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Press Manager
 United States
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Royal Canadian Mint - The reverse design by Canadian artist Calder Moore presents a contemporary, stylized take on the traditional depiction of Canada's most beloved national emblem. Intricate engraving re-creates a grouping of maple leaves, with each leaf comprised of geometric-based shapes that give it a more multi-faceted appearance, to convey a swaying motion in the warm breeze. Beautiful reverse gold plating fills the reverse in a way that mimics the golden glow cast by the summer sun. Only the effigy on the obverse, and the central leaf on the reverse, offer a glimpse of the coin's silver surface—its polished surface adds an exquisite shine, like that of direct sunlight illuminating each engraved detail within the leaf's serrated tips. The reverse gold-plated obverse features the effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II by Susanna Blunt (P). 2017 3 oz. Reverse Gold-Plated Pure Silver Coin - Whispering Maple Leaves
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Pillar of the Community
Canada
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This is quite a beauty. I cannot wait to have it in hand
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Pillar of the Community
Canada
1571 Posts |
I'm trying to understand what is the RCM first here. Is it because it's 3 oz? And what is reverse gold plating? If you gold plate most of the coin, leaving just a small bit of the silver showing, isn't it still just gold plating? I could understand if it was a gold coin plated with silver, but otherwise I don't get what reverse gold plating is. |
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Forum Dad
United States
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Pillar of the Community
 Canada
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I think reverse plating means the coin is first evenly plated then plating is partially removed to achieve the contrast in the leaves legend etc.
I believe it's not the first "reverse plated " coin.
"Dipping" is not considered cleaning...
-from PCGS website
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CCF Master Historian of USA Commemoratives
United States
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I believe it's not the first "reverse plated " coin. The RCM touted their use of the same "reverse gold-plated" approach on the 2016 $10 Inukshuk half-ounce silver coin.  Collecting history one coin or medal at a time! (c) commems. All rights reserved.
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07/06/2017 8:53 pm
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Stunning coin. I clicked on the link and it's awaiting stock. Can't buy... Oh well... That'll give me time to sober up.
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Pillar of the Community
Canada
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Stunning coin. I clicked on the link and it's awaiting stock. Can't buy... Oh well... That'll give me time to sober up.
Still available at Canada Post, Colonial Acres, The Coin Shoppe, and Gatewest Coins. Edited by MoneyPenney
07/06/2017 11:25 pm
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Valued Member
Canada
312 Posts |
Can't wait until mine arrives....been over a year since I bought Any RCM Coin....however this one strongly called out my name. |
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Valued Member
Canada
116 Posts |
Coin looks good with the geometry in art series.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Still available at Canada Post, Colonial Acres, The Coin Shoppe, and Gatewest Coins. Thanks MoneyPenny. I'm cooled off quite a bit now and will pass. The artistic rendering is too outstanding... so I'll wait to hear back from actual buyers. Edited by canadian_coins
07/07/2017 3:21 pm
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Valued Member
Canada
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Anyone else find the capsules weakly sealed? I had one nearly fall apart as I lifted the coin/capsule out. They all seem to squeak like Gumball Machine capsules when pressed together to ensure a good fit. Normal for coins of this size? Not a good impression. But better than booger nose, I guess. Still, makes me wonder about the quality of the plating,e tc. |
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Valued Member
Canada
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@headlessone: my capsule was not properly closed when received. The coin rattled in its capsule when I picked it up out of the clamshell. A strong squeeze of the capsule sealed it right up. But it certainly gave me pause because it would have certainly have been bouncing around in that loose capsule during shipping. I don't know if the plastic could damage the coin or plating, but it makes me wonder if the plating flaws on the rim of my coin was due to that. But I have bigger issues, as you've mentioned. Man, it looks like I hit the trifecta with this coin. Maybe I should go buy a lottery ticket.  |
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