Last night I had a little "me time," and as I sat by the fireplace I turned a new
Presidential dollar over and over in my hands and finally decided what I really think of it.
I failed to come up with a clear answer one way or the other.
Here's what I decided.
I liked the color. Now if it will just stay that way!
I don't care for the obverse. To me it looks like one of those round pieces of chocolate wrapped in foil.
I think the reverse is great. Even so, I wish consideration had been given to changing the reverse with each new issue rather than using the same design 40 plus times.
I dislike the edge lettering. I can't read it with my regular glasses, or with my reading glasses. To make it out I have to take off my glasses and hold it at focus distance to one of my eyes. I would prefer the date and mintmark be on the obverse.
I feel the lettering under the portrait should be a little larger, to make it easier to read.
I realize that because of vending machines and the cost of metals, the Dollar must be the size it is. However, I would love to have seen it minted in the size of the
Ike dollars.
Even though this seems more negative than positive, I am still enthusiastic about the
Presidential dollars, and have been having a great time seeing people's reaction by giving them to family and spending them in stores.
Anybody else agree with my feelings?
Posted 02/23/2007 6:34 pm
