Coin and Paper Money Collecting/my quarter is to thick

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Expert: - 9/20/2006


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I have a old washington quarter I've had it for years I got it out of a change machine and tried to put it in a coke machine for a coke but it wouldn't fit, it's to fat. I put it away with all the rest of my coins and it has been sitting for 20 yrs. LOL >>>IT'S ALMOST TWICE AS THICK AS OTHER QUARTERS<<< have you ever heard of that? I don't know how they could have made this mistake. Who would know what its worth ?  david

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Hi david,
Can't say I have ever heard of something like that.  The us mint is pretty precise when they mint coins.  You may want to contact the American Numismtic Assoc. regarding having the coin inspected.  They are located in Colorado Springs,CO

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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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