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Pillar of the Community
 United States
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RCM produces all circulation coins and manages the coinage distribution system for Canada. But this is not the only thing the RCM does. It produces exceptional numismatic coins for collectors and gift-givers. It manufactures circulation and numismatic coins and blanks for countries around the world. Finally, the RCM produces bullion coins and wafers for the investors. The RCM products are anything but a form of taxation, as some members eluded. For once, the RCM legitimately attempts to be profitable and is run a lot more like any private corporation; focusing on profitable growth and positive return to its shareholder - the government of Canada. Like any business, there is trial and error, design faux pas and mistakes along the way. But ultimately all the RCM tries to do is offer products that will sell - and sell with a profit. And the RCM returning to profitability in 2004 is largely due to their success with non-traditional coinage. This did not occur without the participation of its customers. It is ironic that a member living south of the border has to defend Canada's own establishment. Anyway..., for those who enjoy collecting "other" kinds of Canadian coins, let's push for the creation of a separate forum to discuss these topics. For this particular offering shown here, I did not realize only Master Club Members could access the web site. I apologize for this and I will gather more info.
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Pillar of the Community
Canada
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I'm not going to complain about mint product as I do on occasion buy a "collector" coin myself, but what exactly do you get for $160? I can't view the link.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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More info pulled from the RCM web site: Specifications: Proof Dollar: Composition: 92.5% silver, 7.5% copper Finish: proof Weight (g): 25.18 Diameter (mm): 36.07 Edge: serrated Artist: Royal Canadian Mint engravers adapted the 1935 coin designs  25 cents: Composition: 92.5% silver, 7.5% copper Finish: proof Weight (g): 5.9 Diameter (mm): 23.88 Edge: serrated Artist: Royal Canadian Mint engravers adapted the 1935 coin designs.  10 cents: Composition: 92.5% silver, 7.5% copper Finish: proof Weight (g): 2.4 Diameter (mm): 18.05 Edge: serrated Artist: Royal Canadian Mint engravers adapted the 1935 coin designs.  5 cents: Composition: 92.5% silver, 7.5% copper Finish: proof Weight (g): 5.35 Diameter (mm): 21.2 Edge: serrated Artist: Royal Canadian Mint engravers adapted the 1935 coin designs.  1 cent: Composition: copper Finish: proof Weight (g): 2.5 Diameter (mm): 19.1 Edge: plain Artist: Royal Canadian Mint engravers adapted the 1935 coin designs.  Obverse:  Edited by canadian_coins
05/30/2010 6:48 pm
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Canada
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The complete set doesn't look too bad, being retro and all. The 5-cent and 1-cent look cheesy, though. My concern is, the 50-cent piece is missing simply because there was no 1935 issue? I'm not complaining, though. I can't think of another way to include the 50-cent and still celebrate the 1935 dollar.
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Pillar of the Community
Canada
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the only thing I don't like in the RCM is the communications department - it is almost impossible to get answers to some technical questions (and no, these questions are not related to manufacturing secrets) I ordered 3 sets - one for each of my kids (not for me - there is no twoonies in this set - maybe because in 35 they didn't mint one). I am sure the sets will sold out quickly - the coins are gorgeous ... I wonder if one day they will do something like that for the twoonie ... 2006 was lame - only the gold proof deserve mention |
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Pillar of the Community
Canada
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I didn't allude to it being a form of taxation; I stated it outright. As a corporation of the government of Canada any business plan past break even is effectively taxation. They are nicely subsidized through yet other crown holdings in terms of logistical support and other services. What appears on the books you see across the border is never the whole story.
All that aside, the coin set is quaint and I can honestly see the appeal, thanks for taking the time to post the details that we could not see before.
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Canada
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The complete set doesn't look too bad, being retro and all. The 5-cent and 1-cent look cheesy, though. I actually don't mind the penny, but the 5-cent definitely looks cheesy. Still, I'd love to buy this set, but sadly it's too far outside my affordable price range at the moment. Thanks for sharing this set with those of us who cannot see it on the Mint website. |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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The penny and the nickel do look a bit off. Perhaps because the mint "bilingualized" the design. Side by side with my circulation coins:   |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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I just created my first pattern.  |
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Pillar of the Community
Canada
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What I really don't get is why have George V on the obverse? How many people know who he is compared to Queen Elizabeth. I know this is a commemorative issue, much like those high-relief coins they issued a few years back with every Commonwealth monarch.
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Pillar of the Community
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Libertad
I think the main reason is that the voyageur silver dollar was introduced to mark the 1935 Silver Jubilee celebrations for King George V. And personally, I don't mind a different monarch for a change.
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Pillar of the Community
Canada
632 Posts |
yeah ... anyone is better than having Nixon's likeness ...
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Pillar of the Community
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Has any other Cdn coinage had the two-date range on a coin?
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Pillar of the Community
Canada
632 Posts |
double dated twoonies: 2002 (queen's jubilee) and 2006 (10 years of the twoonie)
I am sure someone can post the other denominations
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double dated twoonies: 2002 (queen's jubilee) and 2006 (10 years of the twoonie) Were sets issued where the cent to the dollar had the double dates? |
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