76% Sold

Confusing the O Canada 1/2oz set (silver) with the O Canada Gift set (base metal)?

Three different items called O Canada. RCM running out of names?

And why isn't it Oh Canada?

O Canada would be the more appropriate term, isn't that the spelling within the national anthem?

"Oh" is an interjection used to express a range of emotions, including pain, sorrow, hesitation, and recognition. Most people will never have use for "O", which is used in poetic apostrophe, usually in classical addresses, always preceding the name of or pronoun representing the person being formally addressed.

You are correct that "O Canada" is correct usage in the national anthem.

The RCM has used the terms, "Oh! Canada!" and "Oh Canada!" before 2011.

In 2011 the set was stylized to have the quarter form the "O" and it appears to have stuck since then. That quarter had the start of the anthem on it, which may have inspired the change.

I'm sure it means that the priority will go to those that purchased the subscription from the mint. Whatever is left, will the be available to the remaining public, so you takes your chances if you don't subscribe.

Dunno how well we'll do getting a consensus here but I have both sets ordered.

The first 1/2oz coin is quite impressive and the second should be shipped any day now (have a pre-authorization on my cc now).

My first thought was that I'd wished I had know about the 1 oz before I ordered the 1/2oz - I just prefer 1 oz coins. Originally, my plan was to order the 1 oz and cancel the 1/2 oz but I may just end up with both.

Definitely for me, if I had to choose, it would be the 1 oz just because of a more consistent theme amongst the coins and the larger size.

You are right though; there sure are plenty of O Canada products this year.

I stop by my local CP today and I saw the 1 oz beaver on display for sale...IT LOOKS PRETTY NICE. I was going to cancel the subscription...but now re-thinking about it.