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REPORTS FROM THE FRONT
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 31

"THE STEAL PENNY"
U.S. MINT TO BEGIN PRODUCTION
OF GEORGE W. BUSH COIN

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LONG BEACH (gorewon2000.net) January 31, 2001 -- Jay W. Johnson, Director of the United States Mint, announced today that production is set to begin on the new George W. Bush cent.  "The Steal Penny" is the newest U.S. Mint issue since the Golden Dollar and 50 State Quarters releases.

"Through Congressional authorization, the United States Mint is responsible for the production of coins that typically celebrate and honor American people, places, events, and institutions," Director Johnson said, "so this is something of a break from tradition for the organization."  Johnson, who took over the Director's Office in March of 2000, said that he considers the striking of this most recent coin "the most politically significant mint release since the 1943 zinc-coated steel Lincoln cent."

THE 1943 STEEL PENNY

In 1943, the United States Mint began production of the "Steel Penny," as part of a domestic effort to free up copper for the Allied war effort.  Johnson announced today that, "Like World War II, another great struggle has been joined, and with it comes a change in America's coinage."  Referring to the homefront activities that were so characteristic of that past era, Johnson said, "The 1943 Steel Penny, though unattractive and unpopular at the time, has with the passage of time come to symbolize American dedication and sacrifice -- both military and civilian -- and a willingness to fight to preserve democracy.  Perhaps in time, this coin -- also unattractive -- will come to symbolize similar values, though in a different way."

THE 2001 STEAL PENNY

Johnson unveiled an artist's rendering of the new Steal Penny, which was approved by the Mint in record time, having been received only eleven days ago.  Drawing attention to its several features, Johnson said, "Although this new design is similar in layout to the well-loved Lincoln cent, any comparisons to that venerated coin will likely end there."

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The front side (obverse) of the new Steal Penny features a bust of George W. Bush as its principal design.  The motto "In Fraud We Trust" appears below the upper rim.  "Coup2K" is engraved in relief in the date area, the letter "W" replaces the standard mint mark, and the word "Illegitimacy" appears behind the shoulders of the principal design.

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The back side (reverse) of the new Steal Penny features an engraving of the New Supreme Court facade as its principal design.  (Lady Justice has been deposed from her pedestals by two kangaroos.)  The coin's nation of origin, the "Bush Brothers Banana Republic" appears below the upper rim.  The legend on the reverse also includes the Latin phrase "Illegitimus Non Carborundum" ("Don't let the bastards wear you down," a reference to the Supreme Court Five) and the words "No Sense", which appear above the lower rim in the area traditionally used to denote a coin's worth.

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When asked how Americans would likely react to the changes in the beloved penny, Johnson remarked that Lincoln no longer seemed a timely choice for newly struck coinage.  "Lincoln, who said, 'government of the people, by the people, and for the people, shall not perish from the earth,' was unfortunately wrong, as the events of Coup2K have established," Johnson said.  He went on to remark,  "In this new era, it seems a travesty to include the image of The Great Emancipator on any national coin or currency."

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