Regardless of the accounting, it is economically stupid to produce a coin that costs more to make than its face value.
All I can say is it's about time. Talk about inefficiency and waste of taxpayer's money. What company would make a product that costs more to make...
[ATTACH] [ATTACH] What is it? I am not sure. But it is a coin. Most likely a cent.
Nice looking coins, but I only really appreciate them with chop marks. Yes, I know some deem this damage but its history to me.
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That carries more value as a radar note. Same four numbers reading in from either side.
New one wins by a mile!
Shows how little I know!
To me it looks like a double struck dime with the second strike about 30% off center, with a detached delamination on the reverse. Although that...
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As the Beatles say "number nine, number nine, number nine".
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I don't consider these "coins". I consider them tokens produced as works of art. IMHO.
One thing is for sure, the extra costs will be passed on to the consumer. As for market, bullion, etc., I personally have no idea. Time will tell.
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I have not had them outright rejected, but I have had an instance where the cashier had to ask a manager if he could accept it. Apparently, the...
I have one not nearly as nice because it has a horizontal fold through the middle. Not worth sending in for grading. [ATTACH]
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WOW!
Star note with mismatched serial numbers. [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
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