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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Quarters for each of the state capitols? I could see that being as successful as the State Quarter series? Similar to those, there would be a quarter for each capitol in the U.S. I could see this being a huge tool to teach kids. Downfall is, we have seen so many quarters dedicated to a state that it could be overkill for collectors, but it would be another success for creating new collectors I feel. What does everyone else think? |
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Bedrock of the Community
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I like having history and americana on coins so I like the idea. Overall though not sure itd be a big hit
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Pillar of the Community
United States
538 Posts |
I think it would be a cool concept but what would the design be? Landmarks from the cities I suppose? I feel like most people wouldn't recognise their own capitols (I know I wouldn't) so that could be cool.
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United States
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If the mint does another big set of quarters after the ATBs, then there's just going to be a gigantic surplus of quarters, if there isn't already. It'll be like the Presidential dollars with billions of quarters sitting in fed reserve banks with no place to go. After a while the mint will have to start making them for collectors only, like the halves and dollars are now. |
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United States
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The problem with the dollars is that there was no demand for them. There is demand for quarters and there isn't some sort of statutory minimum mintage. They don't mint more than are needed.
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Bedrock of the Community
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If the mint does another big set of quarters after the ATBs, then there's just going to be a gigantic surplus of quarters, if there isn't already. They mint 100s of thousands of them a year out of need. Theres no alternative to a quarter unless you prefer to have a ton of smaller change. Dollar coins have a bill counter part that were easier to use. There was no need for dollar coins and like fluffy said they HAD to mint a certain number instead of basing it on need. No matter what the design the quarter mintage will be the same In fact I would bet that between change, tolls, vending machines ect quarters are the most used coin in the US |
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United States
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Please no...no more gimmicky coins.
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Valued Member
United States
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How about quarters for famous restaurants, then you could have a fun place to go visit as well.
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Valued Member
United States
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Unfortunately, the America the beautiful series is not slated to end. After these 10 years there will be a renewal for another 10 years of parks and monuments. The mint is set for quarter ideas for forseeable future.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Or.. here's a good idea.. we go back to a better design, with Liberty, instead of dead presidents?
The dead president part doesn't bother me, it just seems to be more difficult, classic designs were so simple
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My idea, proposed in another thread, was to schedule the second round of ATB Quarters to end in 2031 instead of 2033 (some years will just have to deal with six coins instead of five). This gives us the opportunity to have a Washington Tricentennial Quarter with a new permanent design in 2032. |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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How about a series of quarters featuring each of the signers of the declaration of independence?
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Bedrock of the Community
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I like Jbucks idea for the commemorative quarter, I wish theyd do more of the ATBs each year as well not for any real reason other than I hate waiting. I would have been perfectly happy if they did all 50 State Quarters the same year too lol |
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United States
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I like Canadapenny's idea, however, I'm also burnt out on the ever-changing quarters and I don't even collect them. They've been going on since I was 11 and I'm 24 now. Enough!! STOP THE INSANITY!! How much do you suppose our already-bleeding Mint is spending each year on designing new dies for these? Too much.
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Bedrock of the Community
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They arent spending any where close to what you think on the designs. The minting of them alone more than pays for it as do the collectors and new collectors who like the series.
The biggest expense is probably making the dyes which they will have to do regardless of the design as long as they dont change the size requiring a new press.
The old design was tried before they started all this especially since its basically the same as the bill. At the very least it needed to be switched from being the coin version of the bill
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08/18/2012 01:13 am
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United States
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Having all the state capitals would be interesting. However, I LOVE the designs on the ATB Quarters. They are all breathtaking. In my opinion, they have the best designs of any non commemorative coin made since the early to mid 20th century. |
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Posted 08/17/2012 12:04 am
