Hong Kong "Tian Tan Buddha Statue" Medal 1993 NGC MS68 BN, 32mm. This medal is made of copper material left over from the casting of the Great Buddha. It was released after consecration.
This coin is not anywhere near as dark as the TV might suggest, and actually has some nice color - I think ive seen elsewhere that the TV team has alternate photos?
@jt88 said:
Mintage is only one. So it is unique 100 pounds. The hallmark on the upper right is very typical British style, just like the hallmark on the silverware.
@jt88 said:
Pope Paul VI personal gift to Edwin/Buzz Aldrin after the historical Apollo 11 Moon landing in 1969
Time for another Top Pop. There you have this Chihuahua 50 centavos. Not just Top Pop, but the only coin certified for the mint and year combination. You know, almost as rare as a Morgan dollar...
Because we collect world coinage I think top pops are reasonably achievable. So I decided I would share the top pop I have with the most graded while still being the sole top pop.
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Hong Kong "Tian Tan Buddha Statue" Medal 1993 NGC MS68 BN, 32mm. This medal is made of copper material left over from the casting of the Great Buddha. It was released after consecration.
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Picked up this toughie !
C…. No N
PCGS 63 pop one
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This coin is not anywhere near as dark as the TV might suggest, and actually has some nice color - I think ive seen elsewhere that the TV team has alternate photos?
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Easy top pop...
I have both MS69's
The only two PCGS graded examples lol
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I am pretty sure there are many out there but people just don't send it to grade.
Time for another Top Pop. There you have this Chihuahua 50 centavos. Not just Top Pop, but the only coin certified for the mint and year combination. You know, almost as rare as a Morgan dollar...
Here is another one. Twice as common as the previous one as there are 2 coins graded for the mint and year combination... and this is the top pop!
Because we collect world coinage I think top pops are reasonably achievable. So I decided I would share the top pop I have with the most graded while still being the sole top pop.
Pop of 1 none finer. Total in all grades 24.
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What a great thread!