The E-Sylum:  Volume 8, Number 24, June 12, 2005, Article 23

PROMOTING PIZZA WITH NICKELS

Coins and paper money are often used as part of product
promotions. The following is from a press release for an
Oregon chain using the new buffalo nickels in a promotion:

"Figaro#39;s Pizza announced the addition of buffalo pepperoni
to its already long list of pizza toppings. This gourmet topping
will be available at Figaro#39;s locations in Oregon and Washington
through July 31 when customers can take advantage of special
promotional pricing."

"Figaro#39;s new pepperoni is actually made with buffalo meat."

"In March, the U.S. Mint marked the return of the American
Bison nickel after a 67-year absence. The American Bison nickel
is the third design in the United States Mint#39;s Westward Journey
Nickel Series™. A fourth design will be released later in 2005.
To commemorate this release, Figaro#39;s will be giving away the
American Bison nickel as change."

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[So if scads and scads of the new coin have been minted, just
where are they going? They've been out for months now and
I've only rarely seen one in circulation. Are others having trouble
finding them in circulation as well? -Editor]

  Wayne Homren, Editor

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