This story is amazing. Marvel and the Franklin Mint have altered 40,000 quarters with George Washington on one side and the Silver Surfer on the other side. Instead of releasing these as collectibles they released them into circulation (800 in each state by the end of Memorial Day Weekend). If someone sees the quarter they can logon and get prizes.
The U.S. Mint is, needless to say, pissed. This is "altering money" and the studio and the Franklin Mint could be in trouble and face fines.