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A "HOBO" HOMER SIMPSON ON A SPANISH EURO COIN
The Reuters news agency picked up a story about an
interesting little coin that someone carved Hobo-nickel style to show
cartoon character Homer Simpson. -Editor
A one euro coin has turned up in Spain bearing
the face of cartoon couch potato Homer Simpson instead of that of the
country's king, a sweetshop owner told Reuters on Friday.Jose Martinez was counting the cash in his till in the city of Aviles, northern Spain, when he came across the coin where Homer's bald head, big eyes and big nose had replaced the serious features of King Juan Carlos.
"The coin must have been done by a professional, the work is impressive," he told Reuters.
"I've been offered 20 euros for it," said Martinez.
To read the complete article, see: Spanish shopkeeper finds Homer Simpson euro (http://uk.reuters.com/article/oddlyEnoughNews/
idUKL872708020080808)
Wayne Homren, Editor
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