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Interesting!
It had a rather short run (four years - 1979-1981 and then a run in 1999) and yeah, it seemed like the coin did not do very well at all.
Well, at least it looks, to me, pretty neat with the additional carving

 

The main problem was that it was essentially the same size as the quarter.

 

Two dollar bills were done much the same. Issued heavily to Service Members so the local shops would know where their sales were coming from.
I've seen flea market vendors "selling" $2's for three dollars. Most banks have them if you ask.

 

Ah - but twice the value - yeah I can see that being an issue.

It's kinda cool that an art form that started in the 17th century has been kept alive into our days.

It's also interesting that as these alterations to coins are actually not illegal (I thought they were myself) - as they alterations are not made "with a fraudulent intent".
It's the same wording that makes those 'penny smashing machines' sold at tourist spots legal as well

Btw, if anyone's curious about the handcarving process of these hobo coins here's some video's by James (JB) himself showing how he does it;
(Makes me wish I has some skill in that area....)


https://www.instagram.com/p/BPF9Q-7BipH/?taken-by=jbs_creations
https://www.instagram.com/p/BPDWwIZBbAd/?taken-by=jbs_creations
https://www.instagram.com/p/BO0komKBJ-7/?taken-by=jbs_creations

 

very nice work............

 

Yup! When I was at Ft Bragg North Carolina back in the 70s some of the local shops were discriminating against service members. The Post Commander (we still got paid in cash each month back then) paid everyone in $2 bills. Within a matter of days - the Mayor called to apologize and it never happened again. HOOAH! I still see them often here in the Puget Sound area of Washington State. When you take the ferry (largest ferry system in the world) they pay you $2 bills as change along with 50 cent pieces. They are still out there.

 

Those local businesses figured out which side their bread was buttered on. Sometimes I'll get a handful of $2's just to use as spending money (Debit cards have almost replaced cash). It's fun watching the cashiers reaction, and then trying to figure out where in the cash drawer to put the odd bills. Many have "bought" them with cash from their pocket.

 

Heck, if someone was willing to give me two bucks for a one dollar bill I'd ask how many he'd want

 

They remind me of some silver bullion coins I was collecting. The bullion isn't nearly as nice artwork, but I am guessing that's where the mint got the idea??

 

Aluminum Galaxy Double "F" Spinner

 

Damn, that's nice.

 

That really shows something going full circle...
Issued coin....turns into hobo coins....hobo coins inspires the Mint...and they issue hobo coins

I actually rather like the look of yours but I think it's hard to compare stamped coins vs hand carved ones maybe.
Thanks, I had no idea these existed - where they issued by the Government, through the Mint, and are actual legal tender?
I know a few friends of mine that invests in bullions but do it for the precious metal content gold/silver/platinum and treat them as any commodity investments.

 

They are just .999 silver bullion coins. I bought a few of them, but quit when they caught on and got really expensive. If I could buy a collectible for a few bucks over an Eagle, I would just for fun.

https://www.providentmetals.com/bullion/bullion-by-series/zombucks-currency-of-the-apocalypse.html

 

THAT is slick looking.

 

Thanks Jared!

 

Waiting for a whole bunch of blades, a Simpsons "The Colonel" best badger brush (figured a Colonel should have a Colonel's brush) and a bottle of Proraso Red after shave.

 

I just received an email from a good friend of mine in Russia telling me I have some creams and aftershave balms on the way. The funny thing is I didn't even ask for anything. He and I have been friends for years and he's sending:

2x Tet-a-tet S/C tubes
2x Phyto Expert Sensitive S/C tubes (fantastic cream)
2x Arbat S/C tubes (never tried this cream)
1x Znakhar S/C tube (excellent cream)
2x Tet-a-tet A/S Balm tubes
1x Modem S/C tube (never tried this cream)
1x Nord-ost S/C tube (love this one)
1x Breeze Fresh S/C tube (nice cooling sensation)
2x Phyto Expert Sensitive A/S Balms
2x Everest S/C tubes (love this cream)
2x Everest A/S/EDC cream tubes (very cooling, smells beautiful)
3x Svoboda A/S Balm tubes
3x Mi'l'n'iy S/C tubes (In Russian Mi'l'n'iy means Soapy)

We met about 25 years ago in Vladivostok when I was selling fur skins and we became very close friends He's also an avid wetshaver and he'd love to join here but unfortunately, he doesn't speak English. He's still a prince of a man!

 

Thats very nice of him! that should last a lifetime by itself =P

 

Maybe longer unless I give away or trade some of them!

 

Waiting on Crowne & Crane Port Royal Bay Rum and Aftershave Balm plus CRSW Lavish shave soap