This is the first I have heard or seen of this type of coin. I know it's not a "mule" (1/2 Quarter & 1/2 Dollar). Does anyone know what to call it?
If it's gold colored it's probably plated. Dollar planchets couldn't be struck in a quarter collar, they're too big.
I think I remember when the state quarters first came out, TV ads were advertising gold plated ones worth 26 cents in gold plating