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| Dollar Coins Would Depict Ex-Presidents |
| 2005-12-21 |
| I imagine that most of you have seen this news already, however, in my opinion, it would be a mistake to design these coins to be functional. That is, about quarter-sized, made of pot metal, and able to be used in machines. These presidential dollar coins should be as large and as well made as the Eisenhower dollar. They should not be made for utility, they should be made for national pride. As such, they should be as finely engraved and collectible in their way as is the holographic Canadian Maple Leaf gold piece. In fact, right now, silver is about $8.50/ounce. These coins could be offered as silver commemoratives. So as not to drive the cost of silver through the roof by offering these coins as $10 pieces, they should be valued at $50. If they were artistic enough, truly beautiful laser-enscribed silver pieces, many people would pay $1900 for a complete set, with more than $1520 profit per set to the government. They could be packaged in protective plastic with a high-tech seal for authenticity and to preserve their value as proof coins, for a somewhat higher price. The package could also contain biographical and historical data for each president. The pure-silver $50 coins could be offered at the same time as the $1 coins, so everybody could afford a complete set and see what they look like. Importantly, by act of congress, additional presidents could be added to the series. |
| Posted by:Anonymoose |
| #2 Not mentioning Pea-nut Jimmuh... |
| Posted by: twobyfour 2005-12-21 23:02 |
| #1 This is a bad idea. I'd hate to even think about what picture they'd have to use to accurately depict Bubba. :-( |
| Posted by: Barbara Skolaut 2005-12-21 22:34 |