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50-Cent Triangle Coin - Six String Nation Guitar (2009)
Our second-ever triangular coin features a selective hologram!
This coin will strike a chord with all Canadians. Music lovers will quickly
notice how it’s shaped like a guitar pick—the perfect tie-in to the Six String Nation Guitar.
See and hear Jowi Taylor tell the story behind the Six String Nation Guitar and Coin...
The brainchild of broadcaster Jowi Taylor, this one-of-a-kind instrument is
made of wood, bone, metal and stone from across the country. Indeed, to
hold the guitar is to hold Canada’s amazing history, cultures and stories in
one’s hands—an amazing sense of nationhood that countless musicians
and spectators have experienced since the guitar was first played on
Parliament Hill during the Canada Day celebrations in 2006.
Highlights: With its unique shape and theme, this coin promises to be as
popular as previous irregular-shaped coins that quickly sold out. Crafted
with the distinctive specimen finish, its design evokes the beauty of a
hand-crafted guitar, complete with guitar strings “resonating” inside the
selective hologram.
Reverse:The inlaid maple leaf and intricately crafted representation of
the Six String Nation Guitar with a selective hologram of the logo used to
symbolize its six strings.
Specifications
- No.104732
- Mintage 30,000
- Composition75% copper, 25% nickel
- Finishspecimen (with selective hologram on the reverse)
- Weight (g) 19.1
- Diameter (mm) 34.06
- Edgeinterrupted serrations
- Certificaten/a
- Face value50 cents
- ArtistRoyal Canadian Mint engravers (reverse), Susanna Blunt (obverse)
Reviews
REVIEW SNAPSHOT®
by PowerReviews(based on 27 reviews)
Ratings Distribution
5 Stars
(10)
4 Stars
(7)
3 Stars
(3)
2 Stars
(4)
1 Stars
(3)
64%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Ratings Distribution
5 Stars
(10)
4 Stars
(7)
3 Stars
(3)
2 Stars
(4)
1 Stars
(3)
Pros
- Mint condition (13)
- Authentic (12)
- Displays well (12)
- Detailed (11)
- Rare (10)
Cons
- Not detailed (7)
Best Uses
- Memorabilia (13)
- Hobby (10)
- Adults (9)
- Teenagers (7)
- Lifetime (5)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Collector (11), Parent of two or more children (5), Grandparent (4), Working parent (4)
Reviewed by 27 customers
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(0 of 1 customers found this review helpful)
Great theme and coin, fair packaging.
By Vern
from Kelowna, B.C.
About Me A musician, Collector, Love 50 cent pieces, Love unusual coins, Parent of Two or More Children, Working Parent
Pros
- Authentic
- Fun shape in a coin
- Mint Condition
Cons
- Fair hologram
- Fair presentation
Best Uses
- Adults
- Hobby
- Lifetime
- Memorabilia
- Older Children
- Teens
- Unusual collectable coin
Comments about 50-Cent Triangle Coin - Six String Nation Guitar (2009):
Purchased on line as an addition to my collection of Cdn. coins. I usually collect only commemorative circulation and 50 cent pieces but this triangular coin captured my imagination. Great theme. I like the design but the hologram could have been larger and more impressive. For presentation, the coin in a triangular protective plastic shell and box with an accompanying booklet would have been fantastic. I love the brushed background and glossy higher relief, somewhat like a reverse proof look. Overall, I love it. Didn't like the 2008 milk one, wish there was one for 2010 and 2011.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
(0 of 1 customers found this review helpful)
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A perfect gift for guitar affectionados
By Norman
from Sarnia,Ontario
About Me Parent of Two or More Children
Pros
- Authentic
- Mint Condition
- Rare
Cons
- Not Detailed
Best Uses
- Adults
- Hobby
- Memorabilia
- Teens
Comments about 50-Cent Triangle Coin - Six String Nation Guitar (2009):
love the fact that it's shaped like a guitar pick,perfect for the musician or music lover
Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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(1 of 2 customers found this review helpful)
OK coin, OK case
By Rob in Calgary
from Calgary Alberta
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
- Memorabilia
Comments about 50-Cent Triangle Coin - Six String Nation Guitar (2009):
Rather disappointed when I received it, it does not compare to the 2008 milk delivery coin or its case. It is Just OK. The case seems to overpower the coin making it appear smaller than it is, I had to put the coins side by side to see that they were the same size. I will probably look closely at the next coin in the series when it comes out then make a decision if I want to continue.
(1 of 2 customers found this review helpful)
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(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)
Wonderful coin. Great Gift
By Ange
from Thunder Bay
About Me Working Parent
Pros
- Displays Well
Cons
Best Uses
- Adults
- Hobby
- Lifetime
- Memorabilia
- Older Children
- Teens
Comments about 50-Cent Triangle Coin - Six String Nation Guitar (2009):
Cool item and great for the Musician in anyone's family. Love the shape and I liked the packaging and story that came with it.
Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)
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(0 of 1 customers found this review helpful)
Very beautiful product-love it!!
By Lou
from Miramichi,N.B.
About Me Grandparent, Parent of Two or More Children
Pros
- Authentic
- Detailed
- Displays Well
- Mint Condition
- Rare
Cons
Best Uses
- Adults
- Hobby
- Lifetime
- Memorabilia
- Teens
Comments about 50-Cent Triangle Coin - Six String Nation Guitar (2009):
History of product
Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
(0 of 1 customers found this review helpful)
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(1 of 2 customers found this review helpful)
GREAT Coin
By Collector Man
from Ontario Canada
About Me Collector
Pros
- Detailed
- Displays Well
- Mint Condition
- Rare
Cons
Best Uses
- Adults
- Memorabilia
Comments about 50-Cent Triangle Coin - Six String Nation Guitar (2009):
Great as a Christmas gift.
Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
(1 of 2 customers found this review helpful)
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(2 of 3 customers found this review helpful)
Very nice - but not all I thought it was
By Whatever
from Calgary AB
Comments about 50-Cent Triangle Coin - Six String Nation Guitar (2009):
The coin is really cool and the shape doesn't dissapoint - but thought the holigram of the strings would be more exciting - its really hard to even see - [...]
Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend
(2 of 3 customers found this review helpful)
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(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)
very pleased
By BLADESAR
from DARTMOUTH NS
About Me For guitar player
Pros
- Authentic
- Detailed
- Displays Well
- Mint Condition
- Rare
Cons
Best Uses
- Memorabilia
Comments about 50-Cent Triangle Coin - Six String Nation Guitar (2009):
Something for someone who has everything and something that he could not buy for himself.
Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)
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(2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)
This is pretty cool
By Intruder Shredman
from Toronto, ON
About Me Collector, Guitar player
Pros
- Authentic
- Displays Well
- Unique
Cons
Best Uses
- Adults
- Guitar player and fans
- Hobby
- Memorabilia
- Older Children
- Teens
Comments about 50-Cent Triangle Coin - Six String Nation Guitar (2009):
It looks great. I don't see why the brushed silver background has some people disappointed. It makes the shinier bits really stand out. I think the informational packaging is important and adds value to an already super-cool coin.
I'm a guitar player, and I collect coins with holograms. This is a great addition to my collection.
Received for Christmas, btw. :)
Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
(2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)
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(1 of 3 customers found this review helpful)
Disappointed
By Ham Hands
from Mississauga, Ontario
About Me Collector
Pros
- Authentic
Cons
- Common
- Not Detailed
Best Uses
- Memorabilia
Comments about 50-Cent Triangle Coin - Six String Nation Guitar (2009):
I bought it for a gift for a guitar player. I was disappointed with the packaging. For the price, it looks cheap.
Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend
(1 of 3 customers found this review helpful)
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