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Another US Mint survey - 2015 gold UHR walking liberty
HalfStrike
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1- The United States Mint is considering producing a new 24 Karat Ultra High Relief Gold Coin in 2015. This coin would have a more modernized rendition of Walking Liberty on the obverse face with a completely redesigned Eagle on the back (reverse).
The coin will be 24 karat gold in a $20 denomination with an Ultra High Relief Finish. The Ultra High Relief design is double the thickness of other coins. The coin would be minted at West Point and feature a W-Mint mark.
If developed, a 2015 24 karat Gold Ultra High Relief Coin would be comparable to the 2009 Ultra High Relief Double Eagle Gold Coin, in that it would also be one troy ounce.
The price for this coin will be approximately $1,725.
Note: Pricing for gold coin products is tied to the market price for one ounce of gold and can vary dependent upon changes in the market value.
How appealing would the 24 Karat Ultra High Relief Gold Coin be to you?
The coin will be 24 karat gold in a $20 denomination with an Ultra High Relief Finish. The Ultra High Relief design is double the thickness of other coins. The coin would be minted at West Point and feature a W-Mint mark.
If developed, a 2015 24 karat Gold Ultra High Relief Coin would be comparable to the 2009 Ultra High Relief Double Eagle Gold Coin, in that it would also be one troy ounce.
The price for this coin will be approximately $1,725.
Note: Pricing for gold coin products is tied to the market price for one ounce of gold and can vary dependent upon changes in the market value.
How appealing would the 24 Karat Ultra High Relief Gold Coin be to you?
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I'd appreciate it if you post the link to the survey.
I did not receive it and would like to respond.
Here is the essence of the response:
the CCAC meeting that approved the idea of a 2015 UHR indicated that it would be or should be a totally new design. The idea was the 2009 UHR was to re-create what was not able to be created then, and the 2015 UHR was to fulfill former Director Moy's dream of ushering in a new era of artistic design. The re-use of the walking liberty design is just another sign that the mint's artists are not up to the task of creating new and compelling designs. If a re-work of the walking liberty design, or any other previously used design for that matter, is re-used, then my recommendation is to not make a 2015 UHR.
This type of re-hash is one reason why I'm so pessimistic on the saintguru thread about them making new designs.
Liberty: Parent of Science & Industry
Hoard the keys.
<< <i>I'm getting tired of use of retro designs that are merely issued to get the collectors' money. >>
Are they just to get collectors money or are they also trying to satisfy collector demand?
It seems like many collectors prefer the classic designs.
Collecting 1970s Topps baseball wax, rack and cello packs, as well as PCGS graded Half Cents, Large Cents, Two Cent pieces and Three Cent Silver pieces.
The re-use of the walking liberty design is just another sign that the mint's artists are not up to the task of creating new and compelling designs. If a re-work of the walking liberty design, or any other previously used design for that matter, is re-used, then my recommendation is to not make a 2015 UHR.
The 2014 Platinum Proof Design of a young liberty (child) carrying a torch if very uninspiring to me, unlike the 2013 platinum proof design which has some merit which I am proud to have in my collection.
Box of 20
<< <i>Hell, why not issue the entire US type set design catalog from 1793 to present as virtually perfect high relief .999 gold coins? >>
See last 2 list entries
2015 High Relief 24K Gold Coin TBD
2015 High Relief Silver Medal TBD
my daughters-in-law. So I am definitely in for another one. Go, Mint, Go!!!
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<< <i>Pump and dump... >>
Ain't that the truth.
This stuff is 'junque'---might as well buy old Franklin Mint items.
RMR: 'Wer, wenn ich schriee, hörte mich denn aus der Engel Ordnungen?'
CJ: 'No one!' [Ain't no angels in the coin biz]
Gold Indian Pattern
Maybe with an early gold eagle reverse.
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Silver is the mortar that binds the bricks of loyalty.
<< <i> I would much rather see a UHR of this Patterns obverse ........ >>
I like this general idea, too. Rather than re-doing previous coin designs, I would like to see them pluck something from the patterns that never made it. There are some awesome patterns when you look back in history - great designs and great artistry. I've given up on them producing totally new designs that can pass muster...
mbogoman
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