Since the Mint...

stinkinlincoln · February 23, 2010 3:17AM

HAS to know about the issues concerning the spotting of alot of their coinage, why hasnt anything been done about it?

Also, has there been any other time in the history of our nations coinage, where an issue of spotting such as this has happened, in such numbers and across so many designs and issues, and over such a lengthy period of time?

OPA · February 23, 2010 3:43AM

If you are referring to the milk spot problems, the US Mint is not alone with that issue along with Copper bleeding in 90%+ Gold coins. No one has found the perfect solution to eliminate those problems. Perhaps you can.

stinkinlincoln · February 23, 2010 3:48AM

Nope. Im just discussing issues with modern coinage. Isnt that the point of this place?

Not just the milk spotting of ASE's and the copper issues with AGE's, but proof coinage in general and the zincolns... If they know theres an issue, and theres been points in the history of the mint where these issues were not present, why are they not doing something to fix the issue?

Am I out of line for asking, since buying these very coins directly concerns us as collectors?

LindeDad · February 23, 2010 4:05AM

Collectors are a side line enterprise for the mint.
And do people really care if there are spots on those pennies they just throw in the dish on the check out counter.

OKbustchaser · February 23, 2010 4:18AM

The thing is that the mint is not in the business (nor should it be) of creating collectables. It creates coinage for general commerce. Looks aren't a priority--utility is. It admittedly also sells bullion, but to the mint bullion coins are just exactly that--bullion. It is only collectors who care about the quality of said bullion.

stinkinlincoln · February 23, 2010 4:35AM

Then what exactly are proofs?

ricko · February 23, 2010 5:16AM

Proofs are made for the collector market, as are annual coin sets and other sundry items. While this is not their main business, it does provide some income. Cheers, RickO

stinkinlincoln · February 23, 2010 5:35AM

So shouldnt this be a concern then in that regard?

stinkinlincoln · February 23, 2010 5:38AM

Also, since this happens to raw coins along with graded slabbed pieces, it shows this is a mint issue and not anyone elses concern.

Bochiman · February 23, 2010 5:41AM

Have you written your congressperson OR the mint on this?
If it is a problem you are concerned about, those places would seem to be better to contact than a message board......just sayin'.....

Steve27 · February 23, 2010 5:56AM

<< <i>The thing is that the mint is not in the business (nor should it be) of creating collectables. It creates coinage for general commerce. Looks aren't a priority--utility is. It admittedly also sells bullion, but to the mint bullion coins are just exactly that--bullion. It is only collectors who care about the quality of said bullion. >>

I hope you're kidding; almost everything on the Mint's website is sold as a collectible.

tahoe98 · February 23, 2010 6:28AM

.....years ago the spotting and such wasn't an issue like today because TODAY there are too many employees in the

workplace that just don't care about the product they produce! pride today is NOT the same as yeasteryear! even in

our mints.

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