Earlier, I remarked upon the new presidential $1 coins. Well, I was cruising around the US Mint site (you know, as long as you're there, you might as well) and my eye was caught by these:
These coins are those totally unspendable, buy-them-through-This-Special-TV-Offer type, but they are pretty interesting, with fun facts about the "First Spouses" on the back.
Again, though, the portraiture leaves something to be desired. I guess Dolley Madison is wearing a necklace, but it kind of looks like folds of neck fat. (Sorry, Mrs. Madison. I have nothing for respect for you, what with your saving that famous portrait from fire [which I knew even before the coin told me] and, of course, your snack cakes.)
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There should be a series of coins showing Presidential girl friends. Sally Hemmings, Monica Lewinsky, Marilyn Monroe, etc., etc. Of course, it would be a higher denomination than the wive's coins. Maybe encrusted with diamonds.
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