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Followup: Ayn Rand Dollar

Posted by khalling 9 years, 9 months ago to Culture
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we did our part ;)


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  • Posted by BaritoneGary 9 years, 9 months ago
    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...
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  • Posted by $ CBJ 9 years, 9 months ago
    Ayn Rand has already been honored on a U.S. government postage stamp, in 1999. At least it was first class.
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  • Posted by BaritoneGary 9 years, 9 months ago
    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
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  • Posted by CircuitGuy 9 years, 9 months ago in reply to this comment.
    "I am actually opposed to Ayn Rand being on any of today's bills. "
    I think she would rather be on a gold coin. The symbol of the Gulch was the dollar sign, though, so that would be the justification for putting her on a US dollar coin.
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  • Posted by $ Susanne 9 years, 9 months ago in reply to this comment.
    Quite a few communities have their own community-backed coinage, struck in silver, that is being used as an alternate currency...

    The rate board at my shop has 2 columns per job - one in Ø (designating Fiat Funnymoney - thanks to K. W. Royce, AKA Boston T. Party, for that, BTW) and one in Ag$ (with an ounce to $ conversion rate in the corner).
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  • Posted by Herb7734 9 years, 9 months ago
    How about a picture of Washington with a big X over his face. Wherever the word ONE appears, the letters, LESS follow it.
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  • Posted by IndianaGary 9 years, 9 months ago
    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.
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  • Posted by XenokRoy 9 years, 9 months ago in reply to this comment.
    I would like to buy a role of those coins. Man that would be like buying a second home but it would be so cool to have.
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  • Posted by $ jlc 9 years, 9 months ago
    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
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  • Posted by BaritoneGary 9 years, 9 months ago
    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.
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  • Posted by $ Thoritsu 9 years, 9 months ago
    Excellent!

    Since Ayn may not make US currency, how about we our own, like some municipalities? We could have it gold-backed!
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  • Posted by ObjectiveAnalyst 9 years, 9 months ago
    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.
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  • Posted by $ jbrenner 9 years, 9 months ago
    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.
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  • Posted by $ Susanne 9 years, 9 months ago
    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...
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  • Posted by $ Your_Name_Goes_Here 9 years, 9 months ago in reply to this comment.
    He indicated that conservatives had only one choice - Ayn Rand - while liberals had to split their votes... I think that's rationalizing.
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  • Posted by CircuitGuy 9 years, 9 months ago
    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.
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  • Posted by $ Your_Name_Goes_Here 9 years, 9 months ago
    Interesting how the author did gymnastics to explain away how this occurred, also making it a partisan commentary...
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