2011 NA dollar design proposals
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I like the scenic look (and IMO) the coins should be about the subject and not shared with non-North American Indian devices (like pilgrims).
"Design NA-06 represents the initiation of the initiation of the first formal written peace alliance. The hands of Massasoit and Governor John carver are shown exchanging a pipe during the peace pipe ceremony."
The name is LEE!
<< <i>What were the Native American's smoking back then??
...nothing banned by the FDA.
I don't think the profile rock element of 03 would strike translate well on a coin.
If I had to choose, I like 05 the best.
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...i like the 05 also. kinda reminds me of the buff nickel.
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If I can read what the Commission's pattern of choices has been so far correctly, I would say they like symbolism more, and would likely go with #6, which I could definitely live with. Simple, "balanced" look to it, PLUS continues the theme of the previously-issued nickel......
But just my guess.........
- - Dave
Maybe they will do them all
<< <i>Any designs representing Treaties should be scrapped, since the settlers broached every single one they signed. Why commemorate treacherous, opprobrious behavior by our ancestors towards the native Americans? Cheers, RickO >>
I was thinking the same thing,... word for word!
the idea of celebrating a treaty in general is a terrible idea.
they managed to find one they could work into "something we honored," however I wouldn't even go there with the whole "treaty" idea in the first place.
unfortunately, this machine has been made and set into motion....
maybe congress could intervene...
that said, maybe NA-03 won't be too offensive.
"maybe congress could intervene..."
....they're the root of many of our problems NOW!!
<< <i>If I had to choose, I like 05 the best. >>
reminder of the settler's misdeeds........not a proud history, why try to re-write it and try to paint a pretty picture?
The indian/buffalo nickel is the best representation of pride and strength that was the american indian heritage in my opinion and today's artists would be better off using that as their inspiration for new designs.....
The Beatles
<< <i>I like passing the peace pipe. >>
Same here
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<< <i>I like passing the peace pipe. >>
Same here >>
....except today's society would dictate that one should 'pass-up' the peace pipe.