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I just got an email from the Mint today promoting this new Silver Comm coin. The Mint provided 3 option and one of them is this special package: http://catalog.usmint.gov/webapp/wc...ory_rn=47505What would you guys think? Anyone interested and or planning to buy some? If so, how many? Last year, the Mint made too many varieties for the Medal of Honors and it wasn't as success, compare to the Lincoln Comm Silver Coin Set. I am not sure if I will buy this one. *** Moved by Staff to a more appropriate forum. *** |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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I got that e-mail as well. I looked, but couldn't find any indication as to the purity of silver and total weight, but I'm guessing it's well below an ounce. I'm not really into modern commemoratives generally speaking, so I think I'll pass on this one.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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26.739 grams 90% silver so about 3/4 troy ounce
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02/16/2012 5:29 pm
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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I purchased it as well as the 2012 w ASE, gotta keep my sets current. |
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Special commemoratives are no longer special with the number they're cranking out.
I'll pass
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Pillar of the Community
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I'm with you Muddler.... Just ordered the pair.... Star Spangled Banner coming out later in the year? PG
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Pillar of the Community
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@southsave ... They are doing around two a year.. That's not a high number when compared to 1936 and 1995/96.... I'm loving me some commems!
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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If this was a Marine Corps Infantryman, yes, I would buy one.
But its not, so I won't.
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I think that every American should buy one of these and the premium charged by the mint should get collected and sent to all the Grunts that have served and died in the conflict in Afghanistan.
It would be a fantastic way of saying thank you to those men and women that have put their lives on the line to protect the US way of life.
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Bedrock of the Community
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I looked, but couldn't find any indication as to the purity of silver and total weight, but I'm guessing it's well below an ounce. Coin Specifications: Weight: 26.730 grams nominal Diameter: 1.500 inches (±0.003) or 38.10 mm (±0.08) Composition: 90 percent silver; 10 percent copper Mintage Limit: 350,000 across all product options Place struck: United States Mint at West Point ("W" mint mark) If you click where it says "Click here for more information about this program" this info is on the bottom of the page |
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Thanks for that, Bryan.
As far as bullion, this is way overpriced in my opinion. I don't know if modern commemoratives like these tend to appreciate in value over time, but I'd guess not much (if at all). I'd buy it if the subject matter or design really caught my eye (I do own a Bald Eagle commemorative and an Ellis Island commemorative), but this one just doesn't really speak to me.
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I think that is a good design... It's not as cluttered as they usually are...  |
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Ordered a pair of the Uncirculated coins on Thursday, along with a few of the special "Defenders" sets (50,000 mintage, includes the Proof coin).
I've been collecting US commems for quite some time and look forward to each year's new issues. The Star Spangled Banner coins will be out in just a few weeks and then it will be the long wait until next year for new coins. That's OK, however, as I much prefer a limited number of releases each year to the over issue abuse we've had in the past.
I saw a few comments in the thread about the bullion value of these coins -- the US commem series is not about bullion value. If you're goal is investment in precious metals, there are better choices from the US Mint. The commem series is more about celebrating US history and supporting worthy causes. IMHO
Collecting history one coin or medal at a time! (c) commems. All rights reserved.
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If you're goal is investment in precious metals, there are better choices from the US Mint. The commem series is more about celebrating US history and supporting worthy causes. IMHO I agree. For me, coins are about collecting, not investing. However, I know that "rule" does not apply to everyone. That being said, there are some coins that are better for investing than others; modern commemorative coins are not them. |
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This one aint for me now if it was a tank with crossed sabers
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Posted 02/16/2012 5:07 pm
