[Jewelry making - Article 00104] - Re: [Orchid] Gold coins

[Peter W . Rowe]

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>   Could someone tell me, pithily, why 1 oz. gold coins are stamped
    $50?

    to keep you from actually spending it unless you're really desperate
    or drunk. The value means they're legal tender, but the gov doesn't
    really want you to spend it, probably because cash registers and coin
    op machines aren't set up for it... 


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