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 Canada
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I was down at the RCM boutique this weekend, for the 'strike your own token' event. I generally only buy NCLT now, when I see Vancouver Canucks stuff. But, something caught my eye, and I bought it. It is a $10 silver coin, with Kruger-Gray's iconic engraving that was on the 1937-2012 small 1-cent coin. Note that I do collect all strikes of Canadian small cent coins. However, I did not buy the other gimmicky "1-cent coins" like the 5 oz 1967 dove or the 2017 'Legacy of the Penny" coins... I bought this one, because there was no colour, no selective gold plating and the really nice specimen finish. The design is original as it was in 1937, and it does not look like it was "engraved to death". I am really happy with this coin, and it was only $30 (which is not bad for 15 grams of silver, considering the normal RCM markup). In my opinion, they got this one right... This is the coin (image is from CC&C website)  "Discovery follows discovery, each both raising and answering questions, each ending a long search, and each providing the new instruments for a new search." -- J. Robert OppenheimerContent of this post is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 Unported License. See: http://creativecommons.org/licenses...0/deed.en_USMy eBay store
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Valued Member
Canada
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 This one caught my eye too... well done, and no "glow in the dark paint" or "diamond dust" like nearly every other recent issue. This one is simply a great "traditional" coin! |
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Pillar of the Community
710 Posts |
I too saw this coin at CP and agree it is a beauty.
Interesting note - The lady at CP said her biggest 150th seller is the 2017 1/2 oz. Pure Silver Coloured Coin - Celebrating Canada's 150th Coin Series: Grizzly Bear (it has the coloured grizzly bear picture on the reverse). Said she re-ordered these and immediately sold out again.
Cheers!
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Pillar of the Community
Canada
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Imo, so far the best of the 2017.
Great "in hand", the leafs have some relief (exactly like on the the Penny coin). Packaging, not the coin, has "150 Anniversary" logo / symbol.
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CCF Master Historian of USA Commemoratives
United States
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I also like the traditional approach taken with this coin. I picked one up when I placed my order for the 150th silver dollar. They make a nice pair!
Collecting history one coin or medal at a time! (c) commems. All rights reserved.
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01/30/2017 10:45 am
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Pillar of the Community
United States
4867 Posts |
Looks sharp! I might get one. Don't normally buy commemoratives. I wish the US Mint would make fractional sized silver commemoratives like this. How large is the black box?
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01/30/2017 11:00 am
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CCF Master Historian of USA Commemoratives
United States
12269 Posts |
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How large is the black box? 2-11/16" x 2-11/16" Collecting history one coin or medal at a time! (c) commems. All rights reserved.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
4867 Posts |
Thanks, the photo on the mints site looked large.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
4867 Posts |
I am happy to say that I just placed my order!
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Valued Member
Canada
115 Posts |
I bought one and it arrived as well. I am very happy with the design of this coin.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
2408 Posts |
I caved in as well.
Darn...
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Pillar of the Community
 Canada
9864 Posts |
I rarely buy NCLT, maybe one or two a year suits my fancy.
I was at the PO last Saturday, saw this coin and couldn't resist, this coin has "it".
Truly a beauty for the money paid.
"Dipping" is not considered cleaning...
-from PCGS website
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Pillar of the Community
Canada
955 Posts |
Love it. Very traditional.
SPP- K G sold it for me.
Cannot wait for in hand
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Pillar of the Community
United States
4867 Posts |
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Pillar of the Community
7234 Posts |
Nice - can't wait to get a few!
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Pillar of the Community
United States
2408 Posts |
Received and very pleased with this coin.  |
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Posted 01/30/2017 09:28 am
