2007 Chinese Holed Coin Vs. 2016 Yin Yang Holed Coin - Page 2

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commems CCF Master Historian of USA Commemoratives United States 12296 Posts	Posted 06/13/2016 3:49 pm A question was asked on the RCM site about whether this coin was a complement to the 2007 release and whether more were on the way. Here's the RCM reply: We're pleased that you like the Tiger and Dragon Yin and Yang coin. You're right; this coin complements the 2007 square-hole coin and not intended as a series. If it proves to be popular with coin collectors, we will likely follow up with a third coin in 2017. My translation: the RCM already has a "square hole" design in the hopper for next year and will almost certainly be issuing it. Collecting history one coin or medal at a time! (c) commems. All rights reserved. Report this Post to the Staff
CC-Ottawa Pillar of the Community Canada 3690 Posts	Posted 06/13/2016 4:08 pm Thanks commems. That is disappointing but not surprising. It's too bad that the Mint does not seems to understand coin collectors. Report this Post to the Staff
Silveroid Pillar of the Community Canada 6768 Posts	Posted 06/13/2016 4:23 pm I understand the RCM reply as "all is possible" without getting clear answer, which they tried to avoid. Quote: If it proves to be popular with coin collectors, we will likely follow up with a third coin in 2017. and the phrase above is too generic, since serves all the public circles, but not the collectors. Collectors of any type, usually prefer the items not to be repeated. Report this Post to the Staff
commems CCF Master Historian of USA Commemoratives United States 12296 Posts	Posted 06/14/2016 1:08 pm My 2016 coin arrived today. I used the same scale and setup as I used for my initial post, calibrated it the same way as I did previously, put the new coin on the scale and held my breath -- literally, as I didn't want to breathe on the coin and potentially have any tiny water droplets fall onto it! It weighed 20.87 grams - within 0.01 grams of the RCM's listed 20.86 grams weight for the coin and well within accepted tolerances (and/or my scale's accuracy). So, it seems rather clear (at least by my measurements) that the weight listed for the 2007 "Chinese Coin" on the RCM's web site is incorrect; the coin does not weigh 25.18 grams. And, unless my coin is a complete aberration, the correct weight for the coin is not the 23.99 grams specified on the coin's COA either. I've weighed my 2007 coin six times, each time the scale has read between 23.02 and 23.04 grams. Anyone else have the 2007 coin and access to a scale? It would be great if someone could corroborate what I've found with my coins. BTW, the coin is well-done and attractive in hand. Collecting history one coin or medal at a time! (c) commems. All rights reserved. Edited by commems 06/14/2016 1:09 pm Report this Post to the Staff
onecad Valued Member Canada 194 Posts	Posted 06/15/2016 1:13 pm I received my Tiger & Dragon Yin Yang coin today; as anyone else noticed the square hole is a bit rough, it looks like it was filed out by hand? Report this Post to the Staff
onecad Valued Member Canada 194 Posts	Posted 06/15/2016 1:32 pm The hole scanned at 1200dpi Report this Post to the Staff
commems CCF Master Historian of USA Commemoratives United States 12296 Posts	Posted 06/15/2016 4:54 pm Quote: I received my Tiger & Dragon Yin Yang coin today; as anyone else noticed the square hole is a bit rough, it looks like it was filed out by hand? Yes, same as with the 2007 coins. There is definitely some variation in the square hole from coin to coin. From images I've seen, some look rougher around the interior edges than others. Collecting history one coin or medal at a time! (c) commems. All rights reserved. Report this Post to the Staff
NeoSpec Valued Member Canada 192 Posts	Posted 07/17/2016 3:23 pm Yes, the hole quality does vary, doesn't it? 2007 reverse 2007 obverse 2016 reverse for contrast Report this Post to the Staff
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