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Canada
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Received my 2012 F15 SML today.The serial is over 7000. :)
Edited by Amaths
02/17/2012 12:47 am
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United States
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Just received the 2011 1oz. Kangaroo at Sunset. Got the coin from a fellow member. This is a very unique coin to say the least. Bought the coin because of beauty and low mintage. Could somebody explain the history of the fabulous Fifteen "F-15" privy mark. Little research I did means it is a select number of world wide coins. Help please.
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It's not always easy to find a lot of info on the Fab 15...almost seems secretive at times...but it's my understanding...a group of coin experts make a list of the coins THEY have decided the best of the year.....some of the coins will have the f15 privy.....others don't....only 5000. Sets are presented each yr.
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Canada
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03/17/2012 6:23 pm
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Koin, I hear you. Not much info on the who, what, and when just trying to find out the history is a no go. Anybody have any web sites that gives information?
Mrpiedfort, thanks! I have been to that site and knew they were sold out. Glad I got one at a real good price a bit over the mint.
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I just received the next 2011 F15 coin - it is indeed - as predicted earlier the Spain Palma - but here's the catch - it's only 0.437 ozT Sterling. (That's only .404 ozT of silver!) Cost $89.95, 92.5% pure. I thought these were all going to be "Bullion" silver. ie: 1 oz and 99.9 at least silver. This is a standard 2011 5 Euro coin. Nothing special except Sterling (I think the circulation one isn't silver). Very Disappointed. http://www.coin-database.com/images...in/786-v.jpghttp://www.coin-database.com/coins/...a-spain.htmlEdited by Dcadon
04/02/2012 6:41 pm
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Canada
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Wow that sucks to hear. Are you continuing through with the subscription or cancelling?
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Pillar of the Community
Canada
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... this is ridiculous. The only coins worth keeping from the F15 series is the SML and the kangaroo. I would not put it below the RCM to send a regular issue Kangaroo instead either.... Wholeheartedly disappointed. |
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Canada
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It doesn't sound like much of an effort is being made by Mints other than the Australian and Canadian based Mints. It is a shame, because the idea of Mints working together to create international collections is welcomed by collectors.
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Canada
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Argh thats crappy. I subscribed to the 2012 f15 and just received my $95 Britannia PLUS taxes! I was gonna tough it out hoping they would get better. Man it's getting tough to keep up this subscription
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Canada
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$95 britannia?! that's a rip off. I cancelled my 2011 f15 sub as soon as I received SML. I bought a gold gilded britannia from APMEX for $79  |
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Since posting about the new Spanish 5 Euro, I have spoken with a rep at the mint. Like the people here have mentioned, I was his only customer who bought into the Fab15 2011 edition. I explained how this would be a gift but I couldn't consider an investment if I was paying $222/oz of silver (do the math!) He has suggested that I write an email for further details about the remainder of the collection, and then make my decision. I'm thinking of going the way of Silverbug above, and selectively purchasing additional coins to 'fill the box' from other sources. I don't think they can ask me for the nice box back could they? Maybe I'll use the list provided at the beginning of this topic to at least be consistent with the F15 collection. Does anybody know where to get the square holders that they come in?  Edited by Dcadon
04/03/2012 09:46 am
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Valued Member
Canada
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From my limited experience, it seems like you're just getting into the "good stuff" if that list from jpaiva is correct.
At this point I'll hold out for the display case and then see.
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Canada
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@Silverbug I'm thinking of doing the same thing once the summer kicks in. Get the privy SML then get out. I can't afford the entire subscription anyway and the privy SML seems like a good price.
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Canada
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@ztt2: yes, you need to ask yourself what can you get with these high premium, it turns out the extra value are in a wood box, a watch, some square capsules and some paper. I googled the f12 and f15 thing last year, not much information out there, seems no one even cares. with the total cost, you can get a complete set of Kooks or a complete set of gold gilded britannia. which IMHO is much more satisfying to look at.
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