2009 American Grey Squirrel Commemorative

itsnotjustme · January 31, 2008 8:33AM

AP
Washington DC,
1 Feb 08

The United States Mint today announced the planned striking of 2009 American Grey Squirrel Commemorative Dollars. The obverse will feature a squirrel sitting on its hind legs, tail raised in a classic arch, and holding an acorn in its front feet. The obverse will also feature the year 2009, phrase "In God We Trvst", and the word "Liberty". The reverse will feature a southern hunter with a string of squirrels hanging from his belt and a 20 gage shotgun over his shoulder. He will be standing near a large steaming kettle hung over a campfire. The phrases "United States of America" and "One Dollar a Dozen" will be featured on the reverse. The coins are struck in a unique grey 70% tin, 30% zinc alloy, that closely matches the North American Grey Squirrel's natural color.

Plans are also underway for a $5 Gold variant featuring red "flying" squirrels. Off the record US Mint Employees tell the AP this design has been delayed by pricing disputes. Employees from Kentucky insist a full dozen (12) flying squirrels can be had for $5, and favor the "Five Dollars per Dozen" or "12 for $5" phrase. Employees with roots in Gerorgia and Alabama report they always get a bakers dozen for $5.

tightbudget · January 31, 2008 8:32AM

American Grey Squirrel Commem? That's about as random as the Monroe Doctrine Commem...

ahooka454 · January 31, 2008 8:32AM

rgCoinGuy · January 31, 2008 8:33AM

Sounds cool, looks like we are going into an animal commemorative program, maybe First Mutts really will happen!

rgCoinGuy · January 31, 2008 8:36AM

I just wanted to get one more above your last post

itsnotjustme · January 31, 2008 8:37AM

Git yer posts down 'ere!

Newcomp103 · January 31, 2008 8:41AM

"Woodchuck to Grey Squirrel....Woodchuck to Grey Squirrel...come in Grey Squirrel....over!

dan8402 · January 31, 2008 8:41AM

I think thats a record, 3 above the original post.

SilverEagles92 · January 31, 2008 8:43AM

Alright, this is a step too far. Grey squirrels?? We're now putting roadkill on our coins?

What's next? The rotting fish commemorative dollar program? Rabid raccoon half dollars?

Edit: typo

Omega · January 31, 2008 8:43AM

tightbudget · January 31, 2008 8:44AM

I also forgot to mention that last year, there was a grey squirrel on a tree and it dropped an acorn on my head...it kinda hurt...

And now we're commemorating them?

ziggy29 · January 31, 2008 9:26AM

Jed and Jethro are putting them on the dinner table, not putting them on a coin.

BECOKA · January 31, 2008 9:36AM

Next thing you know we will be putting ants, rats, snakes........

Tassa · January 31, 2008 9:37AM

I hope the red squirrels and the black squirrels don't get offended. Then again, the black squirrels might be Canadian so maybe it shouldn't matter if they do.

greghansen · January 31, 2008 9:42AM

We're now putting roadkill on our coins?

LMAO! I thought for sure from the thread title this HAD to be a joke! Who would have ever thunk it....a 'tree rat' commemorative. Jed Clampet would be thrilled...in fact...he may be he hunter on the reverse.

OneCent · January 31, 2008 9:47AM

What is the decision making process here???

What are these people thinking???

I'll be buying one of each, the uncirculated and proof silver dollars.

Gemineye · January 31, 2008 10:44AM

<< AP
Washington DC,
1 Feb 08

The United States Mint today announced the planned striking of 2009 American Grey Squirrel Commemorative Dollars. The obverse will feature a squirrel sitting on its hind legs, tail raised in a classic arch, and holding an acorn in its front feet. The obverse will also feature the year 2009, phrase "In God We Trvst", and the word "Liberty". The reverse will feature a southern hunter with a string of squirrels hanging from his belt and a 20 gage shotgun over his shoulder. He will be standing near a large steaming kettle hung over a campfire. The phrases "United States of America" and "One Dollar a Dozen" will be featured on the reverse. The coins are struck in a unique grey 70% tin, 30% zinc alloy, that closely matches the North American Grey Squirrel's natural color.

Plans are also underway for a $5 Gold variant featuring red "flying" squirrels. Off the record US Mint Employees tell the AP this design has been delayed by pricing disputes. Employees from Kentucky insist a full dozen (12) flying squirrels can be had for $5, and favor the "Five Dollars per Dozen" or "12 for $5" phrase. Employees with roots in Gerorgia and Alabama report they always get a bakers dozen for $5. >>

I want the one with the low slingin' nuts.....!!!......

Dockwalliper · January 31, 2008 10:51AM

You sure this release isn't date April 1st?

Lakesammman · January 31, 2008 10:57AM

Sounds kinda nuts.

ozzyfan269 · January 31, 2008 11:14AM

When will the sewer rat commemorative be coming out? loooooooooooool

Got Modern Crap?

dbldie55 · January 31, 2008 12:15PM

What happens when they catch a Bald Eagle eating a Grey Squirrel?

itsnotjustme · February 1, 2008 2:20AM

That would be a bad brockage!

ozzyfan269 · February 1, 2008 2:21AM

LOL The US Mint is the new Franklin Mint! When will they do the Disney series? LMAO

RWB · February 1, 2008 2:28AM

The last gray squirrel I saw was under the wheel of my car. Maybe they should have a road kill side to this new commemorative?

RTS · February 1, 2008 2:30AM

I'd rather see a squirrel or for that matter a rat or a mole on a United States coin than
the freak of nature on the reverse of the Morgan dollar.

nurmaler · February 1, 2008 3:00AM

<< Sounds kinda nuts. >>

Pun intended?

I like squirrels; I'm in!

SemperFI · February 1, 2008 3:11AM

obverse will feature a squirrel sitting on its hind legs, tail raised in a classic arch, and holding an acorn in its front feet.

reverse will feature a southern hunter with a string of squirrels hanging from his belt and a 20 gage shotgun over his shoulder.

How will a nice cute squirrel minding his own business eating his little acorn being killed along with his entire family and hung by a rope from some redneck's belt be a collectible? What next? Seeing "California Happy Cows" eating lush clover on the obverse and then on the reverse seeing a butcher with a chainsaw smiling and saying, "This is where your hamburgers come from."

itsnotjustme · February 1, 2008 7:16AM

Clearly a few people here do not realize the word gullible is not in any dictionary. Doubt me? Look it up, and if you find it post the Name, Edition, and ISBN number of the dictionary.

MrEureka · February 1, 2008 7:22AM

I hope I'm around to "ttt" this thread when the coin is actually announced in 2032.

solid · February 1, 2008 7:29AM

Red squirrels are way cuter!

Arizonadesertrat · February 1, 2008 8:11AM

<< I'd rather see a squirrel or for that matter a rat or a mole on a United States coin than
the freak of nature on the reverse of the Morgan dollar.

>>

Now, now, be nice. Some would say that certain early large cents boasted a freak of nature on their obverses.

ricko · February 1, 2008 8:24AM

itsnotjustme..... sorry, check www.dictionary.com Gullible is there and defined. Cheers, RickO

ozzyfan269 · February 1, 2008 8:47AM

Did you say GAY squirrel?

ziggy29 · February 1, 2008 8:57AM

Hey Rocky, watch me pull a rabbit out of my hat!

rich · February 1, 2008 11:52AM

You could put the motto "Taste like Chicken " on it !

ProofArtworkonCircs · February 1, 2008 2:09PM

What's ramdom about Monroe doctrine commemorative? This is really the Motion Picture Exposition of 1923 coin. So they needed an event from 1823 which didn't leave much to choose from.

itsnotjustme · February 2, 2008 12:28AM

<< itsnotjustme..... sorry, check www.dictionary.com Gullible is there and defined. Cheers, RickO >>

I mean a real paper dictionary.

jmski52 · February 2, 2008 12:36AM

So, it's Saturday morning and I've been ignoring this thread, thinking it was just an idle joke..............................are you kiddin' me?

RTS · February 2, 2008 12:49AM

<< Now, now, be nice. Some would say that certain early large cents boasted a freak of nature on their obverses. >>

I'll admit the large cents can be silly...

rgl1345 · February 2, 2008 1:05AM

<< AP
Washington DC,
1 Feb 08

The United States Mint today announced the planned striking of 2009 American Grey Squirrel Commemorative Dollars. The obverse will feature a squirrel sitting on its hind legs, tail raised in a classic arch, and holding an acorn in its front feet. The obverse will also feature the year 2009, phrase "In God We Trvst", and the word "Liberty". The reverse will feature a southern hunter with a string of squirrels hanging from his belt and a 20 gage shotgun over his shoulder. He will be standing near a large steaming kettle hung over a campfire. The phrases "United States of America" and "One Dollar a Dozen" will be featured on the reverse. The coins are struck in a unique grey 70% tin, 30% zinc alloy, that closely matches the North American Grey Squirrel's natural color.

Plans are also underway for a $5 Gold variant featuring red "flying" squirrels. Off the record US Mint Employees tell the AP this design has been delayed by pricing disputes. Employees from Kentucky insist a full dozen (12) flying squirrels can be had for $5, and favor the "Five Dollars per Dozen" or "12 for $5" phrase. Employees with roots in Gerorgia and Alabama report they always get a bakers dozen for $5. >>

I like the huntin dogs on the reverse

itsnotjustme · February 2, 2008 1:19AM

No, no hunting dogs are mentioned. Maybe 2010?

rgCoinGuy · February 2, 2008 1:34AM

mrearlygold · February 2, 2008 1:35AM

I vote we have an official "PUNXSUTAWNEY PHIL GROUNDHOG DAY " commem !

ambro51 · February 2, 2008 2:22AM

Yes Its real

and TASTY

http://www.backwoodsbound.com/zsquir.html

ProofArtworkonCircs · February 2, 2008 2:58PM

Gullible - see Merriam-Webster's Collegiate Dictionary Tenth edition ISBN-0-87779-708-0 alkaline paper

TrustNo1 · February 2, 2008 3:26PM

Dabigkahuna · February 2, 2008 4:13PM

Since World War II, the American Grey Squirrel has become the scourge of Britain. The Grey Squirrel has taken over and and pushed the native Red Squirrel to a near endangered species. The Grey Squirrel is noted for being a much more aggressive Squirrel than the the Red Squirrel.

Dawg144 · February 2, 2008 4:47PM

Are you sure it was "AP" and not "On-ion"?

I would say that this commemorative would be a sign of the apocalypse, but strangely, it's too believable.

itsnotjustme · February 2, 2008 4:54PM

I have been amazed that anyone thought there could be some truth in this story. If I posted it April first, it would have been too obvious of course.

And with regards to gullible, that referes to those who will actually go look it up to prove me wrong. I hope a few people got a gook chuckle from this thread.

Longshot · February 2, 2008 11:24PM

<< I like the huntin dogs on the reverse

>>

OK, I just set that as my background.

ambro51 · February 2, 2008 11:39PM

O Mr Carr the Squirrel coin beckons to ye..........................

As a young kid along with coins I collected the tails of the squirrels my dad hunted. Dont underestimate the delicious flavor of a well prepared squirrel stew BTW>>>

The bottom drawer of my desk had a dozen or so tails in it. Old and dried, or drying. I though the smell was 'kind of neat'. Well. One day, I came home from school and the tails were gone. Mom had had enough of THAT.

2009 American Grey Squirrel Commemorative

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