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Themes: Cougars, Elizabeth, Holidays & Gretzky!

This page is an archived copy of our email newsletter, dated October 9, 2011.
As always, prices and availability are subject to change!

Wide Variety of Themes,
Major Investment-Grade Options

The newly announced releases from the Royal Canadian Mint are sure to please everyone (from casual sports and wildlife fans to serious investors), with topics, mintage limits (and prices) ranging from the simple to the sublime.

Canada 2012 Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee 3-Coin Complete Collection of $20 Silver Proofs SetWe celebrate Queen Elizabeth II's Diamond Jubilee with coins struck in both pure silver and pure gold. The Mint's annual Holiday lenticular coin and mint set have been released. A mountain lion (cougar) is available in affordable gold (under $80!) and not-inexpensive platinum, and there's a stirring tribute program to The Great One, Hall of Famer Wayne Gretzky, which includes a laser-engraved gold proof with a mintage limit of 999.

For the discriminating investor, we've never seen a more robust set of opportunities - five separate issues with mintage limits at or below 1,500! Please note that despite continual sell-outs and ongoing, increased demand for all numismatic issues, the Mint has not increased the mintage limit on any of its keystone investment-grade proofs (such as the 1 Ounce Platinum (mintage = 200), 5 Ounce Gold (mintage = 200) and 5-Coin Gold Maple Leaf Set (mintage 750)) - all are the same as last year, when all sold out in good order. If you collect any (or all) of these series, or you just want to own a truly rare numismatic delicacy, we strongly suggest quick action.

Finally, we call your attention to the QEII $300 Gold Proof (mintage = 1,500), struck in 99.999% pure gold (the purest gold on the planet), and containing a 10+ point carat-weight, high quality brilliant cut diamond. As such, it is the world's first coin to contain a certified Canadian diamond!

Here's a summary of the new Canadian releases:

Cougar Gold 0.5 Gram ProofI.    Mountain Lion Gold & Platinum
      Canada 2011 Cougar Gold 0.5 Gram Proof

        - World's smallest, purest (.9999 fine) gold proof!
        - Mintage only 15,000 - we expect a sell-out!
    
 Canada 2010 Caribou 0.5 Gram Gold Proof
        - Sold out at the Mint - get it while you can!
      Platinum 1 Ounce $300 - Mountain Lion (Cougar)
        - Mintage limit only 200 - will not last!
        - First of a new series of platinum coins!

II.   
 Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee - The Ultimate Silver Collection!
        - Celebrate the Queen's 60th year as reigning monarch with three incredible silver proofs:
        Diamond Jubilee Complete 3-Coin Collection - In luxury presentation box!
           
Elizabeth II + Prince Philip - Portrait of the Royal couple!
            Elizabeth II Royal Cypher - Intricately engraved monogram!
            Elizabeth II with Swarovski Crystal - Beautiful crystal highlights this proof!
       
Canada 2012 Queen Elizabeth II $300 Gold Proof with 10+ point, high grade brilliant cut certified Canadian diamond.III.    Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Gold Coins
        
Royal Cypher $5 1/10 Oz Gold Proof
           
- Mintage of only 7,500!
        
$300 Gold Proof with Genuine Canadian Diamond
            - Incredibly low mintage of 1,500!
           
- Genuine, certified .10 carat Canadian Diamond -
          first coin of its kind in the world!

IV.    Wayne Gretzky NHL Hockey Coin Program
        Wayne Gretzky $200 Gold Proof with black Laser Engraving - Mintage only 999!
        Wayne Gretzky Hologram Silver Proof - Hologram puck features Gretzky's number 99!
        Wayne Gretzky Crown-Size Color Quarter - The Great One in full color!

V.    2011 Holiday Coins & Sets
       Gifts from Santa - Naughty or Nice Color Lenticular
(5th in Series)
   
   Holiday Gift Set with Snowflake Quarter
            - 7-Coin Gift Set with Snowflake Quarter unique to this set!
            - Makes an elaborate and memorable Holiday Card!
            - Previous Holiday Gift Sets also available!
Investment Opportunity!
2012 Gold Maple 5-Coin SetVI.    World Class Investments
         2012 Five Ounce Pure Gold Proof
         - Mintage of just 200!
         - 100th Anniversary of Canada's first gold coins!
         - Replica design from 1912!
       
2012 Million Dollar Coin 5th 5-Coin Gold Maple Leaf Set
         - Extremely limited mintage of only 750 - Will sell out!
         - Set of five fractional, pure gold Maple Leafs!
         - 1 Oz Gold Maple is five 9s Pure, exclusive to this set!

Availability Note - These new releases were just announced by the Mint. We are currently taking, guaranteeing and confirming orders now. We will charge and ship orders as soon as items are available. Thank you in advance for your patience!

Canada 2011 Cougar (Mountain Lion) Proofs

Canada 2011 Cougar 0.5 Gram Gold ProofWorld's Smallest, Purest Gold Proof!
In an effort to make numismatic gold affordable for everyone, the Royal Canadian Mint has just announced the second release in its smallest gold coin series ever, the pure gold cougar! This .9999 pure gold half gram proof is an unbeatable deal, sure sell-out!

Cougar stares down its intended prey
With it's limited mintage of only 15,000, don't let this affordable, smallest gold gem escape - capture it while you can!



Retail Price $99.95 - Special SALE Price Only $74.95 Each!

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Canada 2010 Gold Caribou 0.5 Gram ProofCaribou (First in series) Still Available!
Sold OutLast year's Caribou Gold Proof sold out handily at the Mint, but you can still own this historic first gold half-gram gem while we have them! The historic Caribou design from the standard Canadian quarter has been retained for this first-ever gold quarter! 

Retail Price $99.95 - Special SALE Price Only $79.95 Each!

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2011 Platinum Cougar $300 Proof
A True Rarity - Mintage of Only 200!
Investment Opportunity!This one ounce, pure platinum proof has an unbelievably low mintage of only 200 !!! Even better, it's the first of a new series, and it depicts the cougar, the legendary big cat of North America! With one full ounce of pure .9995 fine platinum, this is one of the most impressive coins you could add to your collection or investment portfolio! This is only the fifth time the Mint has issued a one ounce platinum coin individually. This coin was just announced and is expected to sell out quickly!

Don't delay - only 200 lucky individuals can own one of these gems, so get yours today!



Canada Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee - 60th Anniversary - Silver Coins

Queen Elizabeth IIQueen Elizabeth's 60th Year!
In 2012 we celebrate the 60th anniversary of Queen Elizabeth II's ascension to the throne, her Diamond Jubilee. With her father's passing in 1952, Princess Elizabeth went in to mourning and then took the throne at the relatively young age of twenty-six in 1953. By this time she was a seasoned public figure, her years of wartime service a strong indicator of what the Commonwealth could expect of its new queen. Today about 128 million people live in the 16 countries of which she is head of state. Her reign of over half a century has seen eleven different Prime Ministers of the United Kingdom. For this special anniversary, the Royal Canadian Mint has issued official Royal Diamond Jubilee coins in both silver and gold.


Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Complete 3-Coin Collection of Silver Proofs
2012 Diamond Jubilee 3-Coin Silver Proof Set

Here's your opportunity to own the complete set of 3 silver proofs in the Royal Diamond Jubilee Precious Metals Coin Program, celebrating Queen Elizabeth II's 60 years on the throne! Employing its hallmark traditional engraving, the Royal Canadian Mint has produced these unprecedented commemoratives. The portraits on the obverse depict Queen Elizabeth II as she was when she ascended the throne in 1952, as a graceful young woman. The coins are further enhanced by their inclusion inside a luxurious inner presentation case and lavishly illustrated outer box.



Silver proofs are also available singly:
    Elizabeth II & Prince Philip $20 Silver Proof        Retail $129.95 - SALE Price Only $84.95!
    Elizabeth II Royal Cypher $20 Silver Proof          Retail $129.95 - SALE Price Only $84.95!
    Elizabeth II $20 Silver with Swarovski Crystal     Retail $149.95 - SALE Price Only $104.95!

Other coins celebrating the Royal Family are also available!

    Continuity of the Crown Program - featuring Princes Charles, William, and Harry!

    Ultra-High Relief Vignettes of Royalty series!

    Click here for more coins celebrating the Reign of Queen Elizabeth II!

Canada Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee - 60th Anniversary - Gold Coins

2012 Royal Cypher Monogram 1/10 Ounce Gold ProofRoyal Cypher Monogram 1/10 Oz Gold!
The meticulously, intricately engraved royal cypher of Queen Elizabeth II marks her Diamond Jubilee on this proof-finish golden gem! With a mintage of only 7,500, get this affordable gold while you can!

This is an official Royal Diamond Jubilee commemorative coin, officially approved by Buckingham Palace (Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II).

Retail Price $349.95 - Special SALE Price Only $299.95 Each!
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2012 Diamond Jubilee $300 5 9's Pure Gold Proof with Genuine Diamond5 9's Gold Proof w/Genuine Diamond!
Investment Opportunity!Behold, the pièce de résistance! An incredible design, here's the first coin ever to feature a genuine Canadian diamond (and it's a large one, too)! This innovative and elegant gold proof is minted in the RCM's proprietary .99999 fine (5 9's) gold!

It contains a real diamond (no mere sliver or chip)! Each diamond is brilliant cut and weighs over .10 carat (10 points)! That's large enough for an engagement ring! It's also not a dirty, industrial diamond - all are guaranteed to be of VS or better clarity and I or better color! In fact, the Mint is so proud of these diamonds that each includes a Canadian Diamond Authenticity certificate from Ekati diamond mines, with an unique, individual serial number (that's also micro-etched on the girdle or edge of the diamond itself)! The queen herself could not demand a better specimen!

This is an official Royal Diamond Jubilee commemorative coin, officially approved by Buckingham Palace (Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II).

With a mintage of only 1,500, and given the popularity of Queen Elizabeth (and diamonds!), a quick sell out is expected. We reserve to right to limit orders and allocate coins to ensure a fairer distribution.

Wayne & Walter Gretzky Coin Program

Walter + Wayne Gretzky $200 Gold Proof with Black Laser EngravingGold Proof with Laser Engraving!
Investment Opportunity!Wayne Gretzky is, quite simply, the best athlete ever to play the sport of hockey - so great, in fact, that he is nicknamed simply "The Great One". Wearing his iconic jersey number 99 (as featured prominently on coins in this program), Gretzky would go on to set dozens of National Hockey League records before he retired in 1999, after which he was immediately inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame (with the customary, three year waiting period waived).

This $200 face value gold proof features Wayne and his father Walter, along with his retired uniform jersey number 99 laser engraved in black! With the ultra-low mintage of only 999, and given the popularity of Wayne Gretzky, a quick sell-out is expected.
Don't delay!


Wayne Gretzky $25 Silver Proof with HologramSilver Proof with Hologram!
The Wayne and Walter Gretzky Program honors both the career and the family life of the greatest hockey player of all time. A portion of the proceeds from the sale of each coin are donated to the Wayne Gretzky Foundation, which provides support and opportunities to underprivileged youth. This pure silver proof features the Great One in action, along with his retired uniform jersey number 99 in a hockey puck styled hologram on the coin!



Wayne Gretzky Color Crown-Sized QuarterColor Crown-Size Gold Plated Quarter!
This coin has all the bells and whistles, featuring a color portrait of Wayne Gretzky ready for action. In addition, the coin is 24-karat gold-plated, giving it enhanced value and beauty. Finally, the coin is presented in an oversized full-color presentation folder which includes statistics from Gretzky's NHL career!

2011 Holiday Coins + Sets

2011 Gifts From Santa Claus Lenticular Color 50 CentsSanta Claus Checks his List!
Have you been naughty, or nice? Santa's checking his list (and checking it twice) on this magical, copper-plated lenticular coin! This is the fifth annual entry in the Mint's dynamic Lenticular Holiday Coins series. The lenticular technology combines color with the seeming magic that allows you to tilt the coin back and forth to see two different scenes of Santa on Christmas Eve.


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2011 Holiday Snowflake Mint SetValue Priced 7-Coin Holiday Mint Set
This year's special Holiday Mint Set includes a Snowflake Quarter unique to this set! Whether you celebrate Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, Festivus, or all of the above, this is the perfect holiday gift! The set makes a great present for kids or adults, and includes room inside for your personalized dedication, so it can also be given as the most elaborate holiday card your recipient has ever seen! All coins are dated 2011 and will evoke fond memories for years to come. 



World Class Investments

Investment-Grade Gold with Tiny Mintages - Sure To Sell Out Quickly!

The Mint has not increased mintage limits for either of these fabulous, investment grade gold numismatic delicacies. Serious investors should act immediately to avoid disappointment!


2012 First Canadian Gold 100th Anniversary $500 5 Ounce Pure Gold ProofRare 5 Ounce Gold with Mintage of 200!
Investment Opportunity!Don't wait for this giant, five ounce pure gold investment piece to sell out at the Mint and go up in value! For the investment-minded collector, it's hard to go wrong with this mintage of 200 behemoth celebrating the 100th Anniversary of Canada's first gold coins!

The design is equally intriguing - on one side we find the shield from the Canadian coat of arms from 1912. On the other is King George V (also Emperor of India at the time!). Both are faithful reproductions of the original designs of the first distinctly Canadian gold coins (reengraved at the Mint using an authentic 1912 specimen graciously provided by the Bank of Canada's numismatic cabinet). Only the dual date and denomination are different. Celebrate the centennial of Canadian gold coinage (and be one of only 200 people in the world able to make that claim)!


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Luxurious, Exclusive Gold Maple Leaf Proof Set with Mintage of 750!
Canada 2012 $1 Million Coin 5th Anniversary 5-Coin Gold Maple Leaf Proof Set

Investment Opportunity!When Canada introduced the first Gold Maple Leaf in 1979 and the first Silver Maple Leaf in 1988, who knew that these would become the most popular and collected series of Canadian coins in history? Now, over twenty years later, the mint is again making history with this stunning, pure gold proof set celebrating the 5th anniversary of the Mint's landmark One Million Dollar 100 Kilogram Gold Maple Leaf! The Mint's first ever Gold Maple Leaf 5-Coin Set with a five 9s pure (.99999 fine) one ounce Gold Maple Leaf also contains four other, truly rare fractional GMLs! Each coin features the same, one-year-only design taken directly from the $1 Million GML as well as dual dates. Even more significant is the tremendously low mintage limit of only 750, creating a exclusive opportunity for the savvy investor!

Why Buy This Set?
• It contains the first and only translation of this unique $1 million Gold Maple Leaf design onto any numismatic coins that cost less than six million dollars!
• The 1 Ounce GML is five 9s pure (.99999 fine) and is only available in this set!
• Each fractional Gold Maple Leaf is four 9s pure (.9999 fine)!
• Total worldwide mintage is only 750 sets! We expect it to go quickly at the mint and be sold out well before any are actually released in January 2012!
• Given this extremely low  mintage, the one ounce GML in this set will likely become the key to the entire series!
• Every Gold Maple Leaf collector needs these proof finish coins!


Availability Note - This proof set was just announced by the Mint, with delivery scheduled for late January 2012. We are currently taking, confirming and guaranteeing orders for this set now. Because of the popularity of Gold Maple Leaf coins & the Royal Canadian Mint's investment grade coins, and the extraordinarily tiny mintage limit of only 750, a quick sell out is expected. We recommend immediate action if you wish to secure one of these rare proof sets for your collection. Thank you in advance for your patience and understanding.

Payment Note - Because of the tiny mintage limit as well as the expectation that these will be sold out at the Mint well before the actual release date, payment in full is required at time of ordering.


Get this beautiful and limited set now at our introductory sale price, before they're gone!

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