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Message:: [QUOTE="masterswimmer, post: 25876141, member: 102022"]These programs tend to yank my short hairs.The issue price of the coin includes a surcharge. My problem with the surcharge stems from the distribution of the mandatory surcharge. Those funds are only dispersed if the program turns a profit. If not profitable the surcharge is kept by the Mint/Government. Here's the excerpt from the article: "Each coin would be sold at a price equal to the sum of its face value, the cost of designing and issuing, plus a surcharge: $35 for each $5 gold coin, $10 per silver dollar, and $5 per half dollar. Provided the coins turn a profit, the surcharges collected would be distributed to America’s VetDogs to support the organization’s mission and cover expenses related to: <ul> <li>Personnel involved in training, dog care, and meeting consumer needs.</li> <li>Consultants assisting in the training of Certified Service Dog Instructors.</li> <li>Travel, lodging, and accommodations for clients served by America’s VetDogs."</li> </ul>When I make a donation to a charity or organization I like to be assured the lions share will go to the purported needs of the solicited organization. In a case like this it's entirely possible that zero dollars will be received by the dogs personnel, consultants or clients.[/QUOTE]