The Spy Coin
Mar 18th, 2010 by capitaladmin
MicroNickel will completely encapsulate the Micro SD memory card, having capacities of up to 16 gigs. This device is precision manufactured from actual coins, and is indistinguishable from a solid coin to the naked eye!
Starting with authentic US and foreign coinage, these items can encapsulate and store the Micro SD memory card. When snapped together, they are absolutely indistinguishable from a solid coin to the naked eye, and can be safely handled without danger of separation.
Made by Dereu & Sons Mfg. Co. team out of Eldridge, MO. They started off marketing these as Cold War reproductions, but soon found that they are just as useful today for a secure method of hiding data. Even if, however, you do not need to smuggle corporate data out of Lockheed-Martin, they are still just fun to play with!
http://makersmarket.com/sellers/82-brian-dereu
The Spy Coin FBI Background
During the Cold War, Spies from both the East and West used Hollow Coins to ferry secret messages, suicide poisons, and microfilms undetected.
On May 1st, 1960 U2 Pilot Francis Gary Powers was shot down over the Soviet Union and taken captive.  In his possession was a hollow silver dollar containing a poisoned needle that was to be used to take his own life in such a circumstance.  For one reason or another, he did not use it and was held for 21 months by the Soviets. He was then exchanged for Soviet spy KGB Colonel Vilyam Fisher (aka Rudolf Abel) at the Glienicke Bridge, in Berlin, Germany.
Colonel Fisher was also no stranger to hollow coins…his original capture by the United States FBI was directly related to a hollow nickel that was used to transport microfilm. Â Read about the Hollow Nickel Case on the USA FBI Website.
BTW, Is it legal to cut up coins?
In the United States, it is legal as long as the coins are taken out of circulation.
Are these hollow coins as good as you say they are?
As stated, they are indistinguishable from a solid coin to the naked eye. The seam where the two pieces are joined follows the rim of the coin, effectively camouflaging it. If you are not pleased with your spy coin, Your purchase price will be refunded.
How do you open up the coins?
With each coin purchased, two special separation rings will be included. Keep one ring, and give the other to your “associateâ€. These rings allow the coins to be opened with ease.
