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New Member
Canada
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With the end of the year drawing near, I have been reflecting on my favourite RCM coin of 2020. Although my purchases this year were definitely fewer than in the past, the 100th Anniversary of Alex Colville 2 oz. 50 Cent coin is the one.  What is your favourite for 2020? Canovision8 |
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CCF Master Historian of USA Commemoratives
 United States
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@Canovision8: Good choice - hard to fault a classic and beloved design! It was very difficult for me to come up with a favorite for 2020 - most of this year's RCM releases failed to grab my attention; it was much easier last year! I did like the Parliament coin from the $10 silver O Canada series. Its design reminds me of the 1939 commemorative silver dollar with the added element of the Centennial Flame. I also like how the flames transition to maple leaves.  Just FYI: we had a good conversation about last year's coins here: 2019 Top FiveCollecting history one coin or medal at a time! (c) commems. All rights reserved.
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12/20/2020 07:50 am
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Pillar of the Community
 Canada
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I like both choices above but for me hands down it was the Bill Reid coins. I was disappointed in the Silver 1oz coin with it being a decal on a flat field but the gold coin ... Stunning.
I am a sucker for the 1st Nations designs and these coins were must have additions to my collection. The addition of the circulating $2 was just icing on the cake; I did get a coloured $2 in the wild recently... not sure how many will remain in circulation and how many in personal hoards.
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Valued Member
Canada
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Happy holidays! My favourite Silver coin is 140th Anniversary of the Arctic Territories. This 2-oz Masters Club coin features many Canadian elements: northern lights, icebergs, and polar bears. The design is classic. And the gold plating made the coin more elegant. I also have a favourite gold coin: rhodium-plated incuse gold maple leaf. I like the contrast of gold and black colours. Also, the iconic maple leaf design is timeless.   |
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Valued Member
Canada
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@commems, I agree the Parliament of Canada design is outstanding. However, I didn't buy this coin because it's part of a 6-coin series. And the other two designs in this series are mediocre.
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CCF Master Historian of USA Commemoratives
United States
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@YesOrNo: Thaks for joining the conversation! Very nice selections! The rhodium-plated gold maple leaf coin has tremendous contrast between the gold and black. It makes for a stunning look! I believe the Parliament coin can be purchased individually from either the RCM or dealers if you continue to have interest. I like it, but I haven't gotten my wallet out yet! Collecting history one coin or medal at a time! (c) commems. All rights reserved.
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New Member
 Canada
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@YesOrNo Your choice reminds me of another of my favourite coins: The 2020 Maple Leaves in Motion coin. Similar rhodium and gold combination, but on a budget!  Canovision8 |
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CCF Master Historian of USA Commemoratives
United States
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@Canovision8: Nice choice! Definitely an attractive maple leaf design.
Collecting history one coin or medal at a time! (c) commems. All rights reserved.
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Valued Member
Canada
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I'm not actually a huge fan of modern RCM but I did take a liking to the pulsating maple and finally picked one up. Will be one of the very few modern coins I ever get. Lev  |
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