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Rest in Peace
Canada
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Being from Sarnia, I was able to attend the 'grand reveal' of the new Coast Guard coin. The lead up suggested a really great show, however, the festivities were done within 15 minutes. The worst part - they didn't even have any of the real thing on hand - only the mock-up that was veiled in black until the Capt. of CCGS Griffon unveiled it.  |
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Valued Member
Canada
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I saw the real one today: it comes with a small glass (a piece metal in it) and wood box,
but I forgot how the coin look like.
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Rest in Peace
 Canada
1360 Posts |
I guess now that it's been unveiled, and this picture is published in our local newspaper, the image police from the mint won't have any concerns:  Funny...it looks like the 'Griffon' behind the coin, but no presentation was made publicly at the time of the unveiling - of the actual coin. (photo courtesy of the Sarnia Observer) Edited by Dcadon
07/15/2012 02:20 am
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Pillar of the Community
Canada
871 Posts |
Is this a coin anyone would be running out to purchase?
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New Member
United States
27 Posts |
The coin is just too beautiful for me to pass up.
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Valued Member
Canada
396 Posts |
Saw this coin today at a CP office. The have this little plastic bag in the tube for whatever reason. The coin itself looks rather nice but not at almost $130, it's too expensive
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New Member
Canada
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for some reason I thought the bottle was going to be blue?
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Valued Member
Canada
319 Posts |
My coin was stuck in the case had to pry it out with a butter knife :(
I mis-read the mint's description, I thought I was getting the whole steering wheel ;)
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Valued Member
Canada
118 Posts |
Is there any necessary to issue this one? if they need topics, they should consider firefighters, soldiers in Afghanistan instead of coast guard.
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Pillar of the Community
Canada
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Tedzh Nice call on the firefighter one. I'd love to see that.  |
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Pillar of the Community
Canada
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Well, its not Canadian, but at least it has SOMETHING to do with firefighters..  |
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Pillar of the Community
Canada
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Jpaiva83
That's neat. I've seen a few before. Thinking its Australia that made them?
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Pillar of the Community
Canada
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Pillar of the Community
Canada
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How are these coins doing now? I bought one long ago and was wondering if they've held their value
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Pillar of the Community
Canada
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CA presently has one listed for $84, original issue price $130. Seems to be holding its own as good as can be expected. Sold listings on ebay, a good 2nd reference. Did yours come with a piece of steel? How unusual....."Accompanying each coin is a piece of steel from the pre-refit bow of CCGS Louis S. St-Laurent..." http://www.colonialacres.com/produc...530&ref=1112 |
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Canada
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Thanks for the post,
Yes, the coin came with a plastic container with a piece of steel in it and both were in a wooden box. To my memory, it doesn't mention much if anything about the steel piece or what it is. I'd have to double check since its been awhile seen read the COA.
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Posted 07/15/2012 02:12 am
