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Valued Member
United States
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So I was just browsing the web for Polar Bear coins and came across an advertisement of a 2013 8 dollar 1.5oz silver polar bear produced by the RCM and distributed through a selected company. Has anyone heard anything about this coin? It's news to me but looks awesome! I don't want to break any rules by posting something I shouldn't so if you are interested in the image do a google search for 2013 silver polar bear coin. |
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Valued Member
Canada
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looks good
you should be able to post pictures as its not a mint product.
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New Member
Canada
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Seems like an RCM product to me? Would they really allow exclusivity to just one dealer? |
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New Member
Slovakia (Slovak Republic)
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New 8CAD:  Edited by trobo
09/30/2012 06:01 am
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Pillar of the Community
Canada
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Rest in Peace
Canada
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"selling in tubes of 15 or full box" so, we know it's a bullion issue, but mintage is not mentioned. At 1-1/2 ounce that's into the $50-$60 range for bullion already. I'm interested, and will call tomorrow. http://www.learcapital.com/polarbearcoin.html |
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Canada
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Valued Member
United States
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Why 1.5 oz, why not 2? The normal weights are .5, 1, 2, 5, 10 and so on.
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Pillar of the Community
Canada
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Thats odd... haven't heard of this before... if anyone gets one, let me known how it turns out. Didn't think the mint did stuff like that.
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Canada
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Dcadon: can you also check when is the release date of the coin as well? So far, it seems like they are the only one offering it.
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Canada
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I'll try to get some answers by this time tomorrow. I still find it strange that none of the 'usual' places have any mention of it.
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United States
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The RCM does produce coins for custom orders from dealers. Like the 2012 Dragon and Titanic privy mark SMLs. Weren't those produced just for that big US bullion shop whose name I can't quite remember? APMEX maybe? |
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CCF Master Historian of USA Commemoratives
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Didn't think the mint did stuff like that.
The RCM has been striking coins for private companies since at least the late 1990s when it began adding privy marks to Canadian Maple Leaf bullion coins under contract. Such coins were not sold by the Mint, they were sold by the company that contracted with the RCM for their production. As kuh_85 pointed out, this practice continue to the present day. Earlier this year, the RCM struck a bullion/uncirculated version of its War of 1812 $10 gold coin for a private precious metals dealer. The proof version of the coin was available via the RCM website, but the uncirculated version could only be purchased via Goldline. Recently, Goldline has begun selling a 3/4 ounce silver coin with the same design -- it too was struck by the RCM. Back in 2009, the RCM struck a coin for Monnaie Collection Royale (MCR) to mark the 375th anniversary of Jacques Cartier's arrival at Gaspé. The $20 silver coin was not available directly through the RCM, collectors has to purchase directly from MCR (at least initially). So, it seems clear the RCM is very willing to strike legal tender coins for exclusive sale by private companies as long as they can do it profitably. Collecting history one coin or medal at a time! (c) commems. All rights reserved.
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Quote:Earlier this year, the RCM struck a bullion/uncirculated version of its War of 1812 $10 gold coin for a private precious metals dealer. The proof version of the coin was available via the RCM website, but the uncirculated version could only be purchased via Goldline. Recently, Goldline has begun selling a 3/4 ounce silver coin with the same design -- it too was struck by the RCM. The RCM description of the Gold Coin is: "The eagle, representing American forces, stands powerfully opposed to the lion, who symbolizes the British forces. Between them stretches the shield of military conflict upon which is emblazoned the maple leaf, signifying the shared resolve of the English- and French-speaking Canadian volunteers and First Nations warriors who worked together to bravely defend their land and ways of life. A beautiful way to preserve, celebrate, and learn about Canadians' rich shared history and the seeds of Canadian unity and identity." The description of the Gold Line (A U.S. Company) coin is: "The reverse displays an eagle facing a lion, symbolizing the two combatants. Between them is a shield emblazoned with the Canadian Maple Leaf. The War of 1812, also known as America's First War for Independence, tested the strength and mettle of a nation mere decades old and established the U.S. as a global power."Interesting to see how the same design is marketed to two different audiences. The Gold Line's description of the War of 1812 being also known as America's First War for Independence rather than the correct description as the Second war for independence is amusing - mostly because this coin is endorsed by Glenn Beck and Sean Hannity - two right-wing(nuts) conservatives, who rarely get their facts straight on anything! |
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I just got off the phone with Denise at learcapital.com. She told me I was the "first live person to inquire about it". After promising to send complete details to my email address, as soon as she knows something more, she indicated that Lear Capital is the exclusive distributor of this coin. At this time, being so new, she had no further details with regards to mintages and/or prices.
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Posted 09/30/2012 05:12 am
