It’s not an advertisement, it’s a request for donations to build the Army Museum. Thank you for your service, men and women of the US Army – past and present!
The coin featured today is a second option – and both yesterday’s coin and this one are offered as uncirculated and “proof set” silver or gold mintings.
Remember how old-time radio shows used to pitch adsin their stories? This strip is like that. Heck, this strip was around when radio started! So say my elders (Lord rest their happy souls).
They are “real money” in the strict sense of legal tender. Now, whether you would spend a coin of collector or precious metal value for the amount based on face value is up to you.
But if you have any old silver dollars on hand I’d be happy to give you a crisp $1 bell for each one.
The people who complain about this strip are like the people who booed the Iraq veteran at the recent Republican debate. Small minds make small statements.
These coins are in fact legal tender, and follow in an over a century long history in the United States of issuing special commemorative coins to raise money for monuments and special events, starting with the Columbian Exposition in Chicago in 1892. In coin collecting terms “uncirculated” is a grading level just below “proof”. In this strip, Scanarelli has often promoted fund raising causes for veterans memorials starting with the World War II memorial. So if you regard this as a “promo” or “spam” well so be it – it’s a worthy cause. And for SM – try getting some facts before you make the sort of comments you make.
My 88 year old father who is a WWII Army Veteran, history buff, and supporter of museums will love getting this coin. It will look nice with the other military related coins I have given him thoughout the years.
I agree with those that say “thank you” to Jim for doing this. The character of Skeezix is an Army veteran, if you all remember. Jim supporting this national Army museum and helping them raise money is a way to support Soldiers. If you don’t like giving any money to the US Mint, don’t buy a coin – just donate to the Museum. Here is the link – https://www.usarmyregistry.org/donate/donation_start.aspx
flagfly over 12 years ago
Amen.
w2lj over 12 years ago
It’s not an advertisement, it’s a request for donations to build the Army Museum. Thank you for your service, men and women of the US Army – past and present!
I Go Pogo over 12 years ago
The coin featured today is a second option – and both yesterday’s coin and this one are offered as uncirculated and “proof set” silver or gold mintings.
comicnut4636 over 12 years ago
Thought I could get away from the “infomercials”.Thought wrong.
Lyons Group, Inc. over 12 years ago
Remember how old-time radio shows used to pitch adsin their stories? This strip is like that. Heck, this strip was around when radio started! So say my elders (Lord rest their happy souls).
davidf42 over 12 years ago
I don’t mind the promo at all. In fact, I like it very much. Jim has done this before and it’s his prerogative to do it whenever he wants.
Dirty Dragon over 12 years ago
Scancarelli, master of subtlety.Let’s get more!
I Go Pogo over 12 years ago
They are “real money” in the strict sense of legal tender. Now, whether you would spend a coin of collector or precious metal value for the amount based on face value is up to you.
But if you have any old silver dollars on hand I’d be happy to give you a crisp $1 bell for each one.
Airboy20 over 12 years ago
Wow, talk about product placement.
TheAuldWan over 12 years ago
Deja Vue
WaitingMan over 12 years ago
The people who complain about this strip are like the people who booed the Iraq veteran at the recent Republican debate. Small minds make small statements.
bmckee over 12 years ago
These coins are in fact legal tender, and follow in an over a century long history in the United States of issuing special commemorative coins to raise money for monuments and special events, starting with the Columbian Exposition in Chicago in 1892. In coin collecting terms “uncirculated” is a grading level just below “proof”. In this strip, Scanarelli has often promoted fund raising causes for veterans memorials starting with the World War II memorial. So if you regard this as a “promo” or “spam” well so be it – it’s a worthy cause. And for SM – try getting some facts before you make the sort of comments you make.
boldyuma over 12 years ago
I can just see Bing Crosby in my minds eye singing
“Buy,Buy,Buy….Buy a Bond” for the WWII war bond drives..
chris.smith618 over 12 years ago
Thank you Mr. Scancarelli.
My 88 year old father who is a WWII Army Veteran, history buff, and supporter of museums will love getting this coin. It will look nice with the other military related coins I have given him thoughout the years.
MedWonk over 12 years ago
I agree with those that say “thank you” to Jim for doing this. The character of Skeezix is an Army veteran, if you all remember. Jim supporting this national Army museum and helping them raise money is a way to support Soldiers. If you don’t like giving any money to the US Mint, don’t buy a coin – just donate to the Museum. Here is the link – https://www.usarmyregistry.org/donate/donation_start.aspx
chris.smith618 over 12 years ago
Thank you Mr. Scancarelli.
And thanks to the rest of you for your comments supporting our military and our history.