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Edited by jpaiva83
09/27/2011 01:35 am
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Not on the mint site yet. Masters only for now I assume?
Edit: Just noticed the first line of your post. I feel stupid.
Edited by NickleHalfDime
09/27/2011 01:53 am
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Thanks for the heads up jp.
Well, it looks like I'll have enough cash left for Christmas presents this year. As I watch metal prices tumble, gold and platinum is out of the question for me. I could not care less about Gretzky... so I guess a couple silver coins might be coming my way. The $20 Canoe is a no brainer.
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If anybody would like to know the specs for any of the coins above, let me know and I will copy & paste them from the mint's page.
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Canada
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I'd be pretty interested in knowing the specs on the Diamond Jubilee coins :)
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Canada
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You did not tell me if you were talking about the gold or silver ones so here are all five. $20 Fine Silver Coin - Royal Cypher (2012) Composition: 99.99% pure silver Finish: proof Weight (g): 31.39 Diameter (mm): 38.0 Edge: serrated Artist: Royal Canadian Mint engravers (reverse), Susanna Blunt (obverse) $20 Fine Silver Coin with crystal - The Queen's Diamond Jubilee (2012) Composition: 99.99% pure silver Finish: proof with Swarovski element Weight (g): 31.39 Diameter (mm): 38.0 Edge: serrated Artist: Laurie McGaw (reverse) , Susanna Blunt (obverse) $20 Fine Silver Coin - Queen Elizabeth II & Prince Philip (2012) Composition: 99.99% pure silver Finish: proof Weight (g): 31.39 Diameter (mm): 38.0 Edge: serrated Artist: Laurie McGaw (reverse), Susanna Blunt (obverse) $5 Pure Gold Coin - The Queen's Diamond Jubilee (2012) - Royal Cypher (2012) Mintage Limited to 7500 coins worldwide Composition: 99.99% pure gold Finish: proof Weight (g): 3.13 Diameter (mm): 16 Edge: serrated Certificate: serialized Face value5 dollars Artist: Royal Canadian Mint engravers (reverse), Susanna Blunt (obverse) $300 Pure Gold Coin with Diamond (note: that's a REAL diamond) - The Queen's Diamond Jubilee (2012) Mintage Limited to 1500 coins worldwide Composition: 99.999% pure gold Finish: proof Weight (g): 22.0 Diameter (mm): 25 Edge: serrated Certificate: serialized Face value: 300 dollars Artist: Laurie McGaw (reverse) , Susanna Blunt (obverse) Features a 0.11-0.14ct round brilliant cut real Canadian diamond (clarity of VS or better, colour I or better), viewable from both sides to maximize clarity and sparkle. |
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$ 2000 is not exactly affordable for everyone, but price aside, what do you people think about the esthetics? $1,999.95 CAD World first! A diamond struck into the coin. Features a 0.11-0.14ct round brilliant cut real Canadian diamond (clarity of VS or better, colour I or better), viewable from both sides to maximize clarity and sparkle. Track your diamond >> http://www.mapleleafdiamonds.com/DI...p_public.asp• Includes a Canadian Diamond Authenticity certificate from Ekati diamond mines with individual serial number • Crafted in 99.999% pure gold, hand polished to proof perfection and limited to only 1,500 coins worldwide. • Double-effigy coin (reverse and obverse). Packaging: Coin is encapsulated and presented in a themed wooden collector box and beauty box featuring the official Diamond Jubilee Emblem to commemorate The Queen's Diamond Jubilee. A gold coin crowned with a diamond. On February 6, 1952, the first televised British coronation enabled millions of people around the world to witness the coronation of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. Little did they know it was the beginning of a historic reign--the second ever to last an impressive 60 years. In 2012, Britain and the sixteen Commonwealth realms of which Queen Elizabeth II is the reigning monarch, will stand front and centre as the world unites to celebrate a lifetime of dedication and service for one of its most visible and popular monarchs. Mintage Limited to 1500 coins worldwide Composition: 99.999% pure gold Finish: proof Weight (g): 22.0 Diameter (mm): 25 Edge: serrated Certificate: serialized Face value: 300 dollars Artist: Laurie McGaw (reverse) , Susanna Blunt (obverse)  |
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this one strikes me as a funny.
A young queen on the reverse and BAM! here comes the mother in law
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Canada
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I like the coins all very well but the prices are out of this world. I think I'll buy silver ML's this year just for a change.
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Canada
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I like the Cougar, never got the Moose, price is too high on both. The Canoe is my favorite. I would like to see them expand into gemstones instead of crystal elements. The diamond is nice. But I am getting annoyed with all the elements and now diamonds with the same shape.
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I agree, just the young queen would have been fine I think. The way they mount the diamond is a neat idea. Expect Crystal coins to feature this see-through concept in a not too distant future. At today's price, there is 1166 USD worth of gold. Not bad, but not that good either. As for the diamond, wholesale cost is roughly $90 to $150 depending on size, purity and color. That's "wholesale" price. Diamonds are overly exaggerated luxury items... you can buy the same diamond for a few bucks on ebay. Not my cup of tea. The RCM scores high marks for novelty on this one. But in my mind 1500 coins are WAY too many to create any sort of demand/rarity/excitement at that price point. Mintage of 500 would have been interesting. |
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Thanks for the early preview of the new coins! :)
The two cougar coins and the canoe are nicely done.
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Canada
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I really like the platinum cougar coin, but to put out 3 grand I don't really think it's going to be the smartest thing to do with my money. And I know the gold version is going to be to small.
I ordered the Queens 3 coin set, hope it's not going to be a let down.
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Diamond studded coins are not really a new idea. The Perth Mint has offered 1 kilogram selective gold plated silver bullion coins for the Chinese market some time ago. I was also looking at the $500 dollar gold coin - same design as the old Canadian $10 gold coin. Actually I have one of these, (the old $10 that is), - it has the same specification as the U.S. eagle of the same period. Handsome coin. |
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Sierra Leone also issued a diamond studded coin in honor of the centennial of Queen Victoria's Diamond Jubilee.  |
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Very pleased with this $10:  |
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