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CCF Master Historian of USA Commemoratives
 United States
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Subtle, but effective design approach on the two large-format "Last Penny" coins - the reverse design of the 2012 cent taking the place of the "0" in "2022". I like it! (But not enough to purchase either coin.)
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CCF Master Historian of USA Commemoratives
United States
11356 Posts |
$30 Silver 100th Anniversary of the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair Coin
The more I view it, the more I like it!
The design includes multiple elements that cover the primary components found at the Fair. I think the coin's larger format - 50 mm - provides ample space for the multiple elements to blend well and not appear as over-crowded.
I'm not likely to purchase the coin, but that doesn't stop me from appreciating its design! I think Glen Green (the designer of the coin's commemorative reverse) and the Mint did a nice job with the piece!
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Valued Member
Canada
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indeed, the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair Coin looks very nice. I would buy it if I work for the Royal.
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New Member
Canada
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Hey All, first post here as a new member! Been stacking physical silver, all RCM stuff for 3 years now. What do all think of the 5kg silver Commemorative Penny? Mintage of 150. Would it be a good investment, or not? https://www.mint.ca/en-us/shopping/...-last-penny-$11,000 Canadian represents a steep premium, but of course you're paying for rarity. What about 10 or 20 years from now? Edited by atc250r
12/11/2022 4:57 pm
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Pillar of the Community
Canada
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I wouldn't buy any RCM coin as an investment. Buy because you like it and if you make money on the resale then that is a bonus. |
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CCF Master Historian of USA Commemoratives
United States
11356 Posts |
@atc250r: I would also recommend against buying most Mint NCLT coin products - most prove to not be good investments.
Here's a personal example:
In 2008, the Mint marked its Centennial with a variety of coins. Though I don't collect/pursue coins of the type, I was intrigued by the Mint's $50, five-ounce, large format silver coin that featured the original Ottawa Mint building. I considered its $369.95 CAD issue price to be a bit too steep, however, so I passed on it.
Still, I liked it. So, I kept my eyes open for one at a price that worked for me. It took a decade, but I found one for ~$145 CAD - much less than half issue price! So, even after 10 years - and an increase in the spot price of silver - I was still able to purchase the coin for a lower price than what the Mint originally asked - a very poor ROI. Apply the same percentages to an $11,000 coin and the drop is quite a bit more significant!
Collecting history one coin or medal at a time! (c) commems. All rights reserved.
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12/11/2022 6:43 pm
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Valued Member
Canada
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I purchased last year's 5 kilo coin Bluenose. I wouldn't buy any 5 kilo coin agin, because these giant coins are not portable. The package was so big that Post Canada refused to deliver it. I had to call a cab to grab it then drag it home:  Once opened, it looked like this:  The package will permanently occupy two square feet at your home. If you decided to sell it later, it would be a pain to ship it due to the large size. |
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Valued Member
Canada
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In terms of price appreciation, I can give you one data point. GateWest has 2014 Five-Kilo 'National Aboriginal Veterans Monument' at issue price: $10,500.
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Pillar of the Community
Canada
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Quote:What do all think of the 5kg silver Commemorative Penny? Mintage of 150. Would it be a good investment, or not? https://www.mint.ca/en-us/shopping/.-last-penny-$11,000 Canadian represents a steep premium, but of course you're paying for rarity. What about 10 or 20 years from now? Rarity is relative to demand. Very expensive NCLT like 5 KG coins are hard to re-sell because very few coin collectors can afford them unless they have deep pockets. That is why they make only 150 of them. Since the demand for expensive NCLT is low it is almost impossible for it to appreciate in value.
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CCF Master Historian of USA Commemoratives
United States
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I wonder how much of the issue price of the Bluenose 5 Kg coin was devoted to covering the cost of the custom packaging?  Collecting history one coin or medal at a time! (c) commems. All rights reserved.
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United States
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Quote: Hey All, first post here as a new member! Been stacking physical silver, all RCM stuff for 3 years now.  to the Community, atc250r!
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