Don't go spendin' those Silver Surfer quarters.
To promote the upcoming film Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer, 20th Century Fox and The Franklin Mint altered 40,000 U.S. quarters to feature the character.
The U.S. Mint said in a news release Friday that it learned of the promotional quarter this week and advised the studio and the Franklin Mint they were breaking the law. It is illegal to turn a coin into an advertising vehicle, and violators can face a fine.
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Learn about the new characters set to appear in the second season of "Heroes." Spoilers apply.
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The Sub-Mariner, Impossible Man and more are set to appear during the second season of the Cartoon Network's "Fantastic Four" series, which begins June 9.
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Doctor Who fans can bid on this costume from the 1972 adventure "The Sea Devils" now and will soon be able to see that Jon Pertwee-era story on DVD.
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Here's an interview with Dominic Monaghan, the late Charlie of "Lost."
To promote the upcoming film Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer, 20th Century Fox and The Franklin Mint altered 40,000 U.S. quarters to feature the character.
The U.S. Mint said in a news release Friday that it learned of the promotional quarter this week and advised the studio and the Franklin Mint they were breaking the law. It is illegal to turn a coin into an advertising vehicle, and violators can face a fine.
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Learn about the new characters set to appear in the second season of "Heroes." Spoilers apply.
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The Sub-Mariner, Impossible Man and more are set to appear during the second season of the Cartoon Network's "Fantastic Four" series, which begins June 9.
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Doctor Who fans can bid on this costume from the 1972 adventure "The Sea Devils" now and will soon be able to see that Jon Pertwee-era story on DVD.
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Here's an interview with Dominic Monaghan, the late Charlie of "Lost."
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