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Published: March 17, 2005

Wanted: Plastic picture coins that were issued as premiums in various name brand products. Hockey coins in Salada and Sheriff desserts, football coins in Nalley’s Potato Chips, dogs were featured with Humpty Dumpty Potato Chips, battle ships were in Krun-chee Potato Chips, flags of nations were in General Mills Foods, monkee’s were in Kellogg’s Products, space orbits were in Dare Foods products, fish coins were in Royale Desserts. Also, need a few of the Jello car and airplane coins. Have lots of spare car and airplane, willing to trade for these other type of picture coins. Ñ Ed Heilman, 1651-105th St., North Battleford, Sask. S9A 1T7 or heilman.e@sasktel.net.

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