Message:

<p>[QUOTE=&quot;midtncoin, post: 2932035, member: 89569&quot;]I feel as if the mint has pulled a post office stunt to the point that there are now so many designs floating out there that people have lost interest -- either because of the fact that it is too hard or takes too long to put together a complete set or because no one knows about the current ATB series or, more likely, simply fatigue.&nbsp; </p><p><br /></p><p>When the state quarters came out, it was a new and novel idea.&nbsp; Following the RCM&#039;s program of 12 circulating quarters for each of their provinces/territories, the new state quarter program was a great idea and an instant success.&nbsp; When it first began, everyone jumped on board in &#039;99 with everyone and their brother looking for the different designs in pocket change.&nbsp; Dozens of companies were selling &quot;quarter boards&quot;.&nbsp; Several times a day one would see a commercial on TV advertising subscription services for the quarters.&nbsp; Hucksters were colorizing them and making a fortune.&nbsp; But by the time the last designs rolled around in 2009, the luster had worn off, people were wore out, and the Northern Marianas Island release was met with a collective yawn.&nbsp; </p><p><br /></p><p>Then the mint killed the proverbial goose by restarting the whole process again with the ATB program.&nbsp; Recall that along with this new program, we soon had four new cents plus a new permanent reverse.&nbsp; We had four new nickels with a new obverse.&nbsp; And we also had a new dollar series that only collectors were slightly interested in.&nbsp; The new ATB series was greeted with a great big sigh and shrug.&nbsp; </p><p><br /></p><p>The habits of commerce have changed in the past 20 years.&nbsp; The public, as a rule, is not interested in coins anymore.&nbsp; Most transactions are electronic so some people rarely even use coins.&nbsp; Many see coins as a hassle.&nbsp; So there is no connection between people and the designs.</p><p><br /></p><p>So after the ATB program wraps up, I&#039;d like to see a moratorium on new &quot;rotating&quot; coin progams.&nbsp; For at least 10 years.&nbsp; No new &quot;x releases per year&quot; programs.&nbsp; In the perfect world that only exists in my imagination, I would have the mint/BEP do the following things upon the conclusion of the ATB program:</p><p><br /></p><p>1.&nbsp; Cease production of the cent.&nbsp; There are literally billions of the annoying things floating around out there and, with some simple changes in programming, any cash transaction can easily be rounded to the nearest nickel.</p><p><br /></p><p>2.&nbsp; Cease production of the half.&nbsp; It is an obsolete design akin to the 20-cent piece.</p><p><br /></p><p>3.&nbsp; Cease production of the dollar note.</p><p><br /></p><p>4.&nbsp; Release new long-term designs of the nickel, dime, quarter, and dollar coin emblematic of the great liberty designs of the early 20th century.&nbsp; Not necessarily repeating the mercury, SLQ, or WL halves but something along those general guidelines.</p><p><br /></p><p>Of course, while I&#039;m dreaming, I&#039;d also like to retire about 15 years early![/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

Your name or email address:

Do you already have an account?

• No, create an account now.
• Yes, my password is:
• Forgot your password?

Stay logged in