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CCF Master Historian of USA Commemoratives
 United States
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Just visited the RCM web site and noticed that images for all of the coins in the 2014 "O Canada" Set are available. (I don't know how long they've been there, but it was "news" to me!) Looking through them, I couldn't help but think that if the RCM had used the design for the May release (Image #6 - "Down by the Old Maple Tree") as the "Maple Canopy - Autumn" coin (with colour added and without the child on a swing), folks would have been much happier with it.  Collecting history one coin or medal at a time! (c) commems. All rights reserved.
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Pillar of the Community
Canada
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Wow, all the coins look really nice. But for me, this one takes the cake! I cannot wait to get my hands on one of these. I also agree with you on how the design you posted should have been colored and set for the maple canopy series, this design would have been perfect!  Edited by CoinCanuck94
01/22/2014 12:50 am
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Valued Member
Canada
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ill probably only get the wolf
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Pillar of the Community
Canada
871 Posts |
The wolf is definitively something unique.
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Pillar of the Community
Canada
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Thanks commems, for bringing additional attention for this.
The 1oz versions for both of coins (i do not remember, if they will be issued) - will be great.
The "Nothern Lights" coin - if will be issued as pictures (with colorization and reflection) - amazing.
I already have half-empty box (bought extra 2013 box for 1/2oz) that awaits for the 2014 O Canada 1/2 oz "Animal" coins.
Edited by Silveroid
01/22/2014 3:08 pm
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Valued Member
Canada
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Ohhhhhhhhh....I love the wolf coin!! Thanks for posting.
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Pillar of the Community
Canada
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♥♥♥♥♥♥ will scoop one up ♥♥♥♥♥♥
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Canada
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I definitely think the two posted coins are probably the elite of this year's O Canada series. There are several others I also think are attractive, but these two stand out. I totally agree with Commems--the down by the old maple coin design minus the swing would have been wonderful for the canopy coin series. I also think this coin was inspired by that series, or possibly it and they were all inspired by the same original source.
Edited by Ravenzcoin
01/22/2014 9:27 pm
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Valued Member
Canada
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that maple canopy image is totally recycled. can't believe that. the wolf is nice.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Must admit, the wolf is really nice.
UPDATE:
Ah, but... I can't buy this from the US. And it's a subscription. And it's the only nice coin in the series.
I'll pass.
Edited by canadian_coins
01/22/2014 11:35 pm
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Pillar of the Community
Canada
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@canadian_coins: Only for now it is subscription. Like the 2013 O Canada coins, the individual coins were available (and I think, all of them still available) at RCM and dealers, like CA, Gatewest, Talisman and others, and they ship to US. |
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Canada
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Plus Canada Post sold the Colored Maple Leaf 2013 O Canada 10$ Coin for the same price as the subscription price of $39.99, instead of whatever RCM had that coin priced at ($54.99 or something). So maybe that will happen this time again. The subscriptions seem to be such a bad deal. |
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Canada
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You correct, but: Quote:
The subscriptions seem to be such a bad deal. The subscriptions weren't targeted to be a deal. You just buy the coins for issue price + receive great box for storage. Sometimes, as for Go7 and RCM Lunar coins - the subscriptions are great, and in the most of the times (at least recently) all the set available at dealers for discounted price. The benefit of the subscription - it helps to maintain prestige MC status. |
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Canada
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I only bought the coins I really wanted from the 2013 O Canada series because I figured since each coin has such a high mintage, they won't be hard to get anytime soon. I also took advantage of the Canada Post deal on the coloured Maple Leaf coin and I think it is the nicest looking out of all the coins. I don't care about the subscription box either, i'd personally rather have the clam shells and I will be doing the same for this years O Canada series.
Edited by CoinCanuck94
01/23/2014 10:40 am
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Canada
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Did anyone subscribed to this series at the Mint?
I'd just like to know if each coin will be shipped in an individual clamshell (like the Great Lakes series) or without a clamshell (like most of the past subscriptions)
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Pillar of the Community
Canada
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We're subscribed to it. My coin was in a plain black paper folder inside plastic inside a capsule much like the 20 for 20 series. I can't wait for the colorized coin! My certificate was 30000 out of 40000! love it!
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