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This is a discussion on Saving money on washers within the Shop tips and tricks forums, part of the General Discussions category; One cent coins were phased out nearly twenty years ago here, but I thought the rest of you might like ...
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oops, its against the law to deface money over here. LOL
__________________ Irnsrgn Knowledge must be shared or it lies dead in the mind. The Blacksmith must use Hammer and Flame to force the iron down the path of his own choosing. I usually find it much easier to be wrong once in while than to try to be perfect. |
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Jr: It is not illegal if there is no fraudulent intent: http://www.straightdope.com/mailbag/mcoin.html U.S. Treasury - FAQs: Portraits&Designs of Coins The purpose of the laws against defacing paper money and coins is to prevent attempts to increase their value as coin or money. Putting a hole in a penny and using it as a washer does not qualify as fraud. |