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CCF Master Historian of USA Commemoratives
 United States
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Was just reminded that the new Girl Scouts commemorative silver dollars went on sale this past Thursday. I visited the US Mint site for another purpose and saw the banner ads for the new coins!
Good thing the commemorative silver dollars don't experience instant sell outs!
FYI: The intro price discounts will be in place through 5:00pm on March 29th - no need to rush!
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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commems, did you pick one up?
I have considered it, but there are so many other coins I would rather spend the money on.
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CCF Master Historian of USA Commemoratives
 United States
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I collect the modern US commemorative coins in Unc, so I "had" to order one!  I'm very interested in seeing this one in hand, I'm hopeful that it shows better "live" than it does via the US Mint's web site images. Collecting history one coin or medal at a time! (c) commems. All rights reserved.
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Moderator
United States
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I do not collect modern commemorative coins as a series, but thanks to your postings, I have been collecting the sales material I have receive in the mail for them.  I am probably going to get the Five-Star General issues this year, at least the half dollar and dollar, probably both proof and uncirculated. Unless I have some sort of windfall, the five dollar gold is not going to happen. |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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I'd like to hear how the GS coin looks in hand. I am in the group that thinks it is an ugly offering, but it might look better if you are holding it. I am also holding out for the general issues. I am %90 complete in the modern halves collection as well, and unless I get really ambitious I don't think I will try to do the UNC dollar set. jbuck - if I hit a windfall I could start to complete my classic half collection :) I only have what maybe 35 to go I think... *** Edited by Staff - Please Review the rules that you agreed to when you registered. ***this is a family friendly site, please watch your language |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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jbuck: but thanks to your postings, I have been collecting the sales material I have receive in the mail for them.]  I just ordered them - I have the boy scout commems so it only seem right. |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Do they come with a free box of peanut butter patties? I hate how the Girl Scouts made those so delicious.
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Moderator
United States
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For the previous 4 years I have ordered the MS and Proof verions of the modern commemorative dollars ... Believe I will purchase only the MS going forward ... staring with this one. No real plans to complete a modern commemorative set ... but at least I have the past few years covered.  David |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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We got ours in today. IMO, They look better IRL than the pictures online
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CCF Master Historian of USA Commemoratives
United States
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Received mine on Saturday as well. I agree with CoinsKelly, the coin does look nicer in hand vs. the US Mint web site image.
It will never be considered a "classic beauty" but it's OK.
PS I'm still working through some computer issues, but will post an image as soon as I get them resolved.
Collecting history one coin or medal at a time! (c) commems. All rights reserved.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Well shoot... it sounds like the mintage is going to be low based on the 1st week report, and the secondary market is going to charge high dollar for these. Since I am doing my best to get a start on the UNC dollars I guess I better buy this now instead of hoping they would sell cheap later. I honestly don't expect these to be popular based on what I've heard and just the images of the coins as it is. I am glad to hear they look better in hand than the images - I was hoping that would be the case!
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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I am working on some picture taking issues (I can't take pictures) so I will wait for commems to post his pics |
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Bedrock of the Community
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So those who are as impatient as I am, if you browse ebay you can see pics of the actual coins. I'm still not a huge fan of the design but I also agree they do look better than they did in the drawing |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Hmmm... I did as you suggested basebal and I'm still no fan either. It is interesting that on these to me the UNC looks almost like a low relief in the pictures compared to the proofs. I am sure it is the frosted design that is causing that, but it seems more prominent than I recall on many of my other sets.
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CCF Master Historian of USA Commemoratives
United States
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OK, "borrowed" a family member's computer to post a couple of images of the new Girl Scouts silver dollar. @Doug58s: I don't believe the relief is any lower for the UNC vs. the Proof version -- it would be a "first" in the modern series if it was -- it's probably just an optical illusion. As I mentioned previously, I think the coin is better "live" vs. the Mint's web site images, but the obverse design just doesn't work that well to my eyes.   Collecting history one coin or medal at a time! (c) commems. All rights reserved.
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New Member
United States
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I got my 3 in the mail today ( 2 proof and 1 uncirculated ). In my humble opinion, they look "o.k" nothing really special to my eye. I will be more interested when they release the 5 star Generals coins near the end of the month, hopefully those will be better looking than these, anyway I kind of felt I had to get these considering the amount of the dos-si-dos  I get every season dos-si-dos > thin mints |
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