What you are purchasing is hand engraved art called a hobo nickel. This is real currency now this coin has now become a work of art and has increased its value and will keep on increasing as years to come. I have personally seen hobo coins sell for thousands of dollars each year and are being sold everyday. These coins are very sought out item by coin collectors and numismatists around the world. I personally know because I am the artist who created this coin. I have over 200 different designs of hobo nickels and if you're curious please take the time to check out our eBay store promise you won't be disappointed.