Well, I've done my part to get these ugly dollars out in circulation.

Russ · March 10, 2007 3:28AM

Between the grocery store, Taco Bell, and Blockbuster I unloaded 50 of them last night.

Russ, NCNE

ziggy29 · March 10, 2007 3:34AM

A gallon of milk, two video rentals and 25 Chalupas later...

Type2 · March 10, 2007 3:36AM

I put some in my hand and in 10 min they look like a worn out Sac. not going to do well in Circulation. that is a lot of Chalupas

Zoins · March 10, 2007 3:36AM

What were the reactions?

AnkurJ · March 10, 2007 3:37AM

If you need to get rid of anymore, feel free to mail them to me. I will dispose of them for you at no charge ;-)

Ankur

Russ · March 10, 2007 3:38AM

<< What were the reactions? >>

Oh, these are those new dollars they're talking about on the news! Only one mentioned the plain edge error, though.

Russ, NCNE

CoinHusker · March 10, 2007 3:41AM

<< 

<< What were the reactions? >>

Oh, these are those new dollars they're talking about on the news! Only one mentioned the plain edge error, though.

Russ, NCNE >>

Di dyou happen to mention that half of them "might" be the exciting upside down letter variety?

grabba · March 10, 2007 3:44AM

I've actually given them away to unsuspecting people. I've given away two rolls so far and spent another roll.

I was at my daughter's softball game the other night and there is one little boy I gave one to. His eyes got huge when I gave him one. I told him to keep it and not spend it. Two days later, I saw him again at the game and I asked him if he still had it.

He pulled out his wallet and proceeded to take it out. He had it inside a little brown coin envelope inside of a little ziplock baggie.

The next day we had another game and I took a clear direct fit capsule for the dollars with me in case I saw him again. Sure enough, he was there and I called him over and together we put it in the capsule. He loved it and I hope he hangs on to it for quite awhile.

It is so much fun watching little kids expressions when you do something like that for them.

RedneckHB · March 10, 2007 3:48AM

<< I've actually given them away to unsuspecting people. I've given away two rolls so far and spent another roll.

I was at my daughter's softball game the other night and there is one little boy I gave one to. His eyes got huge when I gave him one. I told him to keep it and not spend it. Two days later, I saw him again at the game and I asked him if he still had it.

He pulled out his wallet and proceeded to take it out. He had it inside a little brown coin envelope inside of a little ziplock baggie.

The next day we had another game and I took a clear direct fit capsule for the dollars with me in case I saw him again. Sure enough, he was there and I called him over and together we put it in the capsule. He loved it and I hope he hangs on to it for quite awhile.

It is so much fun watching little kids expressions when you do something like that for them.

>>

I like stories like this.

barbershopper · March 10, 2007 3:52AM

I hope I never get one in change or otherwise.
Statehood quarters are bad enough. I did buy them from the mint with both proofs just to
keep my quarter collection going. I have to admit, they make a nice looking collection in the Dansco album.

Petescorner · March 10, 2007 3:53AM

The crossing guard at my kid's elementary school was giving them out to kids crossing the street recently. He is a real cool old-timer who loves coins. He told me recently that he is bummed because he can't get a 2006 ASE, because he doesn't want the other two coins in the set. I'm going to try to find one for him before the end of the school year.

Type2 · March 10, 2007 3:56AM

Looks like it's working a New YN.Good job

combatmailman · March 10, 2007 3:59AM

<<I've actually given them away to unsuspecting people. I've given away two rolls so far and spent another roll.

I was at my daughter's softball game the other night and there is one little boy I gave one to. His eyes got huge when I gave him one. I told him to keep it and not spend it. Two days later, I saw him again at the game and I asked him if he still had it.

He pulled out his wallet and proceeded to take it out. He had it inside a little brown coin envelope inside of a little ziplock baggie.

The next day we had another game and I took a clear direct fit capsule for the dollars with me in case I saw him again. Sure enough, he was there and I called him over and together we put it in the capsule. He loved it and I hope he hangs on to it for quite awhile.

It is so much fun watching little kids expressions when you do something like that for them.>>

story.

seatedcollector · March 10, 2007 4:29AM

grabba, often times that is all it takes to get a person interested in collecting coins, when i was like 9 i found a 1921 penny and i wondered why it looked different, it had the wheat stalks and not the building on the back, well, no one that i knew could tell me or even seemed to care. then my dad bought for me a book and ive been hooked ever since

TwoSides2aCoin · March 10, 2007 4:34AM

I am so shocked nobody started a giveaway on the boards with these things, yet
Or did I miss it already

?

Coxe · March 10, 2007 4:35AM

<< What were the reactions? >>

To the 25 chalupas?

BTW, has anyone started experimenting with making Hobo GW dollars?

coindeuce · March 10, 2007 4:36AM

<< Between the grocery store, Taco Bell, and Blockbuster I unloaded 50 of them last night.

Russ, NCNE >>

Were you buying Taco Bell Napkins Russ? Huh? Huh?

Myqqy · March 10, 2007 4:40AM

You go to blockbuster??

Coxe · March 10, 2007 4:41AM

Nobody BUYS Taco Bell napkins. But after 25 chalupas, I bet coins would tone right purty in his boxers.

dragon · March 10, 2007 4:43AM

Some guy paid me for his hot dog and fries the other night with those new dollars, first ones I've seen.

291fifth · March 10, 2007 5:12AM

I'll bet the cashiers were really happy to see them.

I've only seen two so far in circulation. Both were in the drawer where coins they aren't going to recirculate go. In my area that usually means Canadian.

VicDaewoo · March 10, 2007 5:19AM

hopefully taco bell uses the coins to pay the exterminator

RVDavis · March 10, 2007 5:24AM

I was really subversive I bought five boxes of Girl Scout cookies wiht GW dollars. All with edge inscription.

JJM · March 10, 2007 6:21AM

Were you buying Taco Bell Napkins Russ? Huh? Huh?

no he bought a taco , and stole a whole pile of napkins

ONETHREE · March 10, 2007 6:42AM

I unloaded thirty at the gas station for gas. The cashier who took them liked them the mangaer did not. Something about no one wanting them back.

At starbucks the cashier exchanged them immedietely for money in her own pocket. Mentioned something to a coworker about an error, although she could not remember what it was. I didn't have the heart to tell her I had been through them. Heh maybe she will find something I missed.

I have managed to spend around eighty or so of them since they came out. Kept a few for the parking meter, and a few more in case I forget to have cash.

Went to the bank yesterday and all they had were dollars that had been re-rolled, not original. I guess somebody else is just turning them back in. First time in a long time I have been using cash more than the debit card. Feels unnatural!! How messed up is that!

orie · March 10, 2007 6:49AM

Start out every morning with 8 GW's. All positive responses for me. People like 'em here, but that's Kentucky. Is that all I need to say?

goose3 · March 10, 2007 6:52AM

I spent 65 of them in one shot at Target last nite.

The cashier was not amused.

eyoung429 · March 10, 2007 7:08AM

let's see....

$308 in new dollars to HR Block (yes, counted them one at a time.)

$128 for hay

$53 for food

$68 at the auto store.

counted each and every one out.........

pendragon1998 · March 10, 2007 7:09AM

I doubt he would have been amused either, Goose, had you spent 65 $1 bills.

For those of you who are trying to use these dollars in commerce, what's your response to the issue many people seem to have with the weight and bulk of keeping these coins in your pocket?

I carried around $12 GW in dollars in my pocket to go buy something recently, and I have to say, I was making a lot of "change" noise. Rather obnoxious.

grabba · March 10, 2007 9:05AM

<< grabba, often times that is all it takes to get a person interested in collecting coins, when i was like 9 i found a 1921 penny and i wondered why it looked different, it had the wheat stalks and not the building on the back, well, no one that i knew could tell me or even seemed to care. then my dad bought for me a book and ive been hooked ever since >>

I know his family doesn't have much in terms of money. My wife taught both of his parents and his sisters and brothers. He is the last one to come through my wife's school and she will probably teach him next year in the 7th grade.

I always hate mentioning a person's race when describing them but this family is African-American and they just love my wife and I, so much so, they call us grandma and grandpa. The parents and kids are a delight to be around and although they might not have much they are still a joy to see and talk to.

You would have thought I gave the little fellow the winning lotto ticket because he was so excited. I will see him again next week and I will see if he still has it. He promised me he wouldn't spend it.

I'm thinking about picking out a silver quarter or a silver half dollar and giving it to him to maybe spark further interest on him becoming a YN. You never know what impact you might have on someone by doing simple things for people.

rooksmith · March 10, 2007 9:35AM

I havent seen a single one in circulation. Where did they all go to ??

buffnut · March 10, 2007 9:39AM

After 25 chalupas, perhaps someone should link this thread to the coin toilet seat thread!

laxmaster92 · March 10, 2007 9:45AM

I spent a few. The first person I gave them to started to fight with the other cashier as to who would get it. I had a feeling people would keep them becuase they have never seen anything like them.

Well, I've done my part to get these ugly dollars out in circulation.

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