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<p>[QUOTE="BRandM, post: 1868654, member: 22729"]I like the concept Jeff, but never thought about doing anything like that myself. I've had a good time counterstamping coins with my personal stamps, but used them almost exclusively to trade with or give to other collectors. I suppose you could say they were my business card. I did put a handful of coins into circulation for no particular reason other than I thought I might someday get one in change. Never did of course. Anyway, I like your idea but think I'll stick to coins for now.</p><p><br /></p><p> As far as the political slogans on the UK notes go, I would like to pick up a few more if I ever have the chance. My one concern is the authenticity of such pieces. These are the only two examples I have, and were acquired from a trusted source in Belfast. I have no hesitation in believing that they're authentic. The only other two I've seen were handwritten slogans on pound notes, but the seller wasn't known to me so I passed. Absolutely no way to know if they were legitimate or not.</p><p><br /></p><p>BTW Jeff, anything going on with your "Boston" stamps? I'd love to get a copy.</p><p><br /></p><p>Bruce[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="BRandM, post: 1868654, member: 22729"]I like the concept Jeff, but never thought about doing anything like that myself. I've had a good time counterstamping coins with my personal stamps, but used them almost exclusively to trade with or give to other collectors. I suppose you could say they were my business card. I did put a handful of coins into circulation for no particular reason other than I thought I might someday get one in change. Never did of course. Anyway, I like your idea but think I'll stick to coins for now. As far as the political slogans on the UK notes go, I would like to pick up a few more if I ever have the chance. My one concern is the authenticity of such pieces. These are the only two examples I have, and were acquired from a trusted source in Belfast. I have no hesitation in believing that they're authentic. The only other two I've seen were handwritten slogans on pound notes, but the seller wasn't known to me so I passed. Absolutely no way to know if they were legitimate or not. BTW Jeff, anything going on with your "Boston" stamps? I'd love to get a copy. Bruce[/QUOTE]
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