We have tolerance for bad taste — witness the cataract of tears we shed during the movie Titanic — but even we have limits. This World Trade Center commemorative coin, made with “pure silver recovered from ground zero,” with a tiny twin towers pop-up, is so cheesy, that we nominate it for the bad taste oscar. The copy deserves its own award:
In memoriam of September 11th 2001
In honor of the tragedy that rocked the world, we’re proud to present the 5th Anniversary World Trade Center Commemorative Proof. This beautifully crafted non-monetary issue will never be released for circulation and is available to collectors through this special internet offer!
At least these are honest shills. Compared to Giuliani, running for president on a single issue — his dignity during the tragedy, without reminding us that his lack of preparedness was partly responsible for the death of thousands — the coin people (now only $29.95!) are saints.