Obtaining New Presidential $1

My bank just called me back. They will have them around the first week in March. My are on reserve!

If you or anyone else wants some, just let me know and I'll reserve them for you. You would just pay whatever I'm charged for the coins and shipping. It's the least I can do for the people who have been so kind and patient with me this past week!

My bank in Montana just told me they have the coins in their vault and will be distributing them on Feb 15. Cool here in Montana.

I checked with 2 banks in NY but no luck. HSBC had no idea about Presidential dollars.

I've also been checking NY banks and they either have no idea what I am talking about, and/or will not order them unless a large about of customers ask for them. Several banks I went to said they don't like $ coins. And if they do order them, they will not sell them to non-customers.

How can it POSSIBLY be cold in Colorado when you shipped all your artic air to Indiana. It has been so cold here our snowmen have migrated south! I wouldn't be surprised to wake up with penquins in my yard!
I think most of the folks here will find out the dollar coins will be extremely difficult to locate at cost through the banking system. And we already know the mint will cost you double after shipping! Will have to play the game with other collectors to ever get what I need to ship to collectors in Europe and Australia.

This is from the U.S.MINT website. I think I'll check it out on the 15th. No premimum for the rolls.

http://www.usmint.gov/pressroom/ind...lease&ID=746





February 5, 2007


Back to my search



A Grand Exchange: New Yorkers Invited to Grand Central Terminal to Exchange Currency for First Presidential $1 Coin


United States Mint Puts First Presidential $1 Coin into Circulation in Time for Presidents Day

WHAT: As Presidents Day approaches, New Yorkers will get a chance to experience big change coming to the country. The United States Mint will release the first Presidential $1 Coins into nationwide circulation on Thursday, February 15, 2007. Kicking off at Grand Central Terminal, New Yorkers may exchange their currency for the first George Washington $1 Coin.


Developed for commerce and collecting, the new George Washington $1 Coins are a fun way to educate and raise awareness of America's first President - just in time for Presidents Day.


The George Washington $1 Coin is the first design in the series that will feature each of the country's former Presidents on a golden-colored coin. Four new designs featuring American Presidents will be introduced each year in the order of their service, with John Adams, Thomas Jefferson and James Madison to be released later in 2007. A stunning depiction of the Statue of Liberty will be on the other side the coin. For the first time since the 1930s, coin inscriptions such as "E Pluribus Unum" and "In God We Trust" will be prominently inscribed on the edge of the coins.


The new George Washington $1 Coins will be circulated throughout the country beginning Feb. 15, 2007. Financial institutions and retail businesses are participating in the program. Schools and educators nationwide will be championing the new Presidential $1 Coins with curriculum programs and other educational efforts. Consumers can visit https://www.usmint.gov/$1coin for more information.


"A GRAND EXCHANGE": PRESIDENTIAL $1 COIN EXCHANGE EVENT IN NEW YORK


Coin enthusiasts and commuters at Grand Central Terminal will be among the first to receive the new coin at the United States Mint's inaugural Presidential $1 Coin Exchange.


• George Washington look-alikes will be on hand to greet commuters


• Consumers can exchange dollar bills and/or quarters to receive new George Washington $1 Coins. Please note: cash only; limit 10 rolls per person at $25/roll


• United States Mint Director Edmund C. Moy spending the Presidential $1 Coin


WHEN: Thursday, Feb. 15, 2007


WHERE: Grand Central Terminal, Vanderbilt Hall (42nd & Park Ave., New York, NY)


8:00 - 1:00 p.m. (EST) Presidential $1 Coin Exchange


8:30 - 8:45 a.m. (EST) Director Edmund C. Moy addresses the crowd and media


INTERVIEWS: United States Mint Director Edmund C. Moy


Official George Washington historian


VISUALS:


• Hundreds of commuters exchanging currency for new George Washington $1 Coins


• Commuters interacting with George Washington look-alikes


• Director Moy using a George Washington $1 Coin


• B-roll available of armored car caravan transporting George Washington $1 Coins to Grand Central Terminal, stopping at national New York landmarks along the way


• B-roll available of behind-the-scenes footage of the coins being made at the United States Mint



Contact: Press inquiries: Michael White (202) 354-7222
Customer Service information: (800) USA MINT (872-6468)

I found a bank locally here in Mass. that will be carrying them, and Texasmick told me of another that's close to where I work. That being said, if the "d" mint folks want to do some swapping, I am all for it once I get my hands on them.