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Pillar of the Community
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The coin is too small to accommodate an attractive design.
The penny isn't much bigger, and they worked that out Quote:
I believe they did,something about March of Dimes?
John1 that set was just basically a proof and reverse proof I already have the 2018 RP set so there isn't really any reason for me to get a second RP of the same coin |
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I believe they are planning on temporarily changing the design of every US coin in 2026 (for the Sestercentennial) S.2384 - Semiquincentennial Commemorative Coin Act is still in the very early stages and hasn't passed the Senate or the House yet. H.R. 4429 seeks recognition of the 250th anniversary of the United States has identical language apparently. The above article is from 2021 and things may have changed since then, but in this proposed legislation there is mention of $25 gold coins, 1.5" and 3" (5 oz) $2.50 silver coins, and clad quarters. I'm a bit confused though. More searching shows that there is already a law on the books authorizing 5 semiquincentennial quarters. https://america250.org/news/u-s-coi...-in-history/Quote:
Washington, DC - Earlier this month, the President signed into law the "Circulating Collectible Coin Redesign Act of 2020" (P.L. 116-330), allowing for the issuance of U.S. coins recognizing prominent American women, the U.S. Semiquincentennial observance, and youth sports and the U.S. Paralympics. Maybe that just paves the way for more specific legislation such as HR 4429 and S 2384? Not sure. |
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The coin is too small to accommodate an attractive design. Canada has had a few 10 cent commemoratives. The designs on at least some are quite attractive. Think the 1967 Mackeral and the long-running Bluenose. I do agreed that the larger coins give more scope. |
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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There is one "kind of" commemorative dime. The 1996 W dime marking the 50th anniversary of the Roosevelt dime. No difference in the design, but the only business strike quality W mint dime in the series. It only came in the mint set that year. |
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CCF Master Historian of USA Commemoratives
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The US Congress did initiate the process for the creation of a circulating 10-cent commemorative coin back in 1955 to honor Dr. Jonas Salk (physician/medical researcher who developed the first successful poliomyelitis vaccine) and the National Foundation for Infantile Paralysus (sponsor of the March of Dimes).
Obviously, the coin failed to gain approval but it was, at least, a possibility for a short while!
Collecting history one coin or medal at a time! (c) commems. All rights reserved.
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05/05/2022 7:20 pm
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The US Congress did initiate the process for the creation of a circulating 10-cent commemorative coin back in 1955... That is interesting. Right at the end of the classic commemorative period. |
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United States
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That is fascinating. I never knew that. While on the topic of tiny commemoratives, I know of at least two or three quarter eagle commems, and a few gold dollar commems, so clearly size isn't that much of an issue.
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05/07/2022 04:50 am
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CCF Master Historian of USA Commemoratives
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That is fascinating. I never knew that. No worries! If I hadn't personally conducted many hundreds of hours of research into such things, I likely wouldn't know about it either! Collecting history one coin or medal at a time! (c) commems. All rights reserved.
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CCF Master Historian of USA Commemoratives
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...size isn't that much of an issue. No, in the US it has long been more about the standardization of the denominations used for commemorative coins. During the classic era, the half dollar was the standard, for much of the modern series the silver dollar has been the "go to" denomination - but there have been exceptions and "the times they are a-changin'!" Collecting history one coin or medal at a time! (c) commems. All rights reserved.
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Pillar of the Community
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How is this about a dime? |
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CCF Master Historian of USA Commemoratives
United States
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@Boba: It would be nice if you positively acknowledged the many CCF members who took the time to offer their thoughts in an effort to help you vs. only responding to the posts with which you had an issue.
While it's true that many folks here enjoy trying to help, all are volunteers and deserve acknowledgement vs. criticism, IMO.
Collecting history one coin or medal at a time! (c) commems. All rights reserved.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Dimes have been having pillars or torches on the reverse for over 100 years now. What would be so hard about changing the reverse to something more amusing? As far as the obverse goes, a dime would be small enough to ignore having a figurehead on it. It needs some fancy design like the Shield nickel did. |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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They did do a commemorative dime in 2016   |
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