The Mint finally got it right

[coinnut]

Anyone who knows me, knows I haven't been a fan of the Mints last 50+ years of coin production lol They are boring, and except for a few state quarters and some odd issues, I haven't seen them make a good coin yet. Since they won't re-release the Indian Head Penny without ANY changes in design, the I guess this one isn't too bad. I kinda like it and can imagine some future treasure hunter seeing the shield on the back and thinking WOW what a cool coin. Oh wait, it's still a zincoln, so he will have to analyze the soil sample to see what he found rofl

[Epi-hunter]

Anyone who knows me, knows I haven't been a fan of the Mints last 50+ years of coin production lol They are boring, and except for a few state quarters and some odd issues, I haven't seen them make a good coin yet. Since they won't re-release the Indian Head Penny without ANY changes in design, the I guess this one isn't too bad. I kinda like it and can imagine some future treasure hunter seeing the shield on the back and thinking WOW what a cool coin. Oh wait, it's still a zincoln, so he will have to analyze the soil sample to see what he found rofl

I like it too. I have been meaning to bring that up.

[randy]

Anything is better than that dreaded memorial back. While I think it is an ugly design in its own right, it is also the most hated sight coming out of the dirt (IMHO anyway).

I wonder if, in 50 years, they will be excited to dig a pre 1982 memorial? They won't see that shield in 50 years.

[kenfen]

I love the new back, but I'd like for them to make them out of better material. Nice design, though.

Melting coins.....

Regards, Ken

[randwool]

This one does look sort of boring to me.

[RobW]

I agree, my wife brought one home to me the other day. Got me excited. Love the design on the reverse, it does liken bad to yesteryears with a modern twist. Simple yet elegant.

[Jason in Enid]

I would rather see them made from aluminum. Zinc is the worst metal you can use for anything other than a sacrificial anode.

[little man]

when they hit the ground they are gone in a month to bad

[coinnut]

when they hit the ground they are gone in a month to bad

It's too bad that future detectorists will only find a patch of white where the old pennies used to be lol Any other metal besides zinc, and we could live with that.

[Myownwings]

I agree with you guys, the metal they are using is indicative of current America, lacks the pride and noble quality of our previous coins...and our history.

[del]

I agree with you guys, the metal they are using is indicative of current America, lacks the pride and noble quality of our previous coins...and our history.

well said thumbsup01

[SeabeeRon]

As others have said, I like the design but not the metal composition. There has got to be a more durable amalgam that could be used and not be overly costly! Any metallurgists out there?!?

[Jason in Enid]

I'm all for scrapping the penny completely. The penny was originally a valuable coin that bought items. Today it's nothing more than a tax token. I'd be fine with scrapping the nickel too. Ditch the paper dollar.

It's hard to believe.... the mint used to produce gold coins from $1 to $20. That $20 coin was equivelent to a month's pay. Can you imagine having a $2000 (roughly low end, modern pay) coin in your pocket? Our $100 bill (largest available) Would be roughly equivelent to a silver dollar. Is it any wonder we don't find very many of them?

We live in a 21st century society with 19th century currency.

[coinnut]

I'm all for scrapping the penny completely. The penny was originally a valuable coin that bought items. Today it's nothing more than a tax token. I'd be fine with scrapping the nickel too. Ditch the paper dollar.

We live in a 21st century society with 19th century currency.

Yep, I agree. I think scrap the penny, the dollar and 5 dollar bills and make a 1, 2 and 5 dollar coin. We are living in the dark ages :-\

[RobW]

I've already found one while detecting...hey it's not a memorial!!!!! But you're right, doesn't hold up.

[catskillcomics]

I wonder if, in 50 years, they will be excited to dig a pre 1982 memorial? They won't see that shield in 50 years.

Ya know, I was just thinking that same thing a few days ago.. and I believe.. yep in another 50 or so years, people MD'n will be excited to find those pennies like we sometimes get with wheaties.

[RobW]

Especially the way copper prices are, it's the new silver.... lol

[coinnut]

Especially the way copper prices are, it's the new silver.... lol

In that case, start hording them pre '82 pennies lol

[czechdetectingchap]

Interesting the changes in US currency in the last few years, good for you guys. Personally I prefer Czech currency, because hey, when you've got poets, composers, revolutionaries, beautiful women and knights on your money, you don't want to spend it! thumbsup01