M.J.Lampert Posted May 4, 2021 Share Posted May 4, 2021 hello new to this section, so i live in canada and cannot use coins as it is 100% illegal I am unsure about US quarters as they are used just as often as currency (look just like a canadian quarter with a fast glance same with british and ive even found AUD in my wallet) i can get brass and copper sheets would this be a good idea or should i look for another source thanks M.J.Lampert Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JHCC Posted May 4, 2021 Share Posted May 4, 2021 The Currency Act's prohibition of melting down, breaking up, etc applies to "any coin that is current and legal tender in Canada." In other words, if it's a Canadian coin, leave it alone. If it's a coin from any other country (including from the US), go for it. Just because it's in common use does NOT make it legal tender. That said, teenylittlemetalguy had a post a few years back about how much better it is to use plain sheet metal instead of coins: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frosty Posted May 4, 2021 Share Posted May 4, 2021 Just don't make brass & silver mokume unless you need a puddle of silver solder. Frosty The Lucky. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M.J.Lampert Posted May 4, 2021 Author Share Posted May 4, 2021 yes indeed frosty, if i was to give the most repeated piece in this section it probably would be that sentence none the less it important M.J.Lampert Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M.J.Lampert Posted May 11, 2021 Author Share Posted May 11, 2021 ok ordering today should i go for a .02 inch both or .02 copper and .04 brass? thanks M.J.Lampert Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Sells Posted May 12, 2021 Share Posted May 12, 2021 Nickel silver and copper would have a higher contrast, but use what you wish Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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