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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;digger, post: 118019, member: 1827&quot;]This is the conclusion I was hoping someone would suggest. It is by far the easiest idea for me to understand. If this were true then the coin would be legal to own, and possibly worth a premium. On the other hand if it were a counterfeit or minted legally but not released or sold&nbsp; by a U.S. mint then it would be illegal to own. Like the aluminum ONE CENT coins which became illegal to own and subject to being confiscated by the Secret Service.</p><p>I am not suggesting that I actually have one in my possesion. If I did I think it would be foolish to admit it unless it could be verified that it is not illegal to own.</p><p><br /></p><p>GD: I was wondering if it were a fantasy coin how I would be able to know,since I have none for comparing the weight.</p><p>&nbsp;&nbsp; to make it easier lets skip the hypothetical jargon and say that I really do have the mystery nickel. It really does look like Aluminum and the weight is super light, obviously not made of nickel. so now I&#039;m the foolish one until I can learn the true origin of this coin. </p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>I hope that clears things up.</p><p><br /></p><p>What would you all do with it if you had it?</p><p>send it to a grading service for verification? Would it be confiscated at that facility if it is illegal?</p><p>write the mint and ask?&nbsp; I&#039;m horrible at writing letters! </p><p>Something else?</p><p><br /></p><p>Thanks for the interesting responses from everyone so far, at least I now have a chance that it is a real legal coin.</p><p><br /></p><p>Digger[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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