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<p>[QUOTE="jameso, post: 1378363, member: 34587"]Hello all. I would have to check with one of our experts on the specifics of the 1951 example, but as of today, case and presentation colours do not correspond to metal content in any formal fashion. Yes, more expensive coins come in more expensive packaging but we don't colour code based on metal or quality. Is it possible that your coins were switched into a different case by a previous owner?</p><p><br /></p><p>To answer the packaging questions...it's a tough one. It may be seen as simply a 'cheap marketing gimmick', but to some people the choice of case is as important as the coins! This is, after all, a complete product that is intended to be kept in its packaging. We do understand that some collectors only want the coins, and that the packaging is secondary...but we are prepared to bet that if you order coins from us you will be delighted by the packaging and you will quite possibly begin to see that standard as a benchmark.</p><p><br /></p><p>We are always seeking to improve our products and service...as we know there is room for us to do so. Quality costs, so if we have to increase the price, we will, but we will also try to deliver value in the form of better coins, better service, better packaging and...yes...a better website <img src="styles/default/xenforo/clear.png" class="mceSmilieSprite mceSmilie8" alt=":D" unselectable="on" unselectable="on" />[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="jameso, post: 1378363, member: 34587"]Hello all. I would have to check with one of our experts on the specifics of the 1951 example, but as of today, case and presentation colours do not correspond to metal content in any formal fashion. Yes, more expensive coins come in more expensive packaging but we don't colour code based on metal or quality. Is it possible that your coins were switched into a different case by a previous owner? To answer the packaging questions...it's a tough one. It may be seen as simply a 'cheap marketing gimmick', but to some people the choice of case is as important as the coins! This is, after all, a complete product that is intended to be kept in its packaging. We do understand that some collectors only want the coins, and that the packaging is secondary...but we are prepared to bet that if you order coins from us you will be delighted by the packaging and you will quite possibly begin to see that standard as a benchmark. We are always seeking to improve our products and service...as we know there is room for us to do so. Quality costs, so if we have to increase the price, we will, but we will also try to deliver value in the form of better coins, better service, better packaging and...yes...a better website :D[/QUOTE]
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