February 2018 RCM Releases

I ordered one of the new half-ounce silver Maple Leaf $10 coins. One of my few indulgences outside of the RCM's SDs.

The series began back in 2011 and, so far, has been limited to one issue per year - eight coins so far. They're an inexpensive numismatic coin and I've always liked the specimen finish used for them. They make for an attractive annual series that I'll continue to collect as long as it remains just one coin per year and they are kept as simple unadorned silver coins.

I recognize that the coins are not a good deal from a bullion perspective, but paying a numismatic premium for one $35 coin per year doesn't create an overspend worth worrying about!

@Alex A: I asked the RCM this very question and was told that the capsule, in its entirety, can be easily removed from the folder without causing damage to the folder (or coin). I'll confirm this once I receive my order.

@commems

Just took a look at my $10 ML and I have determined that the bottom part of the coin capsule is the whole square part of the right flap. Meaning you can't take the capsule apart without destroying the holder. You need another capsule to house the coin if you want to put it in a coin case.

Thank you guys, for update.
Correct me, if I wrong, or missing details:
on the RCM website, the coin appears as inside of the separate capsule.

I am going to rip apart this package, it is cheap looking, not informative and contains blah blah only.
Other question - where from will get the capsule quickly?
Looks like going to call RCM.

but wasn't the last pennies minted in 2012?
from Wikipedia: The last penny was minted in Winnipeg on May 4, 2012.

@Silveroid

That has to be a typo... With final mintage in 2012
removal from circulation could have been 2013 not 2003.




I also watched to see if there was interest. RCM NCLT is not very inspiring these days... Forget about the whole pricing discussion, it has been said too many times, but I haven't found myself compelled to buy in to something new.

I have been maintaining my annual subscriptions (Silver dollar, Unc set, $100 gold etc.) but only for completion purposes. I haven't seen anything from the RCM that has turned my head since... Maybe that is a new topic...

Too many maple leaves, wolves, geese, loons, and a selection of trinkets (gates, clocks, figurines, glass)

I think most collectors are sitting on the sidelines-watching waiting for something to jump on - but nothing too thrilling for first three releases for 2018.
This will be a tough year to compel most collectors, as many were very keen on 2017 150th offerings but with that now in the past...most RCM NCLT collector will opt to just stand on the sidelines and merely window shop for now.

It can't be done w/o damaging the folder. The top of the capsule comes off easily, however, so getting the coin out is easy.

I bought a 34mm Lighthouse capsule, popped the coin out of the folder, dropped it into the LH capsule and then placed the coin/capsule in the storage tray I use for the 1/2 ounce MLs. Quick, easy and total cost was less than $1.00.