Higgy
Bronze Member
- Jul 21, 2014
- 1,415
- 1,264
- Detector(s) used
- Xp Deus, Tesoro Tiger Shark, Garrett AT Pro, Garrett Pro-Pointer
- Primary Interest:
- Metal Detecting
I've never been a real social person. You couldn't get me to join the volunteer fire department or do any community service. I'm a stay low and grey and out of the way sort of chap. So having said that, I am marveling over the fact that I thought of this. I do have a streak of altruism cross my path once in a while!
It may have already been done. It may already be in place, so just bear with me.
Let me lay my idea on the table. What if we formed a club or association for MDers to join, in which we will donate to a suitable charity, all of our crappy, cruddy, and otherwise useless coins?
I am operating on the premise that even while damaged, the US Treasury/Government has got to take in that money and replace it. Am I correct? I've heard of banks not taking in bad coins, but there must be some way of turning over some of our finds for a good cause.
I came up with this, thinking about how many people just toss zincolns in either the garbage or a can and ignore them. They will never cash them in, nor will they ever be of any real value to the MDer.
Think of a central location where coins are deposited, washed, and rolled. The rolls then are sent to the .gov - wherever they do this sort of thing, and the proceeds sent to the charity.
This could add up to some serious cash, and actually PROMOTE our hobby as legitimate and honorable. Despite the simpletons on TV, we may actually come out ahead.
What say ye, Starbuck? Are you willing to donate your worthless zincs and crappy-beyond-belief clads for the chance at making a difference both in our hobby and for the lives of others who need our charity?
Like I said - just an idea. Do with it as you wish, and please discuss!
It may have already been done. It may already be in place, so just bear with me.
Let me lay my idea on the table. What if we formed a club or association for MDers to join, in which we will donate to a suitable charity, all of our crappy, cruddy, and otherwise useless coins?
I am operating on the premise that even while damaged, the US Treasury/Government has got to take in that money and replace it. Am I correct? I've heard of banks not taking in bad coins, but there must be some way of turning over some of our finds for a good cause.
I came up with this, thinking about how many people just toss zincolns in either the garbage or a can and ignore them. They will never cash them in, nor will they ever be of any real value to the MDer.
Think of a central location where coins are deposited, washed, and rolled. The rolls then are sent to the .gov - wherever they do this sort of thing, and the proceeds sent to the charity.
This could add up to some serious cash, and actually PROMOTE our hobby as legitimate and honorable. Despite the simpletons on TV, we may actually come out ahead.
What say ye, Starbuck? Are you willing to donate your worthless zincs and crappy-beyond-belief clads for the chance at making a difference both in our hobby and for the lives of others who need our charity?
Like I said - just an idea. Do with it as you wish, and please discuss!
