This is a unique find for coin collectors, history buffs, or fans of "mint errors". This 1928 Weimer Republic coin has been officially decommissioned using specialized "Waffle" cancelation. Waffle-canceled coins are "numismatic curiosities" Instead of being melted down, this piece survived the mint's destruction process. The heavy-waffling is a deliberate act of the mint to prevent the from being used as legal tender, making it a great conversation piece. It is nickel, magnetic, and has a reeded edge $30