Have too much cash on hand? Collect Canadian dollars!

[shirohniichan]

I already posted this on the other side of the street, but I figured you all needed to know about the super dollar coin products the Royal Canadian Mint has for sale this year.

 

Every year I total the cost of the least expensive way to get one of each type and variety of dollar coins offered by the RCM. Here's this year's list:

 

1. 2006 Victoria Cross Proof Dollar: $39.95

2. 2006 Victoria Cross BU dollar: $31.95

3. 2006 Victoria Cross Proof Dollar with Gold Accents (only in proof set): $89.95

4. 2006 Loon Dollar in proof (included in proof set)

5. 2006 Loon Dollar in prooflike (in PL set): $17.95

6. 2006 Loon Dollar in prooflike with new mintmark (in Special Edition PL set) $19.95

7. 2006 Loon Dollar business strike: not available from RCM store

8. 2006 Loon Dollar business strike with new mintmark: not available from RCM store

9. 2006 Lucky Loonie in proof (in bookmark): $12.95

10. 2006 Lucky Loonie business strike (only in roll quantity from RCM store): $39.95

11. 2006 Sterling Silver Lucky Loonie: $39.95

12. 2006 Holiday Carols Sterling Silver Dollar: $34.95

13. 2006 Sterling Silver Loonie with Teddy Bear Privy Mark (part of Baby's Lullabies CD and Coin Set): $29.95

14. 2006 Medal of Bravery Proof Silver Dollar: $54.95

15. 2006 Medal of Bravery Proof Silver Dollar with Enamel Effect: $109.95

16. 2006 Snowy Owl specimen (in specimen set): $39.95

 

Total $562.35++

 

Happy collecting!

[JamminJ]

How many different kinds will you buy?

[spiny]

I don't know about shiroh, but I'll probably get 7 & 8. Maybe 10 too, now that HBO has cancelled that stupid show.

[JamminJ]

Better than Bob Marley coins, I guess.

[shirohniichan]

How many different kinds will you buy?

 

They can't sucker me this year! I think I'll only get:

 

3. 2006 Victoria Cross Proof Dollar with Gold Accents (only in proof set): $89.95

4. 2006 Loon Dollar in proof (included in proof set)

6. 2006 Loon Dollar in prooflike with new mintmark (in Special Edition PL set) $19.95

7. 2006 Loon Dollar business strike: not available from RCM store

8. 2006 Loon Dollar business strike with new mintmark: not available from RCM store

9. 2006 Lucky Loonie in proof (in bookmark): $12.95

11. 2006 Sterling Silver Lucky Loonie: $39.95

12. 2006 Holiday Carols Sterling Silver Dollar: $34.95

13. 2006 Sterling Silver Loonie with Teddy Bear Privy Mark (part of Baby's Lullabies CD and Coin Set): $29.95

14. 2006 Medal of Bravery Proof Silver Dollar: $54.95

16. 2006 Snowy Owl specimen (in specimen set): $39.95

 

That'll show 'em not to put out so much junk!

[shirohniichan]

Better than Bob Marley coins, I guess.

 

Does that mean you don't like jammin', too?

[bit1work]

I just go with the Canadian Quarters type. It is already too much to handle.

[JamminJ]

Better than Bob Marley coins, I guess.

 

Does that mean you don't like jammin', too?

 

Marley coins are no Hello Kitty coins, if you know what I mean.

[shirohniichan]

I just go with the Canadian Quarters type. It is already too much to handle.

 

Hah! 25 cent piece collectors are feeling the pain, too.

 

You have the following:

 

2006 Santa in "Holiday Gift Set": $34.95

2006 Toronto Maple Leafs Set: $24.95

2006 Montreal Canadiens Set: $24.95

2006 Ottawa Senators Set: $24.95

2006 Vancouver Canucks Set: $24.95

2006 Calgary Flames Set: $24.95

2006 Edmonton Oilers Set: $24.95

2006 Proof Set: $89.95

2006 Specimen Set: $39.95

2006 Canada Day Coloured Coin: $9.95

2006 Pink Ribbon prooflike: $13.95

2006 Pink Ribbon unc roll: $14.95

2006 Quebec Winter Carnival Gift Set: $19.95

2006 Special Edition Unc Set (with mintmark): $19.95

 

Total: $393.30

[JamminJ]

I just go with the Canadian Quarters type. It is already too much to handle.

 

Hah! 25 cent piece collectors are feeling the pain, too.

 

You have the following:

 

2006 Santa in "Holiday Gift Set": $34.95

2006 Toronto Maple Leafs Set: $24.95

2006 Montreal Canadiens Set: $24.95

2006 Ottawa Senators Set: $24.95

2006 Vancouver Canucks Set: $24.95

2006 Calgary Flames Set: $24.95

2006 Edmonton Oilers Set: $24.95

2006 Proof Set: $89.95

2006 Specimen Set: $39.95

2006 Canada Day Coloured Coin: $9.95

2006 Pink Ribbon prooflike: $13.95

2006 Pink Ribbon unc roll: $14.95

2006 Quebec Winter Carnival Gift Set: $19.95

2006 Special Edition Unc Set (with mintmark): $19.95

 

Total: $393.30

 

Wow, do they have similar offerings for nickels, dimes and cents too? That really is a lot of stuff!

[shirohniichan]

I just go with the Canadian Quarters type. It is already too much to handle.

 

Hah! 25 cent piece collectors are feeling the pain, too.

 

You have the following:

 

2006 Santa in "Holiday Gift Set": $34.95

2006 Toronto Maple Leafs Set: $24.95

2006 Montreal Canadiens Set: $24.95

2006 Ottawa Senators Set: $24.95

2006 Vancouver Canucks Set: $24.95

2006 Calgary Flames Set: $24.95

2006 Edmonton Oilers Set: $24.95

2006 Proof Set: $89.95

2006 Specimen Set: $39.95

2006 Canada Day Coloured Coin: $9.95

2006 Pink Ribbon prooflike: $13.95

2006 Pink Ribbon unc roll: $14.95

2006 Quebec Winter Carnival Gift Set: $19.95

2006 Special Edition Unc Set (with mintmark): $19.95

 

Total: $393.30

 

Wow, do they have similar offerings for nickels, dimes and cents too? That really is a lot of stuff!

 

The denominations with the most commemorative or special issue strikes are 25 cent pieces, 50 cent pieces, and dollars. There are some special 5 and 10 cent pieces, but not nearly as many as the other denominations.

[JamminJ]

I just go with the Canadian Quarters type. It is already too much to handle.

 

Hah! 25 cent piece collectors are feeling the pain, too.

 

You have the following:

 

2006 Santa in "Holiday Gift Set": $34.95

2006 Toronto Maple Leafs Set: $24.95

2006 Montreal Canadiens Set: $24.95

2006 Ottawa Senators Set: $24.95

2006 Vancouver Canucks Set: $24.95

2006 Calgary Flames Set: $24.95

2006 Edmonton Oilers Set: $24.95

2006 Proof Set: $89.95

2006 Specimen Set: $39.95

2006 Canada Day Coloured Coin: $9.95

2006 Pink Ribbon prooflike: $13.95

2006 Pink Ribbon unc roll: $14.95

2006 Quebec Winter Carnival Gift Set: $19.95

2006 Special Edition Unc Set (with mintmark): $19.95

 

Total: $393.30

 

Wow, do they have similar offerings for nickels, dimes and cents too? That really is a lot of stuff!

 

Give 'em time and they'll catch up with the other denominations. Didn't they do a 3c peice a while back?

 

The denominations with the most commemorative or special issue strikes are 25 cent pieces, 50 cent pieces, and dollars. There are some special 5 and 10 cent pieces, but not nearly as many as the other denominations.

[bit1work]

Sure I have spend that much just to complete the Canadian Qtr Set.

 

Not to mention in 2005, I also have to purchase the Netherlands' Euro Mint Set in order to get the Liberation Qrt. (attached)

 

You figure, the only way to get this Canadian Quarter is to buy the Netherlands Mint Set? I think I am in the wrong business.

 

:confused:

[LuvToCollect]

I tried to get the enameled dollar but somebody from thier mint has been talking to our mint.Sold out after only a few hours............Dag-nabit

[shirohniichan]

Sure I have spend that much just to complete the Canadian Qtr Set.

 

Not to mention in 2005, I also have to purchase the Netherlands' Euro Mint Set in order to get the Liberation Qrt. (attached)

 

You figure, the only way to get this Canadian Quarter is to buy the Netherlands Mint Set? I think I am in the wrong business.

 

 

Makes sense to me.

 

I tried to get the enameled dollar but somebody from thier mint has been talking to our mint.Sold out after only a few hours............Dag-nabit

 

I found out about it two days too late.

[Zoins]

Just checked out the RCM website. I have to say the US Mint non-flash website is so much easier to navigate. Is it just me or do others feel the same way?

[bit1work]

More 2006 Canadian Quarters since September:

 

2006 Canada Day Coloured Quarter

2006 Holiday Colorized Quarter from Holiday Gift Set

2006 Medal of Bravery Quarter

2006 Vancouver Canucks (2006-2007) Season

2006 Toronto Maple Leafs (2006-2007) Season

2006 Edmonton Oilers (2006-2007) Season

2006 Calgary Flames (2006-2007) Season

2006 Ottawa Senators (2006-2007) Season

2006 Montreal Canadians

 

Just the lat 2 months, these are the new addition to the Quarter collection.

[shirohniichan]

Just checked out the RCM website. I have to say the US Mint non-flash website is so much easier to navigate. Is it just me or do others feel the same way?

 

Yeah, verily.

 

The RCM website is cumbersome and slow. Searching is a pain, and going from the shopping cart back to the catalog takes a long time (you have to go back to the beginning instead of being able to continue using your previous search parameters).

[DC Dawg]

Just checked out the RCM website. I have to say the US Mint non-flash website is so much easier to navigate. Is it just me or do others feel the same way?

I once spoke with a nice person in their customer service who said how happy their Board of Directors were with the system before she said that she agreed with me!

 

One thing I did was stop buying from the RCM. Instead, I found Colonial Acres Coins from Waterloo, Ontario. I found them very easy to work with and their prices a very good on all merchandise, not just RCM coins. I have no relationship with Colonial Acres except as a very satisfied customer.

 

Scott

[Zoins]

One thing I did was stop buying from the RCM. Instead, I found Colonial Acres Coins from Waterloo, Ontario. I found them very easy to work with and their prices a very good on all merchandise, not just RCM coins. I have no relationship with Colonial Acres except as a very satisfied customer.

Thanks Scott. Great site! Interesting that they are buying the 2006 enamel Medal of Bravery dollar for CN $250 now. Just checked it out on eBay too. Good to know the Canadian modern coin market has some movement. I haven't been a big fan of the colorized coins but there seems to be a market for them.

[shirohniichan]

One thing I did was stop buying from the RCM. Instead, I found Colonial Acres Coins from Waterloo, Ontario. I found them very easy to work with and their prices a very good on all merchandise, not just RCM coins. I have no relationship with Colonial Acres except as a very satisfied customer.

Thanks Scott. Great site! Interesting that they are buying the 2006 enamel Medal of Bravery dollar for CN $250 now. Just checked it out on eBay too. Good to know the Canadian modern coin market has some movement. I haven't been a big fan of the colorized coins but there seems to be a market for them.

 

The market for "colorized" Canadian coins is limited to the Enamel Effect dollars. I see that Gatewest is selling last year's EE dollars for $359 and doesn't list the price for this year's coins. In order to get one of this year's EE dollars, they make you buy at least $3,000 worth of 2006 RCM products from them and then call them for the price.

 

No gracias.