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The ten-way tie was judged a ten-way tie, so no one won the grand prize, a rare fishing monopole.

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[–] [email protected] 2 points 5 months ago (1 children)

Only ferromagnetic coins which... does anyone use those?

[–] [email protected] 6 points 5 months ago* (last edited 5 months ago) (1 children)

Most of Canada's small coins respond to magnets. Not sure about other countries.

Edit: Or even better, old ferromagnetic coins or forgotten tools from past ages if you're in areas of the old world

[–] [email protected] 1 points 5 months ago

Interesting! TIL! Thanks.