<< <i>I am torn between thinking that this is really cool and thinking it is a silly gimmick. >>
Well, IMO, it's a silly gimmick.
If the US Mint really wanted to produce a quality product then they would stop producing low relief, artificially frosted proof coins and start producing high relief mirrored proofs and collector coins.
I'm thinking that until they do, then we're all just being spoon fed US Mint "gimmicks". >>
what do you mean? i thought us coins today are top quality, and are real DCAMS. i dont understand how one is artifical and one isn';t.. >>
You're kidding right??
Please say you are kidding. >>
No, seriously. I thought mint technology has improved tremendously, in quality with production. Not necessarily design, but just capability, more cameo, production, etc. how is one cameo artificial, and one isn't? Doesn't make sense.
<< <i>I am torn between thinking that this is really cool and thinking it is a silly gimmick. >>
Well, IMO, it's a silly gimmick.
If the US Mint really wanted to produce a quality product then they would stop producing low relief, artificially frosted proof coins and start producing high relief mirrored proofs and collector coins.
I'm thinking that until they do, then we're all just being spoon fed US Mint "gimmicks". >>
what do you mean? i thought us coins today are top quality, and are real DCAMS. i dont understand how one is artifical and one isn';t.. >>
You're kidding right??
Please say you are kidding. >>
No, seriously. I thought mint technology has improved tremendously, in quality with production. Not necessarily design, but just capability, more cameo, production, etc. how is one cameo artificial, and one isn't? Doesn't make sense. >>
Oh thanks for the confirmation that you're kidding! I was worried.
As for the US Mints "Cameo", exactly how much different is their current technique from simply "painting it on"? Unless of course, you really like that ole "Snake Skin" look??
Which, BTW, totally "destroys" the design (as flat is it may be.....)!
The US Mint, IMO, has tossed "quality" out the window over quasi-acceptable "quantity". This might be ok for business strike coins but they just should not have started messing with the proof coins.
I decided to change calling the bathroom the John and renamed it the Jim. I feel so much better saying I went to the Jim this morning.
<< <i>Wonder if the Mint's website will work as good as the ObamaCare site on the first day? >>
I'm sure it will. Also, the Mint occasionally has a product that we actually like and at a fair price. Plus, they aren't forcing us to purchase a coin or be fined.
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<< <i>I'm in on these and thats coming from someone who never gives modern commems the time of day.
I think it's a great design that by some freak chance made it to the final choice. The curved concept is refreshing too. >>
I agree. This is the first commem in a long time I've been excited about.
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<< <i>I am torn between thinking that this is really cool and thinking it is a silly gimmick. >>
Well, IMO, it's a silly gimmick.
If the US Mint really wanted to produce a quality product then they would stop producing low relief, artificially frosted proof coins and start producing high relief mirrored proofs and collector coins.
I'm thinking that until they do, then we're all just being spoon fed US Mint "gimmicks". >>
what do you mean? i thought us coins today are top quality, and are real DCAMS. i dont understand how one is artifical and one isn';t.. >>
You're kidding right??
Please say you are kidding. >>
No, seriously. I thought mint technology has improved tremendously, in quality with production. Not necessarily design, but just capability, more cameo, production, etc. how is one cameo artificial, and one isn't? Doesn't make sense.
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<< <i>What's next, colorized coins with bare-breasted mermaids? >>
Actually there may be demand for such a coin if it were struck in ultra high relief.
Good one!
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<< <i>I am torn between thinking that this is really cool and thinking it is a silly gimmick. >>
Well, IMO, it's a silly gimmick.
If the US Mint really wanted to produce a quality product then they would stop producing low relief, artificially frosted proof coins and start producing high relief mirrored proofs and collector coins.
I'm thinking that until they do, then we're all just being spoon fed US Mint "gimmicks". >>
what do you mean? i thought us coins today are top quality, and are real DCAMS. i dont understand how one is artifical and one isn';t.. >>
You're kidding right??
Please say you are kidding. >>
No, seriously. I thought mint technology has improved tremendously, in quality with production. Not necessarily design, but just capability, more cameo, production, etc. how is one cameo artificial, and one isn't? Doesn't make sense. >>
Oh thanks for the confirmation that you're kidding! I was worried.
As for the US Mints "Cameo", exactly how much different is their current technique from simply "painting it on"? Unless of course, you really like that ole "Snake Skin" look??
Which, BTW, totally "destroys" the design (as flat is it may be.....)!
The US Mint, IMO, has tossed "quality" out the window over quasi-acceptable "quantity". This might be ok for business strike coins but they just should not have started messing with the proof coins.
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<< <i>Wonder if the Mint's website will work as good as the ObamaCare site on the first day?
I'm sure it will. Also, the Mint occasionally has a product that we actually like and at a fair price. Plus, they aren't forcing us to purchase a coin or be fined.