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Valued Member
Canada
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Since the 2010 piedfort was so popular, I was wondering if and when the 2011 would be available. Perhaps our friendly RCM rep. would know.  |
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Pillar of the Community
Canada
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If anything it'd have to be a 2012, 2011 is almost over and we are already neck deep in 2012 RCM coins. I don't see a second piedfort making too big of a splash either. The "first" title will already have been taken, and unless the mintage is ultra low or price very reasonable, i'd hold off buying |
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The "first" title will already have been taken...
poboxw Yeah, by the 1996 piedfort Twoonie!  >>> edit/info VVV & because too lazy to upload picture" Your 1996 Proof Silver $2 Piedfort marks the introduction of the bi-metallic $2 coin to this country. This is the first time that Royal Canadian Mint issues a piedfort. The $2 polar bear design, by artist Brent Townsend, graces the reverse. The obverse features a portrait of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II by Dora de Pedery-Hunt. " ^^^ & a nice piece.  Edited by IBGolden
11/10/2011 11:00 pm
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RCM Representative
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That's a good question west- canuk. I will remind myself to look into the status of this on Monday. Sound fair?
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Canada
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Loved the 2010 piedfort SML so much, I bought 2 and the set. Also, it's why I chose the name Mrpiedfort. If the RCM came out with another piedfort-style maple leaf, I'll be all over it. My only other piedfort coin is the 2010 silver kangaroo, another beautiful coin with an ultra high relief.   |
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Canada
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I like piedfort too, I bought one more after taking this picture, I own 4/9000 of mintage  |
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Canada
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A quick look on ebay shows most of them selling for at least $150. |
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Canada
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Quote:A quick look on ebay shows most of them selling for at least $150 my prediction is right, I think the set is overpriced, and I only bought the silver coin whenever I have a chance. now silver sold out long time ago, sets are still available at original price  Edited by SilverBug
11/11/2011 01:28 am
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Pillar of the Community
Canada
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Did we forget about the 2007 Piedfort $20 Swarovski Crystal Snowflake? That is a stunning coin as well!
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Pillar of the Community
Canada
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Edited by IBGolden
11/11/2011 9:48 pm
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Pillar of the Community
Canada
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Ahh I see. So the 2010 was marketed as the "first" piedfort silver maple as oppose to the first RCM piedfort period. Clever (or that I'm dumb..) |
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RCM Representative
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west- canuk, I've looked into this and I'm sorry to say that we don't have any plans for more Piedfort Coins in 2012. If you have a specific Piedfort idea for down the road, please send it to themes@mint.ca - Thanks!
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Valued Member
 Canada
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Oh well guess the guys calling the shots didn't think they were as popular as I did, I don't have any ideas for future piedforts: liked the design, too bad there won't be a yearly series.
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Valued Member
Canada
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I think they decided to go with the wildlife bullion collection as an alternative to the piedfort thing. It just seemed kind of odd for the Mint to come out with a random piedfort coin, selling well, and then not making any more of them.
This coin might be better served coming out once every 4-5 years anyways.
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Pillar of the Community
Canada
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would be cool if it was a 38mm 2 oz piedfort, as oppose to smaller diameter 1oz
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Canada
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RCM has minted some one-of-a-kind maple leaf coins in the past, the 1989 proof, and the 1998 10 oz coin. so this piedfort could be another sample
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Posted 11/10/2011 10:51 pm
