April 22, 2010: New Benjamin - Page 3

SPUCK · 04-23-2010, 04:54 AM

We tell you, you shouldn't drive under the influence..

Pie · 04-23-2010, 02:25 PM

Check out all the new $100 bill's features in this Wikipedia movie. The inkpot is a "a color changing 'Bell in the Inkwell'". The security ribbon is "3D" (will they hand out the glasses to prove it?)

Shawnee123 · 04-23-2010, 03:00 PM

They've tried one dollar coins before: Susan B Anthony and Sacajawea.

They never catch on, but I think it's more the issue of the coin than the wimmenz.

Or, not.

monster · 04-24-2010, 11:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Shawnee123

They've tried one dollar coins before: Susan B Anthony and Sacajawea.

They never catch on, but I think it's more the issue of the coin than the wimmenz.

Or, not.

In my experience, many Americans have absolutely no regard for coins -especially given that the highest regular denomination is 25c- and generally consider them only good for change jars and charitable donations. Having one and two dollar coins means they would need to rethink that. Brits tend more to have been brought up with the "pennies make pounds" idea drummed into them, plus pound coins were introduced long before the previously highest coin -50p- had ceased to have buying power.

Sorry about the appalling grammar, I'm off duty today.

xoxoxoBruce · 04-24-2010, 10:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by monster

In my experience, many Americans have absolutely no regard for coins -especially given that the highest regular denomination is 25c-

We have 50 cent pieces too, but you hardly ever get one because most of them got married.

Sundae · 04-24-2010, 01:06 PM

Apologies at not knowing the Presidents/ non-Presidents.

Bet you don't know who Stafford Cripps or Luther Blissett are without googling either? (aimed at Merkins but without malice)

My question was simply about not having women on the notes. In fact my assumption that they were all Presidents was a favourable one because it gave a good reason.

Then again, if Thatcher appeared on a note I would turn myself inside out if I had to use it. She probably will in years to come. But I don't think in my lifetime, there are enough people that think like me.

Mons, I don't think it's just the pennies make pounds thing. Although I get that. When we were on the gold standard there were sovereigns. That was a lot of money. And certainly when Dads was growing up, a Crown was well worth getting hold of.

Seventy years on the equivalent (without being adjusted for inflation) a Crown = 60p and will therefore still buy you a packet of crisps and some sweets. Not much, true, but imagine what a kid could do with that coin 70 years ago? Or 65 I suppose, given that Dads had to be ambulatory at the time.

Oh - he's 70 this time next week. There've been many phone calls and discussions between old friends etc, so I'm very much up on the lifestyles and ideals of post-war England at present

monster · 04-24-2010, 03:48 PM

Also, you can't snort coke through a coin. Unless you're Barry Manilow. Is he still going?

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Shawnee123 Why, you're a regular Alfred E Einstein, ain't ya? Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 21,206	They've tried one dollar coins before: Susan B Anthony and Sacajawea. They never catch on, but I think it's more the issue of the coin than the wimmenz. Or, not. __________________ A word to the wise ain't necessary - it's the stupid ones who need the advice. --Bill Cosby

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monster I hear them call the tide Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Perpetual Chaos Posts: 30,852	Also, you can't snort coke through a coin. Unless you're Barry Manilow. Is he still going? __________________ The most difficult thing is the decision to act, the rest is merely tenacity Amelia Earhart

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04-24-2010, 01:06 PM	#6
Sundae polaroid of perfection Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 24,185	Apologies at not knowing the Presidents/ non-Presidents. Bet you don't know who Stafford Cripps or Luther Blissett are without googling either? (aimed at Merkins but without malice) My question was simply about not having women on the notes. In fact my assumption that they were all Presidents was a favourable one because it gave a good reason. Then again, if Thatcher appeared on a note I would turn myself inside out if I had to use it. She probably will in years to come. But I don't think in my lifetime, there are enough people that think like me. Mons, I don't think it's just the pennies make pounds thing. Although I get that. When we were on the gold standard there were sovereigns. That was a lot of money. And certainly when Dads was growing up, a Crown was well worth getting hold of. Seventy years on the equivalent (without being adjusted for inflation) a Crown = 60p and will therefore still buy you a packet of crisps and some sweets. Not much, true, but imagine what a kid could do with that coin 70 years ago? Or 65 I suppose, given that Dads had to be ambulatory at the time. Oh - he's 70 this time next week. There've been many phone calls and discussions between old friends etc, so I'm very much up on the lifestyles and ideals of post-war England at present

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