That is one theory that is debated. (like many things) So, are you saying we should call them Asian Americans? -Michael
Let's put this back on topic. I also like the ASE (proof, uncirculated, with and without Ws), but thanks to Jaceravone, I've started collecting the 4 piece silver Britannia coin sets. The began in 1997, but are not released every year. As far as I know the sets were issued in 1997, 1998, 2001, 2003, 2005, 2007 and 2008. There was also a set produced in 2006, but it had 5 coins with golden silhouettes (see attached photos)
american eagle and buffalo. that's it. other foreign coins were beautiful. but still american eagle and buffalo are much easier to dispose.
Thats an easy one for me Junker Morgans and US 90%. We use them for poker chips Liquid and SO much more interesting than an ASE or a generic silver round. Besides, nothing sounds so cool as shuffeling a stack of siver Morgans, 16 coins tall. Plus , it looks cool too
For some reason I've always favored the gold Canadian Maple Leaf, despite the much discussed criticisms. I have more of these than any other gold coin and I always gravitate to them first. Maybe I just like the leaf? Nonetheless, I am annoyed by the .99999 gimmick recently foisted on collectors. How much difference in purity does one ten thousandth really make? Plus, the pre-1982 .999 variety sometimes gets the raspberries thanks to all those extra 9s. I've never been a big fan of the American gold eagles. The combination of the low purity with the somewhat diluted modernization of Saint Gaudens' design just doesn't do it for me. The buffalos look tasty, though... I have yet to get one (they usually sell waaaaay over spot price). So I'm a leafer. So be it.
isle of man cats (very cute) canadian maple leafs (for their purity) austrian philharmonic (i love music)