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CCF Master Historian of USA Commemoratives
 United States
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Was happy to receive my Grey Cup silver dollar today -- the RCM must have started shipping on the 28th like they indicated on the website. I seem to recall they were prompt with the Calgary Stampede silver dollar as well. Glad to see they aren't having production problems with their standard coins! As is usually the case, the coin looks better in person vs. the artist depiction on the website. The contrast between the mirrored fields and the frosted design elements is definitely full, deep cameo. Nice coin! Here a quick image of mine.  Collecting history one coin or medal at a time! (c) commems. All rights reserved.
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08/31/2012 12:34 pm
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Valued Member
Canada
370 Posts |
Great looking coin. I would like to see one in hand.
Anyone see one yet at your local post office?
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Valued Member
Canada
96 Posts |
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Great looking coin. I would like to see one in hand.
Anyone see one yet at your local post office? Saw one at my local PO on August 28 when I was there to look up some grey cup circulation coins |
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Pillar of the Community
Canada
789 Posts |
wow... much better than I imagine... nice.
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New Member
Canada
46 Posts |
Got mine from the mint today too. Interesting new packaging....a box instead of a sleeve. Love the coin!
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Pillar of the Community
Canada
1581 Posts |
The detail on the cup bowl is amazing (most of which is also on the background field).
Now, if they could have somehow micro-printed the silver winner plates (I assume the text is a layout representation, rather than real text), THAT would have been a design for the ages.
It does make a nice contrast to the circulation loonie, which has a stylized cup.
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09/01/2012 12:07 am
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Valued Member
United States
84 Posts |
I received mine yesterday and am pleased with it. The frosty relief of the cup really pops out at you. Very eye appealing.
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Pillar of the Community
Canada
815 Posts |
What is the MSRP on this coin? The RCM site said I had to be a Masters Club member to view it. Is it available to the general public? Also, as an aside, should a government mint allow exclusive access to products for a fee? |
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Rest in Peace
Canada
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Grey cup Silver Dollar is $69.95, It will be available shortly - mintage 10,000. The "Masters Club" charges no fee for membership - it's based on previous purchases, and maintaining $1000 in sales per year. http://www.mint.ca/store/mint/custo...club-1100006Edited by Dcadon
09/03/2012 08:08 am
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CCF Master Historian of USA Commemoratives
 United States
12262 Posts |
@Anjohl: I'm surprised you are having trouble viewing the coin, it's been in general release since last Tuesday (8/28) - no club membership required. If the website isn't working for you, give the RCM a call. You shouldn't have any trouble ordering the coin. Collecting history one coin or medal at a time! (c) commems. All rights reserved.
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Pillar of the Community
Canada
2984 Posts |
It was awaiting stock yesterday (Sept. 4) but is back in stock at the Mint today.
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Pillar of the Community
Canada
2984 Posts |
Back to awaiting stock. I suppose this coin sold very well.
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Valued Member
Canada
234 Posts |
I'm surprised this coin is doing so well, usually sporting coins don't typically do this well.
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Pillar of the Community
Canada
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The Canadiens 100 silver dollar did well too, and that had a 15000 mintage I believe.
It's not just a sport coin. It is a silver dollar. I, like many, have been collecting these since we were kids.
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Pillar of the Community
Canada
1581 Posts |
Perhaps the $69 price + silver/gold starting to fly again, got some people to dive in too.
Obviously these are never a bullion play, but people still may feel prices are a better value when bullion is heading up versus the stagnation of the last year or so.
ECB + Fed easing talk -> Printing money -> Currency devaluing -> Higher gold/silver
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Pillar of the Community
Canada
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I saw it tonight in person, and I really want one. I think it beats the 1812 Dollar, but isn't quite as nice as the Montreal Canadians dollar.
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Posted 08/31/2012 12:33 pm
