As is typical for a government agency, the U.S. Mint has screwed up another good idea.

In their recent press release about the "Braille coin", they crow about making a coin with Braille writing on it, implying that it will make it easier to use for blind people. Of course the writing in Braille, which merely says "Braille" is of no help whatsoever.

On one of the forums that I frequent, a long time member stated that he was opposed to non-governmental agents (individuals and groups) being able to make a profit creating money. I have a real problem with that point of view. You see, money is a product.

Dave Ridley has just put out a new Ridleo reminder about the design contest.

If you are interested in submitting a design, please visit our forum thread on the sister site. (ShireSilver.com is the "business" side, while ShireSilver.org is the organizing and discussion side)