Will you be collecting the U.S. Mint’s new comic book art coins and medals? Why or why not?

No, not this time. One reason is that there is no more room. I collected a lot of the Mint’s commemorative issues and stopped after the workmanship became inferior, and they overloaded the market every year. I can see them repeating the same with this series. I will purchase the one with my favorite character on it.

Roy E. Robertson, Annapolis, Md.

While I like everything the U.S. Mint does, I haven’t been interested in collecting DC or Marvel coins. I’m strictly a modest Constitutional Ag stacker, and if I were younger, I might consider collecting some of them.

I’ll over-extend myself, and at 73, I already have enough sets to complete. Walking Liberties, Morgans, and Peace dollars are in my sights. I just completed my Franklin half-dollar BU set. It’s a sight to behold, and I’d love to have matching Walkers, Morgans, and Peace Dollars sets as well. My last order, from APMEX, included a 1921 Morgan and a 1921 Peace dollar.

I’ve found an alternative interest in old Westerns. They would have been carrying Barbers, Morgans, and many other older fractional silver coins. I have been having a great time reliving history as I received all Barber issues and Seated Liberties. I’ve been thinking of my great-grandfather’s vest pockets, wondering what coins were gold/silver. That’s what makes this hobby rewarding.

I’m sure the DC and Marvel comics editions will do well with younger collectors.

John Peek, Address withheld

I will probably pass on the comic book-themed coins. I am not that interested in coins with that theme and am not sure they will hold their value. I’ll keep collecting standard U.S. currency and coins.

K.E., Germantown, Ohio

Nope. Do you really need a reason why?

Robert H. Short, Address withheld

I see that the U.S. Mint has jumped on the superhero bandwagon. I have bought from the New Zealand Mint and the Royal Mint (England), besides the Royal Canadian Mint. The first two I mentioned produce a slew of movie/hero coins/medals. I am not interested in these kinds of things. I wouldn’t waste my money on them. I think it is not a good idea. It smacks of minting for profit, not collectible items. Their value will only increase with the price of silver/gold. With the premium that you have to pay the Mint, they will never be worth what was paid for them for years to come. I only have so much I can use for coins. This is not the way to go.

Name and address withheld

You know, the Mint website is running the same poll. After I answered the poll questions, I emailed the Mint to leave comments. Put me down as not a big fan of the idea.

The comment I sent to the Mint follows:

“DC Comic survey. I thought this was a joke, but my calendar doesn’t say it’s April 1st. Cartoon characters from the mint founded by Washington, Jefferson, Hamilton, and Madison?? You people have lost your minds!”

Richard Bumpus, Marion, Mass.

No, I will not be buying any of these coins or medals.

The first reason is that, given the Mint’s recent pricing history, these items will be overpriced and difficult to purchase.

The second reason is that none of the coins will be issued for circulation, so their only availability will be through costly purchasing from the Mint and the dealers who usually obtain the majority of the issues.

Lastly, there are more significant events that should receive attention and careful planning regarding future issues, namely the nation’s 250th.

James O’Connell, III, Westminster, Calif.

I’m not a superhero type of guy and have never enjoyed comic books. I enjoy magazines, non-fiction books, and good old conversation. I advise our granddaughter to put down her cell phone and try it—it won’t break her face, I promise!

Roger, Idaho

Absolutely not!

Such an absurd and laughable idea has nothing in common with numismatics! It may be of some value for kids, etc., but never for adults [in my opinion].

I did notice that the U.S. Mint makes its range of products larger from year to year, but there should be some common sense limits to it, nothing else.

Comics characters may be good as handouts for kids at Disneyland; that’s about all, the way I see it.

Jerzy, Address withheld

I will not be collecting them for sure.

I rarely, if ever, buy anything directly from the U.S. Mint. And these seem very silly to me.

Roy Herbst, Address withheld

My reply: Booooo! Canada produces too much of this colorized junk. The U.S. Mint needs to stay out of this line of production.

Tim Garrity, Address withheld