When I posted the Fantastic Four movie sweepstakes the other day, I thought it was a little -- odd -- that they would claim their special "Silver Surfer" quarters were legal tender. The U.S. Mint thought it was as well:
The U.S. Mint said in a news release Friday that it learned of the promotional quarter this week and advised the studio and The Franklin Mint they were breaking the law. It is illegal to turn a coin into an advertising vehicle, and violators can face a fine.
If you find one of these quarters you might want to hang on to it. It could be a valuable collector's item -- or evidence in a lawsuit.
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