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Price: $29.95
Mintage: 15000
Weight: 7.96g
Start Ship: March 20, 2015
I like it.. but it is a bit small. Is it the same size as $20 for $20?
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02/15/2015 1:40 pm
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Pillar of the Community
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Yes it's the same size (27MM) as the 20 for 20s.
Compared to the 25 for 25 flag which is specimen and 225k mintage, this one seems like a no-brainer.
The image is a little cartoonish, and the details are not there on the map, but it comes in clamshell with a unique graphic beauty box. I think this one is a quick sell-out.
Edited by CC-Ottawa
02/15/2015 1:56 pm
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Pillar of the Community
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Looks like the centre of Canada has shifted west.
Just looks a bit strange. 1/4 ounce for $29.95
Mintage 15,000. May be a fast seller, nice gift for a visitor.
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Placed my order. It's not often that a commemorative coin becomes available to order on the actual anniversary date (15 February) of the event being commemorated - the first official raising of the Canadian flag in 1965! I appreciate the forethought the RCM showed by releasing it on the actual anniversary date even though it was Sunday. It's not the RCM's best 2015 "flag" coin IMO, but I appreciated the "date match" enough to purchase the coin as a companion to my 2015 silver dollars. At less than $30, it makes for an inexpensive but interesting "story" coin. Collecting history one coin or medal at a time! (c) commems. All rights reserved.
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02/15/2015 10:50 pm
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Rest in Peace
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I agree Silverdon... looks a bit 'left of centre' to me too. I did order one though. Now, for all those 20/4/20 nay-sayers. What would you prefer? A $25 coin that cost $25 and has 1/4 ounce of silver..... or A $3 coin that has a 1/4 ounce of silver, but cost $29.95.
These are essentially the same coins - the only difference being the mintages, and presentation - and of course the face value.
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Pillar of the Community
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These are essentially the same coins - the only difference being the mintages, and presentation - and of course the face value. Specimen versus proof. Huge difference. |
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The question here, what do you get and what for, spending $30.
Guest? Maybe..but how many guests do we have, didn't you already overload you friends / guests with the gifts-coins?
Personal collection? Nice for people who stick to this theme.
Otherwise another low cost item in the collection.
It looks like bit 'souvenirish'
What is exceptional here?
Low mintage - no
Proof, but coloured
Details - nothing
It's me only, but cause have no idea, why exactly do I need it - tough to me press "order" button.
Btw, for collectors who already ordered "25for25" and Canada Flag Silver Dollar - do you order this also?
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Found new details:
where from did you see the mintage of 15.000?
I see it appears as 7.500
Makes this item more appealing :)
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Silveroid, this from the e-mail today. 
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I see it appears as 7.500 @Silveroid Were did you see 7,500 mintage ? |
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Silveroid, this from the e-mail today. Thank you, SilverDon. Yes, RCM website shows the mintage of 15.000 I saw this picture today morning:  Probably some mistake... Added: Just re-confirmed: true mintage is 15.000 Well, cool patriotic reasons mentioned there, but not enough. Edited by Silveroid
02/15/2015 6:49 pm
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Pillar of the Community
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With a mint age of 7,500, I'd probably get 2 but at 15,000, I'm going to pass. I also got the email stating mintage is 7,500.
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Quote:It's not the RCM's best 2015 "flag" coin IMO, but I appreciated the "date match" enough to purchase the coin as a companion to my 2015 silver dollars. At less than $30, it makes for an inexpensive but interesting "story" coin. Ya plus its a "Proof" coin, thats a good price for a proof silver coin . I might have to buy a few of these even those the mintage is a bit high , but the coin could do well since more can afford/want to buy them. |
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Ya plus its a "Proof" coin, thats a good price for a proof silver coin . you will see only the "mirror" surface of proof - the frosting will be covered by paint. It might hold the value...already 3-rd coin with flag. Wish it'll really do well. Just pay attention - people more concentrate on $200+ "non real" Star Trek coin set, rather than real Canada affordable coin. |
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the frosting will be covered by paint Even better , RCM frostings look like crap anyways...  |
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