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Message:: [QUOTE="yakpoo, post: 799632, member: 18157"]I would say less "dedication" than "pragmatism". No one knows what's going to happen in the future. Bullion prices may rise; they may fall. The only loss I have with these coins as compared to other bullion coins if the 25% premium the Mint charges. That's the maximum "downside" risk. The upside is limitless. Granted (for whatever reason) people are far less interested in the achievements of women than men...assuming you can call being a First Spouse and "achievement". However...eventually...that all fades away and collectors get back to collecting. Take the 1893 Columbian exposition, for instance. There were over 1.5 million Columbian Half dollars minted, but less than 25,000 Columbian (Isabella) quarters. No one cared about the "Board of Women Managers" at the time...but now, the Isabella quarter is a "must have" for true commemorative collectors and sells at a significant premium. There's a chance the same could happen with the First Spouse series. If it doesn't, I end up with some nice bullion coins that will eventually make up their Mint premium (many already have). If it does, I end up with a complete collection that others can only dream about...and the Anna Harrison will be one (if not "the") key to the series...and it's still available from the Mint!!!  That's the purpose of this thread...get the word out before it's too late.[/QUOTE]