Comments for Greater Atlanta Coin Shows Weblog

Comment on 2010 Mint Sets by Gillian Ann

Gillian Ann — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 21:25:50 +0000

Hi, I do some digital work with the US Mint. For anyone who missed the event at Yosemite National Park, the United States Mint has a site with plenty of information about the new coin. Check it out at: http://www.americathebeautifulquarters.gov. You can also watch webcasts from this and previous quarter events on this site.

Comment on 2009 Dimes by Expensive Pocket Change? : Greater Atlanta Coin Shows Weblog

Expensive Pocket Change? : Greater Atlanta Coin Shows Weblog — Thu, 01 Apr 2010 16:08:30 +0000

[...] Last week we talked about 2009 dimes at 900% profit. [...]

Comment on Gold Jewelry, Value of… by How to sell gold : Greater Atlanta Coin Shows Weblog

How to sell gold : Greater Atlanta Coin Shows Weblog — Thu, 25 Mar 2010 16:07:01 +0000

[...] dealers buy gold jewelry at up to 90% of gold’s current market value. (Take a look at this earlier post describing how jewelry’s gold value is [...]

Comment on Numismatics by New scrip another collectible opportunity? : Greater Atlanta Coin Shows Weblog

New scrip another collectible opportunity? : Greater Atlanta Coin Shows Weblog — Mon, 15 Feb 2010 20:46:42 +0000

[...] [...]

Comment on Reminder: Show Sunday, 2/14 by admin

admin — Fri, 12 Feb 2010 15:34:34 +0000

Hello,
There may be an available booth this Sunday. Please contact Bob O’Brien at 770-772-4359. I’ve given him your email address, but due to the short timeframe, please call him.

Thank you.

webmaster

Comment on Reminder: Show Sunday, 2/14 by Richard Kassel

Richard Kassel — Fri, 12 Feb 2010 13:26:16 +0000

Do you have an available booth for this upcoming show on Sunday, Feb 14th?

Comment on Do you shake your head in disbelief or give them kudos for continuing to try? by admin

admin — Tue, 05 Jan 2010 19:12:16 +0000

True, but I for one hope they do not discontinue the dollar bill.

For example, I recently made a purchase with a $20 bill. The cashier did not have any $5 or $10 bills for change, instead I received sixteen $1 bills in addition to pennies, nickels and quarters. All of those coins along with sixteen dollar coins would have been bulky to put into a pocket.

On the other hand, for people who save their coinage as a pseudo-savings vehicle, dollar coins could make their “savings jar” increase in value quicker.

Plus, dollar bills do not have the life span of a coin. Metal coinage holds up better to the handling in circulation than does the cotton/linen blend of our currency.

But what about all of the vending machines set up for the dollar bill? How difficult would it be to retrofit them for dollar coins?

Back to the bulk and weight of several dollar coins…maybe that could end the predilection for droopy pants. There’s a positive thought. Sixteen dollar coins could pull the pants off of these kids who like to wear them half off anyway.

The pros and cons for dollar coins versus dollar bills can become a lengthy list.

But, back to your point, I agree, the fastest way to circulate dollar coins is to remove the dollar bill.

Comment on Do you shake your head in disbelief or give them kudos for continuing to try? by Dave

Dave — Tue, 05 Jan 2010 11:18:22 +0000

The very best way to get Americans to use the dollar coins is to discontinue making the dollar bill. I use them whenever I can, but have never received one as change.

Comment on Shipping Coins (or anything else) Safely by bubCreesk

bubCreesk — Sat, 12 Dec 2009 04:52:42 +0000

I highly enjoyed reading your blogpost, keep on writing such interesting stuff!

Comment on UK’s Telegraph Articles on Gold by How to Invest in Gold : Greater Atlanta Coin Shows Weblog

How to Invest in Gold : Greater Atlanta Coin Shows Weblog — Thu, 10 Dec 2009 16:44:20 +0000

[...] not address was the increased cost of mining with the decreased ore yield per ton. See our earlier commentary on the gold supply and decreases in [...]