the story is set in 1950 in the French Riviera. Two men, Coco and John,...
Here's a little information and some pictures of some of these items:...
[IMG] 1898 :)
Here's mine: [IMG] France 5 Francs 1831-D (Lyon) Louis Philippe I I have had it since the 1960's and it is Not for sale :)
"American Silver Eagles (.999 fine bullion coins) often sell for well over spot, for reasons that escape me" Because they are pretty. :)
One of the coins that got me started in the hobby when I was a kid: [IMG] Canada Dollar 1964 Confederation :)
IMP TRAIANO AVG GER DAC PM TRP COS V PP SPQR OPTIMO PRINC It might be this one, RIC 115 http://www.wildwinds.com/coins/sear5/s3120.html...
Another suggestion for an Alderney commemorative coin: Hugh Hefner, the twice-married founder of Playboy, is taking the plunge again....
I have a few from Jordan, two from 1949 and the rest from the early 1960's: [IMG] Jordan 20 Fils 1949 [IMG] Jordan 50 Fils 1949 [IMG]...
A Chinese merchant autographed this Philippine 1903 peso: [IMG] :)
UK's Royal Mint is selling some NCLT (Non-Circulating Legal Tender) coins, including a gold five pounds coin, to commemorate the engagement...
Antoninus Pius issued a "Clasped Hands" denarius also: [IMG] Antoninus Pius Denarius - Hands Obverse: Laureate head right / ANTONINVS AVG...
Last night the Earth got between the Sun and the Moon. Let the Party begin! :)
This year (2010) I have received a 1944 penny, a 1912 penny, and a 1951 dime from the local Safeway store. :)
The first is a Bulgaria 1 Lev 1891. The second is a Ragusa (Italy) Tallero 1775(?) Here is somebody selling one:...
The 1999 Dolley Madison commemorative: [IMG] :)
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