Star Trek - RCM - 2016

There is nice Official Star Trek Insignia Collection minted by Franklin Mint. I think they .925 Silver. Many of them listed on ebay.

It bad in general, all the fake stuff, but same as Superman and similar, the "fake-makers" should give the RCM the lesson not to mint this "b-side" stuff and call it a coin.

" "b-side" stuff and call it a coin"

Not sure what you're meaning?
Does it relate to the murano coins, pysanka or other international coins with new concepts and flair (floating coin).

"Coin' collecting needs to evolve from the circular silver or gold coin to maintain collector interest or the hobby stagnates.

I feel here, that partially I am correct, and partially not. but here my point of view:

Murano Glass, Pysanka and other innovative items are still involve effort of RCM to design the coin (basically all the coins distinguished by design), so even that some of us do not like them - they still small pieces of art.

Unlike above, the licences coins created by "copy-paste" of design elements. Make some mix of familiar heroes, objects and symbols, don't forget the trademark and the coin is ready. This is something, that was created by someone else and exactly copied (even printed) on the coin.

Btw, all the masks and Haida art - not the same, cause to engrave it on the coin - this is not copy.


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Sorry to say - there is no floating coin.
This is the base metal (?) coin, that probably not bad by itself, it keeps in the air by the magic in the base under the coin. Probably really worth USD 30.

And of cause, people may collect any coins they want.
Just some items will be considered as valuable by many collectors, and some of them - not.

I initially found the odd shape of the gold star trek coin off putting. But then after some reflection, it seems quite appropriate. I am by no means a 'trekkie' so there are likely others on this group who could speak more boldly on the subject of star trek 'money'. I did a google search and from what I read, in the star trek world, currency money no longer serves a purpose. With some exceptions, it seems that (1) personal accomplishment counts far more - emblem of a star fleet commander perhaps; and (2) that where some monetary exchange is referred to it is in the form of gold. I know it is a bit of a stretch but the latter points seem to rationalize the coin shape (and what it stands for) and use of gold. In sum, the RCM 'coin' appears quite logical. :-)

Cheers.

What does "awaiting stock" indicate anyway? It's not as if only a portion of the mintage was ready for ordering/shipping and RCM is now awaiting completion of minting the next batch before they take any more orders. Even those who have ordered are awaiting stock until September.

That's about it...lol.

Anyone trying to figure out details of availability will only give themselves a headache.

It's either available or it isn't.

@silveroid

I hear you when you are talking about the engraving on coins especially with the "Mask" series of coins; however, these have not sold very well.

I bought the three coin series of masks for full price from RCM. Bromberg on the shopping channel sold this complete set for 75 dollars less. So disappointed.

The Matriarch moon masks also did not do very well. I bought these as well and what happens? They are sold at discounted prices once again on the show.

So, I believe having an intricately etched coin does not necessarily spell success.

The world is changing all around us. This hobby is to attract newcomers and maybe the gold star trek emblem will be worth its weight in gold. Let us not forget that maybe the day will come where we live in a cashless society.

Also, on the website, I still see the Gold as awaiting stock..

@silveroid

The mintage for the moon masks is 3,000.

Will be interesting to see how many they actually issued because on the RCM website, this series has been archived.