2018 January RCM Relase

Looks like another Tony Bianco reverse design, wondering
about mintage. The 2016 Gold Plated 1/2 ounce coin was
6,000. Selective gold plating same as on 2016 coin now in 1
ounce 38 mm format. Those who have 2016 coin and 2013 1/2
ounce O Canada Inukshuk may want this, but expensive. Wait
for secondary market or strike while the iron is hot.

I look forward to the RCM's January release each year as I know its flagship commemorative coin - the annual silver dollar - will be part of the new offering. As I've stated many times here on CCF, I like the traditional aspects of the commemorative SD series and enjoy adding new coins to my set.

While the 240th anniversary is an odd anniversary to commemorate, the history behind the new Captain Cook at Nootka Sound SD is certainly worthy of being recalled with a coin.

As in the past, I will be purchasing the individual proof and the selectively gold-plated piece in the silver proof set to keep my SD collection current and complete. I know it's likely that I will be able to purchase the coins at lower prices at some point in the future, but, for me, the few dollars saved are more than made up for by having the opportunity to enjoy the coins upon their release.

I think I'll wait for the 2018 Boxing Day Sale from Gatewest!

@Silveroid

New coins are now available at RCM for viewing and purchasing for platinum prestige members only.

Nothing really special except I do like the 1 oz. Pure Silver Gold Plated Piedfort - Timeless Icons: Caribou and I will probably pick up the circulation set along with the 2018 Gift Set Collection. Other than that same old stuff.

With my 2018 New Year's Resolution firmly in the back of my mind, I have a hard time keeping to my resolve. I will be buying the annual 2018 proof set - but I hope at a later date for less then the new price of $234.95 (Why the price increase?) I liked the 'ancient Canada' series, for it's uniqueness..but again 1 ounce for $134.95 is steep. I'd buy the Innukshuk just because I like it, and of course the Piedfort - as I don't think I've missed one.

What does that put me up to....Master club status in one order - stupid money on this stuff. So, only one coin this time - the Piedfort. Resolution Adhered too.

@Dcadon ,@commems

I agree with the comment on pricing. Silver appears to baseline around 5x bullion and gold at 1.5x bullion. That is a steep hill to climb. I also have a SD series stretching back to 1935 (the 1911 eluded me ) but if you look at last year, there were 7 different SDs (36mm variety) (2-Confederation coins one with gold plate, 4-150 coins with the number 150 emblazoned in red,gold or plain, 1- Coleville goose reissue) so it is not only the individual price, but the number of items needed to maintain a series.

Understandably last year was an exception but even looking back to 2016, there were 4 separate 36mm SD designs. You have to look back to the year 2000 for the last time when there was only a proof and BU of the same design issued in the 36mm SD denomination.

As of now, there are two Captain Cook SD varieties for 2018. Care to lay bets on how many more 36mm SDs will be released before year end? (I don't include Loon or Big Coin sized here)... I wager at least two more and probably three.

I will maintain my SD series but I will watch for other coins showing up in the secondary market at a lower price point at the end of the year.

@MoneyPenney

Thanks for the clarification on the Master Club available for viewing sequence. I truly thought they were a day apart. Oh well it doesn't matter anymore as I will never purchase $10,000 worth of coins again. Coins are getting out of hand with pricing and same old stuff year after year. Example: Polar Bears, Gee wiz, give it a break already RCM. Plus , if you wait just a bit you're definitely going to get most coins at a lower cost down the line.

Jan RCM release pre-view listed on The Coin Shoppe new website.

Unfortunately, for some reason I can not able to view it.
Someone else experience the same?