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GO Moderator United States 6563 Posts	Posted 01/31/2008 1:05 pm Hey all The Only thing I can make out is the 5. the reverse is blank as far as I can tell. The coin itself is aluminum I think. It's a bit thicker then a US nickel too. Report this Post to the Staff

KurtS Pillar of the Community United States 5318 Posts	Posted 01/31/2008 1:25 pm I wonder if this is a slug mass-produced for vending machines back when a nickel meant something? Is it the same diameter as a nickel? Perhaps it was thicker to better simulate the nickel's weight? Report this Post to the Staff
GO Moderator United States 6563 Posts	Posted 01/31/2008 1:29 pm it's a fraction of a mm bigger then a US cent. the 5 appears to be painted or stained onto the coin as well Report this Post to the Staff
KurtS Pillar of the Community United States 5318 Posts	Posted 01/31/2008 1:32 pm Huh...so much for my "slug" theory Perhaps it was a cheap vending token? Edited by KurtS 01/31/2008 1:33 pm Report this Post to the Staff
chrycopaul Pillar of the Community Canada 1106 Posts	Posted 01/31/2008 11:52 pm It's not a knock out from an electrical panel is it? Report this Post to the Staff
GO Moderator United States 6563 Posts	Posted 02/01/2008 12:10 am Nope....those are around the size of a quarter and work in old gumball machines too btw Report this Post to the Staff
GO Moderator United States 6563 Posts	Posted 02/10/2008 8:27 pm any ideas people? Report this Post to the Staff
KurtS Pillar of the Community United States 5318 Posts	Posted 02/10/2008 8:32 pm Are my stupid theories worth that slug? Then I'll guess they were produced cheaply to avoid theft in a vending situation like a laundromat. Report this Post to the Staff
GO Moderator United States 6563 Posts	Posted 02/10/2008 8:36 pm It's thicker then an Ike You have much experience with using slugs at laundromats? Report this Post to the Staff
KurtS Pillar of the Community United States 5318 Posts	Posted 02/10/2008 8:40 pm Thicker than an Ike? Well...then you got me! Actually, I've seldom used laundros, but seeing how deserted they are, a substitute for coin would be a good idea. Report this Post to the Staff
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