2015 Ultra-High Relief 3-Coin Set Singing Moon Mask

yingyang, I am surprised they didn't just offer to drop an outer cover flat packed in the regular mail for you. It would likely have just cost them mere dollars vs all the back and forth of the full set. Wasteful behavior by the mint.

This 3 coin set continues to garner attention...and steadily moving towards "awaiting stock"...
In regards to a rumour that more of this design to be produced into larger sized coins...anyone know anything about this?
It would be quite impressive in 5 oz...or 1 Kilo.

That would kill the series for me.

Hello everyone,

Just a few observations about production flaws with this set. I've seen two silver sets and three gold coins and they've all had some noticeable imperfections. My friends couldn't see them until I pointed them out but once seen, they can never be unseen, as I'm sure you know. I suppose I should warn members not to look so closely at their coins for some of the things mentioned here or I may get exiled.

Maybe I'm being too picky, though at this price range (especially the $3000 GOLD) I'd expect near flawless in all respects.

Here's a picture of spots from my first silver set. Anything that looks pinkish (see right eye) is a spot. I can notice several. The obverse also had some spots of fainter colouring. You'll see them around the 'D'.






Here are shots of the second set. No spots, but the antique finish on obverse is a bit uneven and there appear to be very fine scratches (barely noticeable unless turned in the light) across the obverse side. I may return both sets, definitely returning one. I'm afraid they'll just send me another flawed coin.









And here's a shot of a flawed gold coin. Obverse is spotty (see in front of the 'D'. The Reverse had a nick or break in the relief feature in the enamelled ring above the face. Also many hair-fine scratches across the proof finish on the bridge of the nose (which you might be able to see in the pic, depends on resolution):





And here's another gold coin with a small barely noticeable nick, again in the enamelled ring above the face (comes out as a spot in this picture).

I know, I figured someone would mention that. Usually never out of the capsule but they took much better photos without it. I know the silver shouldn't be exposed to air. I washed my hands before putting nitrile gloves on. And no sliding on any surface, when placing them. I have a camera puffer to blow away lint, etc. I guess any of these imperfections won't matter if I get a greasy fingerprint or milk spot on them... Now I'm paranoid.

Those truly are the best photos I've seen of these coins. The plastic capsule really takes away from the stunning 3d effect. If that "best photo" contest is still on, you get my vote.

Thanks!

I learned my lesson with a tube of RCM silver maple leafs... So much fun to flip off your thumb and catch in the palm, spin on the table, clink the stack, what a sound! And now... They are some ugly coins. They are the stack reserved for handling if I ever get the urge. Or to give away to son, nephew, nieces, etc. Not a big loss.