News on the hockey pucks (plus ASE proof and Coin composition)

Ciccio

It looks like the Mint won't put the edge lettering and will reduce the diameter.
These 5oz "quarters" won't even be the exact duplicates of the quarters.
I think we weren't that wrong choosing hockey puck as nickname!

ASE Proof, Hockey pucks and Coin composition

DrBuster

I still do not see how a 3" 5oz silver piece was this damn difficult.

PerryHall

I bet Dan Carr could have made these without any problem.

CaptHenway

The bill has to pass first.

fishcooker

I like the designs, but hope the pucks aren't giant quarters. They deserve better.

OPA

<< <i>The bill has to pass first. >>



That's true...like counting your chickens before they hatch...Most of that type of bills die of old age

ricko

I do not see any chance (so it probably will ) of this passing this year. Even if it does, there will be another excuse not to mint the proof ASE's. I have zero faith in any word that emanates from the mint. Cheers, RickO

meluaufeet

I'm going to put aside some $$$$ just in case it does... maybe get that subscription in.

derryb

Don't need a new law authorizing the mint to strike proof ASEs. They're striking proof AGEs in the face of high demand for bullion non-proof AGEs aren't they?

meluaufeet

Govtrack.us follows proposed legislation as it moves through Congress.

Here is the link for HR 6162..... "To provide research and development authority for alternative coinage materials to the Secretary of the Treasury, increase congressional oversight over coin production, and ensure the continuity of certain numismatic items."


govtrack.us HR 6162


I believe Congress breaks for recess - Nov. elections - on October 8th...


Edited to add: **** Passed the House; 'read' twice in Senate; referred to the "Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs" **** Here is a link to the committee website: link

OPA

<< <i>Don't need a new law authorizing the mint to strike proof ASEs. They're striking proof AGEs in the face of high demand for bullion non-proof AGEs aren't they? >>



Not according to the Mint ... demand has dropped...planchets now available for the proof AGE's

CaptHenway

<< <i>Govtrack.us follows proposed legislation as it moves through Congress.

Here is the link for HR 6162..... "To provide research and development authority for alternative coinage materials to the Secretary of the Treasury, increase congressional oversight over coin production, and ensure the continuity of certain numismatic items."


govtrack.us HR 6162


I believe Congress breaks for recess - Nov. elections - on October 8th... >>



Note: NO co-sponsors!

TD

CaptHenway

And Congress has recessed until after the elections.......

OPA

So HR 6162 down the crapper ...