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I came up with a really good idea. I know many of you will think its stupid, but here's the idea. Since people pushed so hard to put a woman on the $20 bill, but had to settle for the $10 bill, since there has been Lady Liberty on our coins and bills, but not an actual "real" woman on a coin or currency note in a long time (except for the SBA and Sac dollar coins) I agree that a famous real woman should appear on at least one of our paper denominations, that people will actually "see" in circulation. That being said, my issue is, there have been Buffalo nickels, and eagles on the reverse of the quarter, half, and recent dollar coins, and on some of our past currency notes, but these are random animals on our money that are not famous animals that have served man kind. My idea is that, since the $2 bill is getting a redesign with the next round of currency redesigns, I think they should replace President Thomas Jefferson's portrait on the obverse of the $2 bill with that of Balto the Husky hero, and replace the the Signing of the Declaration of Independence theme on the reverse, with a scene of a sled being pulled by a team of dogs, and scenery with mountains and trees and such on the new reverse, to symbolize Balto's serum run, from Anchorage Alaska to Nome Alaska and back. The reason for a Balto $2 bill, is to teach the many people in the human population that humans are not the only animals or only important animals on the planet, who believe that humans are all that matter. A Balto $2 bill would also symbolize dogs's contribution to serving man kind for 30,000+ years. Sorry if this idea sounds a little insane, but this is an idea whose time has come. And no, the idea will NOT later extend to famous cats, horses, etc. No other animal on the planet has come close to the magnitude that dogs have, of serving man kind, so there is no reason to honor them, except maybe in commemorative. Only a dog is fitting or worthy on an actual "circulation" coin or FRN. |
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but these are random animals on our money that are not famous animals that have served man kind The buffalo was such an amazingly helpful resource. It helped so many Native American live. It gave them tools, food and clothes. I think the buffalo deserves to have a spot on a coin.  The eagle is the symbolic animal of America, most country's have one. These are pretty important animals if you have not noticed. In addition, most people have heard about Thomas Jefferson and not Balto. Quote:
the planet has come close to the magnitude that dogs have, I think that oxen/cattle have provided more than dogs IMHO. This is because they have been traded, used for carrying things, and food and milk. Why not a cow on the 2 dollar bill? And if you wanted a dog, I think there are a more important dogs. Like the ones that served in WW2. Just my opinions and a few facts. |
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Yeah, but who has their "loyal cow, buffalo, or ox beside them? (Except Paul Bunyan and his big blue ox, Babe) Most men's faithful companion is usually a dog.
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Yeah, but who has their "loyal cow, buffalo, or ox beside them? But that is not the point. The buffalo was not loyal to humans, they were an amazing resource. Same with cows! They helped us survive and without them we would not be here with out them. The buffalo really deserved to be on the nickel. |
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I think there could be an animal on coins and currency, but not a dog. The BEP likely won't like it, and the public might not get why a president was removed so that a dog could be on the bill. However, they may like the idea of an animal that deserves to be on a bill, like an eagle.
But that's just my opinion
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Sorry, but I disagree. I don't care if the eagle is the national animal of the U.S. and with all due respect to cows and buffalos, there are plenty of police, military, service, sled, fire etc, dogs that serve man kind and become real heroes. But if you think an animal should be placed on a coin or a bill for supplying clothing to tribles, let's put a North American Red Fox on a coin or note. I have nothing against cows or buffalos, but I'm getting tired of seeing eagles on our money. National animal or not. Just like putting a false person like Lady Liberty would be pointless in my view. I'd rather use our currency for the purpose it serves now: to honor certain men, women and animals that actually did something for the country. No offense.
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let's put a North American Red Fox on a coin or note. I actually really like this idea. |
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I like dogs. I also like cats. How about a new series... Presidential Dogs and/or Cats.  |
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Dogs aren't really as a symbol for a country. The animals you mention are native wildlife that came to symbolize what's special and unique to our area. I love dogs just not sure how that would happen outside of Canada haha.
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Well, at least one of the Native American dollar Coins featured a Gray Wolf. If I were in Japan, I'd suggest a "Ninetails" on a coin or a bill, which is of a type of white fox that can have one to nine tails, and the more tails the fox has, represents how strong, powerful and wise the fox has gotten, with the Ninetails being the strongest, wisest, and most powerful. I'm guessing a Onetail has to earn all of its other eight tails through learning and evolving. Edited by Fox
06/21/2015 01:12 am
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I am thinking that a horse as a subject might be a good choice. Balto was a working sled dog. A horse would be much more recognizable individually as a symbol of mans relationship with animals.
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Lady liberty riding a horse into the sunset with an eagle flying over her.
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With her faithful hunting dog running along side her.  (Just as long as they're not hunting for foxes. Tally ho! (YIKES!)  Edited by Fox
06/22/2015 01:48 am
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