I keep asking myself, why do I get one of these these commemoratives every year?
Letter to the US Mint:
Well I told you once and I told you twice
But ya never listen to my advice
You don't try very hard to please me
With what you know it should be easy
Well this could be the last time
This could be the last time
Maybe the last time I don't know
Oh no
Both the half and dollar version are overpriced, even by most world mint standards that produce colorized versions of their coins. I'm good for one of the dollar coins....maybe or maybe not. "I used to be indecisive. Now I’m not so sure."
"Bongo drive 1984 Lincoln that looks like old coin dug from ground."
@Mark said:
I feel dirty because I also just ordered one of each of the colorized coins. I want to shower ASAP ...
And wash your hands for 30 seconds you freak
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Walker Proof Digital Album Fellas, leave the tight pants to the ladies. If I can count the coins in your pockets you better use them to call a tailor. Stay thirsty my friends......
Has any one heard what PCGS is doing with the COA's for the colorized coins. Will they be encapsulated like they did for the 2019-S Enhanced Reverse Proof.
Does anyone have an article or video on how the Mint actually puts color on these? Is it baked on enamel, or ceramic paint?
Will it fall off, or come off with acetone or something? Regardless I got a couple, if nothing else, just to see what they look like in hand.
Maybe someone will find wrong color location error? That might make them more interesting.
@Goldminers said:
Does anyone have an article or video on how the Mint actually puts color on these? Is it baked on enamel, or ceramic paint?
Will it fall off, or come off with acetone or something? Regardless I got a couple, if nothing else, just to see what they look like in hand.
Maybe someone will find wrong color location error? That might make them more interesting.
Coinworld had an article, but it did not explain the process. On a majority of colorized coins ... the process is by print. Just like a newspaper, but a lot more complex. I suspect it's similar to what the Perth Mint does.
Thanks. Very interesting video below in that link. Like you said, it is very complex, so I guess they do need to be a bit pricy to help pay for the expensive high tech machinery and extra handling involved. You may want to turn the volume down before watching if you click on this less than 2 minute video showing the process below:
@Goldminers said:
Does anyone have an article or video on how the Mint actually puts color on these? Is it baked on enamel, or ceramic paint?
Will it fall off, or come off with acetone or something? Regardless I got a couple, if nothing else, just to see what they look like in hand.
Maybe someone will find wrong color location error? That might make them more interesting.
The initial contract ends at fiscal year end September 30, 2020. The potential value of the initial contract was $699,200.00...
@OPA - thanks for that video link. Fascinating. And such a beautiful coin ! Multiple colors a little like silk screening but with out the screen. Very cool.
And to clarify, the Mint does not do the colorizing. It's contracted out.
@Kudbegud said: @OPA - thanks for that video link. Fascinating. And such a beautiful coin ! Multiple colors a little like silk screening but with out the screen. Very cool.
And to clarify, the Mint does not do the colorizing. It's contracted out.
The credit belongs to: Goldminers Posts...for the link. Agree, it's a beautiful and next to impossible to find coin.
@Kudbegud said:
I saw the 2015 in my search but it didn't grab me like the one featured above.
I am guessing? the 2014 was the first of a mythical creature annual 5 ounce series, or at least first of those 5 ounce versions in color. There are currently 2 of these for sale eBay Australia (where the Perth Mint is located). I have been lucky and have been able to visit it several times, as it was right by my hotel visiting mines near there.
Asking on eBay $999 Aussie dollars, or about $734 USD. Probably would take less? It looks like these newer ones are about $500. But they are a great conversation piece and seem to be well done.
@oih82w8 said:
Never was a big fan after Jordan retired. Pass.
This is when I lost interest. Never liked watching any player more, in any sport.
I did like Duncan's Spurs team somewhat but not even close to being the same. Now, I couldn't care less if the league ceased to exist. Been moving in the same direction with the NFL and stopped watching MLB about 15 years ago.
I have not seen any plans by either major TPG to encapsulate them.
That said I called the folks across the street and they will be doing it and they will be putting up guidance very shortly.
I'm sure our host will be doing the same.
Despite that it clearly states with both of the colorized coins that some of the certificates will be signed I think somehow it was missed by the TP g's and now they are just catching up.
It was missed by myself as well I had no idea any of them were signed until I opened it and saw that it was signed and started trying to figure out what the story was.
I wonder how many were signs. I would assume a very very small percentage of the mintage.
The dollar and gold curved basketball coins do not fit in the nice orange box partially made for these basketball commemoratives.
If a new box could be made with about 15 ? slots, instead of 20, it might be able to hold the thicker baseball and basketball coins or whatever version is next. I would be happier if this was the last of the curved coin concept for a long time.
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Ugh.
I keep asking myself, why do I get one of these these commemoratives every year?
Letter to the US Mint:
Well I told you once and I told you twice
But ya never listen to my advice
You don't try very hard to please me
With what you know it should be easy
Well this could be the last time
This could be the last time
Maybe the last time I don't know
Oh no
My US Mint Commemorative Medal Set
Both the half and dollar version are overpriced, even by most world mint standards that produce colorized versions of their coins. I'm good for one of the dollar coins....maybe or maybe not. "I used to be indecisive. Now I’m not so sure."
USM078682xx
Yes, I can't help myself.
Sports in general has turned into a political circus.
Pass
broke down and ordered the half dollar (at least it has more color than the $ coin)
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I feel dirty because I also just ordered one of each of the colorized coins. I want to shower ASAP ...
After reading your comment....I don't want you to feel lonely. I broke down and ordered the silver one.
78781xx That's about 9.4k more since I ordered the half. I don't fee to bad now, since there are at least 9k suckers, like myself
And wash your hands for 30 seconds you freak
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Fellas, leave the tight pants to the ladies. If I can count the coins in your pockets you better use them to call a tailor. Stay thirsty my friends......
I had to wash my hands twice....still don't feel clean
Shortest ordering thread in the history of a US mint product release.
Short of sandpaper and acetone, you may never be able to get that stain off.
Wash my hands ? Hell, I've been soaking my paws in Purell since 12:05 PM ET
"Your U.S. Mint order has shipped!"
This has got to be a record...shipped on the same day ordered.
Congrats
I got the confirmed email but not shipped email yet.
Has any one heard what PCGS is doing with the COA's for the colorized coins. Will they be encapsulated like they did for the 2019-S Enhanced Reverse Proof.
I couldn’t bring myself to do it.
Wondercoin
I heard you send more than the $300 two of each would cost on lunch.
killjoy
“I heard you send more than the $300 two of each would cost on lunch.”
Rumors of my fatness have been greatly exaggerated!
Wondercoin
Does anyone have an article or video on how the Mint actually puts color on these? Is it baked on enamel, or ceramic paint?
Will it fall off, or come off with acetone or something? Regardless I got a couple, if nothing else, just to see what they look like in hand.
Maybe someone will find wrong color location error? That might make them more interesting.
My US Mint Commemorative Medal Set
Coinworld had an article, but it did not explain the process. On a majority of colorized coins ... the process is by print. Just like a newspaper, but a lot more complex. I suspect it's similar to what the Perth Mint does.
http://blog.perthmint.com.au/2011/06/24/how-does-the-perth-mint-colour-coins/
Thanks. Very interesting video below in that link. Like you said, it is very complex, so I guess they do need to be a bit pricy to help pay for the expensive high tech machinery and extra handling involved. You may want to turn the volume down before watching if you click on this less than 2 minute video showing the process below:
My US Mint Commemorative Medal Set
Interesting video & the coins are beautiful.
The initial contract ends at fiscal year end September 30, 2020. The potential value of the initial contract was $699,200.00...
@OPA - thanks for that video link. Fascinating. And such a beautiful coin ! Multiple colors a little like silk screening but with out the screen. Very cool.
And to clarify, the Mint does not do the colorizing. It's contracted out.
I went in search of the coin shown in the video above. Didn't find it yet but will keep looking.
However I did find this one and put it on order
American ingenuity at it's best for 100 years:
Egyptian Magic Coin, colors added by hand, manufactured in the early 1900's.
The Mysterious Egyptian Magic Coin
Coins in Movies
Coins on Television
The credit belongs to: Goldminers Posts...for the link. Agree, it's a beautiful and next to impossible to find coin.
595,00 € ...Sold out
https://www.emk.com/en-us/series/tuvalu/chinese-ancient-mythical-creatures/chinese-ancient-mythical-creatures-5-oz-iktuv21450
The 2015 is still available for 595 Euros
I saw the 2015 in my search but it didn't grab me like the one featured above.
I am guessing? the 2014 was the first of a mythical creature annual 5 ounce series, or at least first of those 5 ounce versions in color. There are currently 2 of these for sale eBay Australia (where the Perth Mint is located). I have been lucky and have been able to visit it several times, as it was right by my hotel visiting mines near there.
Asking on eBay $999 Aussie dollars, or about $734 USD. Probably would take less? It looks like these newer ones are about $500. But they are a great conversation piece and seem to be well done.
My US Mint Commemorative Medal Set
For those that might be interested...."the stats"
2020 BASKETBALL HALL OF FAME - CLAD COLORIZED CURVED COIN ... 21039 ... 8/30/2020
2020 BASKETBALL HALL OF FAME - SILVER COLORIZED CURVED COIN... 17748... 8/30/2020
Never was a big fan after Jordan retired. Pass.
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Why I would not be interested even if PCGS offered a special orange box to store them in....
WS
I just opened mine. It turns out it has one of the hand signed COAs.
Did any of you all get one with a hand signed COA?
I don't see where our host or the folks across the street are encapsulating the certificates yet some are hand signed.
@Raufus, @OPA got #233 in other post. Neither of mine had one.
My US Mint Commemorative Medal Set
D'oh
This is when I lost interest. Never liked watching any player more, in any sport.
I did like Duncan's Spurs team somewhat but not even close to being the same. Now, I couldn't care less if the league ceased to exist. Been moving in the same direction with the NFL and stopped watching MLB about 15 years ago.
Mine is not too far off from his...
Mine came in yesterday. No luck with the signature. Congrats to you who got one. A nice addition.
Will our host offer encapsulation like the RP ASE's special numbered ones?
I have not seen any plans by either major TPG to encapsulate them.
That said I called the folks across the street and they will be doing it and they will be putting up guidance very shortly.
I'm sure our host will be doing the same.
Despite that it clearly states with both of the colorized coins that some of the certificates will be signed I think somehow it was missed by the TP g's and now they are just catching up.
It was missed by myself as well I had no idea any of them were signed until I opened it and saw that it was signed and started trying to figure out what the story was.
I wonder how many were signs. I would assume a very very small percentage of the mintage.
I passed on this issue,
Colorizing done outside of the USM,
In my ever humble opinion, PMD.
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They Will Rust ,,,
The dollar and gold curved basketball coins do not fit in the nice orange box partially made for these basketball commemoratives.
If a new box could be made with about 15 ? slots, instead of 20, it might be able to hold the thicker baseball and basketball coins or whatever version is next. I would be happier if this was the last of the curved coin concept for a long time.
My US Mint Commemorative Medal Set
Per coin world
298 colorized halves
294 colorized dollars
had random autographs on their coa's
Latest stats as of 9/27
20CN 2020 BASKETBALL HALL OF FAME - SILVER COLORIZED CURVED COIN... 22380... 9/27/2020
20CP 2020 BASKETBALL HALL OF FAME - CLAD COLORIZED CURVED COIN.... 27245.... 9/27/2020
Note: the half dollar sold approx 6k in one month. Silver dollar +4.5k