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Valued Member
Canada
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Does anyone have this one? I looked high and low on ebay but couldn't even find a trace of it.  I do remember however found a different one from the Winnipeg mint a couple night ago. This one looks really nice. http://www.mint.ca/store/coin/speci....UIDcx1FvD1oWonder what would be a reasonable price for a buy. Thanks! |
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Valued Member
Canada
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Tocoins...I have this one...and yes it is nice...got mine from colonial acres
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Valued Member
 Canada
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Thanks Koin Hunter! I keep forgetting there're dealers like colonial out there since I rarely buy from them. It says out-of-stock though at $99.95. Did you buy at this price? When did you buy it?
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Pillar of the Community
Canada
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I've mentioned on here several times that I think this is a way unappreciated design. I have always thought it looked amazing. Perhaps the most subtle GP the mint has ever done.
I got mine from the mint in 2008.
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Valued Member
Canada
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I will definitely look out for this one in the future. Anyone know the mintage? Says 25,000 on the RCM website. |
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Canada
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Charlton says mintage was 15000. It's a nice coin. I got mine from RCM at the $59.95 issue price. |
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Canada
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Thanks CC-Ottawa! 15000 is way below 25000 but it's still quite a big number compared to a lot of the recent NCLTs.
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Pillar of the Community
Canada
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Silver dollars are a classic NCLT. Many of us started collecting these as a child.
The Poppy in 2008 had a 4994 mintage and lists at $225 in Charlton.
Look at 2012:
20000 GP 1812 proof (set)
80000 proof 1812 (1/2 in sets)
25000 BU 1812
10000 Two Loons
10000 Stampede 100th
10000 100th Grey Cup
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CCF Master Historian of USA Commemoratives
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I agree with the comments above, the 2008 RCM Centennial GP dollar is a very attractive piece -- creative design and excellent execution. As others, I also purchased mine directly from the RCM when it was released. The commemorative silver dollar series is my primary collecting interest in Canadian numismatics -- my set starts with the 1935 dollar and continues to the present. Quote:
10000 Two Loons In my collection, I don't consider this year's Two Loons dollar as part of the standard commemorative set. It's larger (38mm vs. 36mm) and heavier (full ounce vs. partial). I've got one, but to me it's a separate issue on to its own. Collecting history one coin or medal at a time! (c) commems. All rights reserved.
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Canada
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 Same with the 2012 25th anniversary silver loon and the 1997 10th anniversary loon. I have them but don't consider them part of my silver dollar collection. Ditto the 2004 coin/stamp and the lucky loonies. I'm missing two modern proof SDs - the 2005 Red enamel flag and the 2002 Queen Mum. Can't bring myself to pay the premiums on them so I'm patiently waiting for a good deal. So far, I have ignored the BU issues (1981- ) |
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I bought 2 of these. I kept one for myself and gave one to the mother in law. She collects as well :)))
I love the design.
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Canada
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^^^ NGC gives away LOTS of 70s, while ICCS would stop at PF-68. So, what is a NGC 69 comparatively? Could be a common PF-67. Definitely paying for the holder with that one. I collect the silver loons separately. That has become an interesting series with modern scarcities. I agree the Two Loons is an outlier. It isn't a loon or a regular silver dollar. It should have been a $20. And it probably was going to be, and then they repurposed it by changing the FV. My list was really to point out the 15000 mintage was actually quite small, considering there were only the GP/Proof/BU (~100000 total) + Poppy + RCM 100 dollars in 2008. 2012 is a flood by comparison, and that may cause issues with prices in the future. |
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I found one of these but I am not sure if I should pull the trigger. What happened is that the seller mixed its COA with another coin. The original COA was probably sold to someone by mistake with a different coin. Do you guys think I should still buy it?
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Valued Member
Canada
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Anyone would like to chime in on my question above? Basically I could purchase this coin for $80 for with a wrong COA, as a result of a mix-up by the seller. I am thinking about getting it anyways but get it certified and graded after so that it will ensure the authenticity.
Does anyone know if a COA is mandatory when you submit a coin for professional grading? Which grading service you would recommend based on your experience? Specifically for Toronto. I have never used one before so I will definitely appreciate any of your input. Thanks!
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10/24/2012 2:35 pm
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CCF Master Historian of USA Commemoratives
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The COA is definitely not required to be submitted with a coin when it is sent for grading. The COA, after all, is simply a piece of paper that can be more easily forged/counterfeited than the coin itself. The grading services couldn't care less whether you have a paper COA or not, they focus on the coin itself. Having the coin graded/certified is probably not necessary, but that's your choice.
Collecting the COAs, and other original packaging materials, is a matter of preference. Some collectors only purchase coins if the original materials are included, while others have no real preference. The only real downside to having a coin without the correct COA is that if you go to sell the coin someday, you will have a few less potential buyers that are interested. It shouldn't be too difficult to sell, however.
So, if you like the coin and believe it to be a fair price (which it seems to be), I wouldn't worry too much about the COA â€" I can send you a scan of the COA if you'd like it.
Collecting history one coin or medal at a time! (c) commems. All rights reserved.
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Posted 10/20/2012 12:05 am
