Tale of 2 quarters turns loony

Denver Post ^ | 06/13/2005 | David Harsanyi

[mallardx]

I think both of them are excellent. Indiana's, however, needs work. So does Michigan's.

[2001convSVT]

I'm original from Louisiana and now live in Texas and my favorite is the motto on New Hampshire, "Live Free Or Die".

[Ciexyz]

Tee hee.

[ErnBatavia]

Minnesota's is lacking the state bird: Skeeter

There really should at least be a token one or two buzzing someplace there.

[chs68]

I like the Canadian two-dollar coin better.

It has a "gold" center -- kind of cool.

The Canadians call their one-dollar coin a "loony" (it has a loon on it), and the two-dollar coin is (what else?) a "two-ny".

[chs68]

With all due respect, Miss Marple, I have to agree with you -- that is one ugly quarter. I that suppose to be some sort of space telescope?

I had been afraid that the quarter of my native state (Nebraska) would feature something like "GO BIG RED!" emblazoned across the coin.

Instead, it features Chimney Rock.

[absolootezer0]

at least we didn't go with the first design. the one submitted by two yupers that had to be cancelled because vending machines wouldn't take it. two dimes and a nickle duct taped together.

[Smokin' Joe]

Owens responded to this attack by suggesting a new license plate slogan: "Minnesota - Gateway to North Dakota."

Actually, that's kind of catchy....

[Smokin' Joe]

Rumor has it that when the 'looneys' came out, the folks in the maritimes suffered an epidemic of chipped teeth trying to get the chocolate out...

[Tunehead54]

Florida's could have been worse - me I would have included a giant mosquito, a palmetto bug (a large FLYING cockroach) and a wood spider - we call them "Florida Spiders" they're so big you can actually HEAR them running across the wall and they're very fast. They're especially endearing when the mama spider is dragging her egg cocoon around - knowing a few hundred thousand more are incubating. Yeesh! Oh yeah - the quarter - sorry about that ... ;-) Y'all come down to Florida - hear?

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[T'wit]

>> when I broke my mustache.

Would it be improper to inquire which sex you are?

[RayBob]

Ask and you shall receive:

Oregon:

Kansas:

West Virginia:

[T'wit]

I know that accent. You're really a Yooper, aren't you.

[N. Theknow]

Would it be improper to inquire which sex you are?

No braided armpits here.

[Lando Lincoln]

This was the recommended design for the Wisconsin quarter. Democratic Governor Doyle vetoed the committee's recommendation and perpetuated the stereotype of Wisconsin being the dairyland state. Personally, I think he chose the PC route.

Lando

[Verginius Rufus]

Thanks. Was wondering if Oregon would try to do something Oregon-Trail themed, but Crater Lake is a good choice. Glad to see that WV avoided putting Robert Byrd's name or likeness on the coin...didn't think they would have Stonewall Jackson (who died before WV was admitted to the Union, and regarded it as still part of Virginia).

[Arthalion]

I agree. California has hundreds of stunning peaks in its various ranges as well, so we picked the most recognizable one:


That said, I'm still irked that they let the Sierra Club dictate the design. There was another design with the Golden Gate Bridge, the Hollywood sign, and a forest that was FAR more attractive and did a MUCH better job depicting the state. Unfortunately too many politico's objected because THEIR obscure little hole in the wall wasn't represented, so it was scrapped in favor of this generic environmentalist scene. The thought was: Who could possibly object to birds, rocks, and the guy who saved Yosemite Valley from the dam builders?

[T'wit]

Yeah, that one covers the whole gamut from New Glarus to Kaukauna via Mazomanie.

Hmmm.

5. Dan Hoan Bridge
4. A six-pack of Schlitz
3. Fighting Bob La Follette
2. The Muskie statue at Hayward
...and the winner is...
1. The Tommy Bartlett Show at Wisconsin Dells!

[Lando Lincoln]

The Delaware quarter shows Patriot Caesar Rodney on his 1776 historic ride. Rodney made the 80-mile ride through terrible heat and thunderstorms to cast his vote in favor of Delaware signing the Declaration of Independence. Rodney's vote turned out to be the tie-breaker.

And I always thought it was just a "quarter horse".

Lando

[biggerten]

Yah shur. I betcha yor sum Finlander from Oulu. Go back ta skinnin' da bark from da poplar and yackpine trees, or milkin' da cows.