Derrida says that as soon as the other accepts, there is no gift—even if the gift is subsequently refused. It is the act of recognition that creates the destruction of the gift. In the story,...

Derrida says that as soon as the other accepts, there is no gift—even if the gift is subsequently refused. It is the act of recognition that creates the destruction of the gift. In the story, speculate as to whether the beggar’s acceptance of the coin accomplishes the annulment of the gift or whether the fact that the coin is counterfeit changes the balance. Are there any other factors that could affect whether the coin is gift?