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May 2021 - RCM Release
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Old Post Posted 05/05/2021  10:58 am
@loonielewy - very cool of you to obtain signatures of snowbird pilots. Are you able to enlighten what the number represents beside some of the signatures? (great paint scheme too)

@commems - on the commemorative piece for the 1936 Dot 10-cent coin in gold; I would bet the Mint will come forward with a silver version of this coin and other "dot" coin replicas down the road. However, they may have missed a great opportunity to promote coin collecting (especially for many new collectors) with this initial very high priced gold version.
Some of the most famous Canadian coins are the "dot" coins. Like other rare coins, these have ever-increasing values. For many collectors the fun factor is often directly linked to the investment factor. The Mint has produced some of the rarest coins in the world. Like the higher valued 1954 Devils face bank notes, the "dot" coins, by accident or inadvertent design have gains much fame with their rarity and super high value. These examples are what elevates big interest in coin collecting. The intrigue factor is over the top.
Forum: Canadian Commemoratives and Non-Circulating Coinage (NCLT)
 
May 2021 - RCM Release
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Old Post Posted 05/04/2021  7:53 pm
Very few left on shopping channel.

Loonielewy...who are the autographs of?
Forum: Canadian Commemoratives and Non-Circulating Coinage (NCLT)
 
May 2021 - RCM Release
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Old Post Posted 05/04/2021  1:40 pm
yes - 83% above the intrinsic value - is definitely hitting the high ceiling mark. Maybe somebody at the Mint knows something about where inflation is heading soon?
Forum: Canadian Commemoratives and Non-Circulating Coinage (NCLT)

May 2021 - RCM Release
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Old Post Posted 05/04/2021  12:03 pm
Hi all - hope you're all well.

Commems -
Clearly, the Mint has had production issues in the past year or so because of you know what. Is it possible the 2020 dated items for this months release is simply a backlog stemming from production restrictions and nothing more.

As for the 1936 Dot 10-cent release - there is clearly a deep-pocketed niche crowd that gobbles up such gold coins and the Mint is catering to their needs. Depending on feedback demand the silver edition of this famous coin theme could be coming.

On the Mountie Hat - I can't see it any other way as you do...but cheers to all who love that sort of concept. There was the Remembrance soldier helmet released a few years back as you know which I found more appealing.

On the Avro Arrow - there is a great deal of analysis and interpretations to be had for this theme. Not sure where one could begin. If one does some basic research, the story around the Avro has not gone away. Conceived in the early 50s, constructed and successfully tested in 1958, and then scrapped by a conservative led government in 1959. And, not just scrapped but literally chopped up for scrap. There isn't any one properly preserved anywhere. There are some pieces on display in some museums. But not one was saved fully intact which is a real head scratcher to this day. What were the so called 'experts" thinking in this regard? The discussion about this project never ends and with this release more will be generated now.

Is this just another political opportunity being exploited by releasing this theme at this time? Or, was it another theme that may have seen the light last year but got pushed up to 2021? In 1961, the Canadian conservative government elected to purchase US made jets that filled the role of the scrapped Avro. So perhaps its commemorating that specific historical connection. The public backlash for scrapping this state of the art jet eventually led to the conservative government's downfall in 1963.
As for the spectacular design - any aviation buff will love this design. It truly conveys the Mach 2 speed threshold that this jet was capable of reaching as a interceptor military plane.

Judging by other comments, there will likely be a strong demand for this item.
Forum: Canadian Commemoratives and Non-Circulating Coinage (NCLT)
 
February 2020 RCM Release
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Old Post Posted 02/20/2020  5:58 pm
Exclusive MC 100th anniversary of Alex Colville's birth - half-dollar gone on RCM website but could be available at some dealers - hope those who wanted it - got it.
Forum: Canadian Commemoratives and Non-Circulating Coinage (NCLT)
 
February 2020 RCM Release
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Old Post Posted 01/28/2020  1:23 pm
5 oz gold black combo color coin must have been gobbled up by dealers if already sold out.
Will be popular as the gold maple leaf will really pop out with that black background.
Forum: Canadian Commemoratives and Non-Circulating Coinage (NCLT)
 
Commems Collection Canadian: 2009 Japan - Canada Proof Set
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Old Post Posted 01/05/2020  01:13 am
Beautiful set - very kind of you to share - very impressive
Forum: Canadian Commemoratives and Non-Circulating Coinage (NCLT)
 
Commems Collection Canadian: 2019 Valiant One Bald Eagle Silver $20 Coin
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Old Post Posted 11/27/2019  12:23 pm
Very beautiful coin
Forum: Canadian Commemoratives and Non-Circulating Coinage (NCLT)
 
2019 Personal Top Five
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Old Post Posted 11/17/2019  11:50 pm
Yes on D-Day and Apollo selection
Thanks commens!!
I'll give my top five or so once December release is out
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November 2019 Release
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Old Post Posted 10/31/2019  4:10 pm
Pivot point - endless possibilities with this invention.
Forum: Canadian Commemoratives and Non-Circulating Coinage (NCLT)
 
November 2019 Release
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Old Post Posted 10/31/2019  12:34 am
Cool design but for the spinning connection-would it eventually need some lube to keep the train rolling?
Forum: Canadian Commemoratives and Non-Circulating Coinage (NCLT)
 
Renewed Silver Dollar #5
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Old Post Posted 10/23/2019  09:12 am
Really stretching out this theme - far more classic design options being purposely held back for future releases
Forum: Canadian Commemoratives and Non-Circulating Coinage (NCLT)
 
September 2019 Release
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Old Post Posted 08/27/2019  01:36 am
And no penny for the real shapes? Gosh I hope this is the end of the line for circulation design...themes.
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July 2019 RCM Releases + Moon Landing 50th Anniverary Coins
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Old Post Posted 06/27/2019  12:21 am
Hit and miss often but this 3D is nice
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July 2019 RCM Releases + Moon Landing 50th Anniverary Coins
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Old Post Posted 06/19/2019  12:03 am
Definitely a pattern of late to go lower on mintage
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June 2019 Master Club Exclusive - 3-D Golden Maple Leaf
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Old Post Posted 06/13/2019  01:03 am
The attraction is the denticles.
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Wtc Ground Zero Recovery Maples
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Old Post Posted 06/09/2019  12:45 am
I fully agree - commemorating war vets in any format (including coins) should be done with utmost dignity and respect - always!!
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2019 June RCM Releases
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Old Post Posted 06/07/2019  12:50 am
Yes...it's definitely a design that did not transfer well onto the large coin...and yes that would be unfortunate going forward if they just take on patterns without more evaluation.
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2019 June RCM Releases
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Old Post Posted 06/06/2019  2:35 pm
You make a solid suggestion-
RCM should be appealing to new younger artist for designs - gotta shake it up.
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Wtc Ground Zero Recovery Maples
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Old Post Posted 06/06/2019  2:28 pm
Can't ignore the obvious-
This coin was likely on or in the desk of a victim who probably worked for one of the financial firms located in those towers.
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