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A Question For the Us Mint

A little question for the U.S. Mint, how do you decide which President to print? Which Presidential portrait fits best on the money? Why did you put President Jackson's face on the $20? If Abraham Lincoln was our best President, why is he only on the $5's that we've spent? It's well known that George Washington slept everywhere, so perhaps a lower denomination was morally fair. A chance for a little historical reflection, please explain this currency connection?

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David Fisher

Date: 6/4/2023 5:49:00 PM

This is a good one, Nancy...Interesting to think about. I'd vote for Von Mises(economist) on a new silver coin, if it ever came up.

Nancy Kaufman
Date: 6/10/2023 2:23:00 PM

Hi David, I guess the thought of our default was still on my mind. Thanks for commenting. Now I have to google Von Mises I guess..

Jan Allison

Date: 6/4/2023 2:40:00 PM

Why dont you send them the poem and ask them Nancy!! i wonder if trump or Dill Clinton will ever be on paper notes - personally it would be on toilet paper for me not notes lol hugs Jan xx

Nancy Kaufman
Date: 6/10/2023 2:26:00 PM

Hi Jan, Thanks for dropping by Was he Dill Clinton on purpose though? I'm sure the mint could care less what little old me has to say. I love your humorous writes.

Tom Cunningham

Date: 6/4/2023 12:32:00 PM

Interesting one for sure Nancy, you should email the mint and see what they say. Hope your weekend is going well. Tom

Nancy Kaufman
Date: 6/4/2023 1:29:00 PM

lol Tom. Beautiful weather here. However, I am now very selective as to whom I share my little ditties with. My "Rx. for mean" and 'I'm just an orphan" poem were wrongly interpreted. Best to be more careful, here especially..