What Theme Do You Collect In NCLT Coins

Everything dated 2014 and earlier with a face value of $50 or less!

NCLT = Non Circulating Legal Tender
Issued by the mint with a face value so it's "legal tender" but not put into circulation. For example, the commemorative silver dollars such as the one in my user ID.

Not a theme collector. I only collect what has some special significance. For example I live in a lightening belt so I purchased Summer Storm and to commemorate the Queen's longest rein instead of buying the newly released proof coinage I purchased the 2004 4-coin/effigy 50c set that also compliments my 50c circulated collection.

The reason I don't collect themes is because....well, my first thought is of a friend who's entire house became filled with chicken objects, far more than she ever wanted. Word got around to friends and relatives that she collected chickens and so that's what she was given as a gift for every occasion. far beyond the point of her admitting enough was enough. The other reason is a collector of themes, I know myself well enough, I'd be the type to buy for the sake of completion to the theme whether or not I really liked the artist's creation overall. And what of wanting something different - will that be the start of a new theme collection? Nope, too complicated and defining for me.....

@bmel1: to CCF!

I hope you learn a few things while you're here, contribute your knowledge to the discussion and, above all, enjoy yourself!

I collect the annual silver dollar each and every year, regardless of its theme.

I collected the entire Group of Seven series and then moved on to Emily Carr, so you can definitely say that I like to see Canadian art on NCLT coins. Aside from that, I might grab the odd piece that depicts the maple leaf(s) or an event in Canadian history - if it has the right appeal.

bmel, its great to hear from new members and what they collect. I hope you enjoy yourself here. A lot of great people and knowledgeable collectors.

I guess I should have phrased the question more to how do you collect, it would have been a better fit.

I too am put off with the milk spot on the maples. I like the wildlife birds of prey and the odd privy mark. I hang back, scared off by the spot issue. So I get an occasional one.

First is eye appeal, then something cool to Canada, a swimming beaver, kids who cares I could be wrong but I don't see the appeal of the GITD wolf coin other than mintage, each to their own.

I collect the $x$ coins and the o'canada series if they look good. Also the small gold coins, and the maple leaf silver coins. I am a platinum member at the RCM.