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eLetters from the June 4 Numismatic News E-Newsletter

I missed the first release but as usual the Mint had issues again. I’m kind of glad I didn’t purchase any. The “CC” mintmark looks awful, nothing like the original “CC” marks. Why, U.S. Mint?

I’m thinking of purchasing the 2021-S but am going to give it a lot of thought. The Mint has really soured my taste after being a member for 40 years.

Michael McLoughlin United Kingdom

Yes, I will definitely attempt to buy the new dollars, especially the Morgan dollars.

Mike Branch Mineralwells, W.Va.

I intend to try and purchase the next group of Morgans from the Mint. I was able to get one of each last time and some of the previous limited silver dollars but I am a computer expert for the past 35 years, so I know the challenge the Mint is going through.

D.W. Address withheld

No, I won’t waste my time trying to order one again. There is the same problems every time they release a low-mintage coin. They

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