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<p>[QUOTE="BostonCoins, post: 2669054, member: 34720"]I'll second [USER=77814]@Clawcoins[/USER] sentiment. It must be a "Legal Tender" of the government that issues it.</p><p><br /></p><p>All other things produced to replicate a "coin" by shape, design or designation should be considered tokens in my opinion.</p><p><br /></p><p>Most recently, the Carr issues really have upset me. I realize these are fantasy pieces (such as the 64' Peace or 64' Morgan), however, without any stamping on the token that states it's not real, this is going to fool someone in the future that does not know coins! I think it's a shame! I rate the Carr pieces in the same category as the chinese fakes we see in our hobby. They are produced to fool people. Granted, knowledgeable collectors know the difference, and appreciate the fantasy and art. However, IMO, I really think the Carr pieces should be stamped in some way noting they are NOT legal tender.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="BostonCoins, post: 2669054, member: 34720"]I'll second [USER=77814]@Clawcoins[/USER] sentiment. It must be a "Legal Tender" of the government that issues it. All other things produced to replicate a "coin" by shape, design or designation should be considered tokens in my opinion. Most recently, the Carr issues really have upset me. I realize these are fantasy pieces (such as the 64' Peace or 64' Morgan), however, without any stamping on the token that states it's not real, this is going to fool someone in the future that does not know coins! I think it's a shame! I rate the Carr pieces in the same category as the chinese fakes we see in our hobby. They are produced to fool people. Granted, knowledgeable collectors know the difference, and appreciate the fantasy and art. However, IMO, I really think the Carr pieces should be stamped in some way noting they are NOT legal tender.[/QUOTE]
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