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Valued Member
United States
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I saw it, I wanted it, I bought it! It's one of my favorite Mythical Creatures. I guess I'm in the minority though since it has a mint of 5000 pieces and it's still available. Anyone else thinking about buying this one? Why or why not? |
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Pillar of the Community
Canada
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With all my appreciation to the RAM and Perth Mint production (I think it started from my travel to Australia, from the design of their circulation coins) - I try to avoid the "painted" issues, or at least where the main object painted (not colorized, but painted). And if I remember correctly - all the Mythical Creatures series contains "painted" coins. |
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Valued Member
 United States
337 Posts |
Yes, that's true. All the coins in the series are painted. I kind of like it. Of course, I'm worried that handling will result in the paint rubbing off over time.
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New Member
United States
5 Posts |
I bought it too. Although this one isn't too spectacular, I think the rest will, making them a good set.
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Valued Member
United States
337 Posts |
Do you have any idea what other coins will be in the set? Maybe I missed that on the website?
Edited by FinanceGuru
01/12/2013 4:49 pm
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Pillar of the Community
Canada
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Pillar of the Community
Australia
750 Posts |
Woo hoo ...... that very well go on my buy list!  Thanks for the link too ....  |
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Pillar of the Community
Australia
7096 Posts |
1oz silver pad printed and not even an Australian coin But from some obscure island nation at $114 plus postage. I think I will give this one a wide miss  No worries tho If you don't like it the Perth Mint will buy it back for $27.91  |
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Pillar of the Community
Australia
750 Posts |
Yes indeed Trout, their generosity ($27.91) is only exceeded by their outstanding commitment to donate to UNICEF (a whole dollar per coin, at $114 they could have made it $10. Their marketing man must have worked for McDonalds at one time .... no insult intended on either party as any donations to charities are goooood). Tuvalu, thanks to your comment I know where it is now! NNNE of Fiji, NW of Samoa, midway Australia and Hawaii, population around 10,000. It used to be called Ellice Islands (or Elloupe Islands if denny5 is reading ..... so sorry, I still can't help it  ) Edited by The Unicorn
01/12/2013 9:56 pm
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Valued Member
United States
337 Posts |
I'm not worried about the coin being legal tender of a small island. It's something I will enjoy! I'll be a day 1 buyer of the Unicorn for sure.
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Pillar of the Community
Australia
750 Posts |
Indeed FinaceGuru, myself also, if the design is appeasing it will definately be on the list. Could even replace my current avatar! |
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New Member
United States
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Yep, I've bought it. I'm looking forward for collect the rest.
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Valued Member
United States
337 Posts |
I received my coin today. It looks great by eye inspection but under magnification it looks like hair/lint may be on the surface.
Should I open the coin and use canned air or something? Thoughts?
How do I open the plastic---would I have to break it?
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CCF Master Historian of USA Commemoratives
 United States
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The capsules of most of today's mint-encapsulated coins are not glued or otherwise permanently sealed. So, you shouldn't have to break it to open it. But I haven't seen this particular coin/capsule, so proceed carefully and don't force it.
I have had the same issue with a few coins. With each, I carefully opened the capsule (while wearing cotton gloves) and used a can of compressed air to blow the lint away. No detrimental effects on any of these coins.
Collecting history one coin or medal at a time! (c) commems. All rights reserved.
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Pillar of the Community
Australia
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The capsules of most of today's mint-encapsulated coins are not glued or otherwise permanently sealed. So, you shouldn't have to break it to open it. But I haven't seen this particular coin/capsule, so proceed carefully and don't force it.
I ALWAYS remove the coins from these capsules, just get a box cutter/Stanley knife and place it in the join and twist. It may take a couple of goes but the capsule will open without damage. You can then use the canned air and replace the coin, or you can put the coin in a 2x2 then in an album ( My preferred option) |
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