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To: Broken_Clock who wrote (74469)5/11/2010 9:07:40 PM
From: ChinuSFO  Read Replies (1) | Respond to of 149317
 
Collecting Problems: U.S. Mint Faces a Coin Cost Dilemma
By BRUCE WATSON
Posted 2:30 PM 05/11/10 Economy, Investing, Currency

A recent move by the Obama administration may lighten wallets across the country -- but not in a bad way. According to The Wall Street Journal, the White House is considering proposals that would alter the metallic composition of America's pocket change to make it cheaper to produce the coins. Although some groups -- notably, coin collectors -- are wary of any change in the nation's metal currency, it looks like this could be a profitable move for the country.

See full article from DailyFinance: srph.it



To: Broken_Clock who wrote (74469)5/11/2010 9:11:32 PM
From: ChinuSFO  Read Replies (1) | Respond to of 149317
 
You need to get positive and demonstrate your faith that this country is very capable of coming back (Yes We Can).

We are coming back in the auto industry, the housing and banking sector etc. If you refuse to applaud in at least one area, then this is not the thread for you because this thread concerns itself with the upliftment and welfare of the US not any any one philosophy or political dogma.



To: Broken_Clock who wrote (74469)5/11/2010 10:46:33 PM
From: tejek  Read Replies (1) | Respond to of 149317
 
9.9% unemployment
and 40 million on stamps


Didn't say things were good but I do think they are getting better.