you say sacagawea..........

tahoe98 · February 25, 2007 4:40AM

........and i say sakakawea. that's correct people,according to an article in the coin world, we may see a few changes to the "sacs" or take your choice "saks" in the near future.

the mint may start new commemorative reverses on the dollars and incorporate edge lettering as well. if you have the chance check out the article in the march 5th edition front page.

tahoe98

Dollar2007 · February 25, 2007 4:56AM

Yeah, I saw that too in the legislation for the new Sakakawea Dollar Series!! As if we need anymore coins. Here is that wonderful legislation: Legislation (PDF)
It is supposed to start in 2009 if it becomes law. It does not sound like a bad program but maybe they could wait a while or came up with the idea before the Presidential Dollars.

itsnotjustme · February 25, 2007 5:04AM

I don't think we should have two $1 coin programs running at once. That would be redundant, and repeatative. Should not have both at once.

Scioto · February 25, 2007 5:10AM

<< I don't think we should have two $1 coin programs running at once. That would be redundant, and repeatative. Should not have both at once. >>

I don't think we should have three $1 programs (2 coins and 1 rag/paper) at once. Pick one, junk the other two and move on. Who cares about Sacajawea anyway?

BECOKA · February 25, 2007 5:19AM

Well, the mint wants to get these thing circulating. If there are just so many then all those people will get tired of them, open up all of those rolls they bought and just start spending them.

Dollar2007 · February 25, 2007 5:21AM

Under the law Sakagawea wont even be on the coins anymore. It is meant to commemorate the achievements of other Native Americans. The bill also sounds like they want the symbolized $1 on these coins, which I kind on like because it looks modern and leaves more room for the picture. Some of the designs could include: Jim Thorpe, Code talkers, Creation of the Cherokee written language and the Pueblo Revolt.

Edit: I saw the line that they would consult the arts commision for the obverse so I thought it would be a new design, but under that it does say that a picture of Sacagawea will stay on the coin.

Pentimento · February 25, 2007 5:40AM

It looks like they tried to fix things with the 20% of total mintage thing. 4 presidents and 1 Native American per year in equal quantities.

This sucks so bad.

Scioto · February 25, 2007 5:42AM

<< Under the law Sakagawea wont even be on the coins anymore. It is meant to commemorate the achievements of other Native Americans. The bill also sounds like they want the symbolized $1 on these coins, which I kind on like because it looks modern and leaves more room for the picture. Some of the designs could include: Jim Thorpe, Code talkers, Creation of the Cherokee written language and the Pueblo Revolt. >>

I nominate Sitting Bull and Crazy Horse.

JoeLewis · February 25, 2007 5:42AM

Good lord!

How about we just put out 370 different dollar coins each month from now on!

BECOKA · February 25, 2007 5:46AM

<< Good lord!

How about we just put out 370 different dollar coins each month from now on! >>

Might as well make it an even 500.

The nice thing about such a selection is it will force collectors to focus on a certain area instead of getting everything every year.

Dollar2007 · February 25, 2007 5:48AM

I don't think that rotating designs on dollar coins is a good idea because that is what starts hoarding, nobody hoarded quarters like they do now before the State Quarter Program. People are going to want to keep as many Washington Dollars as they can before Adams comes out and none will be spent. One solid design with a lot made will make them seem like any other coin.

Pentimento · February 25, 2007 5:51AM

DickyBetz · February 25, 2007 5:56AM

Jim Thorpe was great.

flaminio · February 25, 2007 5:59AM

So ... wait, what? They're putting Burt Lancaster on a coin? I mean, he was a pretty good actor and all, but c'mon...

BobaFett72 · February 25, 2007 6:04AM

I nominate Chief Jay Strongbow!

kiyote · February 25, 2007 6:34AM

Write to your congressman now and protest the fact they're going to take Jefferson off of the dollar coin!!1

Gemineye · February 25, 2007 6:45AM

So ......who is on the Dollar coin today .....and tomorrow..??........

Scioto · February 25, 2007 6:45AM

<< Write to your congressman now and protest the fact they're going to take Jefferson off of the dollar coin!!1 >>

That only works for Virginians.

ILikeMercs · February 25, 2007 6:48AM

<< I don't think we should have two $1 coin programs running at once. That would be redundant, and repeatative. Should not have both at once. >>

CaptHenway · February 25, 2007 7:04AM

<< 

<< I don't think we should have two $1 coin programs running at once. That would be redundant, and repeatative. Should not have both at once. >>

I don't think we should have three $1 programs (2 coins and 1 rag/paper) at once. Pick one, junk the other two and move on. Who cares about Sacajawea anyway? >>

How about if we expand the gold American Eagle series to include a 1/50th ounce piece with a face value of $1???
LOL
TD

GoldenEyeNumismatics · February 25, 2007 7:09AM

when will the government learn, PEOPLE WILL NOT USE DOLLAR COINS

Scioto · February 25, 2007 7:10AM

<< when will the government learn, PEOPLE WILL NOT USE DOLLAR COINS >>

.... as long as a paper dollar is available.

holeinone1972 · February 25, 2007 7:21AM

I want to see the Indian from the village people.

C'mon Y. M. C. A.

Smoker · February 25, 2007 8:23AM

> . . . nobody hoarded quarters like they do now before the State Quarter Program.
. . . One solid design with a lot made will make them seem like any other coin. <

1976 drummer boy quarters weren't hoarded?

BlindedByEgo · February 25, 2007 8:45AM

Heck, with fiat currency the sky's the limit!

SpecialK · February 25, 2007 8:52AM

Personally I think it is kinda cool, being native and all. Maybe one of my ancestors will make it on one of the coins, I vote for Sequoia.

Cheers

you say sacagawea..........

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