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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;JBK, post: 39781, member: 1101&quot;]Let this be a lesson to us all.&nbsp; </p><p><br /></p><p>We want new designs and even wish the old Buffalo nickel could return for good.&nbsp; However, it is not just the artistic styles or abilities that have changed.&nbsp; </p><p><br /></p><p>The mint now considers “coinability” as a factor in designing and striking coins.&nbsp; Relief’s have been lowered, details have been adjusted to compensate, and the result is that the Mint is hard pressed to turn out a really nice coin even when it has the basic ingredients.&nbsp; </p><p><br /></p><p>There are many exceptions, such as the SE – which are great even in “business strike” format.&nbsp; And, most proof coins (including these new Buffs, no doubt) look good.&nbsp; </p><p><br /></p><p>But, for business strikes…….the good old days are gone for good, I am afraid. </p><p><br /></p><p>P.S. – that buffalo looks sort of pathetic.&nbsp; I don’t even think it will wear well.&nbsp; IF, they circulate at all, I think it will just turn into an ugly silhouette in no time.&nbsp;&nbsp; At least the old Buffalo nickels still look good in worn condition.&nbsp; .[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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