Mr Smith Posted October 19, 2006 Share Posted October 19, 2006 One cent coins were phased out nearly twenty years ago here, but I thought the rest of you might like this... Edit: As the photos posted was clearly copyrighted, Mr. Smith, can you take your own photo and post it. Glenn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irnsrgn Posted October 19, 2006 Share Posted October 19, 2006 oops, its against the law to deface money over here. LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed Thomas Posted October 19, 2006 Share Posted October 19, 2006 Jr: It is not illegal if there is no fraudulent intent:http://www.straightdope.com/mailbag/mcoin.htmlU.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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tradiuz Posted December 9, 2006 Share Posted December 9, 2006 Clever use of change. A penny saved, is a penny washer... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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