The big news in Coinland this week: Dollar coins no longer can be exploited for frequent flier miles. Until now, the U.S. Mint, desperate to pump these things into circulation, had been letting people buy them in $250 bundles. Shipping was free. That meant you could buy $250 for $250, put it on your credit card, and enjoy the air miles. This was a loophole reported as far back as 2009. Now it's closed. You can't pay by credit card anymore.
But this wasn't the biggest problem with this program. As far as we're concerned, here's the shocker:
That's the entire offering. Nevermind that they're all sold out. Coins with the faces of 18 presidents have been released so far, but there are only four presidents available through the Mint, and boring ol' Sacagawea! What if someone wants 250 James K. Polks? There are a lot of Polkamaniacs out there.
We noticed this last week, back when everything but James Madison was sold out, and wrote the Mint a letter. It hasn't responded. And so, we must resort to the public shaming of making this an open letter. Prepare for the wrath of the people, Mint. Here we go:
Dear U.S. Mint,Work with us, Mint. We'll pay by check.
I am interested in your $250 direct ship program. Ideally I'd like to order a mix of presidents, but if that is not possible, I'd settle for Millard Fillmore. (The country did just that, right? Kidding.)
According to your website, though, there are only four presidents and Sacajawea available—but all the presidents except for James Madison are sold out. Is this really accurate?
It is my understanding that at least presidents 1 through 18 have been minted. Is it possible to get anyone besides Washington, Adams, Madison, and Pierce? (Also: Pierce?)
Thanks so much,
Jen and Jason
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