Dome shaped coins sure are popular - new release

The Monnaie de Paris has released a set of gold and silver domed coins to mark the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil.
Mintages are low compared to HOF coins - just 500 for the gold and 10k for silver
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Kool!

 

I dont like it.

 

Not really fond of it either. Five years ago, when the Monnaie de Paris issued the first concave/convex "space" coins, they were cool. These ones, hmmm ...

Christian

 

I enjoy the design as well as the curvature........

 

It's my understanding that the Paris Mint has been making coins like this for a while. Would anyone care to guess where the US Mint came up with their original idea?

Chris

 

Nothing original about us Chris. All in the Family (70's sit-com) was originally a British production.......

 

As well as Sanford and Son with Redd Foxx. The original British show was called Steptoe and Son. Does anyone know of more of these?

 

I think that the show, THE OFFICE was also originally a Brit product.

 

You are correct. Steve Carrell played the character originated by Ricky Gervais.

 

It's almost as if we (test) market the product overseas before introducing it here.......

 

Here's an obscure one that didn't succeed but the original British production was wildly popular here in the States on PBS. Snavely, re-done from Faulty Towers.

 

You're catching on old chap... it's marketing that drives the creation of these things for sure. Be they coins, comedy or anything else deemed consumable. Marketing employs gimmicks, stirs emotions and opens your wallet for all kinds of things.

 

You taught me everything I know Chris.........

 

Then I must be failing because you keep ordering direct from the US Mint.

 

You'll never convince me otherwise dear fellow........

 

Agreed.

Son the business interests behind commemorative coin legislation in the U.S. is likely to employ the U.S. Mint to strike the shape and designs for every ball-oriented sport currently a popular form of marketed entertainment used to stir patriotism or home how nationalism in sports fans hearts. Perhaps the "dome" will even be reshaped for American football. Shall we soon see a companion guide book for Modern Domed Coins and their values, too?

 

The teacher and the student both fail. The power of marketing folks.

 

I hope not. The BHOF is fine, but if they get on the freak train, it will do a lot of damage to the BHOF's and the hobby.