Photos of amero design created by parody coin designer, Daniel Carr

Pictures of the supposedly designed and coined “Amero” have been making their rounds on the internet lately, causing a stir among those aware of real proposals for a common currency between the United States, Canada, and Mexico. It seems as though certain individuals have picked up on this design and propagated the idea that it is a legitimate and official design of the Amero currency to be distributed en masse. Further research reveals that the design comes from a known parody coin designer named Daniel Carr, and is a collectable, fantasy pattern.

Pictures of the coin can be seen on his website by clicking here. According to the website, the coin is to be a “private-issue fantasy pattern.”

“These private-issue fantasy pattern coins will be struck as an annual series (until such time as it is no longer legal to do so), starting in the latter part of 2007.

By Numismatic News

That the Jefferson First Spouse gold coins sold out the first day they were offered Aug. 30 probably is no surprise to most collectors.

The limited mintages of 20,000 for proof and 20,000 for the uncirculated versions have attracted many an eBay buyer. However, the nearly as brief length of time to achieve a sellout when compared to the June 19 offer of Martha Washington and Abigail Adams coins might be a surprise in light of the great lengths the Mint took to assure the fairest and widest possible distribution.

United States Mint Director and Governor Celebrate the “Equality State” Quarter

The public and the news media are invited to participate in the official launch ceremony for the “Equality State” commemorative quarter at 10 a.m. on Friday, September 14. Join United States Mint Director Ed Moy and Governor Dave Freudenthal as they celebrate the release of the Wyoming quarter, the 44th coin in the United States Mint’s phenomenal 50 State Quarters® Program. The Wyoming quarter was released into circulation on September 4, 2007.

Following the ceremony, the crowd may exchange paper currency for $10 rolls of newly minted Wyoming quarters. Children 18 years old and younger will receive a free quarter.

The reverse of the Wyoming quarter features the iconic image of a bucking horse and rider, symbolizing its Wild West heritage. Inscribed on the coin is Wyoming’s nickname, “Equality State,” which recognizes the state’s historical role in establishing equal voting rights for women. (more…)