1 hour ago, Lacessit said:

Please clarify something for me. Why is every photo of a MAGA somebody who looks like they go back for seconds, thirds and fourths at a buffet?

Id go back for 2nd or 3rds any day at these girls buffet....

10 hours ago, Social Media said:

New $1 Trump coins sell out within hours as collectors pile in for a piece of presidential history

Donald Trump has finally achieved something that politicians have dreamed about for centuries.

He is now money.

And apparently quite popular money at that.

The U.S. Mint began selling its new $1 coins featuring President Donald Trump at noon Wednesday. Within hours, the Mint's website was reporting that the 25-coin rolls were no longer in stock, while bags containing 100 coins were listed as unavailable.

The website warned would-be buyers that availability was not guaranteed.

It wasn't kidding.Two coins, please

The Mint initially imposed a limit of two purchases per household, with customers entering an online waiting room and being given just 10 minutes to complete their orders.

At one point, visitors were facing an estimated one-hour wait.

The basic maths is rather amusing.

A roll of 25 coins costs $61, despite the coins having a face value of just $25. A bag of 100 costs $154.50, compared with a face value of $100.

Clearly, these aren't being bought to pay for the morning coffee.

Trump on the front — America on the back

The obverse carries Trump's presidential portrait along with “LIBERTY” and “IN GOD WE TRUST.”

The reverse features the presidential seal and the number “250,” marking America's 250th anniversary.

And for collectors there is an additional temptation.

The Mint has slipped 250,000 specially marked coins into the rolls and bags. They carry a “July 4th” privy mark and were struck on July 4 itself.

In other words, some buyers aren't merely purchasing a Trump dollar.

They're gambling on finding the special Trump dollar.

A president on a coin — not quite normal

There is also a fascinating constitutional footnote.

American law traditionally prohibits putting the image of a living president — or living former president — on U.S. coins.

But Congress created an exception for America's 250th anniversary, allowing the Treasury to produce special $1 coins celebrating the occasion.

The Mint says the design complies with the law because Trump's portrait appears on the front of the coin, while the statutory restriction specifically concerns portraits on the reverse.

The only previous living president to appear on a U.S. coin was Calvin Coolidge in 1926, when he appeared on a commemorative half dollar marking America's 150th anniversary.

And don't forget your pocket change

The Mint has also issued what could become the most entertaining treasure hunt of 2026.

It says the Trump coins are entering circulation.

So Americans have been told to check their pocket change.

Imagine buying a sandwich and discovering that your change contains a Trump dollar worth considerably more to a collector than the one dollar printed on it.

For now, however, getting hold of one the old-fashioned way isn't proving particularly easy.

The Mint ran out.

Within hours.

Trump may have spent years promising to make America great again.

He may now have discovered an even simpler trick:

Make America collectible.

SOURCE

What's the Gold content ? The true value? Whatever is above the Gold content is "blue air".

Clear already: The only winner will be Donald J. Trump. The man that has seen his presidency mainly as a "business opportunity".

4 hours ago, Lacessit said:

I am sure they will, they think the coins are collectibles.

Please clarify something for me. Why is every photo of a MAGA somebody who looks like they go back for seconds, thirds and fourths at a buffet?

if people think something is "collectable" then it becomes "collectable" there is no other definition, and no other condition needs to be fulfilled, and it has nothing to do with whether you or I agree with their choices or not

I have no Idea what you mean by a "MAGA" somebody so I cant comment on what they look like, but I would imagine its highly unlikely that around 77 million people share a certain specific physical trait. it might have something to do with the people who take the photographs looking for a certain type of subject matter to further a narrative ? I'm not an obsessed Trump hater so I wouldn't know There are far more appropriate people on this forum that you could ask

9 hours ago, Chomper Higgot said:

Are they accepted in payment for healthcare costs?

why wouldn't they be ? They are legal tender with a value of a dollar

Oh wait a minute was that an attempt at humour ? it was wasn't it

7 hours ago, 3NUMBAS said:

you would need to wait 500 years before the are valuable ,can you wait?

are you sure ?

26 minutes ago, Bday Prang said:

if people think something is "collectable" then it becomes "collectable" there is no other definition, and no other condition needs to be fulfilled, and it has nothing to do with whether you or I agree with their choices or not

I have no Idea what you mean by a "MAGA" somebody so I cant comment on what they look like, but I would imagine its highly unlikely that around 77 million people share a certain specific physical trait. it might have something to do with the people who take the photographs looking for a certain type of subject matter to further a narrative ? I'm not an obsessed Trump hater so I wouldn't know There are far more appropriate people on this forum that you could ask

Statistically, 70% of Americans are either overweight or obese, so the odds are pretty good. Maybe those lefties you are obsessed with are the lean and hungry ones.

2 minutes ago, Lacessit said:

Statistically, 70% of Americans are either overweight or obese, so the odds are pretty good. Maybe those lefties you are obsessed with are the lean and hungry ones.

Well Einstein if you know that 70% of Americans are obese then you have answered your own stupid question, Why did you even ask it in the first place ?

27 minutes ago, Lacessit said:

Statistically, 70% of Americans are either overweight or obese, so the odds are pretty good. Maybe those lefties you are obsessed with are the lean and hungry ones.

How does this compare with your home country? Approximately 67% of Australian adults are currently living with overweight or obesity

5 hours ago, Bday Prang said:

Well Einstein if you know that 70% of Americans are obese then you have answered your own stupid question, Why did you even ask it in the first place ?

I am sure you will figure it out- eventually.

I thought it was going to look like this to commemorate the prize he didn't get.

Let's do the math...

-35.3% loss to "investors" upon purchase.

+54.5% gain (minus cost of issuance costs) to Trump.

I'd say it's a GREAT INVESTMENT. ✅

If you keep them in your shoes so no immigrants can steal them from you. 😀

7 hours ago, Bday Prang said:

why wouldn't they be ? They are legal tender with a value of a dollar

Oh wait a minute was that an attempt at humour ? it was wasn't it

Paying with Trump coins would also have that Trump stitch up that he reserves for his rubes the cost of settling the medical bill being higher than the face value of the coins or indeed the bill presented.

2 hours ago, SiSePuede419 said:

Let's do the math...

-35.3% loss to "investors" upon purchase.

+54.5% gain (minus cost of issuance costs) to Trump.

I'd say it's a GREAT INVESTMENT. ✅

If you keep them in your shoes so no immigrants can steal them from you. 😀

That's how you can tell how rich a MAGA Supporter is by how much he limps.

I would pay $10 for these coins. Certainly a far more appropriate coin considering the lack of dignity, grace and honor this man possesses.

22 hours ago, Screaming said:

I asked my brothers in the United States who are patriotic American citizens to go onto the U.S. mint website and try to buy some President Trump coins for me. Unfortunately, they could not even log on from the number of people trying to buy these coins. They are going to keep tying and hope to buy a bag of 100 coins. These coins will surely go up in value in the years to come as most patriot citizens realize that President Trump is and was one of the greatest Presidents in U.S. history.

Surrreeee.... I guess you made your brothers buy Trump Coins (the digital ones) the moment they were launched as well? How's that going? Oh, wait... I have a chart for you:

How's that going? Oh, wait... I have a chart for you:

Made me richer than you'll ever be :

11 minutes ago, tomazbodner said:

27 minutes ago, PhilipHabib said:

Made me richer than you'll ever be :

Go on...

The Trump coin might eventually become America’s lucky talisman, at this rate, don’t be surprised if every American is soon wearing one around their neck for protection, prosperity, and perhaps even divine intervention.

Or... it might soon become America’s ultimate lucky talisman. At this rate, every American could be wearing one around their neck for protection against inflation, bad decisions, reality, and the occasional inconvenient fact.

In God we trust, indee3d!

1 hour ago, tomazbodner said:

Go on...

I own

1 hour ago, PhilipHabib said:

Made me richer than you'll ever be :

Think the forum left stopped following the markets. As we well remember they all liquidated their portfolios in a gigantic tantrum when the Big Beautiful Tariffs were announced. Remember, they assured us the US markets were going into a death spiral crash. Anyone saying/thinking otherwise was "in a cult".

How did that work out for ya fellas?🤣

Edited September 4Sep 4 by SunnyinBangrak

2 hours ago, SunnyinBangrak said:

Think the forum left stopped following the markets. As we well remember they all liquidated their portfolios in a gigantic tantrum when the Big Beautiful Tariffs were announced. Remember, they assured us the US markets were going into a death spiral crash. Anyone saying/thinking otherwise was "in a cult".

How did that work out for ya fellas?🤣

I made out like a bandit on gold and silver, plus precious metal miners.

They will still be there when the AI bubble bursts.

Edited September 4Sep 4 by Lacessit

Am I alone in being reminded of when the UK introduced the £1 coin?

I seem to remember the suggestion that it should be known as the"Thatcher" - bold, brassy and thought it was a sovereign!

16 hours ago, swissie said:

What's the Gold content ? The true value? Whatever is above the Gold content is "blue air".

Clear already: The only winner will be Donald J. Trump. The man that has seen his presidency mainly as a "business opportunity".

There is ZERO gold content. They are an alloy of a handful of cheap metals.

2 hours ago, PhilipHabib said:

I own

Same. So?

1 hour ago, tomazbodner said:

Same. So?

u like ?

because I like ....

20 hours ago, Bday Prang said:

Well Einstein if you know that 70% of Americans are obese then you have answered your own stupid question, Why did you even ask it in the first place ?

Because 100 % of bitter and broke leftist australians are morons

2 hours ago, PhilipHabib said:

u like ?

because I like ....

You need to add

If a conflict arises between the USA and another country, they will always oppose the usa.

9 hours ago, spidermike007 said:

I would pay $10 for these coins. Certainly a far more appropriate coin considering the lack of dignity, grace and honor this man possesses.

you will never have your face on a coin. you will be lucky if anyone remembers you exist.

while trump...will live in history.

50 years and he is still beating you. every time you post, you reinforce your status as the biggest loser ever.

7 hours ago, SunnyinBangrak said:

Think the forum left stopped following the markets. As we well remember they all liquidated their portfolios in a gigantic tantrum when the Big Beautiful Tariffs were announced. Remember, they assured us the US markets were going into a death spiral crash. Anyone saying/thinking otherwise was "in a cult".

How did that work out for ya fellas?🤣

Didn't Wingate predict a total financial apocalypse?