[Rockitz]

Many other nations use the term “dollar” to describe their currency so I don’t think that’s the issue and certainly use of the terms “Trust in God” or “Negotiable” are not against any laws. As I said in a prior post, I do believe putting “USA” on the coins was their mistake and is probably considered counterfeiting by the FBI.

[underground]

Based on the link provided in SJackson’s post #85, I think the Mint is concerned about multiple factors that make these “appear” genuine U.S. Mint issue as opposed to privately minted (and overpriced) metals. I see it as a pattern of intentionally misleading consumers as opposed to one single technical error.

http://www.usmint.gov/consumer/index.cfm?flash=yes&action=HotItems

But, I think we can agree on “scam, scam, scam.” I’m no currency law expert, so I can’t say which violation puts them over the legal edge - I’m guessing “all of the above” is a safe answer.