how long has this been going on looking at the natinal park quarters i notice some of the non proofs have the s mint mark
How long? This year they started with circulation coinage for general usage. Why? The Congress and US Mint figured out that collectors would pay a premium for such coinage.
Wow. I missed this. And yes, I will pay extra for a BU example, on fleabay most likely (running about a dollar a piece).
well this is going to confuse people thinking they are finding proofs in circulation if these quarters get out
Awww crap what about my p and d book? How will I ever sleep knowing that I don't have my set up to date?