1/2 oz. Fine Silver Coins - O Canada 10-Coin Subscription (2014)
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• FREE display case valued at $29.95
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Canada is a country of incredible diversity—its landscapes, its fauna and flora, its people. And while most Canadians live in urban centres, images and icons of this land’s wild nature resonate with each and every one of us. Cherish your favourites with this must-have subscription!
Save $15 on The Northern Lights (your ninth coin)
This coin shimmers with the ghostly green of the aurora borealis, a phenomenon that has inspired countless legends and continues to captivate admirers to this day. And if one is fortunate enough, perhaps the experience will be enriched by the haunting howl of a wolf.
Your first coin: The Igloo
Inuit have carved this refuge against one of the world’s most extreme climates for millennia. Using only that which nature provided and a great deal of imagination, they would build this warm and remarkably strong structure within a couple of hours—an ingenious pragmatism essential to their survival. Today, the igloo stands as a beacon to the resilience of the Canadian spirit.
Your second coin: The Grizzly Bear
This great bear has been honoured by Canada’s First Nations people for thousands of years, often revered with the same respect as a grandfather. Powerful yet solitary, the grizzly is a commanding example of the unconquerable and often elusive nature of Canada’s wilderness.
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• Save an additional $15 with the ½-ounce Fine Silver Series! The exclusive coloured coin featuring the Northern Lights is regularly priced at $54.95 but is yours for only $39.95 when you subscribe.
• Pay only $39.95 per coin (NO GST!) when you subscribe to the complete series. One exciting coin per month!
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• Free display case with subscription: ships with your third coin (skiing)
The complete fine silver 10-coin series
#1 - The Igloo - $39.95
#2 - The Grizzly Bear - $39.95
#3 - Skiing Canada’s Slopes - $39.95
#4 - The Moose - $39.95
#5 - Down by the Old Maple Tree - $39.95
#6 - The Canada Goose - $39.95
#7 - The Canadian Cowboy - $39.95
#8 - The Bison - $39.95
#9 - The Northern Lights (with colour) - $39.95 ($54.95 for non-subscribers)
#10 - Canadian Holiday Scene - $39.95
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Credit card purchases only. The Royal Canadian Mint reserves the right to limit the total amount of subscribers and guarantees product availability of at least one full series for customers seeking to subscribe to multiple 2014 O Canada Series. Your credit card will be charged when each coin is shipped. Subscription agreement may be cancelled at the customer’s request at any time with a phone call or written notice to RCM.
Specifications
- No.130125
- Mintage 40,000
- Compositionfine silver (99.99% pure)
- Finishmatte proof
- Weight (g) 15.87
- Diameter (mm) 34
- Edgeserrated
- Certificateserialized
- Face value10 dollars
- ArtistSusanna Blunt (obverse)
Reviews
REVIEW SNAPSHOT®
by PowerReviews(based on 43 reviews)
Ratings Distribution
5 Stars
(9)
4 Stars
(5)
3 Stars
(4)
2 Stars
(7)
1 Stars
(18)
49%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Ratings Distribution
5 Stars
(9)
4 Stars
(5)
3 Stars
(4)
2 Stars
(7)
1 Stars
(18)
Pros
- Detailed (23)
- Authentic (20)
- Displays well (13)
- Mint condition (8)
Cons
- Common (8)
Best Uses
- Hobby (24)
- Adults (14)
- Teenagers (11)
- Memorabilia (10)
- Lifetime (9)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Collector (32), Working parent (7), Education oriented (6), Parent of two or more children (5), Grandparent (4)
- Was this a gift?:
- No (38), Yes (3)
Reviewed by 43 customers
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Another beautiful set
By Quilting Diva
from Winnipeg MB
About Me Collector, Working Parent
Pros
- Authentic
- Detailed
- Mint Condition
- Rare
Cons
Best Uses
- Adults
- Hobby
- Lifetime
- Older Children
- Teens
Comments about 1/2 oz. Fine Silver Coins - O Canada 10-Coin Subscription (2014):
This is a beautiful set. Love these coins. The box is a bit of a disappointment though but oh well I'm not buying it for the box.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Ten Piece Set-don't bother for display
By SawsPa
from Toronto, Ontario Canada
About Me Collector, Education Oriented, Working Parent
Pros
- Detailed
- Nice Coins
Cons
- Common
- Expensive Cheap Box
Best Uses
- Young Children
Comments about 1/2 oz. Fine Silver Coins - O Canada 10-Coin Subscription (2014):
Don't bother. The coins stand out, but to pay for "a cardboard cereal box" for display of ten coins that say something about Canada, I'd get more out of seeing the cereal and anticipating eating.
Where did the wooden box go? The shipping per coin was a rip off. They could spare the money they saved putting it in a cardboard box, for shipping each coin!
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend
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(8 of 8 customers found this review helpful)
Great Coins but a disappointing display
By Fraser
from Salmon Arm, BC
About Me Collector, Grandparent
Pros
- Authentic
- Detailed
Cons
- Poor Display Case
Best Uses
- Adults
- Hobby
- Teens
Comments about 1/2 oz. Fine Silver Coins - O Canada 10-Coin Subscription (2014):
The coins are detailed and have captured the true identity of the subject. They are truly Canadian in their design and would be a great gift for the hobbyist or for a young coin collector. In sharp contrast to the quality of the coins the display case was a great disappointment. In past years the display sets were housed in a beautiful wooden case truly befitting the quality of the coins. This year the coins are relegated to a cheep looking cardboard box that you would expect to receive in a much lower priced collectable set. I do hope that the mint will revisit the display case complaints and go back to the wooden presentation box.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
(8 of 8 customers found this review helpful)
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(8 of 8 customers found this review helpful)
Worst Case Ever
By Duff
from Calgary, AB.
About Me Collector
Comments about 1/2 oz. Fine Silver Coins - O Canada 10-Coin Subscription (2014):
I have seen better display packaging on cereal boxes. Whomever approved this, obviously is not a collector, as many people plan to pass their collectibles on.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend
(8 of 8 customers found this review helpful)
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(13 of 13 customers found this review helpful)
Too much Surcharge
By George
from Toronto
About Me Collector
Pros
- Authentic
- Mint Condition
Cons
- Common
Best Uses
Comments about 1/2 oz. Fine Silver Coins - O Canada 10-Coin Subscription (2014):
On the website, they did not tell you for every coin you purchase, you need to pay every coin for the shipping. And you pay extra money for the cardboard box, end up paying a lot for shipping. I will recommend you to buy the set in a post office rather than subscription.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend
(13 of 13 customers found this review helpful)
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(2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)
Thinking outside the usual box
By Mcred3
from Ontario
About Me Collector, Education Oriented, First Time Parent
Pros
- Authentic
- Detailed
- Displays Well
Cons
Best Uses
- Adults
- Hobby
- Lifetime
- Memorabilia
- Older Children
- Teens
- Young Children
Comments about 1/2 oz. Fine Silver Coins - O Canada 10-Coin Subscription (2014):
I like this set, and its case. I have been a long time collector, and I have seen but never purchased this set before. I like the case because it is a gift for a young person and I plan to use the concept of the theme of the coins as well as the colour and creativity of the maple leaf box to encourage a young coin collector. This is the perfect set to do that with without question.
- Was this a gift?:
- Yes
Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
(2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)
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(20 of 20 customers found this review helpful)
Disappointment
By Jon
from Montreal, Canada
About Me Collector
Pros
- Detailed
- Mint Condition
Cons
- Cheap box
- Common
Best Uses
- Hobby
Comments about 1/2 oz. Fine Silver Coins - O Canada 10-Coin Subscription (2014):
I bought the 2013 set, liked the set and decided to purchase the 2014 set. I like the coins, however I am terribly disappointed by the cardboard box that was described as a prime display box. 2013 had a nice wooden box. The 2014 box, is cheap, unattractive and was a waste of money for the mint to produce and a disappointment for customers to receive. I truly hope this is not indicative of what is to come, for future sets. If you decide to buy the coin set, which is generally a good value, and wish to display the set, prepare to buy a display box from another source.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
(20 of 20 customers found this review helpful)
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(20 of 21 customers found this review helpful)
Not As Good As Last Year
By Lexxus
from Ottawa, Ontario
Pros
- Authentic
- Brilliant Shine
- Displays Well
Cons
- Cheap box
- Not Detailed
- Poor Overall Presentation
- Poor Value For Cost
Best Uses
- Hobby
- Memorabilia
Comments about 1/2 oz. Fine Silver Coins - O Canada 10-Coin Subscription (2014):
I was so impressed with the quality of the 2013 Series and its velvet lined wooden display box that I jumped at the 2014 set. While the coins are lovely, the quality does not seem to be as well as prior releases....the first few coins actually appear SLOPPY to me. Sorry, if anyone disagrees, just my opinion. The shine is brilliant and the plastic case for each coin is great so that people can hold each coin without dammaging it.
HOWEVER, the display box is the WORST idea....and had I known it would be a cheap printed cardboard box, I would NOT have subscribed and simply bought the coins individually. The box CHEAPENS the display and like one other wrote, I am ashamed to display this, unlike the 2013 series which is proudly displayed in my living room for all to see.
I'm also disappointed that there's only 10 coins in the series compared to 12 coins in the previous series. The lack of consistency and continuity make me UNLIKELY to subscribe next year. I usually love my Mint Purchases, but this one I regret :(
- Was this a gift?:
- No
(20 of 21 customers found this review helpful)
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(12 of 12 customers found this review helpful)
Cheap, tasteless, crude and gaudy box
By Feathers
from Burnaby, B.C.
Comments about 1/2 oz. Fine Silver Coins - O Canada 10-Coin Subscription (2014):
I received the 3rd coin to-day and find it O.K. The Mint has really out-did itself in providing such a cheap, vulgar, tasteless and crude box. I'm ashamed to put it on display so I'll keep it hidden somewhere outdoors. On the other hand I might return it to the Mint.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
(12 of 12 customers found this review helpful)
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(10 of 10 customers found this review helpful)
Very poor
By Red
from London, Ont
About Me Collector
Pros
- Very Nice Coins
Cons
- Very Poor Case This Year
Best Uses
Comments about 1/2 oz. Fine Silver Coins - O Canada 10-Coin Subscription (2014):
2014 Poor case, takes away from the set.
2013 was 12 coins and a very nice case to keep them in.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend
(10 of 10 customers found this review helpful)
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