Catch


"Catch" allows you to perform coin effects that look like real magic. It's that good. Ask yourself this simple question: if you had the power to vanish a coin from your hand, what would it look like? Now keep that mental movie in your mind and watch the trailer...see what we mean? There are no tells, awkward movements, or strange presentations to justify a weird method. A coin is placed on your legitimately empty palm. The fingers close around the coin for a brief moment and when you open your hand the coin is truly gone.
But "Catch" is more than a coin vanish. It's a device with no moving parts, yet once a coin is slipped into it, it has a clever locking system so the coin won't fall out...until you wish to release it. In other words, this device not only vanishes coins, but allows you to reproduce them as well. This makes it ideal for transpositions, changes, and more. You can use borrowed or even signed coins.
- Use any small coin you like, across multiple currencies
- No magnets, elastic (or anything else!) attached to the coin
- Easy to do (but with some killer advanced handlings for the coin guys)
- Use borrowed pocket change
As well as the specially made gimmick (which is ambidextrous), you also get access to a 35-minute video tutorial during which you will learn which handling to use in which scenario.

Questions & Answers
How practical is "Catch"?
Very! In the instructional video, you will learn handlings for all sorts of environments. If you want a vanish that you can perform in walkaround situations, we've got you covered. If you want to perform an ultra clean coin through glass, we've got you covered too. Or if you are looking for eye-popping visuals that look great on camera (like the first vanish in the trailer), we've got you covered there too!
What size coins can I use with "Catch"?
Catch works with small pocket change. The ideal size coins are quarters, 10p pieces or 50c coins. No matter which country you live in, there will be a coin that is suitable. (It's not designed for large coins like half dollars because that would make the gimmick ineffective.)
What are the angle restrictions?
The angles for "Catch" are very good. They will vary, depending on which method you decide to use, but for the most part, you will easily have 180-270 degree coverage.
Do I need sleeves?
The coolest part of this gimmick is that you can do it with your sleeves rolled up (but you will need to wear something like a watch or wrist strap to hold the gimmick). It's an unobtrusive gimmick that is ready to go as soon as you need it. We do suggest that you use a watch with an adjustable strap though since those with links may require adding another link to accommodate the gimmick.

I love this gimmick. It does all the hard work while you take the credit.
— Tom Elderfield
Customer reviews for Catch
My only disappointment is one that's probably anticipated by the creator: the vanish that got all of our attention in the trailer is one he calls the "Flicker Vanish"....one in which the coin vanishes with no movement at all other than to close and open the hand.
This is misleading. This "flicker vanish" requires the addition of another additional gimmick (used with the Catch gimmick) and it's a gimmick that many magicians detest using or have trouble using. It's also not mentioned in the trailer that this is apparently considered a vanish that's for "video use only" (as indicated in one of the questions answered above).
In summary, it's an excellent gimmick that has a multitude of uses for vanishes, productions, switches, etc. My only disappointment was to discover that 1/3 of the vanishes displayed in the trailer are recommended for "video only" and require the use of an undisclosed, additional gimmick.
Bought this as I expect many will in the hope of the final clean end of routine vanish. It just does not live up to the video. I say again it is the exactly what you thought it wasn't when you fell for the trailer.
Another straight to the draw gimmick. You would be better off saving the money and practising your coin palms and final wash clean. Another Kings new clothes of magical tat.
After examining the gimmick, at first I thought this was pretty cool
But after playing with it I decided this is not for me. It’s very difficult to maneuver your hand to move the coin into the gimmick located under your watch band without being noticed and visible to the spectator.
It’s a lot easier to use a retention vanish with no gimmick! And more convincing as no bulky gimmick visible under your watch band. Not for me !
You've got to put some effort in learning the handling ofcourse. Durabilty seems good.
Limitations are the smaller coin sizes and the fact that it rattles when loaded.
All in all a pretty neat gimmick for coin magicians.
Yes, it's not completely silent. But some simple modifications (e.g. with black painter's tape in key areas) can help. But as long as your performance context isn't totally silent, you're probably fine. I think you'd want some background noise to be totally free and clear.
Did I mention you'll actually have to practice to do this well? If you're not familiar with the nature of the required move(s) it's going to feel like a weird, low-percentage move, but in the long run this kind of move can be very reliable. If you practice.
I think this is a very good item (and download!) for the price.
By the way, this'll take some practice!
The instructional video is excellent and offers many tips and pieces of advice from someone who has obviously been through the experience.
Overall I find this to be totally worth it and I look forward to practicing because once you have it, it looks amazing.
Thanks VI for offering this effect and keep them coming! You offer a truly impressive stable of products at very competitive pricea.
It is also NOT a gimmick that you can ring in or out easily...it needs to be set in place out of sight and stay there. Not a problem as it is designed to do that and does not get in the way, but if you are going to do many tricks in a row other than coins, you just need to think that through.
I am enjoying working with it, and have found that for me the type of watch band and fit of the band (how tight and location on your wrist) make a world of difference in the accuracy of the move and how it looks. I have several watches and 2 of them are ideal for this gimmick.
A one handed coin vanish is a wonderful thing to have in your arsenal. Getting used to the angles to hide and produce takes very little time.
My best advice to buyers as well as the manufacturer, is to smooth out the bottom like the top so double sided tape can be used. That way, even a watch is not necessary. I prefer it that way, much more impressive.
In the beginning I had many doubts. The gimmick initially failed to me too many times and I was scared that it was too much exposed.
After trying it in real life situations I must admit it is really great. It’s invisible from the front, and many people didn’t catch it (pun intended) even from the sides. I was astonished how well it fooled people, and how they were really floored.
Invest time to follow the tutorial, practice enough to be confident on the moves required and you’ll have an incredible weapon at your disposal.
Just be aware that you’ll need a watch or a bracelet, possibly (and better) with a black strap.
The device is quite large comparative to the thing you're "hiding" it in, and it talks, so I don't think it's suitable for anything other than video - which even then, you could do 'the move' without the device entirely, albeit you wouldn't be able to bring it back. I also found that it can pinch the skin, which provides an extra barrier to effective use.
I think the price is reasonable for what is provided, and I could see some people getting use out of this - however I think this is much more a video/instragram trick than a real world practical effect.
Brilliant solution. So much hype, this is practical and ingenious. I would suggest a sort of thin "lining" to eliminate you know what, but wow! It looks like magic should and is fun to just play with.
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I can see I'm going to have a lot of fun with this; if I can master it with relative ease, I may pick up a second just to see what I can come up with.
Personally, I'd like to see something like this for bigger coins, like the US 50 cent piece, or a Mexican twenty centavo.
Gimmick is made of quality material, and when it loses its durability is easy to repair. I only wish this was good for half dollars. It is two parts, and one of those parts will wear out after some time, but is easily replaced and repaired. Very simple and elegant design, which is probably why it works so well.
As far as using the gimmick, it might feel awkward at first and totally visible, but I use it with my Fitbit and it works great. I imagine I could use my nicer watch with the metal band as well. Might be more noticeable because the watch is silver vs my black Fitbit. No one has noticed it when performing tricks with the device. The video comes with some good tips for how to use the device so as not to run into issues, but I also think the device itself is pretty intuitive.
Tricks themselves are simple to do and have a power effect. You can make a coin appear from no where or make one disappear into nothing. Difficulty is low, and no real sleight of hand needed unless you are adding to the routines in some way (would love to see something).
One thing I will say, is this gimmick is better suited for noisier environments. The gimmick does produce a bit of noise which could give away what is happening, so some sort of party, or a bar, or where there are people talking and music playing are the ideal places to use this gimmick. Not great for a silent room.
Be sure to practice first, and use a mirror and camera if you can. The video will give you great tips on handling and routine. Totally recommend this. Great little opener to more serious tricks.
This item is very well made. Easy to use. And eminently suitable to keep on you always...that is if you are a magician. This is one of the gimmicks you want to have with you. No pocket space is needed.
I am very happy with my purchase. Thanks Josh and Andi.
When I arrived, I took a look, but being on deadline, I set it aside thinking, "this is another gimmick for "The Drawer" of unwanted gadgets.
Tonight, I watched the video. "This is really well thought out!" is what came to mind.
"But, I don't think I could ever actually do this," was my next thought. "I'm an old guy."
Wanting to prove that I'd wasted money on yet another magic gimmick, I got a quarter, stood next to the bed ... "Let's actually try this out!"
Did it 2 out of the first 10 tries.
Made it vanish 4 of the next 10 tries.
Then, made it work 7 of 10 tries.
Finally, just now, I "caught the magic" 9 of 10 tries.
In the space of about 10 minutes of dedicated trials, I've gotten relatively proficient with making the quarter vanish and reappear. Ready for performance under fire? Not yet.
However, I believe with just a few minutes a day practice, it won't be long until I'll have a cool thing I'll use!
Even an old guy, with beat up hands, can learn new tricks! Thanks VI!
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Positives:
-Very well made (will last forever)
-Ingenious gimmick that allows you the ability to do some amazing, clean vanishes.
-Signed coin to pocket is Awesome!
-Very fun to practice (great fidget factor for those who like keeping their hands busy while watching TV or other activities)
-Good video instructions (Good explanations, we’ll shot, multiple angles)
Negatives
-Not practical for me. I’m a watch guy and may wear a different watch every day of the week. I have watches with leather bands, resin bands (like on a Casio G-Shock) or steel bracelets. For leather and resin, it’s easy because you loosen the band a hole or two and pop it in. For a steel band they suggest you add a link or two. This is where it gets interesting. If you add links it will be too loose, unless you have the gimmick in. So now you’re dedicating what could be a very expensive watch to this trick or at least required to use the gimmick while wearing that watch or adding and removing links all the time. Not necessarily a big deal unless you’re having the next issue.
-I could not keep the gimmick in place or even to stay in my watch. Whether wearing a watch with a strap or a properly sized steel bracelet, after 10 minutes or so of doing normal activities it fell out. I was able to resolve this with double sided tape on one of my resin band watches and it worked great. I always had the gimmick on me and ready to go. After 3 or 4 days I wanted to wear a different watch. I tried the same thing with a steel bracelet and couldn’t get the tape to work. The only thing that worked was wearing it so tight that the watch was uncomfortable and the gimmick dug into my skin and making marks. In addition to the discomfort, having it that tight creates an issue with the way the gimmick works. I continued to experiment and got to a point where I thought I had it worked out with another resin band watch. I put it in, ran a few errands and when I went to potentially use it, it was gone. I back tracked everything I had done and no dice. I couldn’t find it.
Conclusion - This is a great gimmick if you have a watch with straps and you want to make it semi permanent on that watch. It’s also great if you want to Cary it in your pocket and put it in place when you want to use it (which is difficult with a steel watch bracelet). It didn’t work as advertised for me. I wasn’t able to put it in place and go without discomfort, attaching it with double sided tape or ultimately losing it.
In a way I was relieved I lost it. It’s that good where I wanted it with me at all times. But it created limitations around watches I could wear and when. Watches are like ties to me. I change watches based on the situation. If I’m performing a paid gig, I rarely wear a watch with a resin strap, which was the easiest to make work with double sided tape. I tend to wear a metal dive watch or a dressy watch with a leather strap. So just OK for me but may be great for others.
Cons might be your particular watch, or if you even wear one, so be aware of that one. Practice is, of course, required, but I’d be surprised if you can’t get the hang of it. Some have mentioned the flicker vanish, and that something else (that you probably have) is required, so they feel that vanish might not be doable. I disagree, and will be working on this one and intend to use it in a live situation with real spectators.
Nice video and teaching from VI, and overall a great addition to your arsenal. I am happy with this one.
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If only.... was that easy. I probably put about 5hrs so far of practice, and although it's getting a bit better (not by much) I'm still too far away from 100% accuracy that I think it's needed to pull an effect like this off. Or you need to have backup plans/routines that you can use if you fail to "catch" the coin.
Love, the idea and the gimmick but in practicality it's no where as easy and accurate as the trailer makes it seem. Not sure if there's something in particular about the hands/skin of all the people that gave it a 5 STARS but as a fairly muscular guy approaching 50 there's just not fool-proof position of the watch and gimmick (left/right closer/farther from wrist or tilting the hand) to make it precise.
For now it will stay in the house!
The gimmick is well thought out and easy to install and apply.
I am very happy with this gimmick and is one of those things you can practice all the time like the coin or ring roll.
Have also tried it with a 10p and expanded shell and it works perfectly with the shell nested or just with the shell. Again so simple and so awesome.
Original review:
I really enjoy this product. It is clever and it does what it says. It takes a lot of practice to get good enough to be able to use this in front of an audience with confidence that the coin won't miss the mark. It takes even more practice to be able to retrieve the coin smoothly, on demand, without it ending up on the floor. I think this is a bit more difficult than VI has it ranked. Easy to use but difficult to use well. I have two caveats. One is the noise. VI stated "It isn't noisy at all". That is incorrect. There is a very distinct sound when the coin first hits as well as most of the time you move your hands. You can talk over it. On a stage or street it isn't noticeable but in a quiet environment it is. Two is the size. I was worried that it would be overly noticeable but with proper management of how you hold your hands it blends in well. The wider your watch strap the better though. I think the Catch is especially useful for the non coin magic performer that needs to vanish a coin as part of another effect. Despite my criticisms I do find this to be a great addition to my toolkit.
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I look forward to using this in the final vanish of a coin in a coins across sequence.
Have to find the correct watch to wear ( don’t usually wear one )
I can see how this could be really cool and a great accessory.
Also, some wonderful effects possible.
Do the move and open your hand and it’s gone! That’s some great magic! I prefer to open my hand palm up as opposed to palm out. The less movement of the entire hand the better. It I do believe that this is an ingenious gimmick!
Now some big warnings before you buy:
1. Bigger people (specifically with bigger sized wrists, hands and arms) will have a tough time with this. I had to mod mine a little to get mine to work 70-80% of the time (did about 100 moves and was able to do it around 70-80 times). So slimmer people will have this down faster.
2. Quarter and smaller works. Nothing bigger. I was able to do a 2 quarter vanish but with that came some slight complications on the production or just slip away part.
3. Thick thick thick band or watch only. Nothing smaller than like an inch/ 1 1/4inch. Otherwise the trick will fail.
These are the 3 major points I have with this trick. #1 and #3 are my biggest gripes on this manner and why I rated it low. Otherwise it is a good trick overall.
I never thought it could be so easy and "tricky" but five stars well deserved.
This gimmick should be a must for all who like to end the coin routine clean and hand-free.
The only con, if I must say one, is that it only supports one specific type of coin (in my case EUR 50 cents) but is something we can work on.
Despite of some comments I've read, in my case well paid and enjoyed!
+ Comfortable to wear
+Difficult for Layperson to detect
+ Very easy to use, very little practice needed
+ allows Vanishing AND producing Coin
+ can be performed while earing T-Shirt
+ Outstanding Educational Video
- Only works with smaller coins (US Quarter about the biggest).
- Not Silent at the moment of Vanish
- Need to wear Watch or wristband to hide the gimmick
Now let me take a deeper dive. With a little more information that might possibly answer some questions you might be having that the trailer doesn't answer. I speak for myself when I say that my experience has been that magicians have been searching for the "perfect" and "cleanest" vanish of a coin for a long time....the community always seems to be on the grind and the look out for the perfect coin vanish. To incorporate in our current coin routines or as a stand alone. It's be the subject of conversation amongst magicians since my introduction into magic. With that said ....off the top of my head... There are many different options out there. Such as the topit, TKO, raven, etc....all of them without question have their pros and cons with the preparation and what effects can be done, where and the angles. Some are more suitable for certain situations. Like if you wear a coat....or a button down shirt and so on. Some require and additional apparatus to be attached to your person. Hidden by your clothes. Although all of those are fine options. They each require a certain level of setup and "alteration" to your clothes before you ever leave the house. And if you need to adjust or check on something. You have to go in a different room to do so. Which is okay for some. Others don't want to fuss with that....this product eliminates that....and you don't even have to set it up before leaving your house. You could head out to wherever and once you park. You could set it up in 10 seconds and be ready to do this the rest of the day. Before I ramble on....I should mention that for me....and others im sure. For a product to be good it has to check a few boxes and meet some criteria and with this my criteria would be...,is it well made, the answer is yes. It should last you a lifetime if you take care of it. is it difficult?....this one is interesting... because the basic vanish is easy. But the potential for expanding the applications are tremendous...at that point, it would depend on who's hands this product is in and what they develop...when asking if it's difficult. But I want to be clear that the basic one handed vanish as well as a few 2 handed ones should be within the grasp of any magician with a basic knowledge of sleight of hand with coins should be able to pick this up quick. I would dare say you will be accomplishing the vanish within minutes. But perfecting and polishing could take much longer.do I need a coat or long sleeves? No. You don't. You could do this in a tank top and shorts. Is there a reset. No and yes..... But I must be clear, it only would need a reset if the routine performed was such that you didn't reproduce the vanished coin. Even then, the actual reset could theoretically been done in mid performance of your next routine. Without revealing to much. It would be a matter of being mindful of your situation and designing a moment in your follow up routine to provide the needed motivation to reset. The instruction download that comes with this has a beautiful routine that does EXACTLY what I'm describing but designed the vanish and reset into an actual routine.....which I love. Because he is using the choreography of that routine to reset lol. it's the coin vanish to pocket routine. It's a beautiful piece of magic. The type where you don't have to say anything....just vanish the signed coin and pull it from your pocket. It's awesome, clever and strng.. Ive always tried to incorporate the motto of if an audience member cannot walk away from a trick you performed....call up a friend and describe the trick you did.....in one sentence. Then it either isn't worth doing or you need to re work it to make the effect clearer....and that's the cool thing here. Besides tha gimmick...u get the download teaching a bunch of routines....all of them are simple. .to the point....and relatively easy....
Now my least favorite part of this. The negatives...I personally only have 1 negative about this...and its that they made it so the largest coin you can vanish is a quarter. I wonder why they didn't make it so you could do half dollar or dollar sized coins. Because it might really limit who's going to want this. Manly because most magicians use half dollars. Not quarters. So it seems a little restricting.....I only say this because it seems that they could have made it possible to be able to vanish the bigger coins with a little adjustment without affecting the abilities and attributes of the smaller coin vanishes. However, I knew this before I purchased. I wasn't surprised. I believe it mentions it in the trailer we well. Any way....that's my only negative regarding this and it isn't that big of a deal because I imagine you know this before you get it and it's a matter of choice and preference before getting it.
That's all I have for now. Sorry for the long winded review here. I wanted to be thorough. In case anyone was contemplating on getting this and has a few looming questions to ask before doing so. I hope this helps. The main take away for me is .....It does EXACTLY what you see in the trailer and exactly what the trailer says you can do.....
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It's so simple yet so perfect at the same time. When I read in the trailer that it doesn't use magnets I was slightly disappointed as I thought that would be the best method for it, but no, magnets would vastly hinder this gimmick and it's much much better as it is. It's made very well and won't ever break, and is so easy to perform! Practising is also very satisfying too!
The locking method is genius and again, very satisfying!
Very quick delivery too and the explanation video was fantastic! He explained everything so well and covered all bases. The pace of the video was perfect - it didn't drag or take ages on one simple point, but also wasn't rushed in any way, he spent the perfect amount of time on each section and explained everything very very well making it super easy to follow!
Over the moon with this gimmick! Wish I could give more stars!
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The angle restrictions are broad and the unobtrusive nature of the gimmick allows performers to execute the banish with sleeves rolled up, provided they were a watch or something to secure the device.
It looks like real magic. The vanish is clean. There are no awkward movements or tells. It is convincing and deceptive. The device has a clever locking systems that adds a layer of functionality, enabling not only vanishes but also fun stuff like reproductions of coins for transpositions and changes.
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At first, I wasn’t certain, but after watching the tutorials and using the trick I was very pleased with the results.
This gimmick is so practical and easy to use that it is criminally diabolical.
The download video is well made and covers excellent ways to set the gimmick up (that will never be seen,) as well as take you through step-by-step instructions to how to do amazing vanishes and production of coins.
These starter points are really scraping the surface of the many uses that this “Catch” gimmick offers.
Your imagination and creativity may start to unlock once you start playing around with “Catch’”
It is really a game changer that for me because now I may do powerful variations of vanishes, changes, transposition, teleportations, penetration etc. with confidence and ease.
The gimmick has a very cool locking and unlocking mechanism that just happens hidden by your nature gestures.
If one “Catch” gimmick does all that…
…Just think of the amazing magic that you may come up with using two of the gimmicks!
You will receive a small pocket size gimmick made of plastic and built to last as well as a nice durable case to store it in that helps protect it and ensure your gimmick(s) longevity!
The download covers proper care and easy maintenance of your gimmick.
The trailer is true to what you see is what it looks like in live performance.
(I appreciate that!)
I highly recommend purchasing “Catch!”
I don’t know who the presenter is on the tutorial but he is excellent - very clear and very well rehearsed/scripted. So many these days are not with um’s and er’s and self corrections. This guy is very polished - well done!
The device is comfortable to wear if you have the right watch or bracelet.
The box that it comes in looks professional.
Genius design and thorough instructions. You won't have trouble understanding how it works. Instructions offer subtleties and alternative handlings.
Gimmick itself is sturdy, and I don't feel it would break easily.
With audio editing, this could be great for social media. Could use this in a loud enough environment or make sounds to cover the catch itself.
Good price for what you get.
Cons:
It's too loud to use; the talk is very obvious. It tells the person viewing that something just caught the coin.
Takes time and lots of dropped coins to perfect the catch.
You have to be a person who wears something on their wrist a lot. It's not my style, but I thought if the product were good enough, I would have become a watch wearer.
Community questions about Catch
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David asks: If you purchase one of these how hard would it be to use it as a pattern to develop a new one for larger coins? Not looking to rip off and sell, I just mean for personal use.
- 1. Vanishing Inc. Magic responds:That would probably depend on your 3D printing skills. Due to the method, you would not want to go much larger, though.
Jonathan Kaplan asks: There's naturally going to be a tremendous amount of HEAT on your watch and that's going to be the first place that spectators are going to suspect. What do you suggest the user do when the spectators shout out "It's hidden in your watch!" ????
- 1. Vanishing Inc. Magic responds:Having watched this demo'd for years at our convention booth, no one has ever shouted that out.
Bryan asks: I like to do magic for my waiter/waitress. I am seated, they are standing at the table. awould that present difficulties, challenges, an undesirable situation?
- 1. Vanishing Inc. Magic responds:Yes, this is better to do standing. In your situation, just lapping something would probably be my choice!
Frédérik asks: I live in Canada, so I was wondering if a 1$ (Canadian) works for this gimmick? The diameter of it is about 2.7cm.
- 1. Frédérik responds:In fact, it’s 2.6cm or 26mm of diameter
- 2. R Kevin responds:I’m not certain of how long that question has been here, but I tried it with a “loonie” & it’s just a tiny bit too large.
- 3. R Kevin responds:I’m not certain of how long that question has been here, but I tried it with a “loonie” & it’s just a tiny bit too large.
Tony asks: Okay, no magnets, I can understand that. But, no "elastic (or anything else!) attached to the coin?" Absolutely nothing is physically attached to the gimmick that is concealed under a watch band/strap? We're not relying on gravity hit or miss here, are we?
- 1. Vanishing Inc. Magic responds:Gravity does play a role but we cannot expose the method here. Feel free to email our Support Wizards with any questions.
Max asks: Will the gimmick work with Ellusionist's Black OPS Watch?
- 1. Vanishing Inc. Magic responds:Yes indeed!
Max asks: Will this trick work with hairties? If so, how many do you think that I will need to hold the gimmick up?
- 1. Vanishing Inc. Magic responds:This wouldn’t work very well, a watch is required to perform the trick
Nathan asks: Can this vanish be used to end triad coins? I saw the question about using it with just a sh*** but with a coin inside it. Could it work?
- 1. George responds:No, for a number of reasons that are best not posted publicly.
Troy asks: Does the catch gimmick have the capability to switch out folded cards? And can the card be loaded discreetly in front of the audience?
- 1. Vanishing Inc. Magic responds:It is only made for coins
John asks: can it be used with a canadian quarter?,i did see something about it,but didn't say can use a canadian quarter.
- 1. Kingsley responds:If it is the same size as an American quarter, you are good to go.
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