YOUTUBE REVIEW: QUARTER TRICKS (3.5 STARS)

Quarter Tricks (total running time 2:18 minutes)

And you thought quarters was just for drinking. These guys have redefined what can be done with these tiny discs of zinc alloy. The video begins with the easy stuff. Multiple shots into shot glasses of different sizes. Then we see the E ticket tricks. Cross room shots. Going in two glasses at once. All-in-all, an incredible non-CG feast for the eyes. My only complaint (and this is a real nitpick), the lack of set up and back-story on the stunts. Kinda wanted to hear a bit about how many takes it took them to perfect the tricks. Maybe something about their technique or if there were any tricks they flat out couldn’t do. Again, pretty minor criticism about a video of major quarter feats. Give it a watch.

QUARTERS: WORTH MORE THAN YOU THINK.

Everyone has that “Garage Sale Found Money" fantasy. You prod and poke through somebody’s old junk sale and come across a stamp with an upside down airplane or Action Comics #1. Both of which would bring you quite a financial windfall. Though, those days are probably long gone. However, you might have found money right in your pocket and not even know it. Coins. Specifically, quarters (ok, nickels too, but this article is on quarters.) From 1932 to 1964 quarters were made from a decent percentage of silver. After ‘64, silver was replaced with zinc. If you find a quarter (from 1964 or earlier) it could be worth anywhere from $2 to $160. However, before you rush to Mr. Coin Collector or ebay you should know a couple of facts. Value is primarily judged on two things: quality of the coin and where it was minted. You can find that mintmark on the back of the quarter (eagle side) in the form of a tiny letter. Currently, the 1932 D quarter leads the pack with around a $160 price tag – excellent condition of course. Happy hunting!

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