The next 2012 Canadian wildlife series coin..

The Moose.. Sorry if this is old news, but I just saw these for the first time on provident..

 

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Does Canada have any flying squirrels?

 

when does the moose come out

 

As soon as enough milk gets delivered to create all of the milk spots they need.

 

Ottawa, Ontario – February 3, 2012 – The Royal Canadian Mint's is pleased to announce that its popular Canadian Wildlife 99.99% pure one-ounce silver bullion coin series is back, and bigger than ever, with a tribute to the moose: Canada's largest land mammal. This latest addition to the Mint's pure silver bullion collection was launched today at the World Money Fair in Berlin, Germany before a premier gathering of the world's mints, distributors and buyers.

The Mint's Ottawa facility will produce up to one million "Moose" silver bullion coins and will release at least two more special issues by early 2013. A total of six different species of Canada's legendary wildlife will thus have been depicted on finely crafted bullion coins struck of the same pure silver as the Mint's world-famous Silver Maple Leaf bullion coins.

"The Royal Canadian Mint is pleased that our bullion coins continue to attract customers from around the world and receive acclaim for their purity, quality and craftsmanship," said Ian E. Bennett, President and CEO of the Royal Canadian Mint. "The Mint's Silver Wildlife bullion coin series has been a perennial success with investors and collectors world-wide and we are proud that the market's enthusiastic response to these coins proves once more that the Royal Canadian Mint's products are at the head of their class."

The "Moose" silver bullion coin is struck from one troy ounce of 99.99% pure silver and has a face value of $5. The design of a majestic creature which rules Canada's forests from Newfoundland to the Pacific Coast has been illustrated on the reverse of this coin by Senior Mint Engraver William Woodruff. The obverse features the effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, created in 2003 by Canadian portrait artist Susanna Blunt.

The 2012-dated "Moose" silver bullion coin will soon be available through the Mint's extensive network of bullion distributors. The next issue in this six-coin series will be announced later this year.

 

Gainesville Coins is saying they will have them by February 24th.

http://www.gainesvillecoins.com/pro...-silver-canadian-moose-(wildlife-series).aspx



Seriously, though, if you don't like milk spots, tread lightly on these things.

 

I like this one more than the Cougar.

 

Source: http://www.newswire.ca/en/story/915613/newest-royal-canadian-mint-wildlife-silver-bullion-coin-honours-canada-s-majestic-moose

Just to save any legal problems.

It's a sharp looking coin, but I think I'll pass on this one. Anyone going to be picking one up?

 

Hey, I live in Maryland, but love the Canadian Rounds. I plan on buying atleast one.

 

I'm with you there. I think it's definitely better. I will plan on getting 1 just for grins. I've noticed the online dealers still have a decent supply of the cougar and that coin is over 4 months released. I think this is the longest a coin of this series has lasted. I don't know if it was not well-liked in general or if people are getting tired of the series or they are getting tired of the production quality or maybe there are just too many bullion coins being released by too many mints.

Anyway, I think the moose is a good choice and probably a "must do" for the series. That's 4 out of 4 so far for larger animals. If the trend continues, we may not see a beaver. I think that's another "must do".

 

I have a question on the $20 polar bear, how much does it weigh?

 

7.96 grams or 1/4 troy ounce.

 

One of the nicer ones in the series, looks like.

I'll grab my typical handful and stash em away.

 

Restraint overwhelmed desire on the Moose.

 

I spoke with a dealer in Canada and he said, based on previous RCM series, that this series will flood the market once the next series is released. So if you want the Timberwolf and Grizzly at a more reasonable premium wait until the wildlife series is complete and the next series is started.

He also mentioned that the first coin in all of their series carries the biggest premium and subsequent coins see decreasing premiums. So far this is true of the wildlife series.

The premium at launch will determine if I grab one. I doubt I'll grab more because of the high chance of milk spots. I prefer BU bullion.

 

You can pre-order from Provident Metals or Gainesville Coins. The premium at Provident (I'm using theirs because their shipping charges are not as oppressive as Gainesville's if you order smaller amounts) on a cash basis is roughly $5.00 compared to $3.00 for a maple leaf and $4.00 for an American eagle.

I'm becoming of the mindset it may be better to try to find these at a local dealer, not because of price, but in order to see what you are getting beforehand, given the issues with these.

 

Since they are selling for only 0.40 more than a Maple and less than a Cougar I will buy a tube on the next silver dip, if we have one that is.

 

For anybody who is interested, Mint Products is now taking orders for the Moose. I would prefer ordering this item from them over any other online dealer due to the fact there is a good chance of milk-spotting and this company usually inspects the coins before it sends them. Theoretically, then, we have a better chance of getting a better coin. Their item price and shipping charges are very competitive.

 

I've already ordered one from Mint Products. I can let you know what it looks like when I get it.

 

I'm a little confused about Mint Products saying they have them in stock when nobody else will have them until 2/22

That's not like them, ime.