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Can we expect to see a Moose on a U.S. Mint Coin?

1northcoin1northcoin Posts: 4,517 ✭✭✭✭✭
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Question came to mind as this ungulate stepped in front of my vehicle yesterday on my drive to work:

Apparently Canada struck first:

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  • 1northcoin1northcoin Posts: 4,517 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited January 25, 2022 10:51PM

    @GoldenEgg

    Thanks for locating that. Obviously not from the State Quarters series, what is its backstory?

    Assuming it is a U.S. Mint product, what is the date and did the United States strike first (i.e. before 2012 when Canada came out with its moose coin?)

  • BryceMBryceM Posts: 11,825 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited January 25, 2022 10:59PM

    Well de Francisci did it first on the Maine commem. Without question, sooner or later we’ll see another. At the rate the mint is going, we’re likely to see every creature, invention, place, and person in the US within 5-10 years.

    ;)

    Actually I’m quite fond of moose. We had one in the back yard a few years ago. We couldn’t figure out why the dog was so wound up. They’re immensely cool, and, if you’d care to know, quite delicious.

  • rickoricko Posts: 98,724 ✭✭✭✭✭

    The moose is loose.... And I agree with @BryceM, moose meat is delicious... IMO the best tasting meat. Cheers, RickO

  • bolivarshagnastybolivarshagnasty Posts: 7,351 ✭✭✭✭✭

  • Che_GrapesChe_Grapes Posts: 1,884 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @1northcoin said:
    @GoldenEgg

    Thanks for locating that. Obviously not from the State Quarters series, what is its backstory?

    Assuming it is a U.S. Mint product, what is the date and did the United States strike first (i.e. before 2012 when Canada came out with its moose coin?)

    It is a classic commemorative from 1920

  • LakesammmanLakesammman Posts: 17,417 ✭✭✭✭✭

    My sister had 2 young ones in her yard last week (Spokane, WA).

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  • Jzyskowski1Jzyskowski1 Posts: 6,650 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Gentlemen, while moose is tasty, give me a back strap from an elk. Found elk to be the least gamey tasting. Tender and lean. So much so that the local butcher’s always include 10% fatty beef when grinding burgers , helps with cooking 🥘

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  • moursundmoursund Posts: 3,207 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @Lakesammman said:
    My sister had 2 young ones in her yard last week (Spokane, WA).

    Yikes! She should probably have delivered in a hospital, especially twins.

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  • johnny9434johnny9434 Posts: 28,672 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @Lakesammman said:
    My sister had 2 young ones in her yard last week (Spokane, WA).

    Oy carumba

  • moursundmoursund Posts: 3,207 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Speaking of moose coinage, is this a real thing? I like it!

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  • sparky64sparky64 Posts: 7,041 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Right or wrong, I think of Canada as having a strong claim to all things moose.
    I've always liked that Maine commem, btw.

    "If I say something in the woods and my wife isn't there to hear it.....am I still wrong?"

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  • ZoidMeisterZoidMeister Posts: 3,120 ✭✭✭✭✭

    I call these, "Moose and Squirrel"

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  • 1northcoin1northcoin Posts: 4,517 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @ZoidMeister said:
    I call these, "Moose and Squirrel"

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    I never cease to be amazed by the artistry and skill that went into creating that 3 Dimensional perspective.

  • moursundmoursund Posts: 3,207 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @ZoidMeister said:
    I call these, "Moose and Squirrel"

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    Kind of hard to see the moose... so i enhanced the image a bit,.. You may have to zoom in to see it clearly :wink:
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  • Steven59Steven59 Posts: 9,046 ✭✭✭✭✭

    2019 1 oz Proof Maine Passamaquoddy Moose Silver Coin:

    "When they can't find anything wrong with you, they create it!"

  • Namvet69Namvet69 Posts: 9,107 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Pre 9-11 my wife and I were driving out of Quebec crossing into Maine on a scenic secondary road when we came upon a rather large caution sign with flashing lights that said "Brake For Moose - Save Your Life". Sage advice given Bullwinkles stature. Peace Roy

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  • messydeskmessydesk Posts: 20,088 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @Namvet69 said:
    Pre 9-11 my wife and I were driving out of Quebec crossing into Maine on a scenic secondary road when we came upon a rather large caution sign with flashing lights that said "Brake For Moose - Save Your Life". Sage advice given Bullwinkles stature. Peace Roy

    Yeah, if you hit one of those with your car, you're just taking its knees out so that 1000 pounds of moose comes through your windshield. You'll be in no shape to claim that moose, either, assuming it doesn't just get up and walk away. And while Maine is in the US, I can't resist saying, "In Soviet Russia, moose claims you!"

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  • ElcontadorElcontador Posts: 7,571 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Moose are a real problem in Alaska. Even on the multi-lane highway from Anchorage to Palmer, there's a collision between a moose and an auto almost daily. They let you know they were there first. And if you're smart, you get out of the way.

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  • moursundmoursund Posts: 3,207 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Mooses are cool. This one is even silvery like a coin!

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  • 1northcoin1northcoin Posts: 4,517 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @moursund said:

    @ZoidMeister said:
    I call these, "Moose and Squirrel"

    Z
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    Kind of hard to see the moose... so i enhanced the image a bit,.. You may have to zoom in to see it clearly :wink:
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    Well done!

  • 1630Boston1630Boston Posts: 13,986 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Bacon wrapped moose tenderloin
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