[murd0c]

I had a buddy in the states email me today asking for a favor. Well it turn's out the Canadian mint came out with a $20 99.9% pure silver which is actually legal tender.

http://www.mint.ca/store/product/product_exchange.jsp?itemId=prod1040001

For those collector's our their I thought you would be interested or in the coming months you get a $20 coin from the store it's not fake :)

[TekDragon]

It's cool, but I'd probably spend it on chips and a slurpee.

[slammer111]

They've been making $20 silver coins for decades. Pretty much any gold / silver coin made by any government mint is legal tender and can technically be spent at the pub. And I'm not talking about melting down the coins either.

What that said, this one doesn't look half bad.

[quasi]

Nice, will order one and use it as my new card protector.

[unit]

They've been making $20 silver coins for decades. Pretty much any gold / silver coin made by any government mint is legal tender and can technically be spent at the pub. And I'm not talking about melting down the coins either.

What that said, this one doesn't look half bad.

sure, but if its a 1oz silver coin, its only worth $5 even tho 1oz right now is worth over $30. they'll take it for face value which means you're getting ripped off.

[TheKingdom2000]

Nice, will order one and use it as my new card protector.

what do you mean by this?


at it is likely that your order will be cancelled. they only minted 200,000.
And this has been on redflagdeals for awhile. so i'm sure they're at their limit.

[quasi]

what do you mean by this?


at it is likely that your order will be cancelled. they only minted 200,000.
And this has been on redflagdeals for awhile. so i'm sure they're at their limit.

I play poker quite a bit, I'd like to use it as a card protector. I put the order through and it appeared to go through but if they cancel it that's fine it's not like it cost me anything.

[Greenstoner]

i dont mind keeping one or two of this

[TheKingdom2000]

I play poker quite a bit, I'd like to use it as a card protector. I put the order through and it appeared to go through but if they cancel it that's fine it's not like it cost me anything.

Ohhh, I get it.
Makes sense now.

[johny]

it's only 1/4 oz. and a 200,000 mint is huge from a collectors standpoint. (IE not a collector coin)

so really it's woth about $7

go buy yourself a real 1oz coin

[insomniac]

i think im gonna buy one for my grandfather as he collects coins lolol

[RevRav]

sure, but if its a 1oz silver coin, its only worth $5 even tho 1oz right now is worth over $30. they'll take it for face value which means you're getting ripped off.

it's only 1/4 oz. and a 200,000 mint is huge from a collectors standpoint. (IE not a collector coin)

so really it's woth about $7

go buy yourself a real 1oz coin

A lot of people don't understand here....

This coin is meant for collectors.
Not something one would buy, and sell it 5 months down to road to get a profit.

[StylinRed]

oh i thought it was $20 worth of silver so something like 18g of silver (damn i remember when silver was like $5/oz parents wouldnt listen to me when i said buy silver -_- dumbasses)

[azncreationz]

Thanks OP for the link. Just bought myself 3 of them, thought it might make a nice little gift.

[BlackZRoadster]

3 myself too, thanks OP!

[the_rickster]

who cares what the "value" of the coin is... this world turns based on our over valuation of goods.

[MG1]

purchased three. thanks, OP


it's legal tender, so who cares if it ain't worth the amount of metal used to make it.

[El Bastardo]

it's legal tender, so who cares if it ain't worth the amount of metal used to make it.



Agreed. If you want a higher ROI by raw materials and manufacturing costs alone, buy pennies

http://www.snopes.com/business/money/pennycost.asp

[Durrann]

Thanks op I'll probably get one
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[FerrariEnzo]

even tho is legal tender, will all places accept this... not everyone knows about this $20 coin... that might be a problem...

[RevRav]

even tho is legal tender, will all places accept this... not everyone knows about this $20 coin... that might be a problem...
Nope, but the bank will for sure. Just order a bunch, rack up points / cash back on your credit card. And then deposit the $20 back into the bank :)

[Oleophobic]

^
good idea lol I sure want those points

[MG1]

I had mine shipped via XPresspost. I have no confidence in the post office - letter carrier is probably on crack (missing/stolen mail, delivered to wrong address, etc.). At least with Xpresspost, there's tracking.

My wife's replacement credit card is 3 weeks late in arriving. Another one was shipped, but has not arrived either.

[unit]

A lot of people don't understand here....

This coin is meant for collectors.
Not something one would buy, and sell it 5 months down to road to get a profit.

actually i do understand. i only said that because people are going on about it being legal tender and how u can walk into a store and spend it.

[Mancini]

sure, but if its a 1oz silver coin, its only worth $5 even tho 1oz right now is worth over $30. they'll take it for face value which means you're getting ripped off.

Isn't that like complaining that your $20 bill will get taken for face value, when the paper and ink clearly isn't worth that much?

[MG1]

actually i do understand. i only said that because people are going on about it being legal tender and how u can walk into a store and spend it.

Especially at Blenz on Robson, where you may get discriminated against. :troll::troll:

[hotjoint]

cool

[InvisibleSoul]

For those collector's our their I thought you would be interested or in the coming months you get a $20 coin from the store it's not fake :)

Highly unlikely you're going to come across this from getting change at a store... very few will end up being circulated... everyone just buys them and stashes it away...

even tho is legal tender, will all places accept this... not everyone knows about this $20 coin... that might be a problem...
It's the same as cash... which means that stores can refuse to accept it if they want to. Stores have the right to ask for any type of payment they want... even bananas if they wanted to. However, being legal tender, it MUST be accepted if being used as payment towards a debt.

[InvisibleSoul]

For those that don't want to wait and/or prefer to not order online, you can pick this up in person at the Mint store... it's on Granville Street between Georgia and Robson.

I already bought a couple last week... and have a few more coming from ordering online.

Edit: LoL, whoops... the store closed this past Sunday. :p

[MG1]

For those that don't want to wait and/or prefer to not order online, you can pick this up in person at the Mint store... it's on Granville Street between Georgia and Robson.

I already bought a couple last week... and have a few more coming from ordering online.

God damn it, why didn't you tell us this before?


Thanks anyway...........

[Spectre_Cdn]

^It doesn't matter, the Mint store closed on the past Sunday - it's only a temporary store.
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[InvisibleSoul]

God damn it, why didn't you tell us this before?


Thanks anyway...........

LoL... sorry, didn't know so many people here would be interested... :blush:

[AzNightmare]

Probably not all places will recognize this and accept it.. but who cares.
Why would you guys buy it just to spend it?
It's a collector's item.

[BNR32_Coupe]

even tho is legal tender, will all places accept this... not everyone knows about this $20 coin... that might be a problem...

this is the perfect coin for youtube trolls. just try getting a latte at starbucks with this, then argue with the cashier about how it's legitimate legal tender.

better yet, argue with a dumbass bank manager that will need to hold your coin for 5 days to verify it

[InvisibleSoul]

this is the perfect coin for youtube trolls. just try getting a latte at starbucks with this, then argue with the cashier about how it's legitimate legal tender.
Again, legal tender does NOT mean stores have to accept it in exchange for product.

Legal tender only means that if you're using it to repay a DEBT, it MUST be accepted.

When you're at a store, you are not in DEBT. The seller is free to choose whatever type of payment he wants, including refusing legal tender.

[unit]

Nope, but the bank will for sure. Just order a bunch, rack up points / cash back on your credit card. And then deposit the $20 back into the bank :)

are you sure you'll get points for it?
its like buying currency.

[CRX SiR]

http://www.talismancoins.com/catalog/Canada_2009_Goalie_$20_Silver_Vancouver.jpg

Better $20 dollar Silver Mint coin. :D

[CRX SiR]

are you sure you'll get points for it?
its like buying currency.

Not sure about points, but Pure metals are Tax free, so Silver and gold coins you dont pay tax on, Non pure (Sterling silver) you do though

[MG1]

Not sure about points, but Pure metals are Tax free, so Silver and gold coins you dont pay tax on, Non pure (Sterling silver) you do though

yup, no tax

as opposed to the tax tacked onto the shipping charges

[RevRav]

are you sure you'll get points for it?
its like buying currency.

It's been discussed on RFD and people said they been getting it. I'm not sure about mines yet...as it haven't showed up as a transaction yet.

[hirevtuner]

it states, due to high demand, they are going to ship it late march
so the transaction will show when we receive it, ordered 3
might buy a few at the store tmr

[bokch0y]

This is pretty cool the fact it's selling for face value.

Don't most of the "collectors" coins come out with a face value of say...$50 but sell for like $150? And when you take it to a bank or whatever, it's still worth what the face value is regardless what you paid for it. I think only when selling to a collector is when it actually has better than face value.

Too bad I didn't know about this...I was home a couple weeks ago and the RCM store on Granville was open. I coulda just walked in and picked it up in person. Snap.

[RevRav]

Got an email - mines was shipped today.

[danizer]

i find it hilarious u can buy a $20 coin from the mint for $20 lol

[Oleophobic]

got an email saying shipping will be delayed til possibly end of march :(

[BlackZRoadster]

got an email saying shipping will be delayed til possibly end of march :(

Same here :(
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[hirevtuner]

just received my 3 today in the mail
total of 5 bought woo hoo

[murd0c]

I better get mine today :(

[BlackZRoadster]

I better get mine today :(

when did u order it? did u ever get a email saying shipping might be delayed until end of march?

i hope mine suddenly shows up

[murd0c]

I ordered it before I made this post lol

[Mancini]

Thanks murd0c. I just ordered 3.

[DJ Milk]

I ordered a long time ago probably even before it was posted on rfd and got it yesterday. It seems so small and thin compare to a silver maple leaf. Here is a picture of a quarter, silver maple leaf, and the $20 silver coin. The silver maple leaf is worth about $35 silver value. The $20 coin is worth about $8 silver value. The Canadian Mint is probably laughing at us selling us $8 worth of silver for $20 :squint:

[MG1]

The coin may have 8 bucks worth of silver, but still......... The mint is selling a coin at face value. There's costs involved with designing, striking, packaging, sending, etc. the coin. It will never bring any collector more than face value unless there is some significance in its design or if silver prices skyrocket to some ridiculous price. In ten or more years, the coin may yeild 15 bucks, if that, at auctions. Still, the banks have to give you 20 bucks "real" cash for the damn thing. People collect all kinds of shit for all kinds of reasons. At least with this one, all you lose is the time you took to order it and the huge amount of space it takes up. I hope this uncirculated coin at least comes in some kind of container, LOL.

[murd0c]

It big thing about the coin is it's only available to Canadians so all of the american collecters are really trying to get their hands on them. That's who I bought them for. He said 200k is not many and with them being legal tender they will be worth money in the future.

[Mancini]

The Canadian Mint is probably laughing at us selling us $8 worth of silver for $20 :squint:

Who's laughing when they issue a small piece of paper with $100 printed on it and "sell" it for that amount?

[hirevtuner]

u bought a coin for $20 and face value is $20 = cannot lose only gain if silver goes up or if it is on high demand

check it out:
http://shop.ebay.com/i.html?_nkw=2011+%2420+coin&_sacat=0&_odkw=201+%2420+coin&_osacat=0&_trksid=p3286.c0.m270.l1313

wow some fool is actually bidding higher than what it's worth: http://cgi.ebay.com/FIVE-5-2011-20-CANADA-PURE-SILVER-MAPLE-LEAF-COINS-/280633948985?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_2&hash=item4157163b39

[hungryRR]

I just received mine in the mail today
Ordered on the first day it was available

[RevRav]

^ Do you remember appx. the date of this "first day" ?

[DOHCVTEC]

u bought a coin for $20 and face value is $20 = cannot lose only gain if silver goes up or if it is on high demand

check it out:
http://shop.ebay.com/i.html?_nkw=2011+%2420+coin&_sacat=0&_odkw=201+%2420+coin&_osacat=0&_trksid=p3286.c0.m270.l1313

wow some fool is actually bidding higher than what it's worth: http://cgi.ebay.com/FIVE-5-2011-20-CANADA-PURE-SILVER-MAPLE-LEAF-COINS-/280633948985?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_2&hash=item4157163b39

Actually, you could also lose out because your $20 silver coin is not fully hedged against inflation, the silent killer of an economy. At current silver prices, there is about $8.40 worth of silver in that coin, so the price of silver will have to more than double before this becomes a smart investment (but by then you wouldn't be able to buy it). Crucially, if you speculate that silver prices will indeed double in the near term, you'll be better off investing in silver directly, without having to hold physical silver at home or where ever you keep your coins.

The coin looks shiny though. I like shiny things.

[DOHCVTEC]

Isn't that like complaining that your $20 bill will get taken for face value, when the paper and ink clearly isn't worth that much?

Not precisely, depending on how you view money. Unlike a $20 silver coin (BTW: it's not limited edition because the Canadian mint have been making them, and making a profit on them, for over a decade now), a $20 bill is something I will deposit in a bank and invest, having the $20 work for me via various investment vehicles. A $20 coin, by contrast, is something I have to worry about misplacing, forgetting, or having stolen. I have a friend who likes silver, but he buys bricks of it (like real bricks) and keeps them under his coffee table :fullofwin:

[RevRav]

^ for the 23479234th time, this coin is NOT meant to be an investment :facepalm:

[Oleophobic]

iono about you guys but I only bought three coins just to collect points on my card.
I'm depositing them right back into the bank when I get them :lol

[Mancini]

A $20 coin, by contrast, is something I have to worry about misplacing, forgetting, or having stolen.

I already have a safety deposit box in which I keep valuables. And there's definitely a novelty factor in having a collection that you can pull out to display if you want. I purchased a number of different silver coins over the last few years. Most of them are not rare or particularly valuable or low mintage but they've still nearly doubled in value. Viewed purely as an investment they've done better than anything else I have.

iono about you guys but I only bought three coins just to collect points on my card.
I'm depositing them right back into the bank when I get them :lol

I thought about this too. I got points on my card at no cost to self.

In all likelihood you'll eventually be able to sell these coins on ebay for some profit.

[CRX SiR]

I already have a safety deposit box in which I keep valuables. And there's definitely a novelty factor in having a collection that you can pull out to display if you want. I purchased a number of different silver coins over the last few years. Most of them are not rare or particularly valuable or low mintage but they've still nearly doubled in value. Viewed purely as an investment they've done better than anything else I have.

profit.

Same logic as what I have. Doubling in value is a lot better then a lot of investments people do, so I dont know why people knock it. Plus if currency ever tanks or world goes to hell in a hand basket, people wont take paper for barter, but they will take precious metals (Silver/gold/etc) like they have for thousands of years. Always a backup plan, no matter how unlikely that may seem at the time.

[CRX SiR]

Not precisely, depending on how you view money. Unlike a $20 silver coin (BTW: it's not limited edition because the Canadian mint have been making them, and making a profit on them, for over a decade now), a $20 bill is something I will deposit in a bank and invest, having the $20 work for me via various investment vehicles. A $20 coin, by contrast, is something I have to worry about misplacing, forgetting, or having stolen. I have a friend who likes silver, but he buys bricks of it (like real bricks) and keeps them under his coffee table :fullofwin:

http://goldinfo.net/images/silver-prices-chart-january-2011-gi.jpg

So silver he bought in 2003 for $4 bucks, and 2009 for $10 bucks is now worth $30 an ounce, id say his investment was amazing returns wise if he cashed in right now.

[BEEB]

This is a very controversial coin from the mint. I believe it's a quick cash grab from the mint. They stopped production on the regular silver maple and made this 1/4oz silver coin.

On the mint's standpoint, they are make a huge profit by selling u 1/4 oz of silver for 20bucks. About 250% profit on the metal. But all they have to do is stamp it as 20 bucks. But the real value is only 8bucks.

On a consumers standpoint, it could be a good value because u think it's worth 20 dollar at all time. But, again, i'm not sure if it will be a circulated currency and if the vendors or shop owners will accept it as 20 dollar. You may argue that it's stamped $20, but could u really use it as $20? No one guarantee it. However, it's different on the regular silver/gold maple leaf because everyone knows that 1troy oz of silver is > $5, and 1troy oz of gold is >$50. So, almost anyone on earth will take SML or GML for bread or butter in exchange. So, now... Come to think about the real world about the SML and GML, what's the determining factor if a vendor will accept the coin as payment? It's the real value of the metal.
Would u take a 1oz SML as $5 payment or a 1/4oz silver coin as $20?


So, go figure if u can really use it as $20 at war times or when the world currency tanks.

[CRX SiR]

Well no matter if vendors or shops will take it for its face value, a bank will. My gf works at a bank and people come in a lot asking what their gold or silver coin is worth, thinking the bank takes it for its gold or silver value, but leave pissed off cause the bank deals purely with its stamped value. You will always get $20 from the bank for your $20 dollar coin, but your $50 dollar gold coin with $1500 in gold will only fetch you $50 at a bank, so you will need to find a collector to get its value (its illegal to deface the queen, so it cant technically be melted down either).

[BEEB]

^ guess your gf doesn't work for Scotia or BMO nesbitt burns. Just refer those customers to VBCE or Border Gold to get that $1500.

[InvisibleSoul]

Well no matter if vendors or shops will take it for its face value, a bank will. My gf works at a bank and people come in a lot asking what their gold or silver coin is worth, thinking the bank takes it for its gold or silver value, but leave pissed off cause the bank deals purely with its stamped value. You will always get $20 from the bank for your $20 dollar coin, but your $50 dollar gold coin with $1500 in gold will only fetch you $50 at a bank, so you will need to find a collector to get its value (its illegal to deface the queen, so it cant technically be melted down either).
I don't think that's universally true... because someone on RedFlagDeals had a differing story. They said their bank DID offer to pay the value of the metal, or face value, whichever is higher.

[MWR34]

didnt bother reading all three pages, but you can go to the MINT downtown Van, and buy it in person. It still has the 3 coin limit thou.

[Spectre_Cdn]

^Ooooh they extended it to the end of the year...
http://www.mint.ca/store/mint/about-the-mint/new-vancouver-retail-store-5600004

[CRX SiR]

I don't think that's universally true... because someone on RedFlagDeals had a differing story. They said their bank DID offer to pay the value of the metal, or face value, whichever is higher.

That could vary by branch or company. But as far as I know they are legally obligated to accept all canadian currency at face value. (stores most times wont take old paper money, but a bank will). Them buying coins for their silver or gold content isnt required but some may do it to get in on that market.

[hungryRR]

^ Do you remember appx. the date of this "first day" ?

It was Feb 1st when I got the email from the mint .. site was super slow

[Gary Oak]

i got mine today aswell.

[BlackZRoadster]

patiently waiting,,

wait, if i'm patiently waiting, i should't be checking this thread that often

[murd0c]

Oh ya finally got mine :D

http://img18.imageshack.us/img18/2537/3ofakind.jpg (http://img18.imageshack.us/i/3ofakind.jpg/)

http://img4.imageshack.us/img4/2493/nexttoquarter.jpg (http://img4.imageshack.us/i/nexttoquarter.jpg/)

[RevRav]

Yours came in a black folder? Mines was just inside the postage envelope...

[murd0c]

Yeppers, it's just shiny paper but still kinda neat I guess. Mine was just in a normal envelope

[CRX SiR]

Yours came in a black folder? Mines was just inside the postage bag...

Same with mine, I think they look good. According to the Mint site, they are sold out now. Im glad I got as many as I did. :)

[MG1]

I just received my copy of "Collections" a Canada Post publication and they had pictures of the coins, because they are sellling the coins, as well. They are encapsulated and come in square cardboard like the ones pictured above, along with a certificate of authenticity.

WTF? in a bag?

[RevRav]

Wait....so for those of you that had theirs arrive in one of those black paper/folder......was yours just a normal white envelope?

[murd0c]

Wait....so for those of you that had theirs arrive in one of those black paper/folder......was yours just a normal white envelope?

yes correct.

[RevRav]

Mines didn't have the black paper/folder thing....but mines came inside one of these:

http://cdn.overstock.com/images/products/0/52/52363.jpg
http://www.eitrade.com/photo/Plastic-Machinery/Bubble-Lining-Envelope-87528.jpg

With bubble wrap inside.

[murd0c]

thats really odd, this is what mine came in

http://img703.imageshack.us/img703/3015/envqd.jpg (http://img703.imageshack.us/i/envqd.jpg/)

[MG1]

Mines didn't have the black paper/folder thing....but mines came inside one of these:

snip, snip, snip..........

With bubble wrap inside.


Just FYI, mine, not mines.

Like, anyway...... instead of anyways.


RS Grammar police.................

[CRX SiR]

How many of these coins do people have so far? Did most just go for the 3 limit or find ways around it?

[MG1]

How many of these coins do people have so far? Did most just go for the 3 limit or find ways around it?

I just tried Canada Post. I have an account and it took my order. Just now.


canadapost.ca

follow links to collector's shop. Sign up and that should do it. Canada Post has been selling collector's coins on their website for a long time now.

[CRX SiR]

I buy a lot of coins at the post office actually. A lot cheaper to find a good post office with coins from a year or 2 old that coin people dont think to check, and when a coin becomes sought, can find them for Mint prices rather then market value. Done real good with the Dinosaur coins in that regard.

Edit: thanks for the link idea, gonna sign up and do just that!

[MG1]

I buy a lot of coins at the post office actually. A lot cheaper to find a good post office with coins from a year or 2 old that coin people dont think to check, and when a coin becomes sought, can find them for Mint prices rather then market value. Done real good with the Dinosaur coins in that regard.

Edit: thanks for the link idea, gonna sign up and do just that!


Even better is when the post office clears old stock for up to 50% off. I stay away from coins, as collecting stamps is bad enough.

[MG1]

Anyone else get their coins?


I have yet to receive mine from Canada Mint, however, I received the three I ordered from Canada Post, on Friday. I ordered the coins from Canada Post way after I ordered the ones from Canada Mint. I don't think I wil be getting the Canada Mint any time soon, if at all.

Anyway, I just wanted to know if others had got theirs yet.

[PuYang]

i got mine a few weeks ago... i ordered it and received it in like 2 weeks ;O

[MG1]

I ordered mine on the 16th of February from Canada Mint.


Canada Post order was placed on March 7th, LOL.

[yameen]

Got mine from Canada Mint a few weeks ago. The order arrived approximately 3 weeks after I placed an online order. It came in the picture posted above with a navy blue boxes stuck on a half folded black cardboard-style box.

[MTV Cribs]

I ordered from the mint the first day it was available and got it about a month later. Then I ordered from Canada Post afterwards and got it about a week and a half later. If you didn't get yours by now then you will probably never get it. There's also a shortage of silver 1oz Canadian Maple Leaf bullion too. No local bullion dealers have any in stock and don't know when they will receive more.
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[RFlush]

What's the weight of the $20 coin? 1/10th oz?

[MTV Cribs]

It's a 1/4 troy ounce so 7.78g. The mint is making a lot of money on these coins.
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[Oleophobic]

anyone try depositing it back into the bank? did the teller say anything?

edit just deposited them. took a while because the teller had to ask a manager but in the end there were no problems.
w00t

[CRX SiR]

My last 3 (of 9) finally came in and this is the only 3 the mint sent with the blue folder. I wonder how they decided which get the folder and which ones dont.

[Zheff]

The black paper folder was a waste of space with the coins stickered on the page in random spots

I threw it out afterwards

[MTV Cribs]

Check out this guy. I wonder if anyone is going to buy it

http://vancouver.en.craigslist.ca/van/clt/2283213312.html
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[rocksforsale]

if anyone else is planning to just deposit it back to the back, im interested in buying it off
or if anyone just wants to sell one or two of their 51242 PM ME!

[RevRav]

if anyone else is planning to just deposit it back to the back, im interested in buying it off
or if anyone just wants to sell one or two of their 51242 PM ME!

I'll sell it to you for $35 each :troll:
That's pretty much how much the craiglist guy is selling it for haha

[Farfetched]

I'd take one as well if anyone doesn't want em anymore

[ooops]

anyone try depositing it back into the bank? did the teller say anything?

edit just deposited them. took a while because the teller had to ask a manager but in the end there were no problems.
w00t

damn i would've bought it off you. what's the point of buying a collector's coin and depositing back into the bank?

[TheKingdom2000]

damn i would've bought it off you. what's the point of buying a collector's coin and depositing back into the bank?

he probably wanted to feel special at the bank. Attention whore imo.

[Oleophobic]

:facepalm:
You posted in this thread a few times. Maybe you should try reading it too.

[DJ Milk]

New $20 face value silver coin is out for $20. Limit 3 per household

http://www.mint.ca/store/dyn/MEDIA_ProductCatalog/m1470008_115885_185.jpg
$20 Pure Silver Commemorative Coin - Canoe (2011) (http://www.mint.ca/store/product/product_exchange2011.jsp?itemId=prod1150003)

[RFlush]

Can you pay by credit card for purchase?

[DJ Milk]

Yes

[trip]

isn't that technically worth more than $20 since silver is $32/oz and this is 99.99% pure?

[Ulic Qel-Droma]

shit max 3 per household.

i woulda just max out all my cards and buy like 90 000 dollars worth

[DJ Milk]

isn't that technically worth more than $20 since silver is $32/oz and this is 99.99% pure?

No because this coin is 1/4 ozt so it's really only about $8 worth of silver but the face value is $20.

[El Bastardo]

shit max 3 per household.

i woulda just max out all my cards and buy like 90 000 dollars worth



People in the US do this. They buy the un-circulated coin money the gov't has in the treasury and use the money to immediately pay off their credit cards. They don't lose any money and end up earning heavy duty reward points on their credit cards

[fliptuner]

Done.

On a side note, didn't realize there were limited (38), 1kg, $2500 face value coins out there.
Gold Kilogram Coin - Year of the Dragon (2012) (http://www.mint.ca/store/coin/gold-kilogram-coin-year-of-the-dragon-2012-prod1140013?pCatId=cat410002)

Imagine getting one of those in your Pirate Pak.

[cctw]

omg this is such a cash grab...free shipping only on $70 + and there's nothing that's of value to buy on the site lol that will fill in the $10.

and not on canadapost.ca website yet.

[DJ Milk]

Use the promo code "mint 1" with the space and without the quotes for free shipping

[cctw]

^actually just to clarify its "mint 1" (case sensitive)

[DJ Milk]

I'm positive I put Mint 1 when I ordered but I had to keep applying it till it worked. But hey whatever works is good :D

[cctw]

^lol yea I kept re-entering it in with the space and without..and it worked when I used small m instead haha

[MG1]

ordered 3.


thanks, Snoop Monkey Monk dude.


this is why I love RS

[AzNightmare]

Use the promo code "mint 1" with the space and without the quotes for free shipping

Thanks!
how did you know about the code?

[GG]

that would be pretty cool

[DJ Milk]

Thanks!
how did you know about the code?

Did a google search and ended up finding the code at rfd :idea:

[Jermyzy]

Use the promo code "mint 1" with the space and without the quotes for free shipping

Thank you! Ordered 3 :)

[shenmecar]

Done.

On a side note, didn't realize there were limited (38), 1kg, $2500 face value coins out there.
Gold Kilogram Coin - Year of the Dragon (2012) (http://www.mint.ca/store/coin/gold-kilogram-coin-year-of-the-dragon-2012-prod1140013?pCatId=cat410002)

Imagine getting one of those in your Pirate Pak.

holy jesus, its $70k and its sold out. Lots of baller chinese people in Canada!

Imagine Canadapost lost this in the mail. LOL

[icemiko]

You can also go to the Canadian Mint and pick it up if you don't want to wait for shipping.

[StylinRed]

Done.

On a side note, didn't realize there were limited (38), 1kg, $2500 face value coins out there.
Gold Kilogram Coin - Year of the Dragon (2012) (http://www.mint.ca/store/coin/gold-kilogram-coin-year-of-the-dragon-2012-prod1140013?pCatId=cat410002)

Imagine getting one of those in your Pirate Pak.

damn that's actually a good purchase only 38 of them made though

they've got a silver one too but aint worth it

[cctw]

fyi
the mint just released a new $1 coin.
Its the Parks Canada Centennial $1 Circulation coin in 5 pack
Limited 5 packs per order and shipping is free!

Parks Canada Centennial $1 Circulation 5-Pack (2011) (http://www.mint.ca/store/product/product_dynOpt.jsp?itemId=prod1170001)

[Jermyzy]

^Thanks, my dad is a coin collector so I got him the silver $20 coin and the loonie set.

[Fcukedd]

Just ordered a pack. My mom has a small coin collection, and the loonies would be a great addition.

[unit]

just picked up the new 1oz silver coin from the wildlife series:

http://i.minus.com/ibzZvTrNTI8lFk.jpg

Welcome - Royal Canadian Mint (http://www.mint.ca/store/news/royal-canadian-mint-introduces-new-bullion-with-99999-pure-gold-%22rcmp%22-and-wildlife-silver-%22cougar%22-coins-12200007?cat=News+releases&nId=700002&parentnId=600004&nodeGroup=About+the+Mint)

[Fcukedd]

For those who have ordered from the site, how long did it take for you to receive it? It's been almost 2 weeks, and still nothing. :fuuuuu:

[DJ Milk]

I ordered on Thursday I think the day it was available and received it on Wednesday the following week

[Jermyzy]

For those who have ordered from the site, how long did it take for you to receive it? It's been almost 2 weeks, and still nothing. :fuuuuu:

I ordered mine on Oct 6 and got it early last week sometime. But WTF, I ordered 3 to give away as gifts, but they sent me only one display cover and put all 3 coins in the one cover instead of giving me 3 covers. :yuno:

[StylinRed]

see the new gold "coin" they got?

10kg of gold ;)

$100,000 value

15 made

http://www.mint.ca/store/dyn/MEDIA_ProductCatalog/m1550001_10Kilo_305.jpg
http://www.ottawacitizen.com/business/5587244.bin
10 Kilo Coin (http://www.mint.ca/10kilo)
10 Kg 99.999% Pure Gold Coin - YouTube

[BlackZRoadster]

lol pwned by mint

[Jer3]

I ordered mine on Oct 6 and got it early last week sometime. But WTF, I ordered 3 to give away as gifts, but they sent me only one display cover and put all 3 coins in the one cover instead of giving me 3 covers. :yuno:

haha they did the same thing to me. bastards.

[MG1]

^ go to a coin and stamp place to see if they have any coin holders/display cases.

One of the best places to go for coin and stamp supplies is Chantou on Fraser and 49th. Giuseppe Iorio, the owner, is one cool dude.

[Edison_Chen]

I placed an order last friday, and its been 1 week and nothing yet..

[DJ Milk]

see the new gold "coin" they got?

10kg of gold ;)

$100,000 value

15 made


When I read that I thought that is cheap cause 10kg of gold is roughly $503,000 USD but it's $100,000 face value.

[GodZilla]

Ordered the $20 coin on Oct 3 and it arrived Oct 17.

[shenmecar]

Wtf i ordered it on oct 8 and still havent gotten anything.....

[PuYang]

I got an email from them 9 days ago saying "SHIPPED"... nothing yet ;[

[StylinRed]

When I read that I thought that is cheap cause 10kg of gold is roughly $503,000 USD but it's $100,000 face value.

lol ;) i tried to find a retail price but couldnt so only posted the face value

^ go to a coin and stamp place to see if they have any coin holders/display cases.

One of the best places to go for coin and stamp supplies is Chantou on Fraser and 49th. Giuseppe Iorio, the owner, is one cool dude.

omg thanks i once went into a hobby shop (in ridge) asking if the guy sold coin holders/displays and he wasn't helpful at all just made some jokes and tried to get me to buy one of his coins -_-

[threezero]

Ordered oct 3 and I Didn't get any email saying it shipped nor have I receive any package wtf
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[Sky_High]

For those of you that ordered the $1 coin....

Did it arrive in these kind of plastic slips? $1 X 5 in one long row...
http://i00.i.aliimg.com/photo/v1/344017620/vinyl_collecting_coin_pocket.jpg

Or did they come in a roll?
http://www.coincollectingnews.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/Rutherford-B.-Hayes-Presidential-Dollar-Rolls.jpg

[PuYang]

I got an email from them 9 days ago saying "SHIPPED"... nothing yet ;[

Well... Just got it today! (the 20$ Canoe silver coin). I had a feeling if i complained about it, it would be here lol.

my 5x loonies havent been shipped yet though.

[freakshow]

Just got my 3 $20 coins.. no clue what i'm gonna do with them though.. haha

[Sky_High]

For those of you that bought the Parks Canada Centennial $1 Circulation,

Look for these coming soon:

Boreal Forest $2 Circulation 5-Pack (2011)
Boreal Forest $2 (http://www.mint.ca/store/coin/boreal-forest-2-circulation-5pack-2011-prod1180003?pCatId=cat410002#)
Coming November 1, 2011.

25-Cent Canadian Conservation Successes Circulation 12-Pack (2011)
25-Cent Canadian Conservation Successes (http://www.mint.ca/store/coin/25cent-canadian-conservation-successes-circulation-12pack-2011-prod1180002)
Coming February 16, 2012.

http://www.mint.ca/store/dyn/MEDIA_ProductCatalog/m1510002_MYP11Loonie_135.jpg and http://www.mint.ca/store/dyn/MEDIA_ProductCatalog/m1520006_MYP11Toonie_135.jpg

[cctw]

^Yup just ordered the Boreal Forest coins

limit 5 per household!

[hirevtuner]

the $20 silver coins are sold out in 34 days according to mint.ca
the boreal forest twoonie doesn't say the limited mintage made, so i think i will collect it when i get change back from purchases

[Presto]

I was almost ready to give up hope on receiving my $20 coins. I ordered them almost a month ago. They came yesterday. It was in a nondescript brushed silver envelope.

[MG1]

I'm still waiting for the $5 sets ($1 x 5)..........

They're sold out now, btw.


I better pre-order the twoonies before they're gone, too.

[Sky_High]

Did anyone purchased extra sets of Parks Canada Centennial $1 Circulation 5-Pack and willing to sell at face value?

[Fcukedd]

I'm still waiting for the $5 sets ($1 x 5)..........

They're sold out now, btw.


I better pre-order the twoonies before they're gone, too.

Holy fuck, me too. It's been a month :yuno:


I was almost ready to give up hope on receiving my $20 coins. I ordered them almost a month ago. They came yesterday. It was in a nondescript brushed silver envelope.

There's still hope :alonehappy:


Did anyone purchased extra sets of Parks Canada Centennial $1 Circulation 5-Pack and willing to sell at face value?

About 2 weeks after ordering my set, I found out that they are literally everywhere lol. My friends got like 10 of them from their change. Pretty sure you could find a couple of them if you don't find anyone who's willing to sell the set to you.

[Sky_High]

About 2 weeks after ordering my set, I found out that they are literally everywhere lol. My friends got like 10 of them from their change. Pretty sure you could find a couple of them if you don't find anyone who's willing to sell the set to you.

Looking for ones that's un-circulated...and haven't been touched by hobo's yet. Thanks though!

[MG1]

Looking for ones that's un-circulated...and haven't been touched by hobo's yet. Thanks though!

I imagine you can go to a bank and get a roll of new loonies. No hobo......

[cctw]

time to bump this thread again!

Canadian Legendary Nature Circulation 25-Cent 12-Pack (2011) Pre order!

Canadian Legendary Nature Coin 25-Cent 12-Pack (2011) (http://www.mint.ca/store/coin/canadian-legendary-nature-circulation-25cent-12pack-2011-prod1180002?pCatId=cat410002)

free shipping limit 3 per household

[MG1]

I've received everything now..........

20 dollar coins both canoe and Maple Leaf (three of each)

Twoonie five pack

Loonies five pack

I don't think I'll get the quarters. Twice face value..........

[shenmecar]

I'm still waiting for my dam loonies. I ordered in october......fuuuuuuuu
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[cctw]

I've received everything now..........

20 dollar coins both canoe and Maple Leaf (three of each)

Twoonie five pack

Loonies five pack

I don't think I'll get the quarters. Twice face value..........

no its face value for face value...

its a 12 pack so 12 x $0.25 = $3

[MG1]

Oh, I see........... somehow, I thought it was for 6.......... my bad. Reading comprehension fail, LOLOLOL.

In that case, I'll order some.

[Death2Theft]

Yeah but I wonder whats up with the low face values.... The ones with high face values to cost ie 20$ coin and 20$ to buy always sell out super fast.
see the new gold "coin" they got?

10kg of gold ;)

$100,000 value

15 made

http://www.mint.ca/store/dyn/MEDIA_ProductCatalog/m1550001_10Kilo_305.jpg
http://www.ottawacitizen.com/business/5587244.bin
10 Kilo Coin (http://www.mint.ca/10kilo)
10 Kg 99.999% Pure Gold Coin - YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FRo___sA8Ag)

[Spectre_Cdn]

There's another release of the buy-at-face-value-get-free-shipping coins.

This time it's a toonie with a ship on it. $10 for 5 toonies, limit 3 packs per household. :woot:

$2 Circulation 5-Pack - War of 1812: HMS Shannon (2012) (http://www.mint.ca/store/product/newcoin.jsp?itemId=prod1390004)

edit: It turns out there's two threads about coins from the Mint online store, but this one has more non-$20 silver content, so I'll just leave this here... :derp:

[InvisibleSoul]

New one is available:

$20 Fine Silver Commemorative Coin - Farewell To The Penny (2012) (http://www.mint.ca/store/coin/20-fine-silver-commemorative-coin-farewell-to-the-penny-2012-prod1510001)

Free lettermail shipping with code: GAZETTE 2

[Coren]

I have the reservation for the next coin in my cart. It is showing that I have to prepay for it.
I don't remember doing that before. Anyone else getting that?

[BigTrollFace]

That gold coin is a rip off lol

the gold value at todays price is 590357.14

[Sky_High]

That gold coin is a rip off lol

the gold value at todays price is 590357.14

http://www.zgeek.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/GTFO.png

[double0seven]

New one is available:

$20 Fine Silver Commemorative Coin - Farewell To The Penny (2012) (http://www.mint.ca/store/coin/20-fine-silver-commemorative-coin-farewell-to-the-penny-2012-prod1510001)

Free lettermail shipping with code: GAZETTE 2

Cant stop.... buying coins LOL

[Lomac]

New one is available:

$20 Fine Silver Commemorative Coin - Farewell To The Penny (2012) (http://www.mint.ca/store/coin/20-fine-silver-commemorative-coin-farewell-to-the-penny-2012-prod1510001)

Free lettermail shipping with code: GAZETTE 2

Ordered yesterday afternoon after work, and got an email a few minutes ago stating that it's been shipped.

:fullofwin:

Ooo, and so has my Lucky Loony set. :woot:

[J-Chow]

It's wierd. I don't remember ordering the new Farewell to the Penny, but for some reason I received it in the mail.

I can't remember, if I subscribed to automatic payments for future new $20 coins or not......

Oh well w/e lol. It's face value right?

[shenmecar]

DAMMIT, lucky loonies are out of stock, do banks have them???

[mickz]

DAMMIT, lucky loonies are out of stock, do banks have them???

Try the Mint on Granville St as well

[CRX SiR]

$20 Fine Silver Commemorative Coin - Magical Reindeer (2012) (http://www.mint.ca/store/coin/20-fine-silver-commemorative-coin-magical-reindeer-2012-prod1530001)

[ForeverYours]

New coin looks meh

The Penny and the polar bear coins have looked the best in the series imo

I have extra sets of the Penny if someone has extra sets of the Canoe and Maple Leaf for trade
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[GodZilla]

Cant stop.... buying coins LOL

Tell me about it those darn update emails of what is now selling are becoming addicting. In a good way.

[PuYang]

Bumpy, not sure if anyone still buys these, but there are TWO new 100 for 100 coins out.

New $100 for $100 silver coins of 2014 (http://www.mint.ca/store/coin/new-100-for-100-silver-coins-of-2014-prod1890043#.UxT0UoU0xlo)

I wasn't even aware of it, and apparently they are sold out?

I found out because someone from Canadian Mint called me to inform me that there are 2 new coins out, and based on my past purchases, assumed I wanted these too. So he helped me place in an order over the phone from their "reserved stash" (my words not his lol). Pretty awesome service! I was surprised and pleased ;D

not sure if they are actually sold out or not, but thought you guys might wanna look. I like the new designs!

on another topic, anyone receive their 20 for 20 Loon coin yet? It says it would ship in January 2014, but its March and I have yet to receive them. The Bobcat is already out now too. (I subscribed for the 4 coins).
EDIT: NVM I got them already. Too many coins, so hard to keep track of them lolol. Hoping for the bobcat soon!

[MG1]

I just ordered the Bobcat coin. I have all 20 for 20 coins so far.

I get the e-mails from Canadian Mint, but ignore them. I watch for updates in this thread instead, LOL.

You guys keep us uptodate, now.

[lilaznviper]

I just put in the order for the 100 dollar coins. doesn't seem like it is sold out
Got a call from someone at the mint as well this afternoon but was busy working so i didn't pick up the call

[PuYang]

haha probably the same guy calling. Dunno, he said they were sold out. But thought I'd post the links anyway incase they werent :) glad you got em

[tonyzoomzoom]

50 cent circulation roll now available

50-cent Special Wrap Circulation Roll (2014) (http://www.mint.ca/store/coin/50cent-special-wrap-circulation-roll-2014-prod1900011#.UxVykeNdXng)

[karmsidhu]

woah, awesome!

[lilaznviper]

opps double post

[lilaznviper]

$50 for $50 Fine Silver Coin - Polar Bear (2014) (http://www.mint.ca/store/coin/50-for-50-fine-silver-coin-polar-bear-2014-prod1930018#.UzxaL4UvA2M)

$50 for $50 coin

comes to $53.35 CAD after shipping and tax

[PuYang]

Bought!

Waiting for $1000 for $1000 coins... xD

[v_tec]

Anyone had luck 'depositing' these into bank?

Would be nice to rack up some credit card points :pokerface:

[xXSupa]

Anyone had luck 'depositing' these into bank?

Would be nice to rack up some credit card points :pokerface:

Lol I remember reading a story somewhere about a guy doing this... Made thousands.

[shenmecar]

$50 for $50 Fine Silver Coin - Polar Bear (2014) (http://www.mint.ca/store/coin/50-for-50-fine-silver-coin-polar-bear-2014-prod1930018#.UzxaL4UvA2M)

$50 for $50 coin

comes to $53.35 CAD after shipping and tax

$10 coin next?

[rsx]

Kinda off topic. But why are coins still...coins? I'd rather have the small denominations in bill form, it's so much easier to carry than a bunch of jiggling heavy ass metal round discs.

[ShyGuy]

Kinda off topic. But why are coins still...coins? I'd rather have the small denominations in bill form, it's so much easier to carry than a bunch of jiggling heavy ass metal round discs.

So you wanna carry around bills with denominations of 5 cents 10 cents and quarters? do you know how thick your wallet will be.

[NLY]

If anyone is interested in the $100 for $100 bison coins or any of the $20 for $20 coins from the previous releases send me a PM, I'll trade you face value.

I still have all the documentation from mint.ca if required.

[MG1]

$200.00 coin for $200.00


$200 for $200 2 oz. Fine Silver Coin - Towering Forests (2014) (http://www.mint.ca/store/coins/coin-prod2080011?sp_mid=9035434&sp_rid=bXVnZW5wcmltZUBzaGF3LmNhS0&spMailingID=9035434&spUserID=NzQzMjUzNTUzS0&spJobID=341341376&spReportId=MzQxMzQxMzc2S0#.U8fNmyiubDM)

[Presto]

http://www.protias.com/Pictures/Star%20Trek/WTF%20is%20this%20shit%20cat.jpg

Ridiculous. Mint should go right to end game and offer a billion dollar coin for a billion dollars. Also, for a sec, I thought the engraving was the Canadian version of goatse

[ancient_510]

Ridiculous. Mint should go right to end game and offer a billion dollar coin for a billion dollars.

And buying it nets you 1000000000 credit card points for $1b.
And a coin dealer will write you a cheque for $1b when you sell to them.