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Many dealers including CP started carrying the May release. The 5oz glass maple coin is being offered at release price (CAD$549) everywhere in the meantime. Also CP has revealed the rest of the coins in the National Hero series.  |
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Canada
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I think the National Heros series would look great in a floating frame, prominently displayed in a home with young children. I'm mulling this one over, as a Christmas gift.
Contrary to the 5oz Maple Leaf being sold out, according to RCMs website it's "awaiting stock" offering an email notice of future availability.
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Canada
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Thanks for the pic of the other three hero coins. That make the decision not to buy very easy.
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I had a good look at the Geometry in Art coin at CP this morning. While it is an interesting coin and series, also somewhat pricey. The first coin in the series is still widely available. We'll see how this one does...
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Canada
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The May release has been listed on The Coin Shoppe. Among all already discussed items, they've managed to get something cool: DISPLAY CASE FOR SIX 5 OZ COINS - Royal Canadian MintThis one not easily could be found. We can store in it our 5oz coins from RCM. "Farewell to Penny" "5oz QE II" coin "25-th Anniversary SML" "2012 200-th Anniversary of War of 1812" "5oz Big Coins" and some other your favorite 5oz RCM branded coins Mintage (production quantity) not mentioned. Get your copy here: http://www.thecoinshoppe.ca/big-coi...nadian-mint/ |
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Also CP has revealed the rest of the coins in the National Hero series. @Sopaholic: Thanks a lot for the info! "The Police" coin makes a commemoration to 2006-2010 Dodge Charger Pursuit Pack (R/T trim : 5.7L V8 engine) together with Police Officer. |
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Canada
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Silveriod Quote:Not exactly. The Goose is #1 of MC Exclusive coins, but the Voyageur is "Renewed Silver Dollar Series: Coin #1" So, if there are 3 Exclusive MC coins per MC year, we could expect some cycle, while one coin scallopped (free coin), the second one is Renewed SD (next will be 1936-2016) and third one - innovative technology. It could be like this, but I believe, RCM will change the plan according to the demand. Now this is really getting stupid. The EXCLUSIVE Masters Club Coin Series: COIN #3 - 99.99% Pure Silver Polar Bear with Blue Enamel (2016) - as we know is not really Exclusive to MC. CA has is as pre-order on their site. They mention nothing about it being a MC coin, but they do write, "This highly exclusive piece has a very low mintage of only 4,000 coins." Now here is the real kicker. While some people wonder if it is number 2 or 3 of the MC coins, CA claims it to be "the first coin in the Royal Canadian Mint's innovative new series featuring classic Canadian icons"  http://www.colonialacres.com/produc...xempt-149406 |
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Well, the so called "Exclusive" MC Polar coin has been available to Canadian Coin and Currency VIP customers for a week now. Not only that, but the RCM still have it in stock for MC members at a limit of 3 which shows a lack of interest in it. It looks like MC members are not snapping it up. |
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From RCM's website: EXCLUSIVE ACCESS TO SELECT COINS One of the exciting new features of the Masters Club is our commitment to designing and producing three low mintage coins each program year that are made with Masters Club members in mind. With each release, you'll get an exclusive 45-day period in which to purchase the coins. At least 90% of the mintage for each coin will be reserved for Masters Club members. ****** Maybe it's a misunderstanding that RCM mints special coins only for MC members? Because it doesn't, what they offer is exclusive access to decide to buy for 45 days prior to RCM release to the general public. If 45 days to preview is supposed to be an incentive to buy from RCM, I don't get it either. As for the dealers, perhaps they are issued the 10% by RCM knowing the mintage well exceeds the number of gold and platinum MC members? |
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Looks like it all got mixed. I actually do not know was the Polar Bear offered as Exclusive to MC (cause I only the Silver MC), but other people reported about it, so I do believe that it is Coin #3. Now: Quote:
Well, the so called "Exclusive" MC Polar coin has been available to Canadian Coin and Currency VIP customers for a week now. Do you remember, guys, the Scalloped Goose coin , did appear on the CA page month prior the release, but the listing was removed after one day? and after it, together with RCM, all dealers had this coin. All related to the mintage: if it low mintage Voyageour - supposedly it really (95%) will be MC Exclusive. But if the coin has 6000+ mintage - for sure it will go to dealers as well. RCM still calls it "MC exclusive" |
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The mintage of the Iconic Canada: Polar Bear is 4000. The hype over low mintage releases has already gone by the wayside? On the CC&C website, VIP members, it reads this: ***Exclusively available to Vault Insider Program (VIP) Members (and RCM Masters Club Members)*** The household limit is ONE. This is the first coin in RCM's innovative new series "featuring classic Canadian icons highlighted with cutting-edge design and technology." No indication how many coins in the series. I'm no flipper and one is enough for me however I haven't made my mind up yet. But....first coin, low mintage, no excitement, often referred to as a sleeper may become highly sought later, as appealing, higher mintages in the same series continue to get released. And yes, this runs contrary to immediate hype on "immediate sell outs" but I firmly believe that NCLT which forms part of a series, theme or set holds a far better chance of ongoing and future appeal. |
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Canada
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Quote:...first coin in RCM's innovative new series...with cutting-edge design and technology." The Special Features preamble also states "through a unique use of blue enamel." Anyone who bought the Great Lakes series may find this latest series either to be complimentary or overkill. I don't see how this Polar Bear coin is any more 'cutting edge', but staff confirmed that the fish and iceberg are better defined. Doesn't make sense that we're not told the number of different coins being produced. If this is an exclusive MC release then wouldn't also apply to the remainder as well?  Edited by Proof Nut
05/10/2016 06:06 am
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"The Special Features preamble also states "through a unique use of blue enamel." I think what's unique is that the enamel is translucent, overlaid over the frosted silver iceberg. Other enamel has been solid colour. Is that a big deal, I don't know. The Polar Bear, first in the 1oz "Iconic Canada" series....the recent 1/2oz was also just promoted as the "Iconic Canada Inukshuk" if that's supposed to be a clue as to following releases..... Quote:
If this is an exclusive MC release then wouldn't also apply to the remainder as well?
My understanding is that any coins unsold to MC members during the Exclusive MC Access 45-day period are then offered to the public. But if the entire Iconic Canada series is intended to become an annual MC thing, good question, adds another ? ......what, when, who. |
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Canada
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Any thoughts on the 4 coin Canada National Heroes series?
I'm actually kind of impressed that we haven't seen any mint 'adds' on TV about this set. With fire fighters so prevalent in the news, this coin specifically, should be a sell out by now. It's nice that they aren't trying to capitalize on it. pic of my coin (rec'd last Friday)  Edited by Dcadon
05/10/2016 8:34 pm
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Canada
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That's a great photo Dcadon! I'm very impressed that the image of the firefighter looks far more realistic and less like a "cutout" compared to RCM's stock photo. This coin and series is deserving of being proudly displayed in plain view. |
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