Coin and Paper Money Collecting/Kennedy half

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Question
I found a Kennedy that has the reverse printed on both sides. It is not silver, so I assume it it issued after 1971. I appears to me to be real. Have you heard of such? Thank you

Answer
Hi,

Sure, these are magician's coins.  This way you always win the "flip" of the coin.
They are sold in novelty shops for about $7
If you look closely at the coin, you should see a seam just inside the rim where a coin was hollowed out and another was made a touch smaller to drop in.

Have fun with it.

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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

Awards and Honors
Paul Harris Fellow

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