[nopardons]

You aren't allowed to damage coins, but yes, I suppose that $10.00 in damaged coins could fly below the radar, IF she had kept her mouth shut.

Numismatists want mint or almost mint coins.

The coin market hit its peak in late '89-early '90. For the first time ever,value/prices actually went down and haven't regained the highs;AFAIK.

[SAJ]

No, you're not allowed TO damage issued coins, but, y'know what, in small amounts there has never -- say again NEVER -- been a prosecution for said ''offense''.

I plead guilty, your Honour, to having placed pennies on the railroad track (and then scrambling to find them).