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An 18-karat solid gold Monopoly set covered with hundreds of precious gemstones is seen at the Museum of American Finance in New York October 15, 2010.

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I have great childhood memories of the game Monopoly, and I think it's a real piece of Americana. But I have to wonder what the folks at the Museum of Finance on Wall Street were thinking when they decided to display this solid gold set in the current economic climate.

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Comment author avatarTom-2146287

In todays world I wouldn't be to sure as to how long this piece will stay there! 

    Reply#1 - Sun Oct 17, 2010 12:49 AM EDT
    Comment author avatarTom-2146287

    It is quite a display. How long will it be safe?

      Reply#2 - Sun Oct 17, 2010 12:51 AM EDT
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