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Some folks say that I add little value to this forum.
I wanted to contribute to this forum somehow. I just didn't want to do anything difficult or hard.
So, in that vein, I present new pictures of my CRO box.
The unopened box, view from the top.
Note the prominant logo. It is printed in black, on white paper and measures exactly 3 inches by 3 inches. The box top itself measures 9 inches by 6 3/4 inches. CRO boxes are not metric and are thus, by law, are heavily taxed in Canada.
The label iis also rotated clockwise by approximately one degree with respect to the box top, although that does not automatically mean that this is an error box.
Opened box, showing top and bottom halves separately.
The bottom of the box measures slightly smaller than the top of the box. I have complained about this, but they say that is how they are made. In the back of my mind, I wonder if it is a cheap chinese counterfeit.
The unopened box, view from the bottom.
Clearly showing the smaller bottom half of the box. I'm wondering if other folks see the same thing with their CRO boxes?
View of the tears in the bottom of the box.
The bottom of the box contained a plastic bag that had been taped to the bottom to prevent movement during shipping.
Unfortunately, it does not seem possible to remove the tape without tearing the paper on the bottom of the box.
Perhaps soaking the contents in a suitable solvent such as hexane would work better to prevent damage to the box?
Also, I think I can see Elvis.
As you see, this box is marked as 'one of 77', meaning that it is a rare first strike edition. The limited issue of only 77 boxes, with an unknown amount burned, combined with huge collector demand assures that this box will sell well above the reserve at auction. It is important to blur out the rest of the information to deter counterfeitters.
View of the interior of the top of the box, close up on a defect in the attachment of the paper cover.
The Mint where they make these boxes appears to have an occasional quality control problem. This issue clearly prevents a 70 grade.
Slight damage on the outer bottom corner of the box, limiting the grade to no more than MS-68.
Closeup of feature in top of upper half of box.
This box is solid paper, but some of these box tops are plated in Gold, Silver or Bronze. This feature is where the box is suspended from a hook when it goes into the plating baths.
Inside of the top of the box. Shows the two plating suspension holes as well as how the top paper is attached.
Note that this is evidence that a minimum of toxic Arsenic glue is used, as per CFR 21 Section 18.9a.
Almost cat sized, but I could not make my cat fit.
May I be the first to say
Apologies for the folks that had to download this with their modem connection.
I wanted to contribute to this forum somehow. I just didn't want to do anything difficult or hard.
So, in that vein, I present new pictures of my CRO box.
The unopened box, view from the top.
Note the prominant logo. It is printed in black, on white paper and measures exactly 3 inches by 3 inches. The box top itself measures 9 inches by 6 3/4 inches. CRO boxes are not metric and are thus, by law, are heavily taxed in Canada.
The label iis also rotated clockwise by approximately one degree with respect to the box top, although that does not automatically mean that this is an error box.
Opened box, showing top and bottom halves separately.
The bottom of the box measures slightly smaller than the top of the box. I have complained about this, but they say that is how they are made. In the back of my mind, I wonder if it is a cheap chinese counterfeit.
The unopened box, view from the bottom.
Clearly showing the smaller bottom half of the box. I'm wondering if other folks see the same thing with their CRO boxes?
View of the tears in the bottom of the box.
The bottom of the box contained a plastic bag that had been taped to the bottom to prevent movement during shipping.
Unfortunately, it does not seem possible to remove the tape without tearing the paper on the bottom of the box.
Perhaps soaking the contents in a suitable solvent such as hexane would work better to prevent damage to the box?
Also, I think I can see Elvis.
As you see, this box is marked as 'one of 77', meaning that it is a rare first strike edition. The limited issue of only 77 boxes, with an unknown amount burned, combined with huge collector demand assures that this box will sell well above the reserve at auction. It is important to blur out the rest of the information to deter counterfeitters.
View of the interior of the top of the box, close up on a defect in the attachment of the paper cover.
The Mint where they make these boxes appears to have an occasional quality control problem. This issue clearly prevents a 70 grade.
Slight damage on the outer bottom corner of the box, limiting the grade to no more than MS-68.
Closeup of feature in top of upper half of box.
This box is solid paper, but some of these box tops are plated in Gold, Silver or Bronze. This feature is where the box is suspended from a hook when it goes into the plating baths.
Inside of the top of the box. Shows the two plating suspension holes as well as how the top paper is attached.
Note that this is evidence that a minimum of toxic Arsenic glue is used, as per CFR 21 Section 18.9a.
Almost cat sized, but I could not make my cat fit.
May I be the first to say
Apologies for the folks that had to download this with their modem connection.
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The thing that came in the box.
btw, forgot to say....................NICE
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The hammer on the table with the box and kitty....sweet touch
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<< <i>Nice! However, I would wager that if you used the hammer shown in the last image that you might be able to make you cat fit in the box.
I tried the hammer. That's why it's there.
I couldn't hammer too hard or I would hurt the box.
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<< <i>Nice! However, I would wager that if you used the hammer shown in the last image that you might be able to make you cat fit in the box.
I tried the hammer. That's why it's there.
I couldn't hammer too hard or I would hurt the box. >>
Didn't want to risk that MS68 grade?
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Funny stuff. Great coin!
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<< <i>Some folks say that I add little value to this forum. >>
You should do a Poll!
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from outer box to coin
you missed many layers.
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You left the most important thing out.
Will the box sticker?
Great thread!
Oh nice goodie too.
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<< <i>If I had known the box was going to be the subject of its own thread, I'd have asked my daughter to exercise greater care in putting the CRO sticker on straight. >>
I like your boxes. I feel "special" every time I get one
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<< <i>Levity from over a year ago. >>
So have you received any new CRO boxes since then?
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<< <i>Levity from over a year ago. >>
So have you received any new CRO boxes since then? >>
I have!
This was a great, fun thread from the past. No one was flamed in it (yet).
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<< <i>Wait 'till the Chinese start counterfeiting CRO boxes.
Critical information was eliminated in the original post to deter counterfeitters.
The coins rules too.
This thread rules too.
God bless everyone.
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Nice cat! My puppy loves cats. We used to have one just like that.
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I knew it would happen.