Coin and Paper Money Collecting/misprinted dime

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Expert: - 11/7/2008


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hi i have a friend that got a dime from the bank and on one side it is a penny and the other side it is a dime is there any value to it

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Hello,

Without seeing it, I can only make some guesses.

If the coin in question is "exactly" like a dime on one side and a penny on the other, where one side is copper and one side is nickel, it is most likely a magician's coin.  These are sold in novelty shops for about $7.

However, if it is a dime, or penny for that matter, that accidently went into the presses agaiin and was stamped with a second denomination, that is another story.  I have handled numerous pieces where a dime was overstamped with Lincoln, and vice-versa.

Please let me know which you have and what the coin is made of.

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Joe Hylas
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Numismatic professional with over 30 years experience can answer your questions about US coins, their values, how best to sell them and where to buy them. Interested in starting a collection? Find out which areas are undervalued and how to acquire those coins at the best price.

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Ex-Head Precious Metals trader for Deak-Perera International with 42 offices worldwide. Industry experience since 1978. Has worked co-operatively with US Mint, Royal Canadian Mint, Austrian Mint, Chamber of Mines of South Africa, World Gold Council and Platinum Guild International. Professioanl numismatist specializing in US Coins. Always buying collections, will travel if size of collection warrants. Website: www.AllCoins.US

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