Best US coin design of the 21st century

Yes, a good design. Of course we could be picky and say that a coin dated 2000 is not actually a 21st century coin ... As for the Buffalo commemorative dollar, while there is nothing wrong with using "classic" coin designs for modern coins, pieces which are basically just a copy of older designs would not get my vote.

Interesting idea. But wouldn't that mean commemorating a disaster? If such a coin should be issued, finding the "right" design would be a very delicate matter, I think.

Christian

 

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My favorite is last years half dollar eagle commemorate clad, followed by the Buffalo Nickel on nickel, the SLQ, Morgan, and Merc.

 

I have always believed that the Kennedy half dollar was the best looking circulation coin presently in existence.

 

While I understand your point, the sinking of the Titanic was a major event in United States history. Commemorative coins do not always depict positive achievements. Some are basically memorials. I don't know how many coins related to wars or battles, but I do know this. This coin commemorated the bloodiest battle in the civil war, over 20,000 dead if I recall correctly.



Besides, you and I both know if they made that coin, it would sell like hotcakes.

 

Lol.
I also really like the 200 bi-metal LOC coin also. They are really expensive though. :bigeyes:

 

I'm with DanR on this one, simple yet very majestic.

 

The final Cent which will be minted to end the denomination.

 

Buffalo 1 ounce gold coins.

 

you like that better than seated liberty

 

It's a tie for me and, no surprise here, they are both buffalo's. 2005 buffalo nickel, and 2006 North Dakota quarter! :high5:

 

The Kennedy half is one of the best (can be counted as 21st century since it was minted as recently as 2010). Kennedy's expression is resolved and maybe a little sad which is just what the coin was meant to represent. Looks like he knew he was giving one last look at his country. It's very rare for a coin to capture an expression so appropriate. Compare that to the expressionless Washington on the quarter or the staid Roosevelt on the dime. The Lincoln penny is also pretty good. Lincoln is dignified, and the coin has just the right amount of details.

 

Best designs are the Morgan Silver Dollar and American Silver Eagle

 

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@charlietig , just FYI, neither the Morgan or ASE are 21st century designs. That being said, I do like both of them myself.

 

Well no kidding their not! Duh!

So keep your FYI

 

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