Coin and Paper Money Collecting/misprinted quarter

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Expert: - 5/9/2008


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i have a U.S coin quarter that is printed on one side 1989/MINT-D and on the back side instead of eagle it has the whasington head D=mint and stamped 1990 so is there any rareness in this thank you

Answer
This is a magician's coin.  They sell for about $8 in novelty shops, guaranteeing that you always win the flip of the coin.
When a coin is struck, the obverse die and the reverse die strike the coin simultaneously, hence eliminating such a possible error.

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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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Physician's Money Digest

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Paul Harris Fellow

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