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Is It Premature To Lobby For A U.S. $2 Coin?
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I know we have been through this many times, however, things do change. I have been trying to get Congress interested in redesigning the $2 bill and issue new $200, $500, and $1,000 bills for over 10 years, as many of you know, with no sucess, and only a **** load of form letters saying "If anything such and such comes before the Senate (or whatever) we will keep your thoughts in mind" I'd **** out my mouth, and puke out my ass if I once heard a Congressman say "Yes, with inflation, I think it would be a great idea to consider issuing new $500 Federal Reserve notes, therefore, I am preparing legislation and will be introducing a bill in that area very soon" or something like that. However, since this is never the case, I wanted to know if I should try something different. Since the U.S. government sees no need for new redesigned halves $2, $200, $500, and or $1,000 bills, is there a chance that, maybe I should start lobbying hard for a U.S. $2 coin based on Canada's bimetallic $2 coin design? (Maybe I could suggest a Famous Dogs $2 Coin Act" to start the new $2 coins with a comerative series, like the State, Territory and National Park Quarter Programs, and the Presidental $1 Coin Program or something?) Maybe with $2 coins, just maybe, the $2 "denomination" itself, will circulate more, as many people will be wanting to get their hands on the new $2 doggie dollar coins. (Maybe it could say "Two Bones" on the coin LoL Just kidding) But still, a $2 coin would likely take off even better than a new half, in my opinion. So, even if not the "Famous Dogs" design idea (even though I will suggest it), is a new U.S. $2 coin a good idea? Or is it too soon to go for $2 coins what with $1 bills still being around, and the $1 coins still being a bit of a rareity in many places? Is a $2 coin a better idea than redesigned $2 bills, at this point? I know vendors would hate to upgrade their machines with new $2 coin tubes that NAMA told me would be hundreds of millions of dollars to add to their machines, but if Canada did it, so can the U.S. (But I still wonder if NAMA would rather have redesigned $2 bills, since they could just reprogram their bill readers, while with $2 coins, as I said, they would have to reprogram their machines, AND add new parts/ tubes) Tom |
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Is It Premature To Lobby For A U.S. $2 Coin?
"Drago the Wolf" wrote in message ... Okay, I know we have been through this many times, however, things do change. I have been trying to get Congress interested in redesigning the $2 bill and issue new $200, $500, and $1,000 bills for over 10 years, as many of you know, with no sucess, and only a **** load of form letters saying "If anything such and such comes before the Senate (or whatever) we will keep your thoughts in mind" I'd **** out my mouth, and puke out my ass if I once heard a Congressman say "Yes, with inflation, I think it would be a great idea to consider issuing new $500 Federal Reserve notes, therefore, I am preparing legislation and will be introducing a bill in that area very soon" or something like that. However, since this is never the case, I wanted to know if I should try something different. Since the U.S. government sees no need for new redesigned halves $2, $200, $500, and or $1,000 bills, is there a chance that, maybe I should start lobbying hard for a U.S. $2 coin based on Canada's bimetallic $2 coin design? (Maybe I could suggest a Famous Dogs $2 Coin Act" to start the new $2 coins with a comerative series, like the State, Territory and National Park Quarter Programs, and the Presidental $1 Coin Program or something?) Maybe with $2 coins, just maybe, the $2 "denomination" itself, will circulate more, as many people will be wanting to get their hands on the new $2 doggie dollar coins. (Maybe it could say "Two Bones" on the coin LoL Just kidding) But still, a $2 coin would likely take off even better than a new half, in my opinion. So, even if not the "Famous Dogs" design idea (even though I will suggest it), is a new U.S. $2 coin a good idea? Or is it too soon to go for $2 coins what with $1 bills still being around, and the $1 coins still being a bit of a rareity in many places? Is a $2 coin a better idea than redesigned $2 bills, at this point? I know vendors would hate to upgrade their machines with new $2 coin tubes that NAMA told me would be hundreds of millions of dollars to add to their machines, but if Canada did it, so can the U.S. (But I still wonder if NAMA would rather have redesigned $2 bills, since they could just reprogram their bill readers, while with $2 coins, as I said, they would have to reprogram their machines, AND add new parts/ tubes) Tom Hello Tom Knock yourself out trying. Have your experience trying to change coin and notes used in general commerce worked so far? What is different now, in your efforts in making any changes now? ... |
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Is It Premature To Lobby For A U.S. $2 Coin?
On Oct 2, 3:17*am, "Arizona Coin Collector" wrote:
"Drago the Wolf" wrote in ... Okay, I know we have been through this many times, however, things do change. I have been trying to get Congress interested in redesigning the $2 bill and issue new $200, $500, and $1,000 bills for over 10 years, as many of you know, with no sucess, and only a **** load of form letters saying "If anything such and such comes before the Senate (or whatever) we will keep your thoughts in mind" I'd **** out my mouth, and puke out my ass if I once heard a Congressman say "Yes, with inflation, I think it would be a great idea to consider issuing new $500 Federal Reserve notes, therefore, I am preparing legislation and will be introducing a bill in that area very soon" or something like that. However, since this is never the case, I wanted to know if I should try something different. Since the U.S. government sees no need for new redesigned halves $2, $200, $500, and or $1,000 bills, is there a chance that, maybe I should start lobbying hard for a U.S. $2 coin based on Canada's bimetallic $2 coin design? (Maybe I could suggest a Famous Dogs $2 Coin Act" to start the new $2 coins with a comerative series, like the State, Territory and National Park Quarter Programs, and the Presidental $1 Coin Program or something?) Maybe with $2 coins, just maybe, the $2 "denomination" itself, will circulate more, as many people will be wanting to get their hands on the new $2 doggie dollar coins. (Maybe it could say "Two Bones" on the coin LoL Just kidding) But still, a $2 coin would likely take off even better than a new half, in my opinion. So, even if not the "Famous Dogs" design idea (even though I will suggest it), is a new U.S. $2 coin a good idea? Or is it too soon to go for $2 coins what with $1 bills still being around, and the $1 coins still being a bit of a rareity in many places? Is a $2 coin a better idea than redesigned $2 bills, at this point? I know vendors would hate to upgrade their machines with new $2 coin tubes that NAMA told me would be hundreds of millions of dollars to add to their machines, but if Canada did it, so can the U.S. (But I still wonder if NAMA would rather have redesigned $2 bills, since they could just reprogram their bill readers, while with $2 coins, as I said, they would have to reprogram their machines, AND add new parts/ tubes) Tom Hello Tom Knock yourself out trying. Have your experience trying to change coin and notes used in general commerce worked so far? What is different now, in your efforts in making any changes now? .. Keep plugging, but I fear your efforts will remain fruitless. The government can't get the public to accept $1 coins, in spite of the enormous waste of publicity money spent to push Ikes (yes, there was an effort in 1971), Suzies (same in 1979), Sacs, and Prexibux. All have failed in spite of some of us trying to get the rag dollar dropped. Now that Teddy's pushing up daisies, maybe, just MAYBE, $1 rags will fade the way horse blanket notes did and everyone will use $1 coins. Then the time will come to try to get $2 coins and the reemergence of large denomination notes. Sadly, in these days of plastic and electronic funds, I fear the days of currency in general are numbered. Jerry |
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Is It Premature To Lobby For A U.S. $2 Coin?
Jerry Dennis wrote:
On Oct 2, 3:17 am, "Arizona Coin Collector" wrote: "Drago the Wolf" wrote in ... Okay, I know we have been through this many times, however, things do change. I have been trying to get Congress interested in redesigning the $2 bill and issue new $200, $500, and $1,000 bills for over 10 years, as many of you know, with no sucess, and only a **** load of form letters saying "If anything such and such comes before the Senate (or whatever) we will keep your thoughts in mind" I'd **** out my mouth, and puke out my ass if I once heard a Congressman say "Yes, with inflation, I think it would be a great idea to consider issuing new $500 Federal Reserve notes, therefore, I am preparing legislation and will be introducing a bill in that area very soon" or something like that. However, since this is never the case, I wanted to know if I should try something different. Since the U.S. government sees no need for new redesigned halves $2, $200, $500, and or $1,000 bills, is there a chance that, maybe I should start lobbying hard for a U.S. $2 coin based on Canada's bimetallic $2 coin design? (Maybe I could suggest a Famous Dogs $2 Coin Act" to start the new $2 coins with a comerative series, like the State, Territory and National Park Quarter Programs, and the Presidental $1 Coin Program or something?) Maybe with $2 coins, just maybe, the $2 "denomination" itself, will circulate more, as many people will be wanting to get their hands on the new $2 doggie dollar coins. (Maybe it could say "Two Bones" on the coin LoL Just kidding) But still, a $2 coin would likely take off even better than a new half, in my opinion. So, even if not the "Famous Dogs" design idea (even though I will suggest it), is a new U.S. $2 coin a good idea? Or is it too soon to go for $2 coins what with $1 bills still being around, and the $1 coins still being a bit of a rareity in many places? Is a $2 coin a better idea than redesigned $2 bills, at this point? I know vendors would hate to upgrade their machines with new $2 coin tubes that NAMA told me would be hundreds of millions of dollars to add to their machines, but if Canada did it, so can the U.S. (But I still wonder if NAMA would rather have redesigned $2 bills, since they could just reprogram their bill readers, while with $2 coins, as I said, they would have to reprogram their machines, AND add new parts/ tubes) Tom Hello Tom Knock yourself out trying. Have your experience trying to change coin and notes used in general commerce worked so far? What is different now, in your efforts in making any changes now? .. Keep plugging, but I fear your efforts will remain fruitless. The government can't get the public to accept $1 coins, in spite of the enormous waste of publicity money spent to push Ikes (yes, there was an effort in 1971), Suzies (same in 1979), Sacs, and Prexibux. All have failed in spite of some of us trying to get the rag dollar dropped. Now that Teddy's pushing up daisies, maybe, just MAYBE, $1 rags will fade the way horse blanket notes did and everyone will use $1 coins. Then the time will come to try to get $2 coins and the reemergence of large denomination notes. Sadly, in these days of plastic and electronic funds, I fear the days of currency in general are numbered. You mean to say that I'll get halfway through the National Parks quarters and poof! all coins disappear? What will we name this newsgroup when that happens? James the Incomplete |
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Is It Premature To Lobby For A U.S. $2 Coin?
On Thu, 1 Oct 2009 22:18:00 -0700 (PDT), Drago the Wolf
wrote: Okay, I know we have been through this many times, however, things do change. I have been trying to get Congress interested in redesigning the $2 bill and issue new $200, $500, and $1,000 bills for over 10 years, as many of you know, with no sucess, and only a **** load of form letters saying "If anything such and such comes before the Senate (or whatever) we will keep your thoughts in mind" I'd **** out my mouth, and puke out my ass if I once heard a Congressman say "Yes, with inflation, I think it would be a great idea to consider issuing new $500 Federal Reserve notes, therefore, I am preparing legislation and will be introducing a bill in that area very soon" or something like that. However, since this is never the case, I wanted to know if I should try something different. Since the U.S. government sees no need for new redesigned halves $2, $200, $500, and or $1,000 bills, is there a chance that, maybe I should start lobbying hard for a U.S. $2 coin based on Canada's bimetallic $2 coin design? (Maybe I could suggest a Famous Dogs $2 Coin Act" to start the new $2 coins with a comerative series, like the State, Territory and National Park Quarter Programs, and the Presidental $1 Coin Program or something?) Maybe with $2 coins, just maybe, the $2 "denomination" itself, will circulate more, as many people will be wanting to get their hands on the new $2 doggie dollar coins. (Maybe it could say "Two Bones" on the coin LoL Just kidding) But still, a $2 coin would likely take off even better than a new half, in my opinion. So, even if not the "Famous Dogs" design idea (even though I will suggest it), is a new U.S. $2 coin a good idea? Or is it too soon to go for $2 coins what with $1 bills still being around, and the $1 coins still being a bit of a rareity in many places? Is a $2 coin a better idea than redesigned $2 bills, at this point? I know vendors would hate to upgrade their machines with new $2 coin tubes that NAMA told me would be hundreds of millions of dollars to add to their machines, but if Canada did it, so can the U.S. (But I still wonder if NAMA would rather have redesigned $2 bills, since they could just reprogram their bill readers, while with $2 coins, as I said, they would have to reprogram their machines, AND add new parts/ tubes) Don't know about a $2 coin for circulation, at least not until people start using $1 coins. But I'd like to see a $2 (2 oz.) and even a $5 (5 oz.) silver American Eagle. Maybe even do a UHR silver eagle for those of us who can't afford the UHR gold coins. But make them only for collectors, otherwise we might never see them, just like the proof eagles this year. |
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Is It Premature To Lobby For A U.S. $2 Coin?
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, Jerry Dennis wrote: Keep plugging, but I fear your efforts will remain fruitless. The government can't get the public to accept $1 coins, in spite of the enormous waste of publicity money spent to push Ikes (yes, there was an effort in 1971), Suzies (same in 1979), Sacs, and Prexibux. All have failed in spite of some of us trying to get the rag dollar dropped. I think we have to approach changes to our coin and bill system one step at a time. The public will not accept a $2 coin until they accept a $1 coin. The only way they will accept a $1 coin is to discontinue the $1 bill. Since the $2 bill is not used by most in the US, a new $2 coin would be both a new coin and a new denomination. In Canada, $2 was already an accepted denomination, with the bill, when the coin replaced it. So I don't know whether a simultaneous dropping of the $1 coin with introduction of both $1 and $2 coins would work. Now that Teddy's pushing up daisies, maybe, just MAYBE, $1 rags will fade the way horse blanket notes did and everyone will use $1 coins. I've heard the connection between Senator Kennedy and Crane Paper Company so many times I don't know whether it's true or a myth. Sadly, in these days of plastic and electronic funds, I fear the days of currency in general are numbered. That would be a shame. Paul |
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Is It Premature To Lobby For A U.S. $2 Coin?
"Drago the Wolf" wrote in message ... Okay, I know we have been through this many times, however, things do change. I have been trying to get Congress interested in redesigning the $2 bill and issue new $200, $500, and $1,000 bills for over 10 years, as many of you know, with no sucess, and only a **** load of form letters saying "If anything such and such comes before the Senate (or whatever) we will keep your thoughts in mind" I'm sure your Congressional representative has a circular file with your name on it to deal with your proposals. |
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