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New Member
Canada
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did anyone else get charged shipping for this? I"m a MC member and shouldn't it be free?
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Pillar of the Community
Canada
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@kingofwale: I just checked my credit card statement, just got charged 89.95$, so shipping is free for me.
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Valued Member
Canada
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@Kingofwale, how long have you become an MC member? Could it be that you ordered it before the MC status became effective?
Edited by tocoins
08/01/2012 12:20 pm
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Pillar of the Community
Canada
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Edited by Mrpiedfort
08/02/2012 01:31 am
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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did anyone else get charged shipping for this? I"m a MC member and shouldn't it be free Shipping is free for MC members, as long as you do not post MC pictures. |
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Pillar of the Community
Canada
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One year later...
Will you agree that it was worth to subscribe to it?
Except one coin (that I by mistake ordered twice from different dealers) all the coins are beautiful pieces. The box is too bulky, but in overall the collection is great.
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Valued Member
Canada
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 Absolutely love the set. Is anyone going to display with the COA showing the original artwork? That's how I've turned my COA's in the case, to show the original artwork. |
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Pillar of the Community
Canada
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This is not just the best series from the Royal Canadian Mint in recent years, but also one of the very few series that consistently showcase the Mint's outstanding craftsmanship, quality and engraving skill, with a theme that is truly Canadian. I know that some people are not happy with "Franz Johnston, The Guardian of the Gorge" because the "head" of the guardian is not included on the coin. But to be fair, it is a tough choice for the Mint, they can either include the head, and left out the rushing river. But to do so, the coin will just look like a quarry with a head; Or they could include the river and most of the gorge, the way the Mint has chosen , and keep the essence of Johnston's painting intact. Besides, this coin has showcase something extraordinary, the engraver is able to make the gorge stands out like 3-dimension against the river, as if the coin is high-relief, even though it is not. I am very happy with this series, and I hope the Mint can continue making coins like these. |
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Pillar of the Community
Canada
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It's a nice set. I have one in the case and multiples of each of the coins. Maybe not a great investment but I really like the subject and execution of this series. |
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Valued Member
Canada
292 Posts |
Does anybody have a photo of all the coins in the case? I'd be curious to see what they look like. I didn't subscribe to this set as I came in late. Some of the individual coins look really fantastic and I bet they look even better all together
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Pillar of the Community
Canada
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Quote:This is not just the best series from the Royal Canadian Mint in recent years, but also one of the very few series that consistently showcase the Mint's outstanding craftsmanship, quality and engraving skill, with a theme that is truly Canadian. I know that some people are not happy with "Franz Johnston, The Guardian of the Gorge" because the "head" of the guardian is not included on the coin. But to be fair, it is a tough choice for the Mint, they can either include the head, and left out the rushing river. But to do so, the coin will just look like a quarry with a head; Or they could include the river and most of the gorge, the way the Mint has chosen , and keep the essence of Johnston's painting intact. Besides, this coin has showcase something extraordinary, the engraver is able to make the gorge stands out like 3-dimension against the river, as if the coin is high-relief, even though it is not. I am very happy with this series, and I hope the Mint can continue making coins like these. I am in complete agreement with you shopaholic! I received the A.Y Jackson coin today and am thrilled to have the set completed. It's truly an outstanding series and is truly a great tribute to the Group of Seven artists, while each coin is in itself a wonderful work of art.  The proof is in the photos:  Should I open the box?  The coins are lying snugly...  Let's wake them up...  Another shot...  I hope you folks and cookiecutter like this set as much as I do.  Edited by NuMoosematist
09/06/2013 12:45 pm
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Pillar of the Community
Canada
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With all the Superman hype, did you folks forget about these beauties?
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Valued Member
Canada
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I hope you folks and cookiecutter like this set as much as I do. NuMoosematist - Thanks so much for posting the photos of the case and coins. They do look fantastic. I especially like how the COA is above the coin in the box, and that the COA is coloured. The COAs look like they're mini paintings hung against a wall. It very much feels like you're (virtually) visiting a museum when you look at the box. It's a shame I didn't pick up one for myself. I'm envious. It's very much a showpiece case. |
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New Member
Canada
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Very upset I was too late to get in on the subscription. The box (and your photographs) look wonderful.
Have 5 of them so far.
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Pillar of the Community
Canada
871 Posts |
For those of you who missed out on the subscription and are looking for all the coins and the box, Gatewest/Albern have the complete set including the box for $699.95
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