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Valued Member
Canada
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Just curious: Why 2008 coin has higher price on ebay? It has bigger mintage and lower initial price, so why it's more precious? 2008 $20 .9999 Silver Crystal Raindrop Colourised Coin with Crystallized(TM) Swarovski Elements [$89.95] 15,000 Sold Out 2009 $20 .9999 Silver Crystal Raindrop Colourised Coin with Crystallized(TM) Swarovski Elements - Autumn Showers [$99.95] 10,000 Sold Out |
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Pillar of the Community
Canada
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Pillar of the Community
Canada
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Pillar of the Community
Canada
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I believe the 2008 coin is the first coin with a crystal raindrop.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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My guess: first in the series. I love mine.
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Pillar of the Community
Canada
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Looking at Jpaiva's pictures, it looks like the 2008 coin has a bigger swarovski crystal?
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Pillar of the Community
Canada
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2008 is the first color+crystal?
Edited by SilverBug
04/11/2012 4:55 pm
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Pillar of the Community
Canada
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Based on the past couple of weeks, both seem to be selling for roughly $150 each. ebay asking prices are rarely relevant. Issue prices were $89.95 and $94.95. Not much difference. Unit sales were 13,122 and 9,998 respectively and like some have said, the 2008 was the first which often translates to a premium in the secondary market. Or maybe it the colour - no accounting for taste. |
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CCF Master Historian of USA Commemoratives
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I collected the first series -- the $5 coins -- as an extension of my SML collection. When the RCM switched to a $20 coin and added the crystal in 2008, we parted ways. The new series appears to be nicely done, but I drew the line and haven't looked back! Collecting history one coin or medal at a time! (c) commems. All rights reserved.
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Pillar of the Community
Canada
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Agreed on the packaging - especially those silly plastic folding displays that the mint used for a while.
But I much prefer the earlier colour SMLs to any of the crystal coins.
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Pillar of the Community
Canada
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the 2001-2007 color maple is considered as special edition of bullion maple leaf, they have the same face value and finish, with 9999 and "Fine Silver 1 OZ" text.
I like both.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Because the 2008 has the RCM Logo? |
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Valued Member
Canada
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I have seen several instances where the 2009 was more than the 2008. I think the prices of these will fluctuate depending on the sellers and dates of posting.
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Valued Member
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It's not a big deal to see higher price: highest "buy it now" for 2009 is 300$ while lowest 2008 is $170 ;)
Thanks for all replies.
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first in the series usually costs more
not a fan of colour and gluing rocks on coins though.
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Posted 04/11/2012 4:48 pm
