The Franklin Mint and 20th Century Fox created and put into circulation 40,000 quarters with the Silver Surfer image on it. Unfortunately, the US Mint is not happy. They issued a statement on Friday stating that it is illegal to turn a coin into an advertising tool and warned that violators could be fined.

This isn’t the first time the Franklin Mint has created a collectible like this but it is the first time they put the coins into circulation. If you happen to find a Silver Surfer quarter, you can go to the web site address listed on the quarter and enter various sweepstakes and opportunities to attend the movies premiere.

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