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This proposal is certainly no worse than many of the proposals that became law since 1982, or for the "classic" commemorative coins for that matter. That might not be saying much, but it is neither politically correct nor commemorating some place few people have ever heard of.
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Pillar of the Community
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How about colorized furbaby commemoratives for Black, Yellow, and Chocolate Labrador Retrievers?  |
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Bedrock of the Community
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This proposal is certainly no worse than many of the proposals that became law since 1982, or for the "classic" commemorative coins for that matter. That might not be saying much, but it is neither politically correct nor commemorating some place few people have ever heard of. This is a very good point. At least they are leaving out the PC aspect this time. I think a big thing that makes me dislike all the new design concepts for coins is that to me it seems to cheapen the hobby from how I used to think about coinage. Times change. I am old enough to remember when a country's coinage was a symbol of their beliefs and they took pride in making some sort of artwork which they were proud to display that represented their country and its core beliefs/standards. I think of comparing older design like a Mercury dime, Walking Half, or Buffalo nickel to a modern quarter REV designs and there just seems to be something important lacking. And now we will find a series of canines (Hey...you see the new poodle quarter?)...somehow I just cannot get excited over it. It just seems very cheapened. Commercialism once again, to me, has cheapened up yet another area of life. Just my opinion. I really can understand how someone would enjoy collecting all the different designs. Sort of like the old "prize in the cereal box" concept from when I was a kid - COLLECT THEM ALL! ...but it was fun. |
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CCF Master Historian of USA Commemoratives
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I wanted to chime in...
One of the trends within the modern US commemorative coin series is to recognize service organizations for the important work they do helping people of all walks of life. The March of Dimes, the Lions Club, Boys Town, the American Legion, the Boy Scouts, the Girl Scouts, Louis Braille/The National Federation for the Blind have all been recognized with a commemorative coin issue/program. I believe such programs to be a reflection of current social values.
A commemorative coin in recognition of the work being done to specially train dogs to support US military operations and assist injured and disabled US military veterans live better lives is in keeping with such previous programs and seems a worthy endeavor.
Just my opinion, but I wanted to speak up in light of some of the jokes and negative comments being made. The coin may not be for everyone, but proceeds from its sale would go toward supporting the work of a worthwhile organization.
Collecting history one coin or medal at a time! (c) commems. All rights reserved.
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04/18/2022 9:30 pm
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Well said, commems!   |
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Pillar of the Community
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While I don't believe the proposed coins are meant to be released like the current AI Dollars or the Women Quarters, I also don't think that dogs could not be honored with a "one-shot" coin either. Dogs are useful in many more ways than we sometimes realize.
There are the Military mine/bomb sniffing dogs, the Police Canine Units, the Border Patrol drug sniffing dogs, the dogs that search collapsed buildings for human remains (both dead AND alive), those that help the blind navigate, the "Companian Dogs" that support our (physically and mentally) wounded military veterans, etc., etc.
Anyways, there are many things the dogs do that we humans are afraid of doing, and some risk death in helping us humans. I'm not sure how they'll be honored with coins, but they certainly deserve respect.
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I'm not sure how they'll be honored with coins, but they certainly deserve respect.  |
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Well, just call me thick headed and illiterate!  I see where I just made one of the biggest goofs I have on this forum! Somehow, my mind got mixed up into thinking these dogs were to be circulation issue designs. I will admit this last week and a half I have been having a bit more trouble with my disability so am hoping I can blame it some on that (P.O.T.S. - a typical symptom is sometimes a foggy brain - and that's been me for sure here at home...ask my wife  ). I want to clarify just so nothing is misunderstood. My previous remarks were from a mistake in my thinking(?) process equating the dog theme to be for a circulation issue of coins. Now that I look at that, I cannot even believe that is what I was thinking at the time! IMO concerning commemoratives coins, the sky is the limit as to a theme (as long as they keep PC attitudes out of it). In fact I would rather see them make the present ideas they have of new designs for quarters etc. into commemorative and special issue series instead and go back to a constant design (for a change). How much squash could a Sasquatch squash if a Sasquatch would squash squash? Download and read: Grading the graders Costly TPG ineptitude and No FG Kennedy halveshttps://ln5.sync.com/dl/7ca91bdd0/w...i3b-rbj9fir2 |
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Well so far, I have had no input to this conversation.
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CCF Master Historian of USA Commemoratives
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I'm still waiting for the Mint to explain how they minted a commemorative statehood quarter(Virginia) 7 years in advance. It commemorates Jamestown 1607-2007 in the year 2000. What's to explain? The quarter was not a commemorative for the 400th anniversary of Jamestown, it was simply Virginia's quarter for the Statehood Quarters series (the 10th in the program). Virginia was the 10th state to ratify the US Constitution, the number 10 position came up in 2000, so... As each quarter was intended to feature a significant person/place/event from the history of the corresponding state, it's not a surprise that the anniversary years of Virginia's first permanent European settlement would be included in the quarter's selected design. It was a rather significant event! By 1999 - when the quarter's design was determined - Virginia had already begun its planning for the 2007 celebration at Jamestown so it was top of mind for Virginia residents. Nothing nefarious - nothing more to explain. P.S. There was a 2007 Jamestown commemorative program struck by the Mint. It featured a silver dollar and a gold $5.00 coin (Half Eagle). Collecting history one coin or medal at a time! (c) commems. All rights reserved.
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Excellent explanation! |
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