Personally, I believe the huge bronze medal price increase was intentional because the Mint really don’t want to make these. Higher prices mean fewer buyers, and less product sitting in storage. That why they seem to be switching to silver, IMO, and selling bronze at near silver prices will give them an excuse for declining sales.

Yes they are Bob. That is why my subscriptions have been reduced by 80-90%.

The Mint has officially…

I agree whole heartily. Especially the silver, but I used to be a buyer for the bronze. I like some of the designs, but the cost doesn’t justify the purchase for me. Private mints make some nice pieces for a better value. I stopped buying from the US Mint altogether last year, after years of slowing down. Still interested, but it will have to be from the sidelines from here on out.

The flowing hair liberty gal’s neck is just a bit too manly for my taste, is all.

Great story AKBob, I enjoyed everything you said about how you have gotten where you’re at today.

The 2023 Silver Medal I spoke about in an earlier Post above did NOT sell!! It’s been resisted for the same Buy It Now price! Ugh!

Major D, you know, now that you say that about some looking like a dragon, you are correct! If you don5 look twice or closer, you could think it’s a dragon on a few coins made years back! Great point!

Tell me about it. I bought those 2003 100th anniversary of the National Wildlife Refuge System silver medals. Managed to get all four, only 25000 of each made, except for the Eagle which I believe there were 35000 made. One would think they would be a hot item. Nope. They can be had even now for around an ounce of Mint priced silver, or less. That experience turned me off of Mint medals for good.

Well, as always, Good Luck ALL!!!