BTW, for those interested in the Plat Proofs, here's the newest schedule:
2018: Preamble to the Declaration of Independence - Life
2019: Preamble to the Declaration of Independence - Liberty
2020: Preamble to the Declaration of Independence - Happiness
2021: Freedom of Religion
2022: Freedom of Speech
2023: Freedom of the Press
2024: Freedom to Peaceably Assemble
2025: Freedom to Petition the Government for a Redress of Grievances
Yep, they have them planned out until 2025. I will make no political comment...
@jwitten said:
I want a right to bear arms one... Can you imagine Lady Liberty holding a gun???? haha
"Life" is carrying a sword, so why not.
Kind of funny. So, we have 3 coins dedicated to the Declaration of Independence. Than, we've got 5 coins dedicated to the 1st Amendment to the Constitution.
I look forward to 2026 - Right to Bear arms (2nd amendment)
And then I'm having a hard time picturing 2027 - No soldier shall be quartered in peacetime against the consent of the home owner (3rd amendment)
2028 - Unreasonable search and seizure should be fun
2029 - Due process
It's wonderful the Mint is celebrating our fundamental freedoms and principles on these coins, and often engaging uncharacteristically creative and beautiful artistry in the process.
I can think of a lot of junkier, more parochial and ill-inspired issues the Mint has sold.
Now if platinum went up $400, a guy could break even, with his collectible coin. Chances are the loss will never be recouped , in dollar terms. Just enjoy them for what they are.
I'm seriously looking at the 1997 - 1999 1 oz Proof Coins. I have a 1999 1/2 oz Coin but missed out on all the 1 oz Coins from 1997 -1999. I was a Platinum freak from 1999 until 2009 many times getting multiples of almost every Coin in every year.
The designs from 2009 - 2012 convinced me to sit out. In 2013 I got back in the groove. Reluctantly I even got one of the 2017 Coins mainly because I never got a 1997.
Don't like the 2018's at all, this might be it for me. The Mint is charging too much premium over melt.
It’s important that you love this series (to want to collect in entirety) because collecting it for the hope of profit might give you an ulcer.
And some of the recent designs, including this latest version, are sad.
And some are beautiful. I have those.
It certainly looks worse for the WWII medals. They've sold about 150,> @MilesWaits said:
It’s important that you love this series (to want to collect in entirety) because collecting it for the hope of profit might give you an ulcer.
And some of the recent designs, including this latest version, are sad.
And some are beautiful. I have those.
I agree with your general sentiment about the future value of bullion commemoratives. BUT, this coin looks MUCH BETTER in person than the Mint line art makes it appear. Much deeper strike with much more detail.
[Honestly, Mr. Mint, please TRY to actually encourage people to buy your crap by at least picturing it accurately.]
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BTW, for those interested in the Plat Proofs, here's the newest schedule:
2018: Preamble to the Declaration of Independence - Life
2019: Preamble to the Declaration of Independence - Liberty
2020: Preamble to the Declaration of Independence - Happiness
2021: Freedom of Religion
2022: Freedom of Speech
2023: Freedom of the Press
2024: Freedom to Peaceably Assemble
2025: Freedom to Petition the Government for a Redress of Grievances
Yep, they have them planned out until 2025. I will make no political comment...
I want a right to bear arms one... Can you imagine Lady Liberty holding a gun???? haha
"Life" is carrying a sword, so why not.
Kind of funny. So, we have 3 coins dedicated to the Declaration of Independence. Than, we've got 5 coins dedicated to the 1st Amendment to the Constitution.
I look forward to 2026 - Right to Bear arms (2nd amendment)
And then I'm having a hard time picturing 2027 - No soldier shall be quartered in peacetime against the consent of the home owner (3rd amendment)
2028 - Unreasonable search and seizure should be fun
2029 - Due process
LOL
It's wonderful the Mint is celebrating our fundamental freedoms and principles on these coins, and often engaging uncharacteristically creative and beautiful artistry in the process.
I can think of a lot of junkier, more parochial and ill-inspired issues the Mint has sold.
Here's a warning parable for coin collectors...
It could be worse... (I've been saying that a lot, lately.)
Now if platinum went up $400, a guy could break even, with his collectible coin. Chances are the loss will never be recouped , in dollar terms. Just enjoy them for what they are.
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I'm seriously looking at the 1997 - 1999 1 oz Proof Coins. I have a 1999 1/2 oz Coin but missed out on all the 1 oz Coins from 1997 -1999. I was a Platinum freak from 1999 until 2009 many times getting multiples of almost every Coin in every year.
The designs from 2009 - 2012 convinced me to sit out. In 2013 I got back in the groove. Reluctantly I even got one of the 2017 Coins mainly because I never got a 1997.
Don't like the 2018's at all, this might be it for me. The Mint is charging too much premium over melt.
Sales did pick up. Or there were less cancellations.
It has already outsold last year's coin (8892 were sold in 2017).
And finally, the bullion APE is available for those who're in the plat market...
Ouch. Well, I guess returns/cancels are unavoidable for an unflippable product...
Why? they need to just keep with the old stuff like a buffalo or a old style saint type. This new crap is all the same stuff. I'll pass save my money.
Hoard the keys.
I received this coin in PR70CAM today and this coin is really beautiful with great detail. Very pleased with the design!
if you collect the whole series, you would be doing good if you only lost 3,000 once it's time to sell
It’s important that you love this series (to want to collect in entirety) because collecting it for the hope of profit might give you an ulcer.
And some of the recent designs, including this latest version, are sad.
And some are beautiful. I have those.
It certainly looks worse for the WWII medals. They've sold about 150,> @MilesWaits said:
I agree with your general sentiment about the future value of bullion commemoratives. BUT, this coin looks MUCH BETTER in person than the Mint line art makes it appear. Much deeper strike with much more detail.
[Honestly, Mr. Mint, please TRY to actually encourage people to buy your crap by at least picturing it accurately.]
At this rate, they will sell out mintage about... three years ago! (That's sarcasm, for the sarcasm impaired...)
We appeared to have maxxed out on sales....
Do you think next year's offering will be sold with a limit of 10,000?
If it is attractive, quite possibly; this year is an unattractive outlier.
I think the Palladium people will get killed worse (if that's possible), when they stop using it in cars. At least Plat has history as a PM.