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Australian coin sold out

julie43julie43 Posts: 261
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I just had to have one of those new "Treasures of Australia" coins. The one I have is with the opals (they have a locket with 4 small opals inside) these coins are awesome with only 7500 minted. Mine is a proof. Anyone see these yet and any opinions? Probably on the wrong board but I don't usually collect anything but U.S. coins. I don't have pictures because I am photography/computer challenged.

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  • PlacidPlacid Posts: 11,299 ✭✭✭
    image

  • julie43julie43 Posts: 261
    Thank you Placid!!image
  • PlacidPlacid Posts: 11,299 ✭✭✭
    I wonder how pcgs would grade it? Would they have to consult gcal? image
  • julie43julie43 Posts: 261
    good questionimageimage What do you think of the coin idea Placid? Or is this not for you.
  • PlacidPlacid Posts: 11,299 ✭✭✭
    Too feminin for me. If it had gold nuggets in it I might be a buyer image
  • BECOKABECOKA Posts: 16,961 ✭✭✭
    That's pretty cool, is that just a plastic insert that goes all the way through the coin? Is it removable or permanent?
  • Coll3ctorColl3ctor Posts: 3,349 ✭✭✭
    image
  • julie43julie43 Posts: 261


    << <i>That's pretty cool, is that just a plastic insert that goes all the way through the coin? Is it removable or permanent? >>

    From what I can tell it is permanent but I am not sure because I hesitate to take it out of the holder from lessons learned in the past about my gracefulness. It goes all the way through. The coin is really thick and weighs 1 troy ounce. It is really neat. I purchased it from the Perth mint as they were on Ebay for double the price. They had the same coin with sapphires which is sold out as well.
  • julie43julie43 Posts: 261
    Oops this coin is not sold out, although the price when I puchased it was $58 and now the price is $64. They also have a gold version which is really cool and out of my price range.image
  • 291fifth291fifth Posts: 24,545 ✭✭✭✭✭
    A slab within a coin!
    All glory is fleeting.
  • julie43julie43 Posts: 261


    << <i>A slab within a coin! >>

    true!! great perspective image
  • WalmannWalmann Posts: 2,806 ✭
    I won't mind a modified design of such a coin with the plastic compartment being hinged or accessible for opening.
    Dependent upon the design I could see using it for a carrying around medications (which are sometimes needed on the road, such as when at a show) or even breath mints.
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  • mkman123mkman123 Posts: 6,849 ✭✭✭✭
    wow! can you post a link on where I can find this???
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  • JupitarCoinsJupitarCoins Posts: 2,595 ✭
    Do you have a link?
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  • Rupert305Rupert305 Posts: 557 ✭


    << <i>Do you have a link? >>



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  • BECOKABECOKA Posts: 16,961 ✭✭✭


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  • 08HALA2008HALA20 Posts: 3,066 ✭✭✭
    I think they are kinda neat.

    Too bad the Saphire ones are sold out.

    Joe
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  • julie43julie43 Posts: 261


    << <i>I think they are kinda neat.

    Too bad the Saphire ones are sold out.

    Joe >>

    I know, that is the first one I saw and was hoping to get that one but I was not quick enoughimage But very happy with the opal coin as I do collect rough opals from all over the world
  • BECOKABECOKA Posts: 16,961 ✭✭✭
    Shoot, they have it in gold too. image


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  • julie43julie43 Posts: 261


    << <i>Shoot, they have it in gold too. image


    image >>

    The gold one would be soooooo cool to have but way to much for my measly budget.
  • 08HALA2008HALA20 Posts: 3,066 ✭✭✭
    The gold Sapphire is available too.

    Joe

    This site has the Sapphire available, I think? 160 AUS, $112

    I do not know this site so I can't vouch for them. Maybe someone else has dealt with them.


    Sapphire linky
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  • GATGAT Posts: 3,146 ✭
    The Mint seems to be like the Franklin Mint and isn't owned by the National Government. It's owned by the State Government of Western Australia.
    USAF vet 1951-59
  • OPAOPA Posts: 17,136 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Yes .. there are some interesing & different coins out there. The old and boring designs are fading fast...as an example..

    image

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  • AU58WALKERSAU58WALKERS Posts: 3,562 ✭
    looks like a trinket from the circus or gumball machine
    "Everyday above ground is a good day"

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