Hobo nickel Monkey carved on a 1972 retailer Kennedy Half Dollar coin

Hobo nickel Kennedy Half Dollar coin hand carved by me

*** Yes, carving real coins is legal. Here's the deal. I see and hear a lot about 18 U.S.C. sec. 18 etc.. but the kicker of that law is this: ""WITH THE INTENT TO DEFRAUD."" .... So, it is not illegal to carve coins into art. If i used my skill to alter a date or add a mint mark in order to give someone the impression that the coin is something that it is not for the reason to get money from someone that would fall for it.. then I would be breaking the law big time. BUT I am only making ART! Thanks for enjoying it! :) retailer