Ever seen a hobo nickel? This is the name given to nickel coins that were hand-engraved by homeless people during the Great Depression. They used these engravings to increase the value of an ordinary nickel, creating small works of art that they could exchange for food and rides.

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From coins to art: the astonishingly detailed hobo nickel creations by Roman Booteen — Visualflood Magazine Russian artist Roman Booteen transforms old coins into stunning pieces of art, intricately engraving iconic figures from pop culture onto their surfaces. His

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This one is /\vailable! 1920 buffalo nickel with Emerald #hobonickel #art #engraving #thekreativeye #gemstone #artist #engrave #coin

Anybody know about these, Hobo Nickels? Will you teach me how to do this? #hobo #hobonickel #hobonickels #hobocarving #art #artist #resourceful #homeless #unhoused #brokenbrainpodcast TikTok video by breakabrain

Anybody know about these, Hobo Nickels? Will you teach me how to do this?

#hobo #hobonickel #hobonickels #hobocarving #art #artist #resourceful #homeless #unhoused #brokenbrainpodcast

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A #BilboBaggins #hobonickel (artist unknown) and a Shire Post Mint "Bilbo's Birthday Party" mathom (a token gift coin)

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Artist engraver Shaun Hughes has created a collection of floral-carved #coins. See his gallery here: #HoboNickel

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