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The Owl is amazing!
This one and the "Howling Wolf" I count as "almost affordable, but need to get".
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^ the eyes might give me nighmare
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Folks, I'm enjoying seeing all your favourites. There certainly are a wide variety of coins, indicating how different your tastes are. That's great because it would be pretty boring if you all chose the same one. Like this one for example, a real favourite of Messrs. Bennett and Johnston:   I can't say I really have a favourite, but I'll discuss it with my wife and if we can come up with a consensus about one I'll post it here. Edited by NuMoosematist
12/10/2014 2:46 pm
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^ the eyes might give me nighmare That's what is awesome about this coin...the eyes on it are pretty incredible...it is so much better in person.. |
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@kuh_85: What is that exactly? Niobium? Nevermind. Just saw one on ebay... Plasma coin! Edited by thecurse9
12/11/2014 09:30 am
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Quote:Nevermind. Just saw one on ebay... Plasma coin! Sounds interesting. do not own this, and now the turn to be curious: Does someone know what is " plasma" means here? |
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Plasma_(physics)Plasma (from Greek πλάσμα, "anything formed"[1]) is one of the four fundamental states of matter, the others being solid, liquid, and gas. A plasma has properties unlike those of the other states. A plasma can be created by heating a gas or subjecting it to a strong electromagnetic field applied with a laser or microwave generator. This decreases or increases the number of electrons, creating positive or negative charged particles called ions,[2] and is accompanied by the dissociation of molecular bonds, if present.  The presence of a non-negligible number of charge carriers makes plasma electrically conductive so that it responds strongly to electromagnetic fields. Like gas, plasma does not have a definite shape or a definite volume unless enclosed in a container. Unlike gas, under the influence of a magnetic field, it may form structures such as filaments, beams and double layers. Plasma is the most abundant form of ordinary matter in the Universe, most of which is in the rarefied intergalactic regions, particularly the intracluster medium, and in stars, including the Sun.[4][5] A common form of plasmas on Earth is seen in neon signs. Much of the understanding of plasmas has come from the pursuit of controlled nuclear fusion and fusion power, for which plasma physics provides the scientific basis.
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I also thought plasma was what forms our northern lights.
@ kuh 85 you and I have the same favorite coin. You just got around to posting your quicker. I just got mine from CA 3 weeks ago. This coin was expensive when released in 2007, at over $200 for a sterling silver coin. It's my favorite currently.
Yes, numoosey it's hard to choose, as several compete for top spot in my collection too. It would be great if some members started threads to post their favorite coins. I won't as I started several topics all ready, I don't want to be a hog!! It's bad enough I post in most threads already.
I agree with the owl and the howling wolf, I'd be happy to get one. It would be a challenge holding one for long periods. Maybe someone would be kind to post photos.
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12/11/2014 1:05 pm
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Thanks kuh85 for explain. I know what is the material in general, also in far past used some plasma gun and riffle.....but is this on the coin? It's like let's say plastic container and inside blue plasma? |
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The plasma was used to produce the metallic blue colouring of the silver. A very expensive process that the mint has never repeated to date.
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The plasma was used to produce the metallic blue colouring of the silver. A very expensive process that the mint has never repeated to date. Very nice clarification. Thank you. So the luckily, the Mint use the plasma for most suitable coin or this...the 2013 Arctic Expedition SD also could be cool in plasma. |
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Ya I think its time for them to do another one. Quote:7,000 of these coins are being issued with the reverse finished in stunning metallic blue hues, achieved through a unique, leading edge plasma effect. The RCM is the first Mint in the world to produce this jewel-like finish on a coin, by virtue of a proprietary coating which can produce different colours by varying its thickness. The blue effect was chosen to evoke the cold climate of both poles. Thanks to the efforts of the RCM's R&D team, the RCM continues to be a world leader in its field. http://www.mint.ca/store/news/techn....VIpT8cdXHDd |
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I wrote / posted, and other people posted too(i think, yingyung). This is the Favorite:  and some other "almost favorites" (no need to post) |
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Yes I also agree it's time for another plasma coin. This would be unique and better than crystals on it's coins. However it probably be a pricy coin. The 2007 plasma coin was very pricy for back then. I find mine stunning and it's the star of my collection. Silveroid, I love your lynx set!! I'm watching for both the arctic fox and lynx sets at good prices on ebay. They both seem to be all over the place price wise for both sets. |
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