***Official***2007 Little Rock Central High School Desegregation Silver Dollar Program
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Enjoy the latest high res images of the actual coins below.....Unc. and then Proof
Certainly lots of symbolism from a famous photo of the time.
From an artistic standpoint, I like the tree in the lumpy grass.
This series may prove to be a sleeper....to be available on May 15th.
Thoughts and comments welcome.
Certainly lots of symbolism from a famous photo of the time.
From an artistic standpoint, I like the tree in the lumpy grass.
This series may prove to be a sleeper....to be available on May 15th.
Thoughts and comments welcome.
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I also like the design and appreciate the historical significance.
Collector of Early 20th Century U.S. Coinage.
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actually, one has more detail on the obv and the other on the rev
I don't like the design for the commem though and won't buy one.
I think the USMint is doing way too many commems in too short of a time and I, maybe others as well, am getting burned out on them.
I've been told I tolerate fools poorly...that may explain things if I have a problem with you. Current ebay items - Nothing at the moment
<< <i>I'll buy one of each too, just like I alway do. I wish I'd have never started collecting these since now I feel I have to buy them every year. >>
Yep, me too. I'm a slave to the set.
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<< <i>I'll buy one of each too, just like I alway do. I wish I'd have never started collecting these since now I feel I have to buy them every year. >>
Yep, me too. I'm a slave to the set. >>
The packing was really taking up a lot of space so I put it in a bag upstairs and put the coins in my safety deposit box, sure hope I never have a fire or I'll have to get them all graded.
(And why does Little Rock HS look like Rydell HS in "Grease"?)
60 years into this hobby and I'm still working on my Lincoln set!
<< <i>Any guesses on if this will sell out? >>
Not a chance IMO
<< <i>Isn't that image of the feet of the kids walking (and the one army guy with a rifle) based on a Norman Rockwell illustration?
(And why does Little Rock HS look like Rydell HS in "Grease"?) >>
That was my first impression, and I tried to find it on a Rockwell site, but couldn't.
On a different note, the lettering above the doorway must set the record for the smallest type ever found on a U.S. coin.
TD
So the answer to me buying these for my set is nope.
<< <i>I am also burnt out just after a couple years of collecting these commems. I already sold the ones in my collection to simplify my collecting. >>
One problem with modern commems IMO is that there are so many of them and they have differing themes so it is hard to stay excited about them as the Mint makes them year after year.
I collect SCDs along a few themes. There are some modern commems I want to add to my collection because they fit those themes but I have no intention of collecting them all or even acquiring some of the pricey ones in today's bull market. I find collecting by theme more exciting for both SCDs and commems because there are just too many of both to stay excited by every one IMO.
And since I've been doing this from 1983 on, I'll be keeping my Commemorative set complete.
My most cherished set of ALL my sets!
AJ
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it shows me the mint is cluess stealing ideas from anywhere it can
and getting mediocre artists to make the borrowed design.
what an UGLY slug of metal, not even worthy to call a coin.
people who buy these get lumped into the same category as
collector plates with the wizard of oz on it.
blah, yuck, fooey. the best 3 words i could come up with to
describe that obvious piece of "collector" crap.
Rockwell painting
AJ
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Box of 20
SeaEagleCoins: 11/14/54-4/5/12. Miss you Larry!
reminds me of a high school kid going online to look for his
art project ideas.
Collecting:
Conder tokens
19th & 20th Century coins from Great Britain and the Realm
Like Kent State, Columbine, or Virginia Tech.
The Mysterious Egyptian Magic Coin
Coins in Movies
Coins on Television
Good cause and an important event with a very ugly rendition. I think that is one reason the Jackie gold never sold - UGLY (but dummy me at the time bought one unc. for 170.00 & now not so dumb). Well, maybe it will sell a few & think I will buy just the unc. and maybe get one for a gift.
Well, just Love coins, period.
- Marcus Tullius Cicero, 106-43 BC
<< <i>I think that is one reason the Jackie gold never sold - UGLY (but dummy me at the time bought one unc. for 170.00 & now not so dumb). >>
My Dad is still kicking himself for being "smart" enough to pass on this issue.
60 years into this hobby and I'm still working on my Lincoln set!
why, because it went up in value or because he really really liked it?
:-P
<< <i>My Dad is still kicking himself for being "smart" enough to pass on [the gold Jackie]
why, because it went up in value or because he really really liked it? >>
I really love the Jackie gold because of the baseball reverse but I'm not huge fan of the obverse. Baseball is as American as apple pie and I think it's very cool for the baseball to take up the entire reverse. Of course I wasn't buying modern Mint products back then.
May 4, 2007 Mint PR
WASHINGTON – The United States Mint announced today that it will begin taking orders for the Little Rock Central High School Desegregation 50th Anniversary Silver Dollar at 12:00 noon (ET) on May 15, 2007.
Public Law 109-146, dated December 22, 2005, authorizes the United States Mint to mint and issue 500,000 silver dollar coins to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the desegregation of Little Rock Central High School.
A surcharge of $10 per coin is authorized to be paid to the Secretary of the Interior for the protection, preservation, and interpretation of resources and stories associated with Little Rock Central High School National Historic Site, including site improvements; development of interpretive and education programs and historic preservation projects; and the establishment of cooperative agreements to preserve or restore the historic character of the Park Street and Daisy L. Gatson Bates Drive corridors adjacent to the site.
In the landmark 1954 decision of Brown v. Board of Education, the United States Supreme Court declared racial segregation in the public schools of the United States unconstitutional, culminating in the historic events at Little Rock Central High School in Arkansas in 1957.
The obverse (heads side) of the silver dollar, designed by United States Mint Artistic Infusion Program Master Designer Richard Masters and sculpted by United States Mint Sculptor-Engraver Charles Vickers, depicts the feet of students escorted by a United States soldier and walking toward school below a row of nine stars symbolizing the Little Rock Nine. In 1957, the Little Rock Nine were the first African-American students to attend Little Rock Central High School.
The reverse (tails side) of the silver dollar, designed and sculpted by United States Mint Sculptor-Engraver Don Everhart, depicts Little Rock Central High School, circa 1957. Designated a National Historic Site in 1998, the impressive structure still operates as an educational institution, dedicated to preparing today's children to be tomorrow’s leaders.
The proof silver dollar coin is available for the introductory price of $35, and the uncirculated silver dollar coin for $33, through 12:00 noon (ET) June 13, 2007. Thereafter, the proof silver dollar coin will be $39, and the uncirculated silver dollar coin will be $35. Shipping may take up to four weeks.
Also available is the Little Rock Coin & Medal Set with a limited-edition of 25,000 units for $40. This set includes the uncirculated silver dollar coin and the Little Rock Nine 1½ inch bronze medal, which honored their selfless heroism during the desegregation of Little Rock Central High School. The obverse of the medal features the students being escorted up the steps of Little Rock Central High School by United States soldiers. The names of each of the Little Rock Nine appear on the reverse, as well as the words "Courage Bravery Justice Opportunity." This product is expected to begin shipping in early June
To ensure the broadest and fairest access to the Little Rock Central High School Desegregation 50th Anniversary Commemorative Silver Dollar products, a limit of 100 units each per household is in effect for the proof and uncirculated coin options and a limit of 10 units per household for the Coin & Medal Set during the first 30 days of these products' releases. At the end of the initial 30-day period, and each 30-day period thereafter, the United States Mint will reevaluate this limit and either extend, adjust, or remove it.
Customers can order these products by using the United States Mint's secure website, www.usmint.gov, or by calling 1-800-USA-MINT (872-6468). Hearing- and speech-impaired customers may order by calling 1-888-321-MINT (6468). A shipping and handling fee of $4.95 per order will be added to all domestic orders.
Images of the Little Rock Central High School Desegregation 50th Anniversary Commemorative Silver Dollar Coins can be found on www.usmint.gov/mint_programs, by clicking on "Commemoratives."
Congress authorizes commemorative coins that celebrate and honor American people, places, events and institutions. Although these coins are legal tender, they are not minted for general circulation. Each commemorative coin is produced by the United States Mint in limited quantity and is available for a limited time.
As well as commemorating important aspects of American history and culture, these coins help raise funds for important causes. A portion of the price of these coins is a surcharge that is authorized to be paid to recipient organizations for projects that benefit the community. Since the modern commemorative coin program began in 1982, the United States Mint has raised more than $460 million in surcharges for recipient organizations.
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<< <i>2007 Little Rock Central High School Desegregation Silver Dollar >>
Lawd, what a mouthful.
<< <i>FC: not sure which painting you are referring to, but here is the one it kind of reminded me of:
It's not dissimilar to that painting, but this is the photo that the coin is based on:
<< <i>I think the USMint is doing way too many commems in too short of a time and I, maybe others as well, am getting burned out on them. >>
There are only two commem series this year, as far as I know: Jamestown and Little Rock. Is that too many?
Since the horrors of 1995-96, the Mint has been quite restrained about commemoratives.
Doggedly collecting coins of the Central American Republic.
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<< <i>I think the USMint is doing way too many commems in too short of a time and I, maybe others as well, am getting burned out on them. >>
There are only two commem series this year, as far as I know: Jamestown and Little Rock. Is that too many?
Since the horrors of 1995-96, the Mint has been quite restrained about commemoratives. >>
Yes.
Personally, I think it should be 1 design a year (so, 1 proof and 1 unc)
I am also referencing the 4 different Franklins and all the recent years with more than 1 design. Go for it for those that want them, but for me, they are a slight diversion for me to collect and some I like...I am getting burned out by more than 1 design/year though.
Same is true for the multitude of state quarters and presidential dollars, etc.
I've been told I tolerate fools poorly...that may explain things if I have a problem with you. Current ebay items - Nothing at the moment
<< <i>I am also referencing the 4 different Franklins and all the recent years with more than 1 design. >>
Weren't the Franklins considered a success in that they sold out at the Mint?
The Mint would probably need to see demand/purchases decline to start taking action. As long as people are buying their products....
I do wish the Mint would become a bit more creative with the commems. I would like to see another bimetallic coin like the 2000 Library of Congress $10. Maybe even a reverse proof in the series. Hey, bring back the octagonal gold coin like the 1915 PanPac!
The Little Rock coin looks pretty neat!
<< <i>I'm a slave to the set. >>
<< <i>I'm a slave to the set! >>
There are lots of sets to be a slave to in collecting. Thankfully we can choose our poison
Well, just Love coins, period.
Proof
Uncirculated
Coin and Medal
2007 LITTLE ROCK CENTRAL HIGH 1 $35.00 $35.00 1 unit shipped on 05/26/2007
2007 LITTLE ROCK CENTRAL HIGH 5 $33.00 $165.00 In stock and reserved
2007 LITTLE ROCK COIN AND MEDAL SET 1 $40.00 $40.00 1 unit backordered. Expected to ship on 06/26/2007.
<< <i>Any guesses on if this will sell out? >>
After the hype of the Ben Franklins ..I would be surprised ..The PRF is a nice design
I recently purchased some Tuskegee Airmen medals from the Mint. (Now there's a group deserving of a Commem if ever there was one.) I gave 2 of the Tuskegee's to my Veterinariun. He graduated from the Tuskegee Institute and his father was one of the Tuskegee Airmen. He didn't know the medals had been made and was very happy to receive them.
Oscar Wilde
Collect for the love of the hobby, the beauty of the coins, and enjoy the ride.
Clothes make the man. Naked people have little or no influence on society.
I've been thinking that the coin and medal "set" (which hopefully has nice packaging!) will make a good gift for my family members that are schoolteachers. Especially since my brother-in-law seems to be getting kind of conservative in his old age (forties); I'll tell him, "Just put this on your desk, and your colleagues won't notice that you haven't put a Hillary sticker on your SUV."
I hope the above does not sound irreverent, as I really do think this is an important issue. It's also hard to talk about the politics of this coin without, well, getting into politics on a coin board.
Oh, and rmoss, you are a true gentleman......nice going!!!!