RCM New Release: 2016 Fine Silver Coin With Swarovski Crystal - Birthstones: January

I have been cutting gemstones for two decades.
Swarovski crystal is famously attractive, but it is also relatively sensitive to micro chipping along the facet intersection lines.

For this reason, this coin HAS to be stored very carefully and should be treated with the same appreciation you would with a delicate glass object.

On various occasions in the past, the Perth Mint has set diamonds in coins. These coins are rather more robust, and the coin that has a diamond inset can be treated as you would any other NCLT coin. Same applies with sapphires.

When may the RCM step up to insetting some of their coins with diamonds or sapphires? That dragon would do quite well with two diamond insets for the eyes. Perth Mint has done this with Year of the Dragon NCLT coins.

Subscriptions of the 12 coin series are Sold Out. This single is Awaiting Stock.

Ofcause the subscriptions sellout at RCM.

They are usually limited amount and being sold to dealers and Canada Post.
I clearly remember previous Birthstone series collected dust in the CP displays and after offered as pedants.

Thanks for the video bobby.

Base on the video, the coin actually looks pretty nice. The dragon is nicely done. That said, it is hard to buy a set of 12 coins all with the same dragon on it, maybe I will just buy the one for my birth month.