>
>Hang on to any of the new State of New York quarters. If you have
>them, they may be worth much more than 25 cents.
>
>The U.S. Treasury announced today that it is recalling all of the New
>York quarters that are part of its program featuring quarters from
>each state. "We are recalling all the new New York quarters that were
>recently issued, "Treasury Undersecretary Jack Shackleford said
>Monday.
>
>"This action is being taken after numerous reports that the new
>quarters will not work in parking meters, toll booths, vending
>machines, pay phones, or other coin-operated devices."
>
>The quarters were issued in the order in which the various states
>joined the U.S. and have been a tremendous success among coin
>collectors worldwide.
>
>"The problem lies in the unique design of the New York quarter, which
>was created by a CUNY graduate, Shackleford said.
>
>"Apparently, the duct tape holding the two dimes and the nickel
>together keeps jamming the coin-operated devices.
>
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Larry C. Lyons
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