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Pillar of the Community
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We heard hints and previews of what was coming with the 2012 S F Anniversary set, same with the West Point set. We knew early what was coming and when.
As the end of Jan. approaches, though speculation and suggestions abound, we have not a definitive peep from the mint as to what they have planned or when. Actually "if" they have anything planned ?
Anybody heard anything definitive ? I can't imagine they are just going to let this anniversary pass ?
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Bedrock of the Community
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They probably won't let it pass, to much chance to make some money. But it could be later in the year before we hear anything (Frankly the delay can build up desire and result in runaway sale when it is announced.)
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Moderator
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 Better to build suspense. |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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i agree they are building something up..i wonder if the will do a reverse proof Kennedy half for this year and in 2017 do something for the man.. Thats my guess.. I check the mint daily |
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Pillar of the Community
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Better to build suspense I am sure, but it is not like the mint is the NSA. If they are planning a something special surprise, the big surprise is that the plan hasn't leaked out yet. You would think that the coins are being minted and the special boxes are being made in China. Where is Edward Snowden when you need him. |
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I wish they could change the design like the ‘09 Lincolns to commemorate Kennedy's life but as other members have pointed out on another thread, the mint can only change the finish like last years ASE Westpoint set. So you're looking at a one or two special coin set and that's it that will be released later this year. And with melt value of a 90% Kennedy around 7-8 dollars, they'll probably charge something like $50-75 for a special proof set. Guess they could put the regular silver Kennedy in and make it a three coin set push the price up to $100. But I've seen a few online authors say the mint is doing something so its just a matter of time. I'd try to set aside $100 for something if you're interested in Kennedy halves. I don't see it as a big deal either way, at most it's a one time $100-125 set. |
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I am sure, but it is not like the mint is the NSA. If they are planning a something special surprise, the big surprise is that the plan hasn't leaked out yet. You would think that the coins are being minted and the special boxes are being made in China.
Where is Edward Snowden when you need him. It is funny because it is (probably) true.  |
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Quote:I wish they could change the design like the ‘09 Lincolns to commemorate Kennedy's life but as other members have pointed out on another thread, the mint can only change the finish like last years ASE Westpoint set. Correct. Change of design requires legislation, which would have been needed two years ago.  |
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I have been calling the Mint's customer service every month or so for while, and they tell me "There is some kind of plan for the Kennedy half. We just son't know what, yet" and the good news is, they did not rule out bags and rolls with the same obverse, but a redesigned reverse. I really hope they do a four coin series of four differentr reverses and make enough quanity to meet the demand for bags and rolls, but like with the dollar coins, they should mint enough of the new design halves to be able to ship some to banks nationwide. |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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I am not a big Kennedy half guy but I am looking forward to this "anniversary set". I can't see me not adding it to the collection. |
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CCF Master Historian of USA Commemoratives
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Collecting history one coin or medal at a time! (c) commems. All rights reserved.
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Pillar of the Community
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Great read commems , thank you!
I hope they decide on something with variety. I am not sure how appealing 4 90% silver RPs from 4 difference mints would be. Either way I am looking forward to this release.
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Pillar of the Community
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We have been over all that last year, when the mint sent out the questionaires. Coin World is just speculating too. I am just shocked that no one has heard/leaked anything definitive. Any body got any friends in China, to see how big the boxes are at least ? |
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Bedrock of the Community
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Personally I'm not even convinced theyre going to do one. There was talk for a while then it just died out and there dont seem to be any recent updates. I guess they could be playing around experimenting with different ideas but it seems like there was word of all the past special sets by now.
I hope they do do one, but I wont be surprised if the year passes and they didnt.
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Bedrock of the Community
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Correct. Change of design requires legislation, which would have been needed two years ago. Actually it doesn't REQUIRE legislation because the coin has been in production for over 25 years. The Sec of the Treasury could order a redesign on his own authority under the coinage act of 1890. I just don't see him having the nerve to do so. |
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Quote:I think this Coin World article provides the most complete information regarding the possibilities: I do not want a set of four different reverse proof coins. My choice from the article... A three-coin set containing one 90 percent silver Proof half dollar, one 90 percent silver Reverse Proof coin and one 90 percent silver Uncirculated half dollar. Each would bear a Mint mark (P, D, W or S) reflecting where it is minted, although final decisions on minting locations haven't yet been made.Quote:
Actually it doesn't REQUIRE legislation because the coin has been in production for over 25 years. The Sec of the Treasury could order a redesign on his own authority under the coinage act of 1890. I just don't see him having the nerve to do so. I stand corrected. Maybe I should have said that the legislation requirement is de facto and not de jure.  |
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