Fab 15

@silveroid

Thanks for the welcome. Yes, indeed I was trying to start a definitive list of all the silver bullion issuing countries. That was my intent.

I'm trying to collect every silver bullion type coin for 2013 like, some other members have done, just to take a sort-of historical snapshot of the state of the world before all heck breaks loose.

In my research, I found it very surprising that none of the South American countries, or Germany, Spain, Portugal, middle eastern, or even India and that region, issue any standard bullion (gold or silver for that matter). If anything, it's all one-of commemorative coins.

If I've missed any countries, I'd love to know about it!

Thanks Silveroid.

Agreed. For the purposes of the collection I am trying to create, silver bullion would be any 1oz 999 or 9999 coin that is a series or standard issue (like a maple leaf) that a country issues regularly. I'm trying to avoid the one-of type of coins or commemoratives, as they would bloat this collection into thousands of dollars :-). I believe Rodzm has the right idea.

Thanks for all the info and guidance.

@rodzm

The ukie 1 oz silvers are definitely bullion and are available from time to time from ebay. Usually for around $70. Ukraine is a relatively new issuer of bullion having only started in 2011 and only issue about 10,000 bullion coins per year at this time.

The official NZ silver bullion coin is actually the Fern, but because they are issued without a year stamped on the coin, most collectors pick up the more limited issue kiwi. This is based on the research I've done, so correct me if I'm wrong, as I'm relatively new to coin collecting, having started only last year.

Finally the Isle of Man cats series appear to be their official yearly bullion release as the issues are 999 pure, but the type of cat shown changes each year--similar to the kiwi coin or the elephant coin from Somalia. The cat coins are definitely limited issue, well under 10000 coins, so they will demand a premium.

Still surprised that Argentina nor chile or Peru issue any bullion coins, since they are commodity rich nations.

Btw, I'm a little more than half way to matching your 2013 collection. Some of the coins you have are almost impossible to find :) you must have picked them up earlier in they year when they were initially released.

@ep7

Rodzm has impressive bullion collection.
I tried to recognize the coins from the picture...and didn't see nothing, that you can't order from Canada, sitting in your chair.

But, assume that coins like Andorra, "Krugerrand" etc less familiar here Canada / US.

So, take a look at this URL:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/ANDORRA-1-D...em3381db9c5d br /

This is ebay seller from Slovenia, I had a couple deals with him - no issues, will recommend.
The prices are good (IMO) and the shipping (to Toronto) charge is great.
Here you find bullions to start (and probably to complete) your F15.

I had 3 orders with him, ordered 2-3 coins each time ($100-$150 per order). Since bought only .999 silver coins from him, didn't afraid from the issues with the customs.
So everything was OK.
Also communicated with him, just to be sure, that he treats the un-encapsulated (tubed) coins properly.

Hey guys, all of you how are chasing F15 to build their world coin collection;
RCM is just now offering this beauty with only 5000 mintage. Get'em before they're gone.

http://www.mint.ca/store/coin/coin-....UaewD9jGCMQ

There is a cool coin with a Tiger on it that will be in the F15 series. It has the name Panthera Tigris on it. Will it be sold as a non-F15 coin? Which country is it from?

@jsinger21...

When you mean F15 coins do you mean 10 coins with the F15 privy? If so I dont think that is the case. Matter of fact I'm pretty sure the Canadian F15 set is the same one that is being sold in the German market which more than likely will only include the following with privy plus perhaps a few more coins. I'm pretty sure there will be only one or two more privy coins that I didnt list below.


Australia Kookaburra
Rwanda Cheetah
Canada Maple Leaf

Overall IMO the set is nice but not when you buy it from the mint. Yeah the privy coins are hard to come by but if you must complete the set as released by the mint then you can buy the privy coins separate when they do come up for sale. You dont get the box and all that fancy stuff but you can buy a nice wooden box for your coins and perhaps do some custom engraving from your local engraving shop if you so desire. The options are wide open when you are putting together your own presentation. Personally I keep it simple as you can see above