Commems Collection Modern: An Ode To Clad Coinage

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commems CCF Master Historian of Commemorative Coins United States 12647 Posts	Posted Today 43M ago Time for a trip back to 1966 for a 'Friday Funny.' Here's a short poem by Charlie Gebhard that was published in the Waverly Democrat (Waverly, Iowa), courtesy of Representative Harold Royce Gross (R-IA): *WE'VE BEEN SLUGGED* Now listen, friends, and you shall hear Just why I'm crying in my beer. It really is a tale of woe That started many years ago. My dad worked hard and saved his cash, And taught me not to do things rash. He said, "Now, son, please stay awake And wooden nickels do not take." I shunned the poolhalls in my youth And booze and dames and things uncouth; Yes, I was prudent all my life And found myself a thrifty wife. We worked together, side by each, Till wealth was nearly in our reach. But then there came the fateful day; That "two-bit move" by L.B.J. For coins he ruled that silver's out And copper slugs he's spread about. He says they're just as good as gold; Farewell to honest coins of old. Now I recall my father's words: "Wooden nickels are for the birds." New copper slugs seem worthless, too, But what are you and I to do? The day of reckoning is here; That's why I'm crying in my beer. Life's no longer milk and honey-- Here we are with funny money. Mr. Gephard certainly had a way with words! For other of my posts about coins and medals, including US and Canadian commemorative pieces, see: Commems Collection Collecting history one coin or medal at a time! (c) commems. All rights reserved. Report this Post to the Staff

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