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New Member
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Hi, I'm new to this forum. I'm Dave. I have a  regarding the new style of Buffalo nickel. I was recently told that due to the anatomically correctness of the buffalo, their has arisen a controversy. Some folks were offended in the fact that the buffalo was minted with it's genitalia intact. What can any of you tell me of this topic and if there is any collectability in any coins that have the buffalo in full male glory.  |
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Forum Mom
 United States
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Hello Dave, and welcome to our forum. I would ask that any of our members who wish to respond to this topic keep in mind that we have younger collectors as members and consider their posts carefully. Thank you. |
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Valued Member
United States
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All I will say about that is there are a lot of folks in this country with WAY too much time on their hands. They will complain about anything. As far as I am concerned, It is all a bunch of Bull.... MM  |
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Pillar Of The Community
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Well dog gone it! I am a moderator and CAN NOT respond like I wish I could!!! And boy could I respond to this one!!! I will say these folks had best do a little more checking as I have never seen a buffalo on a coin that was not physically correct in every way and thats including our famous Indian/Buffalo classic from 1913 thru 1938. Can't help but wonder the same group of folks would think of the Standing Liberty quarters in Type 1? And do I ever have some great coins from the Darkside I could share with them!!! Can't say no more....Moms watching!!! Edited by crystalk64
04/13/2006 09:31 am
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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yeah these same people better not go in to the country or they will get a big shock
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Originally posted by dave
Hi,I'm Dave. What can any of you tell me of this topic.
Dave old buddy, I'll give it to you straight. You have friends or associates who evidently like to either miss-lead you or 'pull your chain' so to speak. It's a joke and nothing more. Now if you really want to make their day (the people who told you this) go back and tell them this type of nickel is an "error' coin and worth a great deal of money. Stop right there and let their immagination and possibly greediness take over. Have fun collecting and enjoy the hobby. Edited by OldDan
04/13/2006 4:01 pm
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Pillar Of The Community
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You know Old Dan you have got me to thinking! Canada just released (a few months ago) a Whitetail deer doe and fawn. Now I know why they didn't use a big buck on that coin. They had to be politically correct didn't they? But now I am upset as I just realized that Doe is physically ALL there so I must be offended that they not only displayed that deer without any clothes but she was also buck naked in front of her child!!! Just disgusting! What is the world coming too?
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Valued Member
United States
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Dave Welcome! There are probably a group or groups who will collect anything. To them an animal with any defining characteristic might make their day. That being said, unless you know where to find those people and how to hype a particular coin, it's not an issue. Some people will only collect error coins, and narrow that field to only lincoln cents. Some will only collect proof coins that have to be absoultely perfect. Anything is collectible to someone. This anatomically correct buffalo you ask about might have a small audience out there somewhere who search for the best specimen but I have never heard of it until you mentioned it. It's a Buffalo nickel and the mint didn't give it anything God didn't, but some folks will of course find a way to be offended by anything. Being polictically correct is impossible these days. Enjoy collecting whatever you like. I am off to find the most perfect specimen of Margarita. This could take a while!  Margaret |
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Rest in Peace
United States
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Dave, welcome!
The people who complain need to get a life.
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Pillar of the Community
Australia
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Originally posted by dave
... Some folks were offended...
What a funny idea. This reminds me of the "Chirstmas is offensive" story. I really don't believe that these folks exist. No where else in the world are people offended, "only in America"? I think not, LOL, but if the newspapers get a wiff of this they can beat up the story to a real controversy. Says more about the media's need for a story. |
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Pillar Of The Community
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The media is a monster out of control. They can turn a small rain into a hurricane for ratings!!! And remember, as they proudly say, we interrupted your favorite programs to constantly tell you it is storming outside? Like we couldn't figure that out on our own? Of course, just this week my employer posted an opportunity for us to take a "Severe Weather Class" so we could recognize severe weather? Somebody has way too much money to waste in this country!
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New Member
United States
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As a biology teacher, I am glad to see things that are anatomically correct.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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well if we teach our kids correctly we should not have anything to worry about
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Posted 04/10/2006 10:01 am
