... material is really beside the point, John.

The issue is not what the ANA (or hobbyists) consider numismatic, but what the statute says is covered in its definition of "original numismatic items".

>> ... and used "in exchange" for money.

You've mis-used this term here -- "in exchange" means used for purposes of trade (that is, "exchanged" for goods or services) NOT "in place of" money.

I would be very happy if the HPA DID cover casino chips and I think it would be much the better for the hobby if it did. Use of this statute, as written, to protect against counterfeit chips is a little like using a rubber gun to confront a burglar. It might work, but you sure don't want it being put to the test.

BTW, what are you still doing up, anyway? You turning into a vampire, too? <g>

----- jim o\-S