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Pillar of the Community
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Hey I got these along time ago so take it easy on me if you guys don't like these.just sharing  |
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Moderator
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I am not a fan,but if you like them that's what matters. John1  |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
621 Posts |
I think they are kinda cool. I like them a lot better than the stickered novelty coins and the gold/silver plated ones. Did you pay a premium for the color?
I wonder if acetone would remove it if someday someone decided they don't like the coloring.
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Pillar of the Community
 United States
500 Posts |
i didn't know anything about coins when I order them they came like that,it been awhile I can't remember where I purchase them from,I'm sharing now learning what I have to know ,i'll know how to purchase in the future.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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I do find the selectively gold-plated versions attractive, personally. The fully colorized ones, on the other hand, just look like abominations to me (especially when the "colorization" is just a decal stuck on top).
Just my personal preference.
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Rest in Peace
United States
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Consider them a key to opening the truly enjoyable passion of coin collecting. If these are what sparked your interest it really doesn't matter what anyone else thinks, nor do you ever have to apologize for them.
There are millions of ways to approach coin collecting and the friendly and knowledgeable people on this site will help immensely in showing you a few of those paths.
I'm sure I'm not alone in wishing you all the best in whatever direction you plan for yourself.
For all I know you are the author of the book I buy ten years from now.
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Valued Member
United States
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I like them! Like black and white movies that they colorize! Cool!
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Valued Member
United States
336 Posts |
I ran into a coin collector who's personal collection consisted of almost all colorized coins. They are quite the talking pieces to show off. In my travels I've run into colorized State Quarters. They were quite popular at that particular show. I haven't personally collected them, but others do. Its all in what your looking for. Some of them are quite gorgeous. Takes quite a bit of talent to make them look that nice. |
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I do not care for them, but I do understand the appeal. As long as you are not overpaying and are happy, I shall not complain.  |
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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I've always wondered how they would look after going through a coin counting machine.  If those are hand painted, imagine the person that had the time for that. |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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if you look at them closeup they look mint strike they look good.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
500 Posts |
Do they grade Canada color coins,it would be nice to see what shape these are just a thought.thanks
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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If it's colored at the mint like some RCM coins then yes they will grade but the ones like yours that have been colorized outside the mint then no. The US mint has NEVER created a colorized coin but those darn Canadians do it all the time  |
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Rest in Peace
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My principal enjoyment of coins & medals is as art; while I would not go out of my way to colorize a coin, or to acquire colorized coins, once I free myself from the utilitarian anchor concept of 'currency', I can see that colorization is a sensible extension of the coins'n'medals art form.
Not that it would have occurred to me on my own ...
Cheers,
/s/ ikeyPikey
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Pillar of the Community
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I had a colorized Kennedy that was also gold plated, and the color came off with jsut vinegar. looked like it was a silk screen job done. I am sure acetone would easily remove the colorization.
I just wonder why people go out of their way to color a precious metal coin? I mean a proof and such already has striking detail, does it need color for people to see the details better?
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Pillar of the Community
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I just wonder why people go out of their way to color a precious metal coin? I mean a proof and such already has striking detail, does it need color for people to see the details better? It's all about $ shadz. A pure money grab by the types of companies that sell to the uniformed. Sure, some like them as an oddity but that is all they are and all they ever will be. |
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