Show something in your collection that is gimmicky, but you like it anyway.

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MWallace
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Here's one of several of mine.

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  • MWallace
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    @Morgan White said:
    That's cool that they gave them a 1975 provenance from the mint set. I didn't realize they did that.

    They come with a Quarter too. I didn't have a photo of my Quarter readily available.

  • johnny9434
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    the good ole type 1's, i like :)

  • MWallace
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    @Copperindian said:
    “Gimmicky” NEWP:



    I consider this “gimmicky” as the intent for minting (only 31) of these was to effect small transactions during the coin hoarding period of the Civil War. Fractional currency turned out to be a better solution so these never saw much use.

    I'd take that "gimmick" any time. Very Nice!

  • MWallace
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    @CCDollar said:
    The Binion Story was big years ago in Nevada. Honestly...my finger nails are clean...LOL. Take care...CC


    Nice coin for a Binion. Interesting story goes with these having been buried in a vault built in the desert. I'm guilty of having one of these too. I took it a step further and bought a gambling chip from Binion's. I also remember watching the trial on TV.

  • CCDollar
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    O.K. Now I need a chip...very nice. Way before the internet the newspapers were plastered with the story...it was everywhere in Nevada. It was somewhat of a mirror of the Redfield hoard which still held some interest. As a young man the Redfield hoard was taught in school. Take care and thanks for the discussion. CC

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  • MASSU2
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    @MWallace said:
    Here's one of several of mine.

    Something I didn't know I needed until now!

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  • MWallace
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    @MASSU2 said:

    Something I didn't know I needed until now!

    They're all over eBay. Some come graded "Brilliant Uncirculated" and some are MS64, MS65, etc.
    They're also available for Proof coins.
    To go with my "Lost Year" coins I also have one of each 1975-Dated canvas mint bags for the Quarter, Half, and Dollar. Cool set to me, maybe not so cool to others.

  • MWallace
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    @steve_richardson said:
    Being a physicist, this neutron irradiated “gimmick” was pretty much an instant purchase for me.

    I've always like these and used to have a few in my collection. Interesting part of history.

  • pruebas
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    A fantasy made only for the Japanese market during their boom years.

  • Rule556
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    @JBK said:

    Did someone say Shire Post Mint?

    Fantastic! Their social media is awesome, and their antique press collection is quite impressive!

    Cheers,
    Chris

    Newbie collector of type and circulated Peace dollars, photographer of places and animals, player of instruments and builder of amplifiers, espresso industry professional, and a person distracted by shiny objects.

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  • emeraldATV
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  • Peace_dollar88
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    edited January 24, 2026 5:33AM
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  • Kurisu
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    Dedication ceremony rolls with the postmarked canceled stamps. I've got a bunch in my collection, just like the ones in my signature.

    Coins are Neato!

    "If it's a penny for your thoughts and you put in your two cents worth, then someone...somewhere...is making a penny." - Steven Wright

  • relicsncoins
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    How about a Buffalo Nickel ash tray.

    Need a Barber Half with ANACS photo certificate. If you have one for sale please PM me. Current Ebay auctions
  • Crypto
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    Where are my baseball commemorative dollars ;)

    11.5$ Southern Dollars, The little “Big Easy” set

  • Luxor
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    @Kurisu said:
    Dedication ceremony rolls with the postmarked canceled stamps. I've got a bunch in my collection, just like the ones in my signature.

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    I actually think those are cool!

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    Your hobby is supposed to be your therapy, not the reason you need it.

  • asheland
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    My YouTube Channel

  • Franklin_Fan
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    Being a space nut along with coins, this coin covers both. I collect so called coins from the Niue, Perth, Cook Islands mints because they put out some really cool stuff. I have 2 of the 500 made.

  • Franklin_Fan
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    Here is another one I picked up. It's from the Cook Islands. Also have 2 of the 500

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