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Valued Member
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Edited by Coinsplus
05/18/2020 7:27 pm
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Pillar of the Community
Canada
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Seems handsome.....but sadly very illegal in Canada.
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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This is illegal in Canada? Really?
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Pillar of the Community
Canada
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.but sadly very illegal in Canada. you sure about this? I know a well known coin store close to me that has alot of these for sale I think although it maybe illegal I dont think anyone has ever been convicted in canada for defacing money,,the banks do it all the time when they write/stamp the top bill in a stack with that being said I have made a few myself but I do the more tedious method which keeps the obverse and reverse on the inside of the ring here is a step by step of my last ring I made from a 1966 dollar http://goccf.com/t/234774&SearchTerms=wreck Edited by gidjit
05/18/2020 8:28 pm
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Pillar of the Community
Canada
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Who really cares if its illegal or not, it's a great looking ring!
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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And it's hypoallergenic!
"If everything seems to be under control, you're just not going fast enough."
--- Mario Andretti
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Pillar of the Community
Canada
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While it is illegal in Canada to deface currency, Who's going to police coin jewelry? Nobody I say. Enjoy the beautiful ring(s) and carry on.  |
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Valued Member
Canada
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While the government may not allow defacing currency they certainly are champions of debasing it. Enjoy the ring!
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Pillar of the Community
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Pillar of the Community
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Those are very nice. I'm about to check out gidjit's link. Correct me if I'm wrong. Once a coin becomes your possession, it is yours to do as you please, so long as it never see's circulation again.
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Pillar of the Community
Canada
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I can't say for sure about Canada, but in the states it is only illegal if you are intending it for fraudulent purposes.
cool ring, I have bought a few myself but always found them to be tapered (after being formed around a tapered mandrel) and didn't fit well
last week on you-tube I watched a guy (with about $1500 worth of jewelers equipment - he sells the kits) crank these out in under 4 minutes, perfectly formed. granted he's a pro, does this for a living, and has the tools of the trade, but wow...
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Pillar of the Community
Canada
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There are ads all over facebook for rings and ring making tools....only problem....they are from China and the coins have no silver
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Pillar of the Community
Canada
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Interesting! I have a small collection (~6 pieces so far) of 1858 20 cent pieces that have been turned into love tokens. Two still have the home-made pins on the backing. They're interesting - usually initials or something printed on the obverse - completely obscured as a result. The reverse, in contrast, is usually quite well preserved excepting the marks from whatever pin or other device was used as fastener.
They're generally not appreciated in numismatic terms - dealers will turn away. But there's a small community within the small community of coin enthusiasts who love these things!
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Valued Member
Canada
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Wow I really admire the craftsmanship that was done here. Really neat. Wear it with pride.
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