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Forum Kid
 Kuwait
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I agree with Metalman, I have posted this thread, not to Protest rudely against them but to hear opinions what other collectors may think of this.
And some of the values aren't just melt, some worth $60+ dollars. and I wouln't think of that as melt.
Yes, Some may call it art, It's their "skill" cutting it up from inside, Not many can cut coins carefully from the inside.
It's their way of earning.
But share your thoughts saying why...the should cut them up instead of selling for collectors value.
FYI, I rather you not send that email.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
604 Posts |
FYI WE are just expressing to each other the cruelty of this practice we shouldn't protest they can do it if they want we are just saying its not very "nice" actually it's quite cruel
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Rest in Peace
United States
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I have never seen a law against this sort of thing. Most ballparks, museums and amusement parks have the machines for flattening pennies.
I personally don't like seeing coins cut up to make jewelry.
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Rest in Peace
United States
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As Rick and Gary and others said, there's no law against altering coinage as long as the intent is not to deceive (e.g., 1883 "Racketeer" nickel; the 1883 no-cents nickel is STILL being gold-plated today and suckers are STILL buying them thinking they are something they are not.). Personally, I find this type of artwork intriguing even if I would not buy any of it myself for my honey of the moment; it's a skill few people can muster. My only objection would be if a rare, semi-rare, or uncommon coin were to be cut up in a similar manner. A presumption might be that someone who treats coins in this manner has the awareness level of numismatics to know the difference between a common and uncommon coin.
Fred
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Pillar of the Community
United States
604 Posts |
Or not It really depends on the crafter
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Pillar of the Community
United States
590 Posts |
It is okay with me. I would not buy any though. It is no diffrent than the plating or painting of coins that is common.
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Valued Member
United States
177 Posts |
my email of protest only asked to please use common dates, to keep rarer dates collectable. I am sorry if anybody mis-understood this post!
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New Member
United States
37 Posts |
I really do not think this is something to get terribly excited over. I'm sure no one will really have a heart attack by seeing these coins and this may be a real chance to "take it with you" if you do. Lots of people are interred wearing jewelery.
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Pillar of the Community
Canada
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In Canada, you cant do that because of the queens bust on the other side... its like defacing her.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
604 Posts |
Wow thanks pattiewhack for sharing a law we never learned about before about defacing coins in Canada. That really tells us how proud some people are for their country.
UPS TO CANADA!!!
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Pillar of the Community
Canada
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yup we are patriotic. Its Canada Day tommorrow... I wonder what cool coin the mint will have dreamed up!
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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I do believe there is a law concerning the destruction of us money (coins and currency)I will have to do some research to find it...
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Posted 06/18/2006 4:53 pm
