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13/08/2002 11:03 pm
FM Coins
Does anyone know anything about the FM Coins, minted in the 50's and 60's with FM printed on one side, and the image of a car on the other. They appeared to be silver and gold in color and were about the size of a quarter or larger. I only saw them briefly and they did appear to look old. "ANYONE":-/:-/:-/
14/08/2002 4:51 am
I collect mainly FM coins/medals...
FM did not mint its first coin until 1965 though. And shortly after that time they made some promo sets with antique cars for gas stations. They were made of bronze, aluminum, or silver. This destroyed Ralph Glendenning's business of gas station scratch-off contest cards. He wanted to get even so he started The Danbury Mint in 1969.
14/08/2002 5:31 pm
Thanks Michael, this does fill in the gaps. Wow !! guess he did get even for those coins:D