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It means it's not real! A copy is exactly that, a replica of the real thing.

However, it's not considered a counterfeit because the maker followed the law and marked the coin with COPY to indicate that there is no intent to deceive anyone about its origin. It's a bit like a print of a famous painting.

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What does the word copy stamped on a 20.00 1849 silver coin mean?

Any reproduction of a US coin that is the same size and has the appearance of the real coin is required to have the word "copy" on it someplace where it can be easily seen. This is done to prevent the coin being represented as authentic


What does he repudiate confederate debts mean?

cancel confederate debts


What does it mean to be a confederate?

In the civil war between North and South, the Southern States in the US was confederate


What is the value of a double stamped 1975 D penny?

Assuming when you say "double stamped" you mean "double die" [2 images of some of the details of the coin can be seen], there were no double die cents in 1975. However, that does not mean there are not coins on which 2 images of some of the details, like letters or numbers, can be seen. There is what is known as "machine doubling". This happens when the coin presses and dies do not fit together very well, usually because of wear, and when a coin is struck by the die the looseness of the machinery causes the die to bounce just a little and , in effect, strike the coin for a second time. The "bounce" strike would not exactly match the image on the coin from the intended strike and thus parts of the coin appeared doubled. Machine doubling was more common in the early 1980s but it was also seen in the 1970s. This sort of doubling has little if any numismatic value.


What does if mean when a 1889 e pluribus unum coin has the word copy stamped on it?

The word COPY means your coin is a replica, not the real thing. That word has been required on all replica coins and bills made since 1973, so they aren't confused with genuine coins and so that the manufacturers aren't accused of being counterfeiters.Replica coins and bills are interesting but generally don't have a lot of collector value. They're a good way for a person who isn't a professional collector to accumulate items that represent the real goods, but without spending a huge amount of money. Think of it in terms of artwork: anyone can buy a good reproduction of the Mona Lisa and hang it in their living room if they wish. The fact that it's a copy doesn't diminish Leonardo's genius in any way; in fact, reproductions mean that far more people can appreciate its artistry than if they had to go to the Louvre and stand in line to see it for all of 2 minutes.

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What does the word copy stamped on a 20.00 1849 silver coin mean?

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What does a coin mean when its stamped copy?

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What is a 1968 double stamped quarter eagle stamped over head worth?

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If the coin is a copy does it mean it is not silver?

Yes, if a coin is a copy, it likely means that it is not made of silver or any other precious metal. Copies are usually made from cheaper materials to mimic the appearance of the original coin without the intrinsic value. It is important to be cautious when dealing with copies, especially if you are looking for genuine silver coins.