Women on currency

Rifleman · October 26th, 2015, 07:05 AM

There has been a lot of talk lately about changing some of our paper currency to bear the likeness of various women in US history. As some of you may or may not know, Martha Washington's likeness was on the $1 US silver certificate from 1891 to 1896.

I think I may have found a compromise.

US $1 (and larger) coins

Susan B. Anthony and intrepid Louis & Clark guide Sacajawea have both been on the much maligned $1 US coin.

It is my suggestion that after the US $1 president series is completed that the $1 coin be forever reserved for historical US women.

I would also suggest that the US mint a $2, $5, and $10 denominations and reserve those for women as well.

large denomination coinage has been in use in many countries around the world. I actually have a 50 Frank coin (about $10 US).

This adds the honor of being on the US currency (much like a US postage stamp) with out taking away from the history and heritage of the currently printed bills.

It also may have the added benefit of actually getting those coins into circulation where they need to be. A $1 bill has a life expectancy of 18 months in circulation, a $1 coin will last on average 4.8 years.

What say ye?

VaFish · October 26th, 2015, 07:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rifleman

There has been a lot of talk lately about changing some of our paper currency to bear the likeness of various women in US history. As some of you may or may not know, Martha Washington's likeness was on the $1 US silver certificate from 1891 to 1896.

I think I may have found a compromise.

US $1 (and larger) coins

Susan B. Anthony and intrepid Louis & Clark guide Sacajawea have both been on the much maligned $1 US coin.

It is my suggestion that after the US $1 president series is completed that the $1 coin be forever reserved for historical US women.

I would also suggest that the US mint a $2, $5, and $10 denominations and reserve those for women as well.

large denomination coinage has been in use in many countries around the world. I actually have a 50 Frank coin (about $10 US).

This adds the honor of being on the US currency (much like a US postage stamp) with out taking away from the history and heritage of the currently printed bills.

It also may have the added benefit of actually getting those coins into circulation where they need to be. A $1 bill has a life expectancy of 18 months in circulation, a $1 coin will last on average 4.8 years.

What say ye?

Only if they get rid of the penny while they are at it.

CC Cowboy · October 26th, 2015, 08:01 AM

I believe women have a right to be on currency. I think Pam Anderson's and Paris Hilton's famous videos should have excerpts taken from them and used on all paper money. Maybe a different pose each month (that actually might be hard to swallow).

cbinker · October 26th, 2015, 08:05 AM

it would be more cost effective to burn stacks of $1 then $20 bills.

Racer x · October 26th, 2015, 08:06 AM

I travel to New Zealand and they have a 2.00 coin. I was surprised how useful that is. Three quarters are worth 75 cents. You can't even buy gum for .75 cents. But thee two dollar coins add up to six bucks. That is real money.

I want to keep the Pennie. Because they add up to real money and who gets the odd cents change? I want it .

Also take people off the money all together. That way there is no debate. My two cents haha

VaFish · October 26th, 2015, 08:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Racer x

I travel to New Zealand and they have a 2.00 coin. I was surprised how useful that is. Three quarters are worth 75 cents. You can't even buy gum for .75 cents. But thee two dollar coins add up to six bucks. That is real money.

I want to keep the Pennie. Because they add up to real money and who gets the odd cents change? I want it .

Also take people off the money all together. That way there is no debate. My two cents haha

Agree with the $2 coin. I lived in Australia and they also have $1 and $2 coins. No penny's and the smallest bills are $5. Made a lot of sense to me and that was 20 years ago.

Rifleman · October 26th, 2015, 09:38 AM

well I've been stashing away the "pre 82" pennies for years (they are 100% copper) depending on scrap "bright" copper value they will be worth 2 - 3 cents each

SLOWn60 · October 26th, 2015, 10:24 AM

We've been using Loonies ($1) & Toonies ($2) coins for I forget how long! They're great! Especially if you save your pocket full of change at the end of the day! When I break the piggy bank for bike bling once or twice a year; it's usually good for $400-600!
As for women on money: we've had one on all our money since the early 1950's!

Rifleman · October 26th, 2015, 12:29 PM

Toonies... I heard they were called the "queen with a bear behind"

I actually have one of those as well, great for paying the toll on bridge in Fort Francis

SLOWn60 · October 26th, 2015, 12:50 PM

Our nickels have the Queen & beaver!

Snake · October 26th, 2015, 01:01 PM

I imagine that these coins would be highly sought after by coin collectors.

SLOWn60 · October 26th, 2015, 01:09 PM

Naaa... Two for a dime!

CynicalC · October 26th, 2015, 01:48 PM

My vote is for Caitlyn Jenner.

Rifleman · October 26th, 2015, 10:14 PM

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Originally Posted by CynicalC

My vote is for Caitlyn Jenner.

"woman" be sure to use the air quotes.

Did you see Glamour Magazine claims Bruce Jenner woman of the year

(we really need a head exploding "smilie")

allanoue · October 27th, 2015, 10:04 AM

As long as the bartender gives me my drink, I could not care less who's picture is on the bill.

I think that is the only place I use cash.

Racer x · October 27th, 2015, 01:42 PM

I can't remember why. But I drilled holes in pennies . They cost less than washers

SLOWn60 · October 27th, 2015, 04:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Racer x

I can't remember why. But I drilled holes in pennies . They cost less than washers

I'm guessing by your post it's because you're cheap?

Racer x · October 27th, 2015, 04:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SLOWn60

I'm guessing by your post it's because you're cheap?

No , well ya. But I think it was because I needed copper washers. I can't remember. I'm cheap and old

SLOWn60 · October 27th, 2015, 05:01 PM

Me too!

October 26th, 2015, 07:05 AM	#1
Rifleman Old and slow Name: Lohman Location: Aiken, S.C. Join Date: May 2014 Motorcycle(s): Suzuki TL1000R, Honda CBR600F3, Ninja 250 Posts: 889	Women on currency There has been a lot of talk lately about changing some of our paper currency to bear the likeness of various women in US history. As some of you may or may not know, Martha Washington's likeness was on the $1 US silver certificate from 1891 to 1896. I think I may have found a compromise. US $1 (and larger) coins Susan B. Anthony and intrepid Louis & Clark guide Sacajawea have both been on the much maligned $1 US coin. It is my suggestion that after the US $1 president series is completed that the $1 coin be forever reserved for historical US women. I would also suggest that the US mint a $2, $5, and $10 denominations and reserve those for women as well. large denomination coinage has been in use in many countries around the world. I actually have a 50 Frank coin (about $10 US). This adds the honor of being on the US currency (much like a US postage stamp) with out taking away from the history and heritage of the currently printed bills. It also may have the added benefit of actually getting those coins into circulation where they need to be. A $1 bill has a life expectancy of 18 months in circulation, a $1 coin will last on average 4.8 years. What say ye? __________________________________________________
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October 26th, 2015, 08:01 AM	#3
CC Cowboy ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Whodat Location: Ware Is.,MA Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): I pass the wind! Posts: A lot. MOTM - Mar '13, Jun '14	I believe women have a right to be on currency. I think Pam Anderson's and Paris Hilton's famous videos should have excerpts taken from them and used on all paper money. Maybe a different pose each month (that actually might be hard to swallow). __________________________________________________ If everything seems under control; you're just not going fast enough!
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October 26th, 2015, 08:05 AM	#4
cbinker Track Clown Name: Chris Location: Kingman, AZ Join Date: May 2012 Motorcycle(s): '08 250R, 21 MV F3 800, Kawasaki 400 build Posts: A lot. MOTM - Sep '15	it would be more cost effective to burn stacks of $1 then $20 bills. __________________________________________________ TEAM ALFALFA www.apexassassins.com

October 26th, 2015, 08:06 AM	#5
Racer x ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Eric Location: Iowa City Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Kawmeracchi 350 2010 Project X Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 54 MOTM - Sep '18, Feb '16	I travel to New Zealand and they have a 2.00 coin. I was surprised how useful that is. Three quarters are worth 75 cents. You can't even buy gum for .75 cents. But thee two dollar coins add up to six bucks. That is real money. I want to keep the Pennie. Because they add up to real money and who gets the odd cents change? I want it . Also take people off the money all together. That way there is no debate. My two cents haha __________________________________________________ Top speed 123.369mph. Ohio mile Worlds fastest 250 ninja

October 26th, 2015, 09:38 AM	#7
Rifleman Old and slow Name: Lohman Location: Aiken, S.C. Join Date: May 2014 Motorcycle(s): Suzuki TL1000R, Honda CBR600F3, Ninja 250 Posts: 889	well I've been stashing away the "pre 82" pennies for years (they are 100% copper) depending on scrap "bright" copper value they will be worth 2 - 3 cents each __________________________________________________

October 26th, 2015, 10:24 AM	#8
SLOWn60 n00bie to wannabie Name: Bill Location: St Ives, BC (Shuswap Lake) Join Date: Sep 2015 Motorcycle(s): 2012 250R (Red), 2005 VFR800A (Red), CRF450X (Red), 2012 F800GS (Wants to be Red!) Posts: A lot. MOTM - Nov '15	We've been using Loonies ($1) & Toonies ($2) coins for I forget how long! They're great! Especially if you save your pocket full of change at the end of the day! When I break the piggy bank for bike bling once or twice a year; it's usually good for $400-600! As for women on money: we've had one on all our money since the early 1950's! __________________________________________________ The Smart Money: #1 - ATGATT, #2 - Training (machine skills and survival skills), #3 - The bike; whatever floats yer boat with the money you have left over

October 26th, 2015, 12:29 PM	#9
Rifleman Old and slow Name: Lohman Location: Aiken, S.C. Join Date: May 2014 Motorcycle(s): Suzuki TL1000R, Honda CBR600F3, Ninja 250 Posts: 889	Toonies... I heard they were called the "queen with a bear behind" I actually have one of those as well, great for paying the toll on bridge in Fort Francis __________________________________________________

October 26th, 2015, 12:50 PM	#10
SLOWn60 n00bie to wannabie Name: Bill Location: St Ives, BC (Shuswap Lake) Join Date: Sep 2015 Motorcycle(s): 2012 250R (Red), 2005 VFR800A (Red), CRF450X (Red), 2012 F800GS (Wants to be Red!) Posts: A lot. MOTM - Nov '15	Our nickels have the Queen & beaver! __________________________________________________ The Smart Money: #1 - ATGATT, #2 - Training (machine skills and survival skills), #3 - The bike; whatever floats yer boat with the money you have left over

October 26th, 2015, 01:01 PM	#11
Snake ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Rick Location: Alexandria, Louisiana Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): 05 Blue Ninja 250 Posts: Too much. MOTY - 2017, MOTM - Jan '19, Oct '16, May '14	I imagine that these coins would be highly sought after by coin collectors.

October 26th, 2015, 01:09 PM	#12
SLOWn60 n00bie to wannabie Name: Bill Location: St Ives, BC (Shuswap Lake) Join Date: Sep 2015 Motorcycle(s): 2012 250R (Red), 2005 VFR800A (Red), CRF450X (Red), 2012 F800GS (Wants to be Red!) Posts: A lot. MOTM - Nov '15	Naaa... Two for a dime! __________________________________________________ The Smart Money: #1 - ATGATT, #2 - Training (machine skills and survival skills), #3 - The bike; whatever floats yer boat with the money you have left over

October 26th, 2015, 01:48 PM	#13
CynicalC ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Colin Location: Bay Area Join Date: Feb 2011 Motorcycle(s): '96 EX250 Posts: A lot.	My vote is for Caitlyn Jenner. __________________________________________________ Ç¥ñï©ª\| ßÿ Ñâ7µ®é. Äñt¡~§º¢Ïä\| ßý Çhøî©è.

October 27th, 2015, 10:04 AM	#15
allanoue ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Al Location: York, Pa Join Date: Dec 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2013 Ninja 300..............2008 Ninja 500-sold...2009 Ninja 250-Crashed Posts: Too much. MOTM - Sep '14	As long as the bartender gives me my drink, I could not care less who's picture is on the bill. I think that is the only place I use cash. __________________________________________________ Keep calm and ride on -Motofool Never quit on a rainy day -ally99

October 27th, 2015, 01:42 PM	#16
Racer x ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Eric Location: Iowa City Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Kawmeracchi 350 2010 Project X Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 54 MOTM - Sep '18, Feb '16	I can't remember why. But I drilled holes in pennies . They cost less than washers __________________________________________________ Top speed 123.369mph. Ohio mile Worlds fastest 250 ninja

October 27th, 2015, 05:01 PM	#19
SLOWn60 n00bie to wannabie Name: Bill Location: St Ives, BC (Shuswap Lake) Join Date: Sep 2015 Motorcycle(s): 2012 250R (Red), 2005 VFR800A (Red), CRF450X (Red), 2012 F800GS (Wants to be Red!) Posts: A lot. MOTM - Nov '15	Me too! __________________________________________________ The Smart Money: #1 - ATGATT, #2 - Training (machine skills and survival skills), #3 - The bike; whatever floats yer boat with the money you have left over

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