Well, he lives up to his name then in balancing these coins- that takes a lot of skill, and that's what Messi has with a soccer ball. I can see how the lower coin could stand up, but that top one is kind of mind-blowing!
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Yep Kathy. The bottom is 50c and the top is 20c. In 1966 the 50c coin was round and had a high silver content. Not long after its introduction the silver in the coin was worth way more than the 50c coin. So they changed it to this 12 sided mainly nickel coin in 1969.
Thanks for the much appreciated comments. He certainly did have steady hands. I don’t think he was drinking coffee!! 😀😀😀
Thanks Danette. I guess you’re from Florida then!! 😀😀😀
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Thanks. Anyone can balance the dodecagon(?) shape but to balance the round shape on top of that is terrific
Yep Kathy. The bottom is 50c and the top is 20c. In 1966 the 50c coin was round and had a high silver content. Not long after its introduction the silver in the coin was worth way more than the 50c coin. So they changed it to this 12 sided mainly nickel coin in 1969.
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Thanks. I tried this in the privacy of my own home. Hopeless!!!
Thanks. I totally agree.
Thanks. I think he was very pleased with the attention as was his grandfather. I regret not offering him a copy of the photo.