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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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I will never carry the dollar coins just like I never keep change of any denomination in my pocket now (except for my Morgan dollar pocket piece, and it stays in the watch pocket). So I hope they will never try to replace the dollar bill with those dollar coins but do agree that will be the only way to get the general public to ever use them. But in my case it will just mean I will get more money back when I get the jug full and carry it to the bank to run through the machine to get US Currency for the change |
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New Member
United States
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I find 'sizing' arguments strange. US Quarter and One dollar coin's sizes are IDENTICAL to Canadian ones. 24mm for 25c and 26.5mm for $1 Canadians seem be having no issues with $1 coin. I agree though that SBA color was indeed confusing. But that is not the case with 'Golden' dollars |
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Rest in Peace
United States
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 , riko44! When you don't want to do something, any excuse is as good as common sense. |
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Moderator
 United States
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The 1 dollar note has already been replaced by a dollar coin. The problem is, nobody's had the guts to tell the Federal Reserve they've got to stop making dollar bills. American politicians all seem to be worried that abolishing the dollar note will somehow get them all thrown out of office.
Oh, puh-leeze. All they have to do is tell the American people, "Here are your $1 coins. You don't have to like them, but you will have to learn to use them.". Then delete the reference to $1 notes from the Federal Reserve Act. Hey presto, no more dollar bills made. The $1 notes already in circulation would vanish within a few months. Within six months, everyone will be happily using the coins and no-one will remember there was any kind of controversy about them.
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When the government finally grows up and eliminates the dollar note, those of you who dis like the dollar coin please feel free to refuse to use it. We will be happy to give you back all your change in quarters. That will be 22.8 grams of metal for every dollar instead of 8.1 grams. Odd you said you didn't want five dollar coins, but if you would rather have 20 quarters that's fine with us.
I've noticed something. This poll has been done several times and it typically runs 2:1 to eliminate the note. This time it is running 3:1 to eliminate the note. We're gaining ground. I always quote the best comments so they can get the additional attention they deserve. I was at a friend's house this weekend and the "dollar coin" topic came up (I will not say how, but I did not start it). Within five minutes I had everyone in agreement on the issue. Their reluctance to embrace the change was from an ignorance that I was happy to eliminate.  |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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I bet another excuse is that they won't know what to do with George Washington if the bill goes away...
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United States
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Washington never wanted to be on our money to begin with.  |
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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So what is so horrible about a polymer $1.00? I find it funny that just about the only place I see the majority of people wanting to get rid of the paper dollar and use the coins are those who are on coin forums! Yes, there are other websites out there (and youtube etc. etc), but it seems to be only online I hear anybody trying to say they like these. Since talking on this site in another $1 coin vs bill thread, I have been asking people if they use the dollar coins (these are more than readily available where I am and people recognize them for what they are - and I do get them in change every so often from stores). Their reply has been the same - the people tell me they do not like carrying the coins b/c the weight of the dollars in their pocket is a bother. Notice I ask them IF they like using the coins, and not a loaded, mass-media-type question of, "Why don't you like..." So make a polymer $1.00 and let the people who do not want the coins happy also - what evil is there in this? On this site was another thread talking about the mint no longer doing the subscription program for these and that the mint was losing money b/c of (drum roll) the free shipping costs they were offering were hurting them. I wonder how much money would be spent over a period of years when having to transport these much heavier-than-polymer-bill coins to and from banks (en masse etc.)? It would be the private sector footing the bill (but saving in production costs for the mint) over and over. Why does it have to be an either or situation? Variety is the spice of life! Cost might not be a factor if the bills are polymer then everyone could be happy - America traditionally has been about personal choice - not dictation (well - current light bulb situation excluded... )  |
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United States
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So what is so horrible about a polymer $1.00? The same thing that is so "horrible" about the dollar coin. Crane does not make them. Personally, I like polymer notes. |
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Valued Member
 United States
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This poll will end today at 0000 navy time or 12:00am form time.I love using navy time  |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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I think we should bring the 50 cent note back into circulation. That way we don't have to deal with the Kennedy coins that nobody uses.
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Valued Member
United States
268 Posts |
I do not like that idea NO MORE VOTING/COMMENTS PLEASE.
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Moderator
United States
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I agree, the 50 cent note would be a step in the wrong direction. I have closed the poll, but comments should remain open. |
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Valued Member
United States
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Valued Member
United States
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Washington never wanted to be on our money to begin with. EXCELLENT point, jbuck! |
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Rest in Peace
United States
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argument: people don't like the brass bucks.
fact: Mal-Wart had 100 million of them, only gave them to people on request, usually limited the amount per customer, and still ran out in about a week.
conclusion: Mal-Wart must have a heckuva internal theft problem.
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