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Pillar of the Community
United States
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I found this 2 cent piece and my goal is to spend it at face value. I've always wanted to do it and have been waiting for the perfect coin to come along.   Edited by Napoleon31ft
08/22/2009 2:04 pm
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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good luck do you know where yet?
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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I would spend it at a coin store to avoid upsetting the checkout clerk and her manager!  Ken |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Here's how it would go at the local Target: Clerk: What's this? Napo: It's a Two Cent Piece - they made them back in the 1860's and 70's. Clerk: Why's it so worn out? Napo: Well, it's old. It's still good though. Clerk: What do you want me to do with it? Napo: Well, it's legal tender still. Clerk: Legal what? I better get my manager over here. Repeat same conversation with manager. Now, how the manager reacts depends on what part of the country you live in: Deep South (using a Sheriff Buford T. Justice voice): "Son, what are you - some kinda secret numatist or something?" East Coast (using Joe Pesci voice): Eh. EH! Whattya doin? You some kinda smart alec numatist or something? Midwest/Mid South: Oh goodness! My great granddaddy is a coin collector. He would love to see this. Can I call him and have him come up? West Coast: Dude. DUDE! That is like - so cool - I love all that history stuff with pirates and stuff. Did you get this from some dead dude? |
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United States
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Honestly, I don't think they would argue too much with you over 2 cents. It is more likely they will put it aside since they don't know what the heck it is, and take 2 cents from the "take a penny leave a penny" tray. That is a fun idea though!
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The funny thing is that I bet it will come right back into the store. Then I can spend it again  Edited by Napoleon31ft
08/22/2009 11:20 am
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Pillar of the Community
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Deep South (using a Sheriff Buford T. Justice voice): "Son, what are you - some kinda secret numatist or something?"
East Coast (using Joe Pesci voice): Eh. EH! Whattya doin? You some kinda smart alec numatist or something?
Midwest/Mid South: Oh goodness! My great granddaddy is a coin collector. He would love to see this. Can I call him and have him come up?
West Coast: Dude. DUDE! That is like - so cool - I love all that history stuff with pirates and stuff. Did you get this from some dead dude? Baltimore, MD: (Calls Police Dept, who in turn calls Secret Service and for the next 3 hours you are handcuffed to a pole waiting for coin authentication from a bunch of Morons)  Edited by ratman4762
08/22/2009 11:37 am
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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didnt that happen rencently?
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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2 Dollar bills....Baltimore Md.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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I remember that story.
Crazy that it could happen. I guess I wouldnt mind to much because I couuld get a nice law suite and make a few bucks.
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Baltimore, MD: (Calls Police Dept, who in turn calls Secret Service and for the next 3 hours you are handcuffed to a pole waiting for coin authentication from a bunch of Morons) It's funny because it's true! |
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If you will do it then tell us your story afterwards.
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United States
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Man Napoleon, I'd love to be there when that transaction goes down! I've caused issues spending Ikes, I can't imagine the terror a 2 cent would cause! hahahhaa
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Valued Member
United States
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Hopefully it goes better than the day my friend and I spent $11 in halves at the Taco Bell drive thru.
The girl first asked if they were real. When I told her they were real she then had to call the MGR over and make sure she could take them.
None of them could understand why my friend and I were about to choke from laughing so hard.
Keep us posted on how it goes.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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I think you may run into trouble due to the fact that it is so worn. You can barely make out the word "cents"...much less "United States of America" or "in God We Trust". They might think you're trying to pass a foreign coin or something! This is where you can try to educate them on a little coinage history and try to recruit some new collectors! "Serious people this is an authentic American 2 cent coin! This was the first coin to bear the motto In God We Trust...right there on that worn out ribbon above what used to resemble a shield"! Take your RedBook with you...it will be a little easier to convince the recipient of this coin! (Or the cops if they're called) Edited by ratman4762
08/25/2009 12:26 am
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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Without the UNITED STATES OF AMERICA showing I predict you will have a hard time spending it. I know I did when I tried to spend a 1902 V nickel and it DID have the country name on it. |
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Posted 08/22/2009 10:40 am
