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How to Find Odd Shaped Coins

Coins are typically not very memorable to look at. They are usually round, depict some kind of picture, and are made of some kind of metal, such as nickel, copper, or silver. However, many coins have been made that diverge from this concept. They are quite fascinating to look at and it is hard to think of them as money. If you know where to look, you can find them online and marvel at their design.

Instructions

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  Go to My Coin Collecting. Here, there are sections for various coin types, such as rare and ancient coins. There is also a forum to discuss coin-related topics. Check out the searchable coin catalog and search guide.
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  Browse through the website Coin-Newbies. This site has a list of coin museum websites, such as on for the Money Museum and Rare Coin University. For viewing in-person, the British Museum has a department for coins, but unless you live in the UK, you will have to make a trip overseas.
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  Visit Fleur-de-coin.com, a site dedicated to odd coins from around the world. Here, you will find oval coins with images as well as triangular, hexagonal, square, and even Europe-shaped coins. There are even guitar-shaped coins from the Somali Republic.
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  Go to wcoins.com, which has a display of coins from around the world. There are various shapes and types here, with some of the coins from the site mentioned in Step 3 also listed. Also, there are many other coins that you can buy directly from the site as well, from countries such as Switzerland, Pakistan, and Tanzania.
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  Take a look at the website of Huber &Associates. It is tailored toward serving the U.S. military, but others can also request customized coins. Almost any shape can be requested. Choose from a number of considerations prior to ordering.

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