AUeagle

I suppose for completeness, yes. But I am not going to lobby for it, because I am of the opinion that there should be no presidents on our coinage. We do not live in a monarchy. I voted for the Gobrecht. It is an awesome design. The newest Sacagawea is a very nice design, but I just couldn't vote for it because of how awful they look a few weeks after you touch one. That metal they used was not well-thought out.

I like the Franklin, as well. It is a bit silly, though, how small the eagle is on the reverse. I personally would have sacrificed some of the superfluous text and made a reverse design that more naturally incorporated the eagle and Bell. On the other hand, I don't care for the reverse of the Walking Liberty because the eagle is just too darn big, and in an awkward pose.

My wife has horses, and she loves the Nevada design. Too bad it has a dead president on the front! Just imagine the Standing (or Seated even) Liberty on the obverse, and that beautiful reverse. When are we going to get these presidents off the coins? Doesn't that seem too much like putting Kings on the coins?

Actually, I am looking for a 1950 coin from Southern Rhodesia for a year set for my wife. Anybody have an extra?

Does anyone know why these nickels are so often found in a corroded condition?

The reason the Buffalo nickel wins so resoundingly is because both sides are attractive. But, I agree with bobbycoin, the 2004-5 nickels should have been listed. I guess if you wanted to vote for them you had to vote Jefferson.

I agree that this is a very underappreciated series. The coins are beautiful and interesting. The prices are still very reasonable, at least compared to other U.S. coins. However, it can be hard to find a good dealer. And, there are MANY counterfeits. Finally, lots of the available US/Philippine silver coins have been improperly cleaned. So, if you find a nice example coin, but it before it is gone. Most of the coins you can find are from 1944/1945, brought home by American soldiers, and are pretty common. The coins from the 1920's are challenging. I also have taken an interest in the coins made for the Culion leper colony. If there is any interest, I can write up an article about them.

My opinion is that the United States government should obey the Constitution. Federal Reserve notes are not legal tender in any of the States. Only silver or gold can be legal tender. Stop making unconstitutional money, return to a sound non-inflationary money, and stop making the lower denomination coins obsolete!