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Unnecessary commemorative coin program

I know U.S. commems are often basically a political program to honor/reward certain interests and constituencies. But I almost laughed out loud when I opened up a piece of "official mail" from the U.S. Mint this evening... they're hawking "225th Anniversary" coins for the U.S. Marshals Service. Not just one coin, but three -- including a $5 gold piece. Seriously? A random anniversary (225), a random government agency that has little in the way of a public profile... are they aiming for a lowest-ever modern mintage? Or is there some demand for these that is somehow escaping me?
"Men who had never shown any ability to make or increase fortunes for themselves abounded in brilliant plans for creating and increasing wealth for the country at large." Fiat Money Inflation in France, Andrew Dickson White (1912)

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  • AUandAGAUandAG Posts: 24,883 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Probably as much demand for these as there is for the fake sheriff badges you see on ebay....zilch.

    Oh, and I got the same lit and it's in the circular file.

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  • I'm looking forward to it. Like they say opinions are like rectums. Your rectum is noted.
  • TopographicOceansTopographicOceans Posts: 6,535 ✭✭✭✭
    Overall I agree with you, but these actually look kind of cool. I'll buy a set and use them to represent modern commems in my type set.
    (I have a Civil War 50c, Dolly Madison $1, $5 Smithsonian)
  • secondrepublicsecondrepublic Posts: 2,619 ✭✭✭


    << <i>Overall I agree with you, but these actually look kind of cool. I'll buy a set and use them to represent modern commems in my type set.
    (I have a Civil War 50c, Dolly Madison $1, $5 Smithsonian) >>



    Agreed on the $5 gold... I actually think the design is pretty cool, especially the eagle. But you know, I just don't get why this program is happening.
    "Men who had never shown any ability to make or increase fortunes for themselves abounded in brilliant plans for creating and increasing wealth for the country at large." Fiat Money Inflation in France, Andrew Dickson White (1912)
  • OverdateOverdate Posts: 7,142 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Well, it's not like there is any important anniversary coming up in 2015, like say the 150th anniversary of the end of the Civil War. image

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  • YorkshiremanYorkshireman Posts: 4,583 ✭✭✭✭✭


    << <i>Well, it's not like there is any important anniversary coming up in 2015, like say the 150th anniversary of the end of the Civil War. image >>



    What he said...
    Yorkshireman,Obsessed collector of round, metallic pieces of history.Hunting for Latin American colonial portraits plus cool US & British coins.
  • mbogomanmbogoman Posts: 5,222 ✭✭✭✭✭


    << <i>Well, it's not like there is any important anniversary coming up in 2015, like say the 150th anniversary of the end of the Civil War. >>



    Or the 100th anniversary of the Panama-Pacific Exposition. Why this one has slipped through the cracks, I don't know. The bill is languishing somewhere...
  • rickoricko Posts: 98,724 ✭✭✭✭✭
    I am surprised at no commemorative for the end of the Civil War....and was hoping for a gold PanPac issue... oh well, onward...Cheers, RickO
  • LindeDadLindeDad Posts: 18,766 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Shredder food.
  • OPAOPA Posts: 17,136 ✭✭✭✭✭


    << <i>I'm looking forward to it. Like they say opinions are like rectums. Your rectum is noted.

    >>

    image

    My gut feeling tells me that this commem. will be one of the more successful ones. Although, I do not collect modern commems, I have to admit, that the design for each denomination is exceptional.
    "Bongo drive 1984 Lincoln that looks like old coin dug from ground."
  • DIMEMANDIMEMAN Posts: 22,403 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Modern Commem's are not my thing, but I can understand why some collectors like them.

    That being said....the more the merrier!

    Did I actually say that!!!???image
  • kiyotekiyote Posts: 5,586 ✭✭✭✭✭
    At least it's something of an event, unlike the 1936 Cincinnati commemorative half dollar.
    "I'll split the atom! I am the fifth dimension! I am the eighth wonder of the world!" -Gef the talking mongoose.
  • MsMorrisineMsMorrisine Posts: 34,969 ✭✭✭✭✭


    << <i>I know U.S. commems are often basically a political program to honor/reward certain interests and constituencies. But I almost laughed out loud when I opened up a piece of "official mail" from the U.S. Mint this evening... they're hawking "225th Anniversary" coins for the U.S. Marshals Service. Not just one coin, but three -- including a $5 gold piece. Seriously? A random anniversary (225), a random government agency that has little in the way of a public profile... are they aiming for a lowest-ever modern mintage? Or is there some demand for these that is somehow escaping me? >>




    You forgot to mention 2014 was the 225th anniversary

    This is just the year of acknowledgement

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  • silverpopsilverpop Posts: 6,718 ✭✭✭✭✭
    just another way to part suckers with their cash

    graded silver coins (NEED TO SELL ASAP)
    link below
    https://photos.app.goo.gl/7bPCP787VCZCCKb67

  • OPAOPA Posts: 17,136 ✭✭✭✭✭


    << <i>just another way to part suckers with their cash >>



    not sure what you collect, but the same holds true whenever you purchase a coin or collectible item.
    "Bongo drive 1984 Lincoln that looks like old coin dug from ground."
  • FullStrikeFullStrike Posts: 4,353 ✭✭✭
    They ought to just put out Coins if they just want to sell something. Sort of like they're doing with the UHR's coming out soon.

    I have 0 interest in these Marshalls Coins. Pure junk.

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