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If they make it I will be proud to own one in both Proof and uncircluated state. Well in this case I might buy more then one of each just to make a point.  |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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I would love that. That would be a nice addition to my collection. He was a very beloved president. Although there are detractors, I think he will be remembered very fondly by most people.
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United States
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I like the idea of putting his likeness on circulating money like the dime or the $10 bill
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Well.....a lot of it "should" be about his "popularity" too.....and not just "achievements".
How many presidential candidates could win 49 out of 50 states these days ? .....answer..... N.O.N.E....(the only one he didn't win was his opponents home state (Mondale).
NOW THAT IS A "POPULAR" PRESIDENT !
As the country has grown more "vicious" in it's "partisan politics" and the "re-telling" of history and events being "skewed" to favor their "fire-hearted" theoretical opinions, it would never behoove them (the other side) to even "think" favorably about him nowadays. I personally know many "hard left Liberals".....(lifers !) who even have the dirty little secret of having voted for Ronald Reagan BOTH TIMES !.....and they don't want anyone to know it....and nowadays they want to forget it ever happened of course. These were the "Reagan Democrats".....and they don't want you to know about them now.
But while the generations still live who can remember him "first hand" affectionately and in a good light, I think this Commemorative "should" be done, before any possible legacy or "popularity" is completely erased and obliterated by those just as passionate, but on the "other side of the aisle".
This was the last time where the term "Landslide Election" has EVER been used on a National scale where it was ACTUALLY true by those kinds of numbers and by that that wide of a margin and on that large of a scale with that many states.
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Pillar of the Community
United Kingdom
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Eaglefoot,
I agree. I know many Reagan Democrats who voted for him in at least the 1984 election.
I remember Reagan being sworn in after the 1980 election (first one that I could vote in) and the hostages being held in Iran being released.
I would buy a coin honoring Reagan.
Ken
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I have similar admiration for the "Iron Lady" Margret Thatcher in the U.K.
Though the few people I know/talked to from over there (one's from Ireland actually) do not seem to hold her in high esteem.
I admit my ignorance with most of the small and many details with her "in-country" day-to-day politics....I only was lucky enough to observe her on the world stage (often with Reagan).
But I have so much admiration and respect for that woman with what I "do" know, and that won't change.
The only other Prime Minister that stood out for me, living afar here in the U.S., was Tony Blair....I have a lot of respect for him as well.....and think he is such a super brilliant man, a great speaker, loyal, and did the world well with his service to his country included.
He was a "stand-out" for me....but I understand too that he was overwhelmingly "unpopular" towards the end. (A lot of it stemmed from supporting Bush & the Iraq campaign I'm sure)
And my "observations" are, of course, from afar so......forgive any ignorances or unintended offenses with my comments.
I have always looked at Great Britain with utter awe....to be honest.
The history from fighting Roman Legions at Hadrian's Wall in their own country.....all the way to today. Just an incredible country the U.K. is, and I've always dreamt of visiting someday !
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Pillar of the Community
United Kingdom
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Living the UK as an American is an interesting experience.
I can watch UK politics as an outsider (since I can't vote) and I also get to see what the world thinks of the US.
I don't think Blair is unpopular because of Iraq. Labor has been in power in the UK since May of 1997.
I think Blair became unpopular because the UK people were not given a public vote on the Lisbon Treaty (European Union).
Conseratives were in power beforehand since May of 1979 with Thatcher and Major as Prime Minsters.
Gordon Brown (Labor) is the current prime minster (non-elected since Blair stepped down) and the country is waiting for the Parliment to be dissolved and a General Election to be called.
This should be a very interesting General Election.
UK does have lots of history to see except for in their circulating coins....nothing old can be found because of change over to decimal and then the change in size in some coins.
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Pillar of the Community
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Oh o.k. ! Just living and working there, I see.
Have you ever been tempted to get a metal detector and hit some places (not protected) to find something "old" ?
Imagine finding a Roman coin behind your flat or something ? ......that'd be incredible !
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Pillar of the Community
United Kingdom
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I have thought about it a few times but the cost of basic detector from the guy locally who I bought a few coins from puts me off (£150 which is like $250) as well as trying to understand the rules.
You need permission from the landowner (how to you find out who the legit landowner is) and supposed to split finds with the landowner unless they are treasure which needs to be reported to the proper authories.
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Valued Member
United States
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Launch a new Dime with Ron and a Commerative. That is what I would want...
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Launch a new Dime with Ron and a Commerative. Oh, I like that! Then maybe they will also make a Reagan Coin and Chronicles set!  Not that there is any chance of it happening, it would be a nice friend for my Lincoln C&C set.  |
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Then maybe they will also make a Reagan Coin and Chronicles set! OMG !! ....... I just about fell out of my chair ! What a great idea THAT is ! ....  GAD ZOOOKES !!.......THAT WOULD JUST BE AN "INCREDIBLE" THING ! A REAGAN C&C SET !!But as far as replacing Roosevelt on the dime, I don't think that would ever happen for many reasons...some already listed. The idea was suggested even to Nancy after his passing and she "angrily" relplied " No ! Ronnie wouldn't have wanted that". But his longtime affection for the military (which was VERY mutual) produced her christening the U.S.S Ronald Reagan Carrier....which is a spectactular vessel ! |
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I have an even better idea.  The Reagan C&C set would be like the old Prestige Proof Sets; basically a proof set with one (or two) additional commemorative coin(s): Dollar (and Half-Dollar). This set does not necessarily need to have a Regan Half Dollar (the Eisenhower Prestige Proof Set has just the Eisenhower Commemorative Dollar). However, I would replace the cent, nickel, dime, quarter, and half dollar with modern versions of their 1911 equivalents (dated 2013 of course). That's right, another 95% copper Lincoln Cent... but this one has wheat ears! |
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United States
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Would definitely be a money maker if you were interested in flipping it. As a man who "came of age" in the 80's (a la The Wonder Years), my definitive quote for the back of the coin, "Mr. Gorbechev: Tear down this wall!" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WjWDrTXMgF8 |
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