Coin and Paper Money Collecting/penny/dime misprint

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Question
I have a dime tail on one side and a penny tail on the other side. Real metal and the strangest thing i've ever seen. Have you ever heard of it and how much is it worth? It is in almost perfect shape!!

Answer
These are known as Magician's Coins.

I have seen them on many occasions and even own a few myself.  They are not as common as "same denomination" 2 headed or 2 tailed coins, but none the less they are fun to have.
They are not produced at the mint that way, that happens by a private company who markets them nationwide.

Nice find!

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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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PCGS, NGC, Rotary

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Physician's Money Digest

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Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration

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Paul Harris Fellow

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