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New Member
Canada
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Saw it on ebay and IMHO its a miss. I would have thought the Mint would have selected a more appealing or mainstream Dino. |
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CCF Master Historian of USA Commemoratives
 United States
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I agree that the Tiktaalik doesn't have the mass appeal of a T-Rex or Brontosaurus, but in terms of important dinosaur discoveries it is a "cool" beast that was discovered in Canada (which was a key factor in selecting it).
Collecting history one coin or medal at a time! (c) commems. All rights reserved.
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Pillar of the Community
Canada
644 Posts |
I ordered two of them to complete my two sets. I personally like the design, it's something unique and iv'e never seen this type of dinosaur before. The price is good too so it's a win-win for me.
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Pillar of the Community
Canada
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you guys should see the picture post in the other forum.. it looks quite good to me
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Valued Member
Canada
300 Posts |
I know many people would have preferred a more mainstream dinosaur, but I've kinda enjoyed seeing these. They are unconventional and this might add to their collectibility (if that's a word) in the long run. There are coins featuring T-rex et al, although perhaps not from RCM, but where else are you going to find Tiktaalik, Tylosaurus, Quetzalcoatlus and Pachyrhinosaurus. It's a refreshing change from the trend of repeated polar bears and caribous in some of their wildlife-based coins. |
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Pillar of the Community
Canada
644 Posts |
 I agree completely with you Ravenzcoin, it's about time we see some refreshing designs at the Mint. Edited by CoinCanuck94
01/30/2014 9:36 pm
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CCF Master Historian of USA Commemoratives
United States
12271 Posts |
I'm pleased that common dinosaurs were not selected - I think the more esoteric selections make for more interesting coins. 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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I think it's a great pick for the coin. |
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Pillar of the Community
Canada
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I like it too. It's nice to see a smiling prehistoric creature for a change. They're usually all grumpy and sad.
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Pillar of the Community
Canada
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Can someone confirm is this is the LAST GITD coin of the series?
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Valued Member
Canada
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Pillar of the Community
Canada
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Valued Member
Canada
118 Posts |
I guess they are going to start a new series of grow in dark like they did on glass bugs coin.
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Pillar of the Community
Canada
6768 Posts |
I surprised, that the coin is still available and not "Awaiting stock".
The second one, with less attractive design, very quickly moved to "Awaiting Stock" (but later was available again).
The 1-st coin has won COTY Award, and my assumption was, that after this, the series will become as "most wanted"...
Hope, this is the last one. No need to "spread" innovative base coins series over the years. And probably it better do not start another GITD, although it will be smart to run something in parallel to "Birds"
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Pillar of the Community
Canada
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The 2nd one moved so quick because folks are trying to flip them. It also happen to be the one that can easily purchase in secondary market at cost or below cost
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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The only NCLT I bought so far this year.  |
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