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Message:: [QUOTE="blsmothermon, post: 993522, member: 26158"]In my opinion, they are a poorly designed gimmick, attempting to suck another decade of public interest and goodwill out of an otherwise spent idea. They allow the mint to produce sets for collectors that are more expensive and have a higher profit margin. Yes, I collect them and yes, I went to the Hot Springs ceremonies. I do like that I had the opportunity to attend an event like that in my home state. However, I do not like the fact that they will have produced close to 120 different designs at the end of a 22 year run. It is historically unprecendented, I believe worldwide, for current coinage to have that many different varieties. I would far rather they produce an artistically appealing long-run coinage than marginally creative junk five times a year. I do collect them, but there really isn't much joy in it. Sorry for being such a curmudgeon, the program does have the benefit of bringing attention to otherwise ignored areas of the US. It will probably inspire many new collectors as the 50 states program did. As they say, variety is the spice of life, so I know it isn't all bad. I just wish it could be better. CCAC, are you listening?[/QUOTE]