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Valued Member
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I have bought the Australian Opal Series http://www.perthmint.com.au/catalog...-series.aspx but I am disappointed in the quality of the opal. Even under good lighting, the play of color is minimal at best. Does anyone else have a similar impression of this series? I have some inexpensive "low grade" Australian Opal rough and also some finished cabochons from the same material (purchased years ago) and there's brightness and more play of color in this stuff than the highly touted Perth coin series. Why should I continue to pay a high premium for something that is not even appealing to look at? |
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CCF Master Historian of USA Commemoratives
 United States
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I've never seen one of these coins "live" so I can't provide any firsthand comments re: the quality of the opal they contain, but... Quote:
Why should I continue to pay a high premium for something that is not even appealing to look at? You shouldn't, you should collect what you enjoy. There's little sense in spending your hobby dollars on coins that do not appeal to you. I'd sell the coins and use the money on other coins that you will enjoy more. Collecting history one coin or medal at a time! (c) commems. All rights reserved.
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Valued Member
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Thanks for the suggestion. Unfortunately, I think now is a poor time to sell.
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CCF Master Historian of USA Commemoratives
United States
12290 Posts |
Unfortunately, I don't think the opportunity to sell is going to be much better in the future.
Good luck!
Collecting history one coin or medal at a time! (c) commems. All rights reserved.
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New Member
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These coins are actually very nice :)
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Pillar of the Community
Canada
6768 Posts |
I have only the last coin - Kangaroo, but seen also the Wombat. Quote:
Does anyone else have a similar impression of this series? Well, my impression the same, but regards Wombat only, the Kangaroo is more brighter. But despite of it, I didn't disappointed and started to look to buy also the Koala and the Wombat - in order to have a complete collection. Unfortunately, the ebay prices are higher, than I ready to pay for Koala... |
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Australia
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I think it may come down to the particular opal used on that coin. I have a few of each and all look great.
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Pillar of the Community
Canada
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Canada has diamonds in some coins and also Swarovskis in the snowflake, but Swarovskis don't count. What other mints have stones in the coins (and well-made ones)?
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Pillar of the Community
Canada
3692 Posts |
And how do they mint the opal coins without crushing them in the process? Must be set afterwards, ie, some handwork involved, plus carving each piece to fit. I dig the concept of handwork.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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I just ordered one of these and noticed that it comes in a special presentation box with a little LED that shines on the coin when you open the box. I was wondering what the purpose was, but now I guess it's because the opal doesn't really, well, opalesce under natural lighting conditions...
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Pillar of the Community
Australia
674 Posts |
 A little bit of Opal from Coober Pedy South Australia.  |
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Pillar of the Community
Australia
750 Posts |
As the B52's said ....... nice .... rock robster!
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Pillar of the Community
Australia
674 Posts |
 I found it in the menu under the heading "Opal Bearing Wok."  |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
5862 Posts |
Here's my Opal Series Kangaroo that just arrived yesterday:   |
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Pillar of the Community
Australia
674 Posts |
Nice varieties of Colour.!!  |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Posted 04/15/2013 5:53 pm
