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Once again after reading through the posts here I began to wonder (this happens a lot by the way) what kind of novelties have coins been used in and more importantly can we see the ones you have? (Especially as I have none of my own...yet!) I happen to love cheesy souvenirs and doodads. So let's see your coin themed paper weights, wind chimes, necklaces, rings, etc. The more offbeat the better...
ps-sounds like now I'll have to get one of my own!
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Canada
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I've got three of these, and I've never even been to Mexico!  They keep showing up at garage sales for a buck or less. |
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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We'll call this a "novelty." I didn't think so at the time, and we won't share what I thought when I realized what it was.  |
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Rest in Peace
United States
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Necklace; Money clip;
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Australia
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I have this nice ring, shame it doesn't fit me.   Also a bracelet.  Fortunately the coins on this are plastic. Steve  |
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United States
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I suppose this could be considered a novelty- someone sure wasn't using it for its intended purpose! It's a 1991 D, if anyone was wondering :) Picked it up outside of a shooting range.  I also had a tie clip with a 1903 Indian Head penny on it, but promptly destroyed the clip to remove the penny. |
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Australia
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Some "collector" from Czech republic:
    
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Thailand
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Don't you just want to know what coins he used? I hope it's just spit and not superglue.
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Valued Member
 United States
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I wonder if that ship is solid coins or just a shell? Either way it must weigh a ton!
Cool stuff...keep it coming!
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United States
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We'll call this a "novelty." I didn't think so at the time, and we won't share what I thought when I realized what it was Holy smokes SuperDave! Is that real?...I think I just wet myself! |
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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I saw this thread the other day and I was putting something away in the china closet and saw this Kennedy rocker. I think John F. Kennedy had a famous rocker that he sat in that helped him deal with the back pain he had. He suffered from an injury when the PT 109 he commanded was cut in half in a collision during WW2. This has been in my Dads den since around 1968 or 1969. An old family friend gave him this and we have other small carved figures and sculptures from him as well. It is handmade and painted and a 1968 D 40% silver clad half dollar is glued to the seat. Looks like it might have been AU or BU when it was placed there.   |
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United States
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Wheezy, I see the rocker, I see the Coin, I even see the 3 leaf clover to show that Kennedy was Irish. But what the heck is that other thing? Kinda looks like a tribute to future President Bill Clinton.  |
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Van Buren and Larry too much!  But that picture of Hillary Clinton is going to haunt me in my sleep for weeks now.  tornandfrayed75Quote:
But what the heck is that other thing? Oh that was too funny what you said after that! ( shown actual size) It is actually supposed to be a clay pipe. Any leprechaun should know that. Edited by TNG
03/22/2010 8:18 pm
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But what the heck is that other thing?
It looks like a miniature Shillelagh (sh-uh-lay-lee) |
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Posted 03/19/2010 12:27 pm
