2018 WWI Commem design contest

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BackroadJunkie
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The Mint is holding a contest for the design of the WWI Centennial Commem. (Don't blame the mint. This contest is an Act of Congress...)



The United States Mint is pleased to announce a public competition to design the 2018 World War I American Veterans Centennial Silver Dollar. This competition is open to U.S. citizens and permanent residents who are at least 18 years or older.



During Phase One of the competition, which is open from February 29–April 28, 2016, artists are encouraged to submit their contact information and three to five work samples using the online form.



Up to 20 applicants from Phase One will be selected to participate in Phase Two, where they will create and submit designs and plasters for the final coin.




More info on the Mint's website:



WWI Centennial 2018 Commemorative Coin Design Competition



Oh, and I would also like to lobby for a commemorative in 2019 for the sesquicentennial of the Transcontinental Railroad. (1869-2019)

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  • 291fifth
    291fifth Posts: 25,218 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    I can't see top artists being bothered with a "contest" of this sort. It seems like a good art school project, however. (Are you aware that the winning design of the Vietnam Veteran's Memorial was the result of a class project? The instructor in the class gave it a B+. The designer, Maya Lin submitted the design to the national competition on her own and won the contest.)
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  • claychaser
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    How about a retro Peace Dollar?


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  • ricko
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    I hope Dan Carr enters.... and wins.... he has great designs. Cheers, RickO
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  • FullStrike
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    I have a vision of a large group of nubile young ladies intertwined in simulated Combat.

    One young lady to represent each of the countries involved in the conflict. Of course a

    nip slip or two would have to be strictly forbidden. Our country is more prudish now than

    It was in 1916, when the SLQ came out.



  • LindeDad
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    Originally posted by: silverpop

    carr is a fake coin artist /and minter no matter what spin you try to put on it



    i'd rather have a unknown artist do this project




    Glad that's only your opinion, Love Freedom.



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  • COCollector
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    Originally posted by: silverpop

    carr is a fake coin artist /and minter no matter what spin you try to put on it...




    I'm guessing you missed some facts: http://www.designscomputed.com/coins/resume.html





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  • ChrisH821
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    Originally posted by: claychaser

    How about a retro Peace Dollar?




    I was thinking something along those lines as well.

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  • CaptHenway
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    Originally posted by: claychaser

    How about a retro Peace Dollar?




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  • ElKevvo
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    A retro Peace dollar would be really nice especially if struck in high relief...just my opinion.



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  • dcarr
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    Originally posted by: ricko

    I hope Dan Carr enters.... and wins.... he has great designs. Cheers, RickO



    Thanks, I'll probably give it a go. One thing that is different about this competition, compared to other recent contests, is that the chosen artist will actually sculpt the design as well. I think that is a good move on the Mint's part.






    Originally posted by: silverpop

    carr is a fake coin artist /and minter no matter what spin you try to put on it


    i'd rather have a unknown artist do this project



    Originally posted by: COCollector

    I'm guessing you missed some facts: http://www.designscomputed.com/coins/resume.html



    Here is better comprehensive "resume" with pictures from Dick Johnson's American sculptor/engraver databank: www.MetalArtists.com : Carr, Daniel James






    Originally posted by: silverpop

    whatever floats your boat or rocks your world



    Sink your own boat if you wish.
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  • LindeDad
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    Let's discuss coins here.



    Seems like this needs inserted.



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  • SkyMan
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    It would be poignant to have, "The War to End All Wars", on one of the sides.
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  • TwoSides2aCoin
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    Originally posted by: SkyMan
    It would be poignant to have, "The War to End All Wars", on one of the sides.

    As well; an olive branch in the clutches of a perched eagle's talons, on the other.
  • guitarwes
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    Cool bio DCarr
    @ Elite CNC Routing & Woodworks on Facebook. Check out my work.
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  • ricko
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    Great bio Dan...thanks for posting... Cheers, RickO
  • CSOTUS
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    Hopefully this coin turns out nice, wasn't a fan of the infantry commem
  • cmerlo1
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    Whatever you design, make sure it's as sterile, unoffensive, and politically correct as possible.
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  • Goldbully
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    Originally posted by: silverpop

    carr is a fake coin artist /and minter no matter what spin you try to put on it



    i'd rather have a unknown artist do this project




    Really? You take this opportunity to denigrate a very talented forum member who has been honest and forthright about his artistic endeavors on this coin forum.

    Seems to be a veiled attempt to mince your words when you labeled Mr. Carr a fake coin artist. Fake coin artist or fake con artist, could be blurring the line here.
  • lkeigwin
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    Why the attack on Dan Carr? Totally uncalled for.

    Lance.



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  • WillieBoyd2
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    It will be interesting to see the designs, but another military commemorative?

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  • Bigpoppas
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    Originally posted by: dcarr
    Originally posted by: ricko

    I hope Dan Carr enters.... and wins.... he has great designs. Cheers, RickO



    Thanks, I'll probably give it a go. One thing that is different about this competition, compared to other recent contests, is that the chosen artist will actually sculpt the design as well. I think that is a good move on the Mint's part.






    Originally posted by: silverpop

    carr is a fake coin artist /and minter no matter what spin you try to put on it


    i'd rather have a unknown artist do this project



    Originally posted by: COCollector

    I'm guessing you missed some facts: http://www.designscomputed.com/coins/resume.html



    Here is better comprehensive "resume" with pictures from Dick Johnson's American sculptor/engraver databank: www.MetalArtists.com : Carr, Daniel James






    Originally posted by: silverpop

    whatever floats your boat or rocks your world



    Sink your own boat if you wish.


    Wow Dan !
    Though I've been through every page of your website it is nice to see that resume drawn up in such detail by an outsider . He did a wonderful job in showing a majority of examples you've created and a nice history of your different accomplishments, which brings us to the current day .
    How anyone can deny the amazing mark you've made on the world of numismatics is beyond me.

    Keep on creating and finding new ways to amaze us all with your creations .
    Congrats my friend and good luck in the competition image
    Sincerely, BP

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