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Bedrock of the Community
United Kingdom
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I bought one and thought it was good value compared with coins issued by The Royal Mint in the UK. The silver proof version of the 2021 £5 Royal Albert Hall commemorative, for instance, sells for £92.50, which works out at $127.67 for a similar sized coin. UK collectors do however usually have the option of buying a cupro-nickel version, although these are grossly overpriced at £13 in an unnecessary fancy folder, and are no longer sold at face value through banks. |
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Valued Member
United States
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I haven't purchased it yet, but I do plan to get it. I need it for my continuing commemorative collection.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
926 Posts |
They aren't selling very well.
UNC sold 13,256
Proof sold 43,329
The mintage limit is 350,000
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Pillar of the Community
United States
7197 Posts |
Agreed that the mint prices are high but as a collector I get each proof from the mint yearly. The set is getting large.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
4692 Posts |
I agree with the OP. These will probably trade for silver value only in the near future.
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Valued Member
United States
465 Posts |
Poor sales and a high price shouldn't keep you from owning what you want. If it goes to melt price later so be it. That goes for most everything but I bought it be because I think Christa McAuliffe is a hero for the sacrifice.
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Bedrock of the Community
 United States
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I like the coin. At first I was on the fence but the more I read about it, the more I was on board. There is at least one good topic here on CCF that discusses it. If I have some time later tonight I'll look for it.
And yes, I'm not thrilled with the Mint prices either but compared to some other countries, we still have it pretty cheap here in the U.S.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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I too Enjoy this Commemorative, NASA'S Teachers in Space Program's First Chosen Social Studies Teacher....She's also a Hero to us All ........ A Wonderful way to Remember Her, I personally Enjoy the Uncirculated Version ..
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CCF Master Historian of USA Commemoratives
 United States
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There is at least one good topic here on CCF that discusses it. If I have some time later tonight I'll look for it. Maybe this is the one? - http://goccf.com/t/387682Collecting history one coin or medal at a time! (c) commems. All rights reserved.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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I'll probably get one. I have a few astronaut autographs. From Clayton Anderson's management site I got personalized signed pics for the grandkids.
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08/13/2021 8:46 pm
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Final sales figures as of 1/9/2022.
UNC 16,038
Proof 54,243
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Pillar of the Community
United States
2248 Posts |
What happened was tragic, sad. A social studies teacher, her mission was basic experiments and teaching students from space which many other teachers could have done. I honor her for her courage but not in the same category as heros who died at Pearl Harbor, D-Day, etc. She didn't have bullets shooting at her, she didn't have to zip up the body bags of the dead soldiers in her unit as my stepson did in Iraq. He was injured in a roadside bomb and thanfully recovered. He's still in the Army. He wears name bands on his wrist of those he knew who died in combat.
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01/18/2022 07:10 am
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New Member
United States
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I searched for this on ebay and they're going for around $100 with box and coa. I kind of like it, but I really don't know if I should take the risk as it would be my first commemorative silver coin purchase. As a whole are commemorative silver coins something that's good to buy into? |
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Valued Member
United States
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Modern commemorative issues seldom appreciate in value. But is that the sole reason to buy them? I do not collect most of the modern commemorative coins, and I stayed away from this one since seven men and women died on that day which I remember well, but only one is honored. To each his or her own when it comes to these coins and commemorative coins in general. I purchase the World War I dollar from 2018 and the whole of the Apollo 11 set from 2019, and just recently the 2022 colored Purple Heart dollar. I have the Prestige Sets from 1986-1998, except the Olympic ones, so there are some modern commemorative coins there. Those sets I purchase over the last few years, mostly for less than the original issue price.
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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...I stayed away from this one since seven men and women died on that day which I remember well, but only one is honored. The coin was not intended to commemorate the Challenger disaster, though there are 7 stars on the reverse, one for each member of the crew. Per then-Mint-Director Ryder: Quote:
This silver dollar will celebrate the life and legacy of a true pioneer, a passionate educator, and an inspiration to millions. We hope this coin will honor Christa McAuliffe's memory, and we are proud to assist in the continued legacy of her mission to inspire young people to become science and technology leaders. It is intended to promote and inspire pioneers and leaders in STEM and teaching, and to commemorate someone who dedidated their life to that. I also remember that horrific day very well, but that's not what this coin is about. |
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Posted 08/13/2021 11:21 am
