The milking of the dragon continues... in Hong Kong

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  1. fishball

    fishball New Member Silver Stacker

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    So by now we have seen a large variety of dragons from:

    Perth Mint
    Canadian Mint
    APMEX
    Suissegold
    China Mint
    NZ Mint
    PAMP <- updated

    Now we have another one from Hong Kong:

    http://www.coins.com.hk/chi/lunar_dragon2012.htm

    :lol:

    Milk milk milk milk.
     
    fishball, Dec 21, 2011
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    if the trend continues dragons will be selling for melt
     
    silverfunk, Dec 21, 2011
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    Pass on the coins but those funny dragon statutes are rad. How do I get one of those? Do they have any PM content? If so I want one!
     
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    fishball New Member Silver Stacker

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    Yeah I wanted that too LOL but can't get them unless you order some sets.

    Unfortunately the sets are even more pricey than Perth Mint's :|
     
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    mmm....shiney! Administrator Staff Member Silver Stacker

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    And while the milking may continue, there is really only 1 release from that group listed in the original post that commands huge international recognition and investment potential, with the PM coins a distant 2nd place.

    I'd only buy from mints that have a history of Lunar releases thereby avoiding the milkers.
     
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    Nedsnotdead Active Member Silver Stacker

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    PAMP
     
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  7. mmm....shiney!

    mmm....shiney! Administrator Staff Member Silver Stacker

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    Not in the OP's list :D
     
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    Jislizard Well-Known Member Silver Stacker

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    I can't believe that the Chinese are ripping off the Perth Mint lunar Calendar, when are they going to come up with something original instead of ransacking our heritage for a few dollars?!
     
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    Matthew 26:14 New Member

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    Something about coinage issued by a communist regime just doesnt sit well with me.
     
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    Which ones are you refering to? Singapore?? I would hardly say they command huge international recognition compared to China and PM?? Please let us know...
     
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    China :)

    In other news, I will be releasing my own range of 2012 Lunar Dragon gold wrapped chocolate coins :p
     
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    Isn't the Dragon usually the most popular, followed by the Snake?

    Or do you think it will be a case of people seeing this years popularity and trying to cash in on it next year?
     
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    No way is a snake more popular than a dragon in chinese lunars.
     
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    fishball New Member Silver Stacker

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    haha singapore... there's a PF70 1988 SG 1/4oz Gold Dragon on eBay for $650 and nobody wants it...

    So yeah, almost nil international recognition

    The order goes from China first followed by Perth Mint for sure.
     
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    Yeah I misunderstood, I thought mshiney was saying the high recognition coin was not in the list sorry.. I would have to go with China as well it is my favorite dragon coin and I like both sides which I cant say for any others so far. Too bad they are so expensive , i wish we could buy them in rolls for maybe spot + 100% . I think it is alittle ironic that all i see from China is cheap underpriced garbage but when it comes to actual precious metal from china like these dragons they are wayy expensive and nice quality....
     
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  16. picturefun

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    That one is not by HK, but by UK.

    And you left out some :)

    France
    Macau (very cool design)
    Niue
    Laos (with Jade)
    Singapore
     
    picturefun, Dec 24, 2011
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    Fiji Yin and Yang design 2 oz lunar coin is pretty cool, although their animals are ugly<g>
     
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    Have to DISAGREE!

    coins have NO boundary, NO politics!
     
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    Hello fellow Lunarians,
    I must say the Jade Laos coin is just super stunning, but alas, out of my price range.
    And I quite like the Dragon coin from Canada.

    iofthedragon
     
    iofthedragon, Jan 24, 2012
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    Ha ha... agreed!
     
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