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Who Stole ‘The Big Maple Leaf,’ the Biggest Coin in the World?

Lost Masterpieces

The Big Maple Leaf was named the largest coin in the world by the Guinness World Records in 2007. But a group of thieves ensured its life in the public spotlight would be brief.

The Biggest Coin in the World
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