tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4433024393760369647.post6082154169346411699..comments2023-05-05T02:34:17.002-07:00Comments on Mint News Blog: America the Beautiful Quarters ProgramUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger27125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4433024393760369647.post-8294801676632955172010-04-08T11:08:44.817-07:002010-04-08T11:08:44.817-07:00Various things I want to say: first, as for the c...Various things I want to say: first, as for the comment about it being unnecessary to still mint coins?... There is going to be coins and dollars for a long time. Yes, debit/credit cards are becoming popular, but do you seriously think they are going to do away with tangible money any time soon? Get real... And there's no need to 'chase' these quarters as many did with the 50 states if you don't feel it is worth the effort- Just enjoy them as they come out and use them as a learning tool (or even a 'vacation guide' haha)<br /><br />I think it is commendable that the U.S. Mint actually cares enough about these natural and historic sites to dedicate the time and effort into paying tribute to them. If you've ever been to a worthy National (or even state) Park, then you'd know that they should be recognized because they truly are amazing. The extreme man power, legal battles and devotion that made the parks' system what it is today was surely worth it.<br /><br />And as one post said, 'bringing back fond memories'- that's what it is all about! How many people got nostalgic when their state quarter was introduced? Not I.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4433024393760369647.post-38853604923134609482009-09-11T20:31:54.440-07:002009-09-11T20:31:54.440-07:00I am looking forward to the next quarter series st...I am looking forward to the next quarter series starting in about 2030 or so: "Native Bacteria of the United States." Each year they could come out with oh, 360 or so different designs (one a day!), and the series would end sometime towards the end of the next millenium.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4433024393760369647.post-52062483920968860372009-09-11T08:03:54.270-07:002009-09-11T08:03:54.270-07:00VABEACHBUM
You raise some very interesting points...VABEACHBUM<br /><br />You raise some very interesting points about the oversized silver bullion coins. I think I will write a full post covering everything known about these releases in a separate post.Mint News Bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15005852378363392557noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4433024393760369647.post-7544684722943734522009-09-11T07:59:43.550-07:002009-09-11T07:59:43.550-07:00Regarding the one quarter in the final year, here&...Regarding the one quarter in the final year, here's what the legislation says:<br /><br />"The quarter dollar coins bearing designs of national sites under this subsection shall be issued at the rate of 5 new designs during each year of the period of issuance under this subsection."<br /><br />I guess they are interpreting this to be 11 years of 5 per year, with a remainder of 1.Mint News Bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15005852378363392557noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4433024393760369647.post-32984857256389075562009-09-10T11:48:03.995-07:002009-09-10T11:48:03.995-07:00Down with the quarter - it is overrated. lol
11 m...Down with the quarter - it is overrated. lol<br /><br />11 more years of chasing another set.kbsig106noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4433024393760369647.post-9802368419246465792009-09-10T08:02:16.322-07:002009-09-10T08:02:16.322-07:00This new set of quarters of National Parks might b...This new set of quarters of National Parks might be more meaningful if they put the President that was responsible for saving each park on the coin instead of Washington...Also the date it occured.<br /><br />It would be interesting to see the who and when of these National Park events.<br /><br />GoldilocksAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4433024393760369647.post-17958852335332258762009-09-10T07:11:33.872-07:002009-09-10T07:11:33.872-07:00How can the mint convey the essence of the beauty ...How can the mint convey the essence of the beauty of any national park given the limitations of the quarter<br />diameter and the coldness of zinc?<br />At least with the state quarters you can place two dimensional icons and it makes some sense but personally I've been to the Theodore Roosevelt Nat'l. Park in Medora, ND and it's complex beauty is breathtaking beyond words or artistry.<br />I just don't see how this works except a bit better on the silver proofs.<br /><br />Jim L.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4433024393760369647.post-76894170464748411582009-09-09T20:42:40.874-07:002009-09-09T20:42:40.874-07:00Steinberg, you do raise a good point regarding the...Steinberg, you do raise a good point regarding the rise and dominance of electronic payments and credit... and that will, if it hasn't already, erode on using pure hard cash AND coins for most purchases. And over time, I could see not just the penny, but the nickel as well become more of a burden to production. However, I do believe that it will take a long time before we see the total elimination of coinage. <br /><br />But if and when that happens, there would be no fiduciary mandate for the US Mint to exist in its current form. At which point, commemorative coins/medals would be all that the govt would ever need to create. However, it may take getting to this point before you find this new quarter series as being a true collectable.<br /><br />Didn't people dislike the look of the Morgans until they started coming out of the vaults in the 50s?Lasloohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11869376645350635619noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4433024393760369647.post-26475405415710886342009-09-09T20:03:27.022-07:002009-09-09T20:03:27.022-07:00I'll enjoy seeing these new designs in my pock...I'll enjoy seeing these new designs in my pocket change, but there may be a few that I don't think I'll keep both mintmarks. <br /><br />There are so many billions of coins coming back to banks now from the last series' hoards, that we may only see a token few released by the Fed at the 5 per-year ceremonies. (ala Lincoln cents) I'd like to get to all the ceremonies though, just to see the sights! RSFAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4433024393760369647.post-66016514361540052822009-09-09T19:03:04.395-07:002009-09-09T19:03:04.395-07:00New coins...sounds more like recycled ideas.
Give...New coins...sounds more like recycled ideas.<br /><br />Give me a week in the mint and there would be a new coin.<br /><br />I suggest a coin with an individual "serial number" possibly on a silver dollar...every coin would be unique. Hey, they do it to the bills, let them have at it with a coin.<br /><br />GoldilocksAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4433024393760369647.post-65307720832221279162009-09-09T18:38:13.523-07:002009-09-09T18:38:13.523-07:00I have very many pleasant memories of Chaco Canyon...I have very many pleasant memories of Chaco Canyon, NM, including doing some surveying work there, taking overseas visitors for a tour, and getting caught with my folks in a flash flood and being stuck in the mud till 2 am. This is certainly a coin I will be looking to acquire in quantity! SFSAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4433024393760369647.post-84573961234596501372009-09-09T18:15:40.180-07:002009-09-09T18:15:40.180-07:00A huge series of more useless quarters that will b...A huge series of more useless quarters that will be minted until 2021? LOL, well, that's one series I won't bother to buy or collect. At my age, I won't be alive to finish the series in 2021. LOL.<br /><br />I'll pass......no pun intended. -Grandpa.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4433024393760369647.post-84118431212917274012009-09-09T17:43:12.604-07:002009-09-09T17:43:12.604-07:00You all miss the point. The Mints might as well cl...You all miss the point. The Mints might as well close if not for collector issues...coins have become a nuisance, not to mention close to valueless, in terms of purchasing power. Under Obama, this trend will increase, not to mention, the use of credit cards, electronic payments, debit cards, etc. We are creating pseudo work for the employees in Phila., and Denver. Then we are supposed to treasure this scrap metal...and buy it in rolls and bags, and store it! Boy, does the govt. take us for total idiots?!!!Michael Steinbergnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4433024393760369647.post-75952589190972384332009-09-09T17:41:35.780-07:002009-09-09T17:41:35.780-07:00I'm very impressed with the breadth of sites c...I'm very impressed with the breadth of sites chosen. For several states, they passed over more popular sites to pick some areas that will give more depth to the program.<br /><br />Great Sand Dunes in CO instead of Rocky Mountain NP<br /><br />Ozark Natl Riverway in MO instead of Gateway Arch in St Louis<br /><br />Chaco Culture Park in NM instead of the more well-known Carlsbad Caverns or White Sands<br /><br />Shenandoah in VA instead of any number of sites such as Mt Vernon, Monticello, etc..Keithnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4433024393760369647.post-59175314553650352982009-09-09T17:31:21.001-07:002009-09-09T17:31:21.001-07:00VABEACHBUM,
The design specifics for the Silver B...VABEACHBUM,<br /><br />The design specifics for the Silver Bullion coin were not Mint desire - it was required by the legislation.<br /><br />And because it is so huge, it won't be slabbable in mass, which means sales will be abysmal. Some of the coins may have support from people who enjoy the sites, but the nutcase registry folk (me, etc..) can't slab them so they won't buy them.Keithnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4433024393760369647.post-87118703019243050272009-09-09T16:07:26.461-07:002009-09-09T16:07:26.461-07:00Well, you got me on those two.... :-)Well, you got me on those two.... :-)vaughnsternoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4433024393760369647.post-11912580175633753282009-09-09T15:02:19.874-07:002009-09-09T15:02:19.874-07:00I dunno, I kinda like the looks of Grant. A pres....I dunno, I kinda like the looks of Grant. A pres. with a real beard, how cool is that? And how about Grover Cleveland? I mean, a guy outside of Sesame Street named Grover. Come on!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4433024393760369647.post-21129060709590016852009-09-09T14:54:51.743-07:002009-09-09T14:54:51.743-07:00Wow, the original Washington bust will be used, wi...Wow, the original Washington bust will be used, with some tweaks, on the new quarters. Wow, how boring. <br />Even though the Presidential Dollars are quite dull, I think interest will increase once the presidents who served after 1900 start appearing. Seeing Teddy Roosevelt or Harry Truman on a coin will be pretty neat. Other than Abraham Lincoln, what president from Polk up to T.R.interests people?? The majestic artistry of coins I'm afraid is loooooong gone.vaughnsternoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4433024393760369647.post-31934764821747002672009-09-09T14:52:06.557-07:002009-09-09T14:52:06.557-07:00While I tend to agree with everyone so far... we ...While I tend to agree with everyone so far... we actually haven't seen any of the designs for any of these coins. One or more of them may be something worth keeping. <br />But yes, the Mint and Congress are like an SNL kit... you know, the ones where it's really funny and entertaining at first, but then they just run the joke into the ground. The State Quarters idea was great... but now, ugh, its overkill.<br /><br />I agree... lets change it up and go back to more allegorical images. However, I would like to do something different than Lady Liberty or eagles or the like. We haven't had a flag on a coin yet, though I think the 2010 Union cent might do that. <br /><br />What are the NEW symbols that represent America that could be used on future coins? And to nip it in the bud at the start, images of poverty lines isn't what I'm going for here... :-)Lasloohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11869376645350635619noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4433024393760369647.post-73479029873962429952009-09-09T14:26:12.250-07:002009-09-09T14:26:12.250-07:00Horrible, who is going to collect these! I think ...Horrible, who is going to collect these! I think the price of the modern gold and silver eagles are going to go up due to the lack of coins out there and collectors having no better options. I also do agree with the posts above of bringing in new coins into circulation from the past and larger coins. Look at the rest of the world Mints!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4433024393760369647.post-44443621403741828242009-09-09T14:10:37.070-07:002009-09-09T14:10:37.070-07:00In reading through the entire US Mint announcement...In reading through the entire US Mint announcement, I noticed a subtle reference to programatic Silver Bullion Coins that would coincide with the release of each new quarter. Preliminary stats for these silver coins are five ounces and three inches in diameter.<br /><br />There had been previous board discussions requesting / begging for multi-year, large coin programs where a bigger canvas supports design detail and overall eye appeal. Based on the mint information, looks like we will be left to suffer through the poor execution of what could have been a very good large-coin collection program. As the name indicates, Silver Bullion Coin lends itself towards investors, not towards collectors. The coin stats confirm that. And, I don't think I will need to remind anyone of the additional impact this new program might have on silver availability for Proof and UNC SAE's.<br /><br />Given the proposed numbers and current trends, five ounces of silver and mark-ups through approved bullion outlets are going to push the limits of $150+ per coin. Sadly, had the Mint considered $30 - $35 per coin in a collector program, they probably would have sold 3 to 5 coins per transaction anyway and directly to the public!!<br /><br />We have not seen any collector SAE's to date and, at this point, we're really not expecting any. Since this is going to be another "legislated" silver bullion program, the SAE's have moved another step lower on the priority list. I don't want to be the person to say it out loud, but I think this new silver bullion coin program all but confirms the end of the Collector SAE's. I, for one, hope that I am soooo wrong!!VABEACHBUMnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4433024393760369647.post-55021797529043348982009-09-09T12:49:17.522-07:002009-09-09T12:49:17.522-07:00A new typical, boring program from the U.S. Mint. ...A new typical, boring program from the U.S. Mint. I'll pass. I'd rather collect the old coins, when design actually meant something. I'm so fed up with the garbage the mint produces. I'm sick of seeing Washington on the quarter as well, and I have nothing against Washington or anything. I'm sick of seeing dead presidents on the coins in general.<br /><br />The mint wonders why their dead president dollar coins program aren't going anywhere. There is no interest nor demand for dead presidents on coins (they act like this is something unique lol), and all that on top of fact that the dollar bill is still king of dollars.<br /><br />How about retiring all the circulating coins and their current designs. Get rid of all these dead people, and bring back Lady Liberty. Bring more classical icons back into the coins, like eagles, shields, arrows, etc. I have a feeling there would be greater interest in such. Our coinage is so plain and boring, it makes me sad whenever I get change and look at it. It's a disgrace.<br /><br />Then you have a new 2010 Commemorative for Disabled Veterans. Who picks these designs? These designs really represent our Government well. Uninspiring, and incompetent.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4433024393760369647.post-35044028130795540342009-09-09T12:30:44.681-07:002009-09-09T12:30:44.681-07:00Wish the mint would focus on some silver and gold ...Wish the mint would focus on some silver and gold coins instead of another round of quarters.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4433024393760369647.post-41380175130198712792009-09-09T12:29:43.134-07:002009-09-09T12:29:43.134-07:00YAWN......YAWN......Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4433024393760369647.post-20052962283288636342009-09-09T12:21:08.307-07:002009-09-09T12:21:08.307-07:00I know it's the last reason "so what.&quo...I know it's the last reason "so what."vaughnsternoreply@blogger.com