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Pillar of the Community
United States
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I was going to pass on this one until I saw the reverse. I went ahead and ordered one of each. I might pick up another UNC towards the end of the year if the mintages are low.
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CCF Master Historian of USA Commemoratives
 United States
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I ordered one of the UNC coins yesterday. The reverse definitely has the potential to be something special.
I'm looking forward to receiving it!
Collecting history one coin or medal at a time! (c) commems. All rights reserved.
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Bedrock of the Community
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I'll be grabbing one of each shortly. Looking forward to seeing in hand as well.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Otay I received my notification from the mint in todays mail but after reading up on it I want to know if this is a commemorative issue. I don't think it is but someone may know something I don't! A commemorative coin and commemorative issue are not the same thing I believe.
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CCF Master Historian of USA Commemoratives
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I want to know if this is a commemorative issue. Yes, the Lions Club International Centennial coin is one of two Congressionally-authorized US commemorative programs for 2017. The second program will mark the Boys Town centennial. Collecting history one coin or medal at a time! (c) commems. All rights reserved.
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United States
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I will have to wait to buy until after the coin show next month. I would hate to miss out on a good opportunity because I took a bite out of my budget.  |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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The reverse looks great, but the obverse is terrible.
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Pillar of the Community
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United States
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The reverse looks great, but the obverse is terrible. I do not hate the obverse, I rather like it, but I agree that the reverse is the much better half of this coin. |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Love the reverse as well. Great job!  |
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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... so which side will folks display "up" in their albums?  |
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CCF Master Historian of USA Commemoratives
United States
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The reverse is definitely the more artistic side of the coin, thought the obverse is fine IMO. I think the depiction of the lion family is something special and has the chance to extend this coin's popularity beyond just collectors of modern US commemorative coins. Quote:
... so which side will folks display "up" in their albums? The obverse, of course, lions are mostly nocturnal. I wouldn't want to disturb them with the constant glare of bright lights!  Collecting history one coin or medal at a time! (c) commems. All rights reserved.
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Good answer. |
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Bedrock of the Community
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I missed your answer until just now, commems. That's sound thinking. |
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