Coin and Paper Money Collecting/Ivory Nazi coin

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I have in my possesion a "Coin" which is about the size of a silver dollar. It is made of Ivory and on both sides have a Swastika on it. My grandfather brought it back from WW2 and I was wondering if you any information about this item. I was told it was used as currency during the war. I will appreciate any in fo in what it is exactelly, and whatis its worth.

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Hi George, it is a medallion of some kind, not a coin. It doesn't have a denomination on it. It may just have been a group identification or way to enter a secret group.
You might also try your question here: http://forums.collectors.com/categories.cfm?catid=6
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Brad Swain

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I have been a World Coin and Paper Money collector since about 1965. I will be glad to answer any questions you may have on World coins or currency, tokens, unusual or unknown pieces and attempt to give you estimates of value and historical information about them in a polite and prompt manner.

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45 years collecting coins and paper money.

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BA History, BA Geography - Virginia Tech

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