New 2009 Pres designs are online

Whitby

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Below is the link for the new 2009 Pres Buck designs by the Mint.

Fun fun fun

http://www.usmint.gov/pressroom/index.cfm?action=Photo#2009PresDollarProgram

Opus

Link

Whitby

I like them, with the exception of the HUGE NOSE on Harrison. My GOD that is a SUPER SCHNOZ

sanitarium1inmate

<< <i>I like them, with the exception of the HUGE NOSE on Harrison. My GOD that is a SUPER SCHNOZ >>


When he wakes up he can smell the coffee in COLUMBIA.
James Polk looks like he dressed like Count Dracula year round. lol

19Lyds

Of the 4, John Tyler will produce the best coins with some MS68's, possibly followed by Polk.

Harrison and Taylor will be difficult just to get MS67's as the designs are sharp, short areas which will generate tons of die chips!

BECOKA

If these transfer to coins well then I think they are the best designs yet. Unfortunately I have rarely seen a line drawing transfer well so only time will tell. I'm enjoying the set so far in my Dansco Album.

LanLord

Tyler and Polk, gotta love that mullet with a receding hairline look

adamlaneus

I don't see anything that gives an immediate emotional reaction.

But, for some reason, when I scroll down and look at Lincoln sitting on a log reading a book, I cannot get an image of Yahoo Serious out of my mind.

Or is it Kramer from Seinfeld?

Goldbully

John Tyler or John Lennon??

adamlaneus

Admitting you are wrong is the first step. We are here for you. Do you want to talk about it?

Whitby

Hey he chose Tyler not BIG NOSE Harrison

Goldbully

<< <i>Admitting you are wrong is the first step. We are here for you. Do you want to talk about it? >>



I screwed up, wasn't thinking!!! Thanks for being there!!!!!

ricko

None of them even vaguely resemble art, just more dead guys making our currency even more boring. Cheers, RickO

edix2001

Moving the In God We Trust (IGWT) motto off the edge and onto the obverse sure is hokey looking.
It almost appears as if we have deified the presidency, since the IGWT motto next to the president's chronological number, resembles, in a way, European coins with monarchs on them containing mottoes that say "By the Grace of God, (Queen/King) ..."

Walmann

There are those on the boards that would say just in time for Halloween.

I agree with Becoka, the rendered designs are good, however it seems something gets lost in the translation (tranfer) to metal.

Connecticoin

<< <i>Moving the In God We Trust (IGWT) motto off the edge and onto the obverse sure is hokey looking.
It almost appears as if we have deified the presidency, since the IGWT motto next to the president's chronological number, resembles, in a way, European coins with monarchs on them containing mottoes that say "By the Grace of God, (Queen/King) ..." >>



Agree, that looks terrible. Somewhere on the reverse would be better -- of course I did not have a problem with the edge.

droopyd

I assume the William Henry Harrison will be available for only 30 days?

Walmann

<< <i>I assume the William Henry Harrison will be available for only 30 days? >>



LOL, no doubt using a special "die".

CoinJunkie

<< <i>None of them even vaguely resemble art, just more dead guys making our currency even more boring. Cheers, RickO >>



Agreed, but the good news is you won't run across any of them very often in commerce...

fishcooker

I think it's cool that dudes with bed-head hair could make it all the way to the presidency!

renman95

Four presidents in nine years...that must have been unsettling for the country.

Interesting similarities with the last three presidents...in the semi-profile, 3/4, and full view of face.

And one looks a little GW-ish...guess which one?

Ren

Overdate

Moving the In God We Trust (IGWT) motto off the edge and onto the obverse sure is hokey looking.

I think my idea would have worked better:

Goldbully

<< <i>Four presidents in nine years...that must have been unsettling for the country.

Interesting similarities with the last three presidents...in the semi-profile, 3/4, and full view of face.

And one looks a little GW-ish...guess which one?

Ren >>




Wow, you are right, renman!!!

Goldbully

<< <i>I like them, with the exception of the HUGE NOSE on Harrison. My GOD that is a SUPER SCHNOZ >>



Hey, thank God air is free!!!




edited to add: I wouldn't buy this coin with your money!!!!

Whitby

Well you can bet your ass it would cost him a mint if they did tax air.

MY GOD WHAT A BEAK

Otherwise, I kind of like where the motto is. This could be a cool year for the small dollar. I have yet to see the new SAC design.