It’s interesting to see the various comments in the assorted videos across UA-cam about this subject. Very demographic related (I.e. as a rule, older folk hate them). My only comment about these is put the clad coins into general circulation so people can find them in their change to create interest.
Maybe next they can start putting advertisements on coins. The Kennedy Half Dollar brought to you by Netflix. The Jefferson Nickel brought to you by Michelin Tires. Put the company logos on the reverse. Commercial Capitalism greed at its worst!!!!
Agree, they are late to the game, so it’s unfortunate they are “playing it safe.” I don’t wish for a failure on this series, because it shows a willingness of the mint to expand its customer base (and that’s what we need in coin collecting) - I’m more so worried the response will be underwhelming, so the mint will retreat to the same tired designs they’ve been peddling. I, too, would love to see something more artistic. It would be amazing to see coins/medals that are designed in the style of true Americana (both nostalgic and modern/futuristic). The mint needs to remember that coins are about telling stories and expressing ideals, values, and virtues. Tell stories that have real meaning and that people care about, or keep losing ground to other mints that know how to create something real.
I agree with their decision. Coins are always reflections of their time in some regard so avoiding pop culture as a rule doesn't seem right. I also agree with another who shared the idea that the Mint should produce real heroes from history. Explore never before struck historical figures that history has decided are heroic.
A gold coin for children's cartoons? Brilliant. Save up your paper route money, Timmy! 😂Although... a Batman coin minted in silver and clad with ruthenium would be kinda badass. Or how about Howard the Duck? 😎 I would personally like to see a rock n roll series, starting with Elvis (because everything starts with Elvis!), and continuing with the likes of Chuck Berry, The Ventures, The Beach Boys, The Doors, Springsteen (if we must), KISS, Billy Joel, Van Halen, Metallica, etc., etc., to showcase America's real contribution to art and culture. Of course, the Mint would inevitably screw it up, Rock n Roll HOF-style, and put Dolly Parton and Jay-Z in the series, so maybe they'd better stick to cartoons.
Hi Ben, this sounds like it would be good for some collectors. I would select the silver versions non-colorized with a reverse proof with some security features similar to the Britania. Batman, Superman, Aquaman, and Flash
Right now I'm not terribly happy with the US Mint. It is my own fault, but I reacted to their notice that came out around July 1st of price hikes for silver coins. I quickly ordered the special edition proof set and the proof Morgan and Peace dollars. I assumed that I was getting a better price on the 2024 coins. They arrived quickly and of course, they were 2023 coins. I already shipped them back and hope they arrive safely, but it was a bother that I didn't really need!
I do like it, for I collect comics and coins, I loved it when Canada did it, and I Loved the Marvel from I forget Somoa? Oh yeah Green Lantern/Green Arrow and either Black Canary, Robin, or Super Girl!!! GaryBailey KingofDarkness God of Thunder and Lightning I have been collecting comics as long as I have collected coins and I love when the two come together!!!
Hi Ben, It is disappointing that the silver pieces will not be coins. That might keep me from collecting the entire series. I do think this program will be a big hit. It could have been better if the silver had been monetized. *>>-->* 🦉
Totally agree with your sentiments about circulating coins being overhauled. I want more American symbolism on our coins and less worshipping a position of high power.
Not interested in the DC thing, I would love to see a modern liberty head something design instead. And I agree with you 100%, the Roosevelt dime needs to go!
I don't mind. Maybe it will spark some new creativity. I'm all for losing the presidents and going back to Liberty and new artistic designs. We don't need to redo past designs. There has to be a few good artists out there. They all can't have lived in the past.
The Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool would be a nice reverse design. And if they are going to go to DC hero type coins would think they would do US sports team coins first like Basketball, Baseball or NFL. I'm from NZ and think jumping to DC is a bit far and wide. Keep to something Americans are more patriotic and supportive of would be way better. Make sport commeorative coins if you going to go away from the norm. Any American who gets a nobel prize, Medal of Honor should get a coin made after them automatically.
They should do the original 7 from the Justice league. This will be overpriced though. Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, Aquaman, the Flash, Green Lantern (Hal Jordan), and Martian Manhunter
I think the mint is late to the party. It's going to be a flop in my opinion. Why medals and not silver coins? I'm done with the prices and the quality of the mint. I agree whole heartedly that the mint needs a redesign on circulating coinage.
I'm not interested, plus I'm sure I'll still need coins to fill out some series... plus I'll be excited about the 250th birthday quarters, nickels, dimes, etc... getting a Batman medal is kinda boring compared to those!
I'm afraid many of these will end up sitting on a table at the flea market. The idea is quite trite. Even a theme of North American animals would fare better in my opinion.
Absolutely late in the game as numerous mints out there already have comic book characters. I won't be spending money on this series, especially since it's gonna start off WAAYYY overpriced. Secondary market in a couple of years seems to be the best chance of getting this series at a price closer to spot.
It’s interesting to see the various comments in the assorted videos across UA-cam about this subject. Very demographic related (I.e. as a rule, older folk hate them). My only comment about these is put the clad coins into general circulation so people can find them in their change to create interest.
I think the mint has "jumped the shark" and now is the new Franklin Mint.
US Mint jumps the shark what’s next partnership with QVC
Maybe next they can start putting advertisements on coins. The Kennedy Half Dollar brought to you by Netflix. The Jefferson Nickel brought to you by Michelin Tires. Put the company logos on the reverse. Commercial Capitalism greed at its worst!!!!
You forgot Carl's Jr! 🤣
This cheapens coin collecting. Bad idea.
If the US market wanted this the Neuie stuff would be more popular
The Perth Mint already has coins for all of those characters.
Let’s take this all the way. President Dwayne Elizondo Mountain Dew Herbert Camacho deserves his own coin. That’s my vote.
lol brutal
Day late and a dollar short. There are already silver and gold coins for DC characters
Total nothing burger in my view. It will be overpriced crap with no quality control, just like every other mint product.
Not a DC guy and I won't be backing up the truck for these. Seems like junk to me.
Agree, they are late to the game, so it’s unfortunate they are “playing it safe.” I don’t wish for a failure on this series, because it shows a willingness of the mint to expand its customer base (and that’s what we need in coin collecting) - I’m more so worried the response will be underwhelming, so the mint will retreat to the same tired designs they’ve been peddling.
I, too, would love to see something more artistic. It would be amazing to see coins/medals that are designed in the style of true Americana (both nostalgic and modern/futuristic). The mint needs to remember that coins are about telling stories and expressing ideals, values, and virtues. Tell stories that have real meaning and that people care about, or keep losing ground to other mints that know how to create something real.
I agree with their decision. Coins are always reflections of their time in some regard so avoiding pop culture as a rule doesn't seem right. I also agree with another who shared the idea that the Mint should produce real heroes from history. Explore never before struck historical figures that history has decided are heroic.
Leave it to the US Mint to start making comic book coins when the past decade of comic book film dominance is just now coming to an end.
That sums it up pretty well. Good work, US Mint
Also- marvel
A gold coin for children's cartoons? Brilliant. Save up your paper route money, Timmy! 😂Although... a Batman coin minted in silver and clad with ruthenium would be kinda badass. Or how about Howard the Duck? 😎 I would personally like to see a rock n roll series, starting with Elvis (because everything starts with Elvis!), and continuing with the likes of Chuck Berry, The Ventures, The Beach Boys, The Doors, Springsteen (if we must), KISS, Billy Joel, Van Halen, Metallica, etc., etc., to showcase America's real contribution to art and culture. Of course, the Mint would inevitably screw it up, Rock n Roll HOF-style, and put Dolly Parton and Jay-Z in the series, so maybe they'd better stick to cartoons.
Hi Ben, I feel like I have seen this idea before!
Groundhogs day… the coin
Thought you had said, 'Hawk Tuah', not 'Hawkman'. :D
This seems tacky to me and I will likely not be collecting these, especially because they will probably be expensive and a poor investment.
These will sell extremely well IMO. I hope they limit mintage to less than 200k
I collect Zap cimix. Mr. Natural would look great on a coin.
Hi Ben, this sounds like it would be good for some collectors. I would select the silver versions non-colorized with a reverse proof with some security features similar to the Britania. Batman, Superman, Aquaman, and Flash
Odd that the gold is a coin and the silver isn’t. Bad idea!
Probably not for me, though my kiddo might want some.
I have no interest in these. Stupid heros are definitely not my thing and I suspect they will be high mintage and over priced.
Right now I'm not terribly happy with the US Mint. It is my own fault, but I reacted to their notice that came out around July 1st of price hikes for silver coins. I quickly ordered the special edition proof set and the proof Morgan and Peace dollars. I assumed that I was getting a better price on the 2024 coins. They arrived quickly and of course, they were 2023 coins. I already shipped them back and hope they arrive safely, but it was a bother that I didn't really need!
I do like it, for I collect comics and coins, I loved it when Canada did it, and I Loved the Marvel from I forget Somoa? Oh yeah Green Lantern/Green Arrow and either Black Canary, Robin, or Super Girl!!! GaryBailey KingofDarkness God of Thunder and Lightning I have been collecting comics as long as I have collected coins and I love when the two come together!!!
I'm holding off until I see the proposed designs. Some the come lately have not "struck my fancy".
Oh! A well balanced and measured approach
Non-starter here. Hard pass
Catwoman
I'm an old fogey I suppose. Could care less about any of the newer stuff. Perhaps Batman might capture my attention though.
Hi Ben, It is disappointing that the silver pieces will not be coins. That might keep me from collecting the entire series. I do think this program will be a big hit. It could have been better if the silver had been monetized.
*>>-->* 🦉
yeah right. this is a garbage offering
Hi Donald, I got 11 silver dollars today plus others. You are getting famous.
Totally agree with your sentiments about circulating coins being overhauled. I want more American symbolism on our coins and less worshipping a position of high power.
100%
Well said
Not interested in the DC thing, I would love to see a modern liberty head something design instead. And I agree with you 100%, the Roosevelt dime needs to go!
Well, they're about 7 years too late 😂👍🏽
Cutting edge
If they really want to make an impact put these on circulating clad coins after all isn't this supposed to be for the kids ?
NOT FIRST 😭😭😭
Hi Ben
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I don't mind. Maybe it will spark some new creativity. I'm all for losing the presidents and going back to Liberty and new artistic designs. We don't need to redo past designs. There has to be a few good artists out there. They all can't have lived in the past.
Just another group of 'tokens' and other issues that will be hyped on Infomercials for outrageous prices, but will already be sold out at the Mint.
The Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool would be a nice reverse design. And if they are going to go to DC hero type coins would think they would do US sports team coins first like Basketball, Baseball or NFL. I'm from NZ and think jumping to DC is a bit far and wide. Keep to something Americans are more patriotic and supportive of would be way better. Make sport commeorative coins if you going to go away from the norm. Any American who gets a nobel prize, Medal of Honor should get a coin made after them automatically.
They should do the original 7 from the Justice league. This will be overpriced though.
Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, Aquaman, the Flash, Green Lantern (Hal Jordan), and Martian Manhunter
Sounds good
The cent and the dollar bill should cease production. Dollar coins should be pushed to circulate in lieu of the dollar bill.
They tried that before. Now they need a folding coin dollar
Junky crap, just completely brings down the prestige of the us mint
FOURTH
First possibly. We'll see.
NOPE. 🥈
@@donaldinnewmexico I prefer to think of it as "First Loser". It has a nice ring to it, and makes me sound faster.
I think the mint is late to the party. It's going to be a flop in my opinion. Why medals and not silver coins? I'm done with the prices and the quality of the mint. I agree whole heartedly that the mint needs a redesign on circulating coinage.
Yes. Absolutely!
I'm not interested, plus I'm sure I'll still need coins to fill out some series... plus I'll be excited about the 250th birthday quarters, nickels, dimes, etc... getting a Batman medal is kinda boring compared to those!
When is going to be the birthday?
2026@@MAGA_Extremist
I'm afraid many of these will end up sitting on a table at the flea market. The idea is quite trite. Even a theme of North American animals would fare better in my opinion.
batman will be the most popular
If they don't drop a Talon medal they're the U.S. Mint.
Will not buy this crap.
Please no colors, just my thoughts.
Hey Ben
too bad im a marvel guy
I would like to see donald trump on the on the coin😮
I concur with my good friend Donald,... I hate this idea, it sucks like yellow slabs 🟨 😡🤢🤮🤗....👍🦉
A giant Meh imo
Overpriced products that drop 30%-60% in just 2 years
Absolutely late in the game as numerous mints out there already have comic book characters. I won't be spending money on this series, especially since it's gonna start off WAAYYY overpriced. Secondary market in a couple of years seems to be the best chance of getting this series at a price closer to spot.
Good points
No Thank You!
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*SECOND THUMB UP!* 👍 🥈
Not interested !
Not interested.
This is absolute bullshit. I’m sure the US mint will screw it up. They couldn’t even do the Morgan dollar series correct
Yes, very...very...very...very...very...dumb.
A total joke, and a waste of time and money. Pass.
Will not buy this crap.