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2018 American Innovation $1 Coin (Intro coin) (18GA, 18GRA, 18GRE, 18GBA, 18GBE) (RP is sold out...)

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  • Mdcoincollector2003Mdcoincollector2003 Posts: 665 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Anyone have a picture of what packaging it will be in?

  • BackroadJunkieBackroadJunkie Posts: 3,745 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @Hemispherical said:
    This post was originally five posts up before BigA’s (trying to put this back into context.)

    ——-

    Thanks @BigA.

    Called Mint’s CS and spoke with a pleasant young lady about about how long they will be on sale for. She had to put me on-hold to check and... . . . . . . basically they do not know. Only could tell me that as long as it is on the website it should be available. A few other questions and basically the same response. Thank you and Happy Holidays!

    The only obligation the Mint has is to strike the coins in 2018. There is no sunset on how long they can sell the coins. (If you'd like a 2016 ASE Proof, you can still get one on the Mint's site.)

    Commems come off sale on Dec 31 because it's specifically stated in the law. No other product gets that treatment.

    Just like the '99 SBA proof that stayed on the Mint's site for decades... Or at least it felt that way. :D

  • BackroadJunkieBackroadJunkie Posts: 3,745 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @MilesWaits said:
    Free shipping! Got me a bag for $12 over spot.

    Mmmmmm, not to be critical, but you got it for $12 over face. Spot for a brassbuck is something less than 10 cents... :wink:

  • BackroadJunkieBackroadJunkie Posts: 3,745 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @TwoSides2aCoin said:
    If you like your brass, you can keep your brass.

    You only need to do this if you do your own reloads...

    @PhillyJoe said:
    The Franklin Mint minted proof medals and ingots for the 50 states, of the presidents, the first ladies, birds, flags, banks and greatest inventions of all time. This was back in the 1970-80's. What took the US Mint so long to catch up?

    Not the Mint. Congress.

    Stop blaming the Mint for congressional crap mandates.

  • HemisphericalHemispherical Posts: 9,370 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Anyone’s order shipped? Just seeing if any will arrive before Christmas.

    FWIW.

    The coin says “American Innovators” the US Mint’s description says “American Innovation” the law states “American Innovators” (https://www.congress.gov/bill/115th-congress/house-bill/770/text).

    The sponsoring Congressperson is listed in the link above if you want to congratulate him or otherwise.

  • BackroadJunkieBackroadJunkie Posts: 3,745 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited December 15, 2018 7:43AM

    @Hemispherical said:
    Anyone’s order shipped? Just seeing if any will arrive before Christmas.

    FWIW.

    The coin says “American Innovators” the US Mint’s description says “American Innovation” the law states “American Innovators”

    Actually, it's in the US Code as:

    Redesign and issuance of $1 coins honoring innovation, innovators, and pioneers from each State, the District of Columbia, and each territory.

    and within the law itself:

    “(i) An image or images emblematic of one of the following from one of the 50 States, the District of Columbia, or the territories of the United States:
    “(I) A significant innovation.
    “(II) An innovator or pioneer.
    “(III) A group of innovators or pioneers.

    I think I remember seeing this brought up someplace else, but I can't find a reference to it...

    I'm still calling it an Innobuck. :wink:

  • HemisphericalHemispherical Posts: 9,370 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited December 15, 2018 7:55AM

    @BackroadJunkie said:

    @Hemispherical said:
    Anyone’s order shipped? Just seeing if any will arrive before Christmas.

    FWIW.

    The coin says “American Innovators” the US Mint’s description says “American Innovation” the law states “American Innovators”

    Actually, it's in the US Code as:

    Redesign and issuance of $1 coins honoring innovation, innovators, and pioneers from each State, the District of Columbia, and each territory.

    and within the law itself:

    “(i) An image or images emblematic of one of the following from one of the 50 States, the District of Columbia, or the territories of the United States:
    “(I) A significant innovation.
    “(II) An innovator or pioneer.
    “(III) A group of innovators or pioneers.

    I think I remember seeing this brought up someplace else, but I can't find a reference to it...

    I'm still calling it an Innobuck. :wink:

    I remember reading something about the debate on that word. Do not remember if it was in the meeting CCAC or CFA and it was right before they did the second call for more designs. I think.

    “Innobuck” captures the coin perfectly, IMO.

    @Mdcoincollector2003 said:
    Anyone have a picture of what packaging it will be in?

    Good question. For $6.95 makes one wonder how the proof will arrive.

  • ConnecticoinConnecticoin Posts: 13,070 ✭✭✭✭✭

    I agree with Dpoole, when is the US going to finally eliminate the stupid $1 bill? Until they do it is even more stupid to make more $1 coins. Ted Kennedy is dead, we don't owe Crane paper any more political favors.

  • BackroadJunkieBackroadJunkie Posts: 3,745 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Are the elves at the Mint working overtime?

    I got a shipping number.

    So while that means I could get the package by the 24th, it's a holiday, so it's post Xmas...

  • BackroadJunkieBackroadJunkie Posts: 3,745 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @Mdcoincollector2003 said:
    Anyone have a picture of what packaging it will be in?

    They had to have thousands of those 1999 SBA proof plastic clamshells laying around...

  • HemisphericalHemispherical Posts: 9,370 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @BackroadJunkie said:
    Are the elves at the Mint working overtime?

    I got a shipping number.

    So while that means I could get the package by the 24th, it's a holiday, so it's post Xmas...

    Went and checked and mine is still processing. Looking back at your order number mine is about 3500 after yours. Maybe get mine in time for the Apollo release. ;)

    USM062245xx

  • BigABigA Posts: 2,715 ✭✭✭✭
    edited December 16, 2018 11:31AM

    Maybe they are minting to demand.....THAT would be interesting

    B)

    My order # USM062226xx

  • WALLEWALLE Posts: 257 ✭✭✭✭

    Mine shows it shipped today at 2.08pm

  • WALLEWALLE Posts: 257 ✭✭✭✭

    The label has been created, status will updated when shipment begins to travel.

  • FullStrikeFullStrike Posts: 4,353 ✭✭✭

    It seems to me the recent McDonalds Mac Tokens generated more enthusiasm than this US Mint token.

    😪

  • AkbeezAkbeez Posts: 2,696 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Pulled the trigger on a couple proofs and roll. Not much downside, I'm mainly interested in the OBVERSE fields. High quality pieces may be attractive. We'll see!

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  • HemisphericalHemispherical Posts: 9,370 ✭✭✭✭✭

    It will be interesting to see if/what the counter stampers generate on the obverse. Wide open canvas to work with.

  • claychaserclaychaser Posts: 4,406 ✭✭✭✭

    I ordered one mini bag of each P & D. Not too much downside, and I'll probably give a few out in change at my table at coin shows and also sell them for $1 each at my coin club and at shows as a little goodwill gesture and hold back a few rolls for a cheap speculation.



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  • mas3387mas3387 Posts: 1,491 ✭✭✭

    Shipped, looks like will have coins in hand by 10:30 am tomorrow

  • WillieBoyd2WillieBoyd2 Posts: 5,248 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited December 17, 2018 8:30AM

    Interesting.

    :)

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  • HemisphericalHemispherical Posts: 9,370 ✭✭✭✭✭

    No shipping data, yet. Still in the processing queue.

    Called. They have everything they need: name, address, and the $. Had a bunch of orders and should be shipped soon.

  • ReadyFireAimReadyFireAim Posts: 1,832 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @mas3387 said:
    Shipped, looks like will have coins in hand by 10:30 am tomorrow

    According to UPS, I should have mine Wednesday.
    That was quick considering that I ordered one day later than others here.

  • BackroadJunkieBackroadJunkie Posts: 3,745 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @ReadyFireAim said:

    @mas3387 said:
    Shipped, looks like will have coins in hand by 10:30 am tomorrow

    According to UPS, I should have mine Wednesday.
    That was quick considering that I ordered one day later than others here.

    Did you pay for expedited shipping? (I think that's the only way it's going to be shipped UPS...)

    FedEx just got my package, even though the tracking number was generated on Sunday.

    FedEx says Saturday.

    FedEx doesn't know our post office. It will arrive the 26th or 27th...

  • ReadyFireAimReadyFireAim Posts: 1,832 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited December 18, 2018 12:56AM

    @BackroadJunkie said:
    Did you pay for expedited shipping? (I think that's the only way it's going to be shipped UPS...)

    I think there were 4 options.
    I checked the 2nd box down...$11 maybe???
    (My order is for 1 bag & 4 rolls)

    Also, I can't do FedEx here because they are afraid of my house.

  • mas3387mas3387 Posts: 1,491 ✭✭✭

    @BackroadJunkie said:

    @ReadyFireAim said:

    @mas3387 said:
    Shipped, looks like will have coins in hand by 10:30 am tomorrow

    According to UPS, I should have mine Wednesday.
    That was quick considering that I ordered one day later than others here.

    Did you pay for expedited shipping? (I think that's the only way it's going to be shipped UPS...)

    Of course, Overnight shipping. Change of plans.. Will be picking up from UPS at 1:00
    If no pics posted, will do upon return.

  • HemisphericalHemispherical Posts: 9,370 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Well finally a tracking number... label generated. :o

  • EagleguyEagleguy Posts: 2,264 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Will this coin be offered in the 2019 proof set? Will unc versions be made dated 2018? Or is this the only chance to get one?

  • BigABigA Posts: 2,715 ✭✭✭✭

    This is the only chance to get one with a 2018 date

  • HemisphericalHemispherical Posts: 9,370 ✭✭✭✭✭

    ...and the reverse. The later state coins will have designs from the states and territories on the reverse.

  • MilesWaitsMilesWaits Posts: 5,402 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Cool. I like the paper roll design.

    Now riding the swell in PM's and surf.
  • mas3387mas3387 Posts: 1,491 ✭✭✭

    @MilesWaits said:
    Cool. I like the paper roll design.

    True, the wrappers are cool

  • HemisphericalHemispherical Posts: 9,370 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Thanks for the pic @mas3387. That was quick! All that open space.

    Now I need to see a proof.

    Still at “label generated”. :|

  • mas3387mas3387 Posts: 1,491 ✭✭✭

    @Hemispherical said:
    Thanks for the pic @mas3387. That was quick! All that open space.

    Now I need to see a proof.

    Lot's of open space to take the hits...
    Sorry no Proof coins, their all shiny 69's or 70's

  • HemisphericalHemispherical Posts: 9,370 ✭✭✭✭✭

    I already see there will be questions coming in asking about...

    ...die chip?(JK)
    ...machine doubling/doubled die? (IGWT)
    ...bag hits?
    ...grease? ($)
    and the general... what error is this?
    :D

  • KudbegudKudbegud Posts: 4,735 ✭✭✭✭✭


  • HemisphericalHemispherical Posts: 9,370 ✭✭✭✭✭

    I have nothing to compare the order status with but that looks pretty significant for 2 1/2 days. Started at 1200 on the 14 Dec.

    Does it include any from the mint stores? Did they sell any at the opening event?

  • KudbegudKudbegud Posts: 4,735 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited December 18, 2018 6:21PM

    @Hemispherical said:

    Does it include any from the mint stores? Did they sell any at the opening event?

    The Sales Report is supposed to be all sales through Sunday. I assume ( I know, dangerous ) this would include through all outlets. It may be complied by the fulfillment company only. That would include anything that needs shipping....... on line and phone orders. I don't believe they sell any at the opening event.

    This leaves me with a quote from Schultz - I know nothing !


  • HydrantHydrant Posts: 7,773 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited December 18, 2018 7:56PM
                MERRY CHRISTMAS.  ONE AND ALL!
    
  • HemisphericalHemispherical Posts: 9,370 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Merry Christmas!

  • MilesWaitsMilesWaits Posts: 5,402 ✭✭✭✭✭

    I dig the open air nature of the obverse. It’s unusual and it’s untypical of other issues.
    A very esoteric design that offers a cheap high. Fun coin for the end of the year.

    Now riding the swell in PM's and surf.
  • ReadyFireAimReadyFireAim Posts: 1,832 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Super cool...I can't wait to get mine tomorrow.
    They'll be fun to tip with & my little nephew is going to love getting a bag for Christmas.

    My only dig on the coin is that the designer's initials should not have been placed in the fields.
    Other than that, the obverse is great.

  • AkbeezAkbeez Posts: 2,696 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Uh Oh...maybe it's the pics and lighting, but looks rather...Uh Oh. Hope the proof looks better.

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  • HemisphericalHemispherical Posts: 9,370 ✭✭✭✭✭

    I already got some plans with these coins and the grown kids of mine. I think it is going to be great to share with others and especially this time of year and a few birthdays next year.

    From shipping label to shipped and should be here Wednesday!

    @Akbeez said:
    Uh Oh...maybe it's the pics and lighting, but looks rather...Uh Oh. Hope the proof looks better.

    I think it is the pic, lighting, and magnification level. The specs are the same as the Sacs and if the finish is the same it should look similar.

  • BackroadJunkieBackroadJunkie Posts: 3,745 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @Hemispherical said:
    I already got some plans with these coins and the grown kids of mine. I think it is going to be great to share with others and especially this time of year and a few birthdays next year.

    From shipping label to shipped and should be here Wednesday!

    @Akbeez said:
    Uh Oh...maybe it's the pics and lighting, but looks rather...Uh Oh. Hope the proof looks better.

    I think it is the pic, lighting, and magnification level. The specs are the same as the Sacs and if the finish is the same it should look similar.

    These were from rolls?

    I see few MS-70's in this coin's future... :wink:

    FedEx has declared I'm now to receive my proof by the end of tomorrow. Either they upgraded the package at the FedEx distribution center, or someone's been drinking too much Holiday Punch at the office Christmas Party.

    I'm leaning toward the drinking too much. I will happy to be surprised, though...

  • ReadyFireAimReadyFireAim Posts: 1,832 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Somebody AT one so I can see what it looks like o:)

  • mas3387mas3387 Posts: 1,491 ✭✭✭

    @BackroadJunkie said:

    These were from rolls?

    I see few MS-70's in this coin's future... :wink:

    Yes, roll coins... Screening today, few rolls and a few bags

  • HemisphericalHemispherical Posts: 9,370 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Maybe it just was not meant to be. Might NOT get it today. :|

    ——-

    In Transit

    12/19/2018 - 6:34 A.M.
    A late flight has caused a delay. We will update the delivery date as soon as possible.

  • BigABigA Posts: 2,715 ✭✭✭✭
    edited December 19, 2018 6:22AM

    Mine finally shipped...well kinda....shipping label created for "Smart"post...so at least a week away

    I do like the roll design..."Introductory"

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