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I found this penny and wondered why anyone would go through the trouble. It weighs 1 gram and appears to be hollowed out.


What is it?

Magic-Penny?

Magic-Penny?

Magic-Penny?
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Yep, that's just one half of a Magicians coin.
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Or....maybe a spy penny -- that is if you're old enough to remember microfilm.
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Probably a dime would fit into the back of a cent?
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I remember. A few spy pictures from the 40s & 50s featured hollowed out coins to move secrets.
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This is called a penny shell. It's a prop
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Thanks for the answers everyone.

This leads me to my next question, Isn't it illegal to counterfeit coins, or deface government property?
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Only if you are trying to commit fraud with it.
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