Mini Coins? Any heard of these?

[lara4228]

I got suckered into buying these. They are just so darn cute! Even hubby thinks so. But where and why are they here?

They are placed in a quarter 2x2 holder and there are a total of 7 mini coins in here. I'm sure they are only novelty but does anyone know any history of these mini's?

[jfines69]

Due to inflation the mint is cutting back on coin sizes... LOL... Those are cool!!!

[lara4228]

[Maineman750]

I've seen these in gold coins and silver dollars, never just the common change. I'm guessing the why is the same as any novelty.To make a profit.

[lara4228]

I don't know. But why would someone possibly conceive making coins THAT small. Even for novelty it doesn't really make much cents.

[Maineman750]

I don't know. But why would someone possibly conceive making coins THAT small. Even for novelty it doesn't really make much cents.

Well, you bought em didn't you ? I'd say they made some cents

[lara4228]

lmao Roger, yes I did.

[jfines69]

Well, you bought em didn't you ? I'd say they made some cents

[1sgret]

There is an electrolysis process being done to make these coins.

Somewhere here in my mess (collection) I purchased one a few years ago and they actually shrink the coins and they weigh the same amount as the regular coin. I will see if I can find it (the coin) and the Link to the site if it is still up and going. I think your coins and mine the same.


ADDED:
I found the coin and it is a 2005-D Kansas 25Cent which has been shrunk down to the size of a Roosevelt 10 Cents and weighs 5.67 Grams the same original weight.

[lara4228]

That is cool Joe. I wish mine were like that! One quarter covers all 7 coins! They are definitely not shrunk like yours is. you've got the real McCoy, I've only got the decoy, lol

[strwrght53]

that's a shame the dime is an 82 no mm

[simonm]

I recognize these. In addition to coin collecting I am also an amateur magician...I do a few tricks where I can turn a large coin into a smaller coin. And yet, I can't make a 1955-DDO appear....

[lara4228]

Ya know what? I'm proud of these little guys. Just felt like expressing that.

[jfines69]

I thought they were shrunk by washing in really hot water followed by a really high heat dryer... LOL!!!

[kloccwork419]

I thought they were shrunk by washing in really hot water followed by a really high heat dryer... LOL!!!

I thought only my girl could do that!!!!.. She a magician also, turns my clothes into my 5 yr old sons new clothes.

Hey Joe, them are scary fingers you have there. Bet your a helluva back scratcher...lololol