This rare and unique 1963D Encased Lincoln Cent is a must-have for any serious coin collector. The coin features a beautiful 'Kay's Coin Shop' design and was minted in the United States. The composition of the coin is copper and it has been circulated, adding to its historical significance. This item is perfect for those interested in Exonumia and Coins & Paper Money. Don't miss out on the opportunity to own a piece of history. FROM WINDSOR ONTARIO !  A EARL FRANKHAUSER DIE FT WAYNE IND  So who was Earl Fankhauser? He was the most prolific creator of encased coins that ever lived. From 1948 to 1965 he had over 650 different encased coins made, covering topics from car dealers (Ford, Plymouth, Rambler, ...), to Presidential campaigns ("I Like Ike", "In '60 it's Lodge with Nixon", "Kennedy/Johnson", ...), to the Boy Scouts, insurance salesmen, drug stores, gas stations, milkmen, ... just about anything you can imagine. One of my favorites was for a fish market. Their slogan was "If you can't make both ends meat, make one fish!"

In about 1954 Fankhauser began "signing" the different pieces he sold. In tiny letters along the bottom rim he put "EARL FANKHAUSER FORT WAYNE 1". Because of this and the vast number of different pieces he sold, his name is well known among collectors.