About Those Obama $1 Coins

  Just so you know, those neat little $1 coins with Obama's picture on them aren't legal tender. Apparently, it's getting to the point where the U.S. Mint is having to issue press releases to that effect.

  Quote: These items are not official United States Mint products. Furthermore, these products, businesses, and advertisements are not approved, endorsed, sponsored, or authorized by the United States Mint, the Department of the Treasury, or the United States Government.