Is it illegal? (law, legal, move to) - Canada - City-Data Forum

Bohdi1 · 10-08-2009, 01:12 PM

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

GTOlover · 10-08-2009, 02:47 PM

no it would not bother me at all I say go for it.
we call it a toonie here in canada

mikeyyc · 10-08-2009, 03:20 PM

The only "defacing" issue would be if you drilled through the Queen's head. Other than that, go for it.

Cornerguy1 · 10-08-2009, 03:21 PM

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.

GTOlover · 10-08-2009, 03:44 PM

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.

Frank Einstein · 10-08-2009, 09:26 PM

He/she didn't ask if it would bother you. She/He asked if it was legal.

mikeyyc · 10-09-2009, 10:45 AM

Only if you deface it to the point where it is no longer legible as to what it was.

abdelmomen · 10-09-2009, 11:06 AM

i think yes it is legal

Joshbuckler · 10-20-2009, 10:20 PM

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.

sunshineleith · 10-21-2009, 04:37 AM

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Originally Posted by mikeyyc

The only "defacing" issue would be if you drilled through the Queen's head. Other than that, go for it.

Watch out for the bear as well. I hear he bites.