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10-08-2009, 02:12 PM
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Is it illegal?
My wife just came back from Vancouver and one of the coins she had left was a 2 dollar coin. Maybe it's just me and I am oblivious to the US coins but this one is very cool looking. I love the combo of the gold center with the silver outside (yes as I said to my wife, I know it is not real gold or silver).
Anyways my question is - is it illegal or insulting in any way if I were to make a necklace out of it. Simply drilling one hole on the top edge above the bear run a loop and a line. Not only do I think it would look good but then I could never say I was broke. But all that aside I don't want to do it if either of these reasons exist especially since Canada is one of the places we are looking to move to.
Thanks for any feedback,
Bohdi
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10-08-2009, 03:47 PM
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no it would not bother me at all I say go for it.
we call it a toonie here in canada
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10-08-2009, 04:20 PM
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The only "defacing" issue would be if you drilled through the Queen's head. Other than that, go for it.
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10-08-2009, 04:21 PM
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Technically, the coin is the property of the Government of Canada and I have no doubt there is a law somewhere about defacing government property.
That said, I'd make the sucker into a necklace and not worry about it. No one is going to be offended.
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10-08-2009, 04:44 PM
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I remeber in 96 when they first came out the rumor was if you stuck them in your freezer the middle piece would pop out.
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10-08-2009, 10:26 PM
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He/she didn't ask if it would bother you. She/He asked if it was legal.
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10-09-2009, 11:45 AM
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Only if you deface it to the point where it is no longer legible as to what it was.
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10-09-2009, 12:06 PM
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i think yes it is legal
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10-20-2009, 11:20 PM
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It is neither illegal nor insulting.
It is, however, eccentric and tacky. But hey, if that's what you're going for, then have at it. Tackiness is a quality that Canadians and Americans possess in equal amounts.
Also, this is me speaking as a one-time worker in Canada's tourism industry, please don't spend your drilled toonie unless you absolutely must. Dealing with nicked, bent, and drilled coins is a pain. Anyways, your drilled toonie is probably worth more than $2 to you and your family as a sentimental keepsake.
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10-21-2009, 05:37 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by mikeyyc
The only "defacing" issue would be if you drilled through the Queen's head. Other than that, go for it.
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Watch out for the bear as well. I hear he bites.  |
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