Assistance Needed - Encased 5 Cents 1969: T S I - F436

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HondoB Bedrock of the Community United States 25215 Posts	Posted 02/11/2025 3:53 pm Picked this up in a recent auction and can't find any information about it online. At 25.52 g and 36 mm, it's not the size of any Canadian or US coin. Many thanks in advance for any assistance with identifying it and its function. Encased Canada 5 Cents 1969: TSI / F436 Inordinately fascinated by bits of metal with strange markings and figures Edited by HondoB 02/11/2025 3:54 pm Report this Post to the Staff

jbuck Moderator United States 188440 Posts	Posted 02/11/2025 3:56 pm Very interesting! Coin Collector Since 1978 Avatar Old Avatar 7070 Eisenhower Australia Canada World CCF Members on eBay CCF eBay Search Engine Report this Post to the Staff
Blind Squirrel Valued Member United States 220 Posts	Posted 02/11/2025 4:21 pm That is strange. The washer is stamped as a structural flat washer that meets ASTM F436. Someone must have encased the coin. Report this Post to the Staff
jbuck Moderator United States 188440 Posts	Posted 02/11/2025 4:27 pm Quote: The washer is stamped as a structural flat washer that meets ASTM F436. Someone must have encased the coin. Someone discovered the fit and voilà! Coin Collector Since 1978 Avatar Old Avatar 7070 Eisenhower Australia Canada World CCF Members on eBay CCF eBay Search Engine Report this Post to the Staff
HondoB Bedrock of the Community United States 25215 Posts	Posted 02/11/2025 5:41 pm Wow - thanks, Blind Squirrel! I looked into buying some similar washers, but they cost more than I paid for this. Inordinately fascinated by bits of metal with strange markings and figures Report this Post to the Staff
chadcoins Pillar of the Community Canada 1159 Posts	Posted 02/11/2025 6:31 pm You all beat me from my bolt bin for this post, a washer at its best with specific hardness. Yes they come in stainless steel, cooper and aluminum also. Funny you posted this, I was trying to find a copper washer that fit a dime the other day. Report this Post to the Staff
thedollarman Pillar of the Community Canada 4911 Posts	Posted 02/12/2025 3:05 pm Well that obverse is from the 80s..so you have at least two nickels in there Feel free to call me Will. Report this Post to the Staff
HondoB Bedrock of the Community United States 25215 Posts	Posted 03/19/2025 4:53 pm Wow - thanks for pointing that out, thedollarman! I tried to pop it out casually but it was a no-go without a concerted effort. It will stay as-is for now. Inordinately fascinated by bits of metal with strange markings and figures Report this Post to the Staff
loonielewy Pillar of the Community Canada 1780 Posts	Posted 03/20/2025 07:25 am Far be it from me to correct thedollarman, as he's well respected, but that obverse was used from 1965-1989, so it may just be 1 coin. Measuring the thickness will tell you if you have 2 in there. "We are poor little lambs...who have lost our way...Baa...Baa...Baa" In memory of those members who left us too soon... In memory of Tootallious March 31, 1964 - April 15, 2020 In memory of crazyb0 July 27 2020. RIP. In memory of T-BOP Oct. 12, 1949 - Jan. 19, 2024 Report this Post to the Staff
JimmyD Bedrock of the Community Canada 21609 Posts	Posted 03/20/2025 07:32 am Have to agree with loonielewey on this one. The Laureate Bust was used up until 1964 when the mint changed to the Tiara Portrait from 1965-1989. Edited by JimmyD 03/20/2025 07:32 am Report this Post to the Staff
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