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Pillar of the Community
United States
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I'm just wondering why the mint hasn't done any Commemorative Dimes
Rosevelt didn't even get a 1776-1976 Bi-centennial coin
Seems weird
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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The coin is too small to accommodate an attractive design.
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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Consistent with no bicentennial-themed cent/penny, or nickel for that matter.
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I believe they did,something about March of Dimes? John1  |
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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Just what we need, more commemoratives.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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I believe they are planning on temporarily changing the design of every US coin in 2026 (for the Sestercentennial)
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United States
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The coin is too small to accommodate an attractive design. I agree. Quote:
I believe they did,something about March of Dimes? In 2015 they released special silver dimes (Proof W and Reverse Proof P) in a set along with the March of Dimes commemorative silver dollar. I bought this set from the mint when released. However, the design was not changed. |
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Pillar of the Community
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The coin is too small to accommodate an attractive design.
The penny isn't much bigger, and they worked that out Quote:
I believe they did,something about March of Dimes?
John1 that set was just basically a proof and reverse proof I already have the 2018 RP set so there isn't really any reason for me to get a second RP of the same coin |
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Bedrock of the Community
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I believe they are planning on temporarily changing the design of every US coin in 2026 (for the Sestercentennial) S.2384 - Semiquincentennial Commemorative Coin Act is still in the very early stages and hasn't passed the Senate or the House yet. H.R. 4429 seeks recognition of the 250th anniversary of the United States has identical language apparently. The above article is from 2021 and things may have changed since then, but in this proposed legislation there is mention of $25 gold coins, 1.5" and 3" (5 oz) $2.50 silver coins, and clad quarters. I'm a bit confused though. More searching shows that there is already a law on the books authorizing 5 semiquincentennial quarters. https://america250.org/news/u-s-coi...-in-history/Quote:
Washington, DC - Earlier this month, the President signed into law the "Circulating Collectible Coin Redesign Act of 2020" (P.L. 116-330), allowing for the issuance of U.S. coins recognizing prominent American women, the U.S. Semiquincentennial observance, and youth sports and the U.S. Paralympics. Maybe that just paves the way for more specific legislation such as HR 4429 and S 2384? Not sure. |
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The coin is too small to accommodate an attractive design. Canada has had a few 10 cent commemoratives. The designs on at least some are quite attractive. Think the 1967 Mackeral and the long-running Bluenose. I do agreed that the larger coins give more scope. |
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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There is one "kind of" commemorative dime. The 1996 W dime marking the 50th anniversary of the Roosevelt dime. No difference in the design, but the only business strike quality W mint dime in the series. It only came in the mint set that year. |
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United States
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CCF Master Historian of USA Commemoratives
United States
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The US Congress did initiate the process for the creation of a circulating 10-cent commemorative coin back in 1955 to honor Dr. Jonas Salk (physician/medical researcher who developed the first successful poliomyelitis vaccine) and the National Foundation for Infantile Paralysus (sponsor of the March of Dimes).
Obviously, the coin failed to gain approval but it was, at least, a possibility for a short while!
Collecting history one coin or medal at a time! (c) commems. All rights reserved.
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05/05/2022 7:20 pm
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The US Congress did initiate the process for the creation of a circulating 10-cent commemorative coin back in 1955... That is interesting. Right at the end of the classic commemorative period. |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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That is fascinating. I never knew that. While on the topic of tiny commemoratives, I know of at least two or three quarter eagle commems, and a few gold dollar commems, so clearly size isn't that much of an issue.
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05/07/2022 04:50 am
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CCF Master Historian of USA Commemoratives
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That is fascinating. I never knew that. No worries! If I hadn't personally conducted many hundreds of hours of research into such things, I likely wouldn't know about it either! Collecting history one coin or medal at a time! (c) commems. All rights reserved.
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Posted 05/04/2022 09:13 am
