If it's going on a Federal Reserve Monopoly Money sheet, I think Ayn Rand would toss her cookies. I cannot think of something more insulting to her image, or her memory. Perhaps Beyonce (or #ell, show its true worth and put Peloser on it) would be more appropriate...

Were it on a US note, or better, a Silver (or Godl) certificate then that would be appropriate... and that would be amazing... however, that would necessitate the US *having* a Silver or Gold reserve...

I wonder if anyone makes a Ayn Rand 1oz gold piece. It would be a privately-produced coin, not associated with the gov't. I would rather have that than have her a $1 piece.

I am actually opposed to Ayn Rand being on any of today's bills. I think she would rotate in her grave if her face was put on our fiat currency.

My vote was for Eleanor Roosevelt. A MUCH more appropriate target. A modern choice would be Barbara Boxer.

It would be neat to have Ayn Rand on a gold coin. But I would not scorn her appearance on a paper bill, either. (Though she might have.) I would like to make it more difficult for people to escape knowing about her.

Jan

I have been working on a monetary system for quite some time (about 1981). I have finalized it and have put in into a spreadsheet. I would love to share it and ask all to spread the word. It is fair and just for all. If you know how I can add an attachment to this forum, please let me know.
Thanks.

Excellent!

Since Ayn may not make US currency, how about we our own, like some municipalities? We could have it gold-backed!

I tried putting all the information from my spreadsheet in this post, but it didn't turn out so well. Here's a link to my information about an honest money system. BitCoin and others, don't get it for me. This will work for everyone, and it's fair. Here's the link: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B3zC5jD...

I haul it and have not seen it, but will keep my eyes peeled.

Ayn Rand has already been honored on a U.S. government postage stamp, in 1999. At least it was first class.

Hello khalling,
I too believe it is only fitting that her image should appear on a coin made of precious metal as opposed to a piece of paper backed by looters...
Good for her though that she has received the recognition.
Regards,
O.A.

It's ironic that I should have read this right after paying for Pt wire for my work. I could have bought Au instead, but Pt works better.

Interesting how the author did gymnastics to explain away how this occurred, also making it a partisan commentary...

Market Value Metal Value Denomination Trade Unit Weight/grams
0.020 0.0214407 Pre 1982 Lincoln cent 0.005 0.005 3.1
0.550 0.0504688 .25 oz copper 0.020 7.087375
0.650 0.1009375 .5 oz copper .03 0.030 14.17475
0.990 0.201875 1 oz copper .05 0.050 28.3495

1.590 1.520 Pre 1964 US dime .10 0.080 2.5
3.390 2.100 1/10 troy oz .999 fine silver 0.100 3.11034768
3.980 3.790 Pre 1964 US quarter 0.200 6.25
7.250 5.250 ¼ troy oz .999 fine silver 0.250 7.7758692
8.230 7.580 Pre 1964 half dollar 0.400 12.5
12.000 10.500 ½ troy oz .999 fine silver 0.500 15.5517384
21.710 25.510 Pre 1935 US silver dollar 0.800 26.73
21.710 21.000 1 troy oz .999 fine silver 1.000 31.1034768

145.000 136.000 1/10 troy oz .999 fine gold 5.000 3.11034768
150.000 136.000 US $5 gold
272.000 1/5 troy oz .999 fine gold 10.000 6.22069536
US $10 gold
350.000 326.500 ¼ troy oz .999 fine gold 12.500 7.7758692
360.000 US $20 gold
2/5 troy oz .999 fine gold 20.000 12.44139072
700.000 653.000 .5 troy oz .999 fine gold 25.000 15.5517384
US $25 gold
1340.000 1306.000 1 troy oz .999 fine gold 50.000 31.1034768
1360.000 1306.000 US $50 gold 50.000

1575.000 1482.000 1 troy oz .999 fine platinum 60.000 31.1034768

How about a picture of Washington with a big X over his face. Wherever the word ONE appears, the letters, LESS follow it.