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I will remain optimistic for the 2026 designs for the 250th but will re-evaluate for 2027.  |
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I remain committed to keeping my ASE set current. I also try staying optimistic about it. I haven't heard a peep about another bullion ASE with a privy. It seemed like the rumor about the eagle privy came soon after the star privy was readily available on the open market. By now, I would have been sure there would have been gossip about another release if they were doing one. So possibly it was just a flash (or two) in the pan. The Limited Edition set is gone after this year, for good or bad. The San Francisco issue is gone after this year. For good or bad. The 3 military issues should be just for this year. So what does that leave us for next year? At least for the ASE collector, all we really know for sure is the bullion, the W Proof, the W uncirculated, and for the completists, the Congratulations set. Possibly they won't do a single thing on ASEs for the 250th, we just don't know. Edited by Gilly
09/04/2025 4:10 pm
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Possibly they won't do a single thing on ASEs for the 250th, we just don't know. I would not bet against it. Not when they seem to reach for ways to create multiple ASE offerings every year. |
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I have a feeling that it's going to be "250th Bell" privy marks for everyone  |
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I'm in for small dollars, that's about it. I'm done with the quarter series and it's the perfect jumping off point for the halves. No interest in anything else (especially anything sports-related) except the occasional commemorative, depending on the theme and design.
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CCF Master Historian of USA Commemoratives
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I agree with jbuck! With the current popularity of the Silver Eagle, it would be a major missed opportunity for the Mint if the Silver Eagle sat out the 250th!
Collecting history one coin or medal at a time! (c) commems. All rights reserved.
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I have a feeling that it's going to be "250th Bell" privy marks for everyone  Quote:
I agree with jbuck! With the current popularity of the Silver Eagle, it would be a major missed opportunity for the Mint if the Silver Eagle sat out the 250th!  |
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CCF Master Historian of USA Commemoratives
United States
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I think it's a good idea to reevaluate one's collection from time to time - I've done it a few times and have been glad I did!
It doesn't make much sense to continue collecting pieces that no longer hold unforced interest. The hobby has the potential to be too expensive for that - collect only what excites and motivates!
Collecting history one coin or medal at a time! (c) commems. All rights reserved.
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Good advice.  |
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It doesn't make much sense to continue collecting pieces that no longer hold unforced interest. The hobby has the potential to be too expensive for that - collect only what excites and motivates! Wise words from our master historian! "If you climb a good tree, you get a push."
-----Ghanaian proverb
"The danger we all now face is distinguishing between what is authentic and what is performed."
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it's a prudent thing to do, maybe annually. i reevaluated my collection during the 2011-2015 timeframe, when I was not collecting. I wanted to get back into it, but I needed a bit more work/job security. I lacked the $$ until 2012. I didn't really dive in again until late2015/early 2016. Quote:The overuse of special features for the ASE have cheapened the allure for me. same here. too many 'special' coins issued too often makes them not so special. less is better... I suppose the mint would disagree. Quote:they seem to reach for ways to create multiple ASE offerings every year. yes. I became very annoyed by that eventually. that's one of the things that made me stop my collection as the Type l reverse series ended. Quote:
I think it's a good idea to reevaluate one's collection from time to time |
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I'll keep collecting the ASE moving forwards, but the more the mint puts out each year, means that I'll buy less of their other products.  |
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CCF Master Historian of USA Commemoratives
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20 years ago, I collected Canada's Silver Maple Leaf coins, including the various privy-marked editions - I found them to be an interesting novelty. After a time, however, the program moved into what I call its "expoitive" phase.
While always struck in relatively small numbers, some of the private releases became extremely limited and only available to those making a significant donation to the coin's sponsor or paying an exhorbitant issue price. At that point, the fun of collecting the series evaporated for me and I stopped collecting all issues. It's too bad, but when the "greed factor" becomes center stage, I move on to other venues.
Collecting history one coin or medal at a time! (c) commems. All rights reserved.
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Will see what the 2026 Product Schedule brings us. We've gleaned bits and pieces of info on some of the issues, e. g., the Congratulations Set ASE out of Philly, single date, no privy-mark. I await news regarding the silver medals to be issued next year. . . |
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I await news regarding the silver medals to be issued next year. . . Those are my more direct target.  |
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