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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;7Jags, post: 8635278, member: 78719&quot;]Yes, you are quite correct in these points. I am not a dealer so in a way rather like these coins being somewhat quiet - they are affordable, legal tender issues (generally) with many times beautiful designs and some so very scarce that they are only rumored to exist until actually found or published and relatively reasonably priced, even if some are now becoming prohibitive.</p><p>Another problem is that in regards to most countries they struck coins for, there is scant interest in these or any other coins. Try and find a numismatic society or club even in Jamaica! And if there might be they are at times reluctant to publish their locations or contacts.</p><p><br /></p><p>Another issue is that as far as I know there are no records available across the boards for coins struck after 1980, especially for circulation. This is not to mention what actually happened to coins such as these when they reached the countries for which they were intended. This deepens the mysteries.</p><p><br /></p><p>But I will also say this: by way of example, the Royal Mint has also struck contract coinages for client countries and make/made proof sets and coins for circulation. As you may know, and as I have found out, the statistics are scant from them - and they are NOT inclined to respond to requests. As an example, the RM took up the contract from the FM for many coins with Jamaica being one example:</p><p><br /></p><p>So beginning in 1985, and through 2002 (except no sets for 1986) the RM struck proof sets and stated mintage limits of 500 for all sets of 1987-2002. It has not been possible for me to get actual numbers struck, numbers released to commercial channels, number sent to &quot;host&quot; country, number returned, or better yet the net number of sets reaching collectors. Anecdotal evidence is that some years the full numbers were struck and for others but a mere fraction.</p><p>By not possible, I mean they do not respond to letters, emails, or Facebook requests.</p><p>But your point, Sir, is well taken. I may see if the current proprietors of the &quot;Franklin Mint&quot; may help out at all. I am not all that far away from Pennsylvania, so even though I am a working stiff could possibly find my way up there if it required such.</p><p><br /></p><p>Anyway, sorry for the ramble but am more than glad to respond to questions or ideas, and thanks for your input!![/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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