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Valued Member
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Thanks CC-Ottawa! 15000 is way below 25000 but it's still quite a big number compared to a lot of the recent NCLTs.
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Pillar of the Community
Canada
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Silver dollars are a classic NCLT. Many of us started collecting these as a child.
The Poppy in 2008 had a 4994 mintage and lists at $225 in Charlton.
Look at 2012:
20000 GP 1812 proof (set)
80000 proof 1812 (1/2 in sets)
25000 BU 1812
10000 Two Loons
10000 Stampede 100th
10000 100th Grey Cup
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CCF Master Historian of USA Commemoratives
 United States
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I agree with the comments above, the 2008 RCM Centennial GP dollar is a very attractive piece -- creative design and excellent execution. As others, I also purchased mine directly from the RCM when it was released. The commemorative silver dollar series is my primary collecting interest in Canadian numismatics -- my set starts with the 1935 dollar and continues to the present. Quote:
10000 Two Loons In my collection, I don't consider this year's Two Loons dollar as part of the standard commemorative set. It's larger (38mm vs. 36mm) and heavier (full ounce vs. partial). I've got one, but to me it's a separate issue on to its own. Collecting history one coin or medal at a time! (c) commems. All rights reserved.
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Canada
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 Same with the 2012 25th anniversary silver loon and the 1997 10th anniversary loon. I have them but don't consider them part of my silver dollar collection. Ditto the 2004 coin/stamp and the lucky loonies. I'm missing two modern proof SDs - the 2005 Red enamel flag and the 2002 Queen Mum. Can't bring myself to pay the premiums on them so I'm patiently waiting for a good deal. So far, I have ignored the BU issues (1981- ) |
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Canada
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I bought 2 of these. I kept one for myself and gave one to the mother in law. She collects as well :)))
I love the design.
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Valued Member
Canada
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Canada
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^^^ NGC gives away LOTS of 70s, while ICCS would stop at PF-68. So, what is a NGC 69 comparatively? Could be a common PF-67. Definitely paying for the holder with that one. I collect the silver loons separately. That has become an interesting series with modern scarcities. I agree the Two Loons is an outlier. It isn't a loon or a regular silver dollar. It should have been a $20. And it probably was going to be, and then they repurposed it by changing the FV. My list was really to point out the 15000 mintage was actually quite small, considering there were only the GP/Proof/BU (~100000 total) + Poppy + RCM 100 dollars in 2008. 2012 is a flood by comparison, and that may cause issues with prices in the future. |
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Valued Member
Canada
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I found one of these but I am not sure if I should pull the trigger. What happened is that the seller mixed its COA with another coin. The original COA was probably sold to someone by mistake with a different coin. Do you guys think I should still buy it?
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Valued Member
Canada
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Anyone would like to chime in on my question above? Basically I could purchase this coin for $80 for with a wrong COA, as a result of a mix-up by the seller. I am thinking about getting it anyways but get it certified and graded after so that it will ensure the authenticity.
Does anyone know if a COA is mandatory when you submit a coin for professional grading? Which grading service you would recommend based on your experience? Specifically for Toronto. I have never used one before so I will definitely appreciate any of your input. Thanks!
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10/24/2012 2:35 pm
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CCF Master Historian of USA Commemoratives
United States
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The COA is definitely not required to be submitted with a coin when it is sent for grading. The COA, after all, is simply a piece of paper that can be more easily forged/counterfeited than the coin itself. The grading services couldn't care less whether you have a paper COA or not, they focus on the coin itself. Having the coin graded/certified is probably not necessary, but that's your choice.
Collecting the COAs, and other original packaging materials, is a matter of preference. Some collectors only purchase coins if the original materials are included, while others have no real preference. The only real downside to having a coin without the correct COA is that if you go to sell the coin someday, you will have a few less potential buyers that are interested. It shouldn't be too difficult to sell, however.
So, if you like the coin and believe it to be a fair price (which it seems to be), I wouldn't worry too much about the COA â€" I can send you a scan of the COA if you'd like it.
Collecting history one coin or medal at a time! (c) commems. All rights reserved.
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Valued Member
Canada
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Thank you for the assurance, commems! I will buy this one with peace of mind now after hearing from you. I really like this one. Very nicely done, with selective gold plating.
I don't think I would want to sell it any time soon. This one is a keeper.
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CCF Master Historian of USA Commemoratives
United States
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@tocoins: Happy to help! Now, the "cost" of my free advice is a picture posted here on CCF when you get the coin!
Collecting history one coin or medal at a time! (c) commems. All rights reserved.
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Valued Member
Canada
396 Posts |
I promise I will  I will meet up with the seller this weekend and then I will take a picture of the coin and post it here. Can't wait to get this one! Thanks again! Edited by tocoins
10/24/2012 9:48 pm
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Valued Member
Canada
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@commems, as promised. I didn't bother to take the wrong COA and case wrapper in the end. Turns out the case wrapper's wrong as well. My picture really doesn't do the coin justice. There's reflection from the holder. I'm not very good with flash photography. Loving this coin.  While I was at it, I decided to take a picture of the one coin that got me into NCLT collecting. The subtlety that the various finish on this one really got my attention when I saw it in a CP office. I bought this along with the proof set. The one in the proof set has gold overlay and looks even better. I am too lazy to dig through my stash box now to take pictures of it. It perfectly demonstrates the craftsmanship of RCM. I have no doubt that they have some of the best engravers and coin designers in the world.  |
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CCF Master Historian of USA Commemoratives
United States
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Thanks much for sharing your latest acquisition - it's a very nice coin with a creative/imaginative design. I'm sure you'll enjoy owning it. Thanks also for sharing how you got started with NCLT coins, it's always nice to learn about fellow collectors and their collection! The Parks Canada dollar is one of the most "artistic" coins of the RCM's modern dollar series. Collecting history one coin or medal at a time! (c) commems. All rights reserved.
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