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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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I think the 2012 Trade Winds Native American dollar is the neatest recent dollar by a long shot. The others are do not compare. I find the obverse very nice on the Sacagawea's. I am not trying to complete any set but picked that one for my type set in proof. It looks awesome to me.   |
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Pillar of the Community
 United States
4868 Posts |
With no date on the obverse and the use of $1 instead of ONE DOLLAR makes them look like a Chuckie Cheese token.
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Moderator
 United States
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Not having a date does give more of a token (rather than coin) look to them.
I do agree, the 2012 reverse is really nice.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
2815 Posts |
If the Presidential dollars had been a silver dollar series I would have been all over them. That would have been a nice set to collect. |
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United States
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Naturally, I agree 100%.  Bigger canvas, no need for edge lettering.  |
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Valued Member
United States
293 Posts |
From my perspective as a dealer the big problem with the SAC and PRES dollars are spotting problems on the business strikes. These are common coins that do NOT circulate and unless you have a GEM with no spots you really are looking at pocket change.
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United States
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I agree. Another reason why I am glad I just collect the proofs.
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Pillar of the Community
Norway
1358 Posts |
I find the idea of $1 coins quite handy. Maybe they're a bit on the big size (yes, jbuck, there's plenty of space to put a date on either obverse or reverse). And much more practical than piling up half-rotten half-year-old dollar notes, at least. They're more durable. I'm just wondering what it would take for Americans to fall in love with dollar coins again, like 100 years ago, when the Morgan dollar ruled... Anyway, I agree that the current dollar coins are more like a way for the bank to make money from coin collectors than a viable payment method. |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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I'm a fan of the modern dollar coins. I have complete Anthony and Sacagawea/Native sets and have recently started the Ike series.
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United States
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Quote: I'm just wondering what it would take for Americans to fall in love with dollar coins again, like 100 years ago, when the Morgan dollar ruled... It would only take one thing... Stop. Printing. One. Dollar. Notes. |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
2023 Posts |
I like the small dollars too -- my SBA/Sac CAPS album is full. It's a shame they tone so badly so quickly. Even a few of my proofs have colored somewhat.
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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jbuck - No, all that would do is force people to use the dollar coins, not "fall in love" with them. Who could love most of this junk?  Edited by Coinfrog
10/20/2017 4:55 pm
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CCF Advertiser
United States
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I thought a date was required by law on US coins? |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
2023 Posts |
Since 2009, the date is on the edge, where no one can see it (along with the mint mark and "E Pluribus Unum").
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United States
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No, all that would do is force people to use the dollar coins, not "fall in love" with them. Honestly, they will love using one dollar coin instead of four quarters and no more rejected bills on vending machines. Once people realize what they have gained, they will love them. |
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