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Pillar of the Community
United States
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well I went to the local coin show and I found both the 2000 UNC and proof Leif Erikson they wanted $65 for the UNC and $80 for the proof and I am normally an UNC collector but the proof also came with an Iceland 90% coin as well with a mintage of 150k I figgered it was the better buy here are the pics   ICELAND   |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
4132 Posts |
I like those designs. I kept seeing those when I was searching for 2000 silver proof sets on ebay and have been tempted to get that two coin set. |
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Pillar of the Community
 United States
3077 Posts |
what are they going for on the bay? I dont use that site I am a cash and carry type of guy
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Pillar of the Community
United States
7189 Posts |
Nice addition yotie, I remember the option for the 1000 Kronur but I just got my proof.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
3077 Posts |
did the US mint make the Kronur?
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Pillar of the Community
United States
2936 Posts |
This particular modern commemorative is in my top 2 favorites. I love the design. Good grab!
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Pillar of the Community
United States
3077 Posts |
what is your other? my guess is the buffalo I saw the currency set but the price was too rich for my budget
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Pillar of the Community
United States
7189 Posts |
Yotie, the US mint worked in conjunction with the Iceland mint to issue the set you now have.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
2936 Posts |
My other favorite Modern Commemorative is the Disabled Veteran because I am one... PG
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Pillar of the Community
United States
3077 Posts |
thank you for your service
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Valued Member
United States
362 Posts |
Very nice I ordered the same set this week. I almost got the unc one since it has a low mintage of 28k.
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Valued Member
United States
297 Posts |
I am always surprised that the Proof issue have a higher book value than the same Unc. issues that have a much lower mintage.
The proofs do have a better eye appeal when first issued but you risk the hazing effect after a few years which can detract from the value.
Also, on this issue it is intersteing that the US issue shows him with a beard and the Iceland issue does not,
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Pillar of the Community
United States
3077 Posts |
it sez on the COA that the Iceland one is based on a statue given to them from us on the 1000th anniverary of their Parliment back in 1930
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Moderator
 United States
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Very nice!  |
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Moderator
United States
15410 Posts |
Outstanding looking coins ...
Thanks for sharing!
David
Take a look at my other hobby ... http://www.jk-dk.art |
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Egypt
3470 Posts |
Beautiful coins ... thanks for sharing  |
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Posted 10/22/2011 9:00 pm
