Unnecessary commemorative coin program

secondrepublic

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?

AUandAG

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.

bob

agentjim007

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

TopographicOceans

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)

secondrepublic

<< <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.

Overdate

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.

Yorkshireman

<< <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. >>



What he said...

mbogoman

<< <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...

ricko

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

LindeDad

Shredder food.

OPA

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

>>



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.

DIMEMAN

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!!!???

kiyote

At least it's something of an event, unlike the 1936 Cincinnati commemorative half dollar.

MsMorrisine

<< <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

silverpop

just another way to part suckers with their cash

OPA

<< <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.

FullStrike

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.