I'll be picking mine up from the post office after work today. Would be nice if the mint would start a kilo coin program
Just got one of my partial shipments as well, but it'll be a while until the other half ships out. Not sure why US Mint didn't just send them all at once. One previous ATB coin on there for size comparison . Too bad these aren't all mine.
I hope the SS forum members who are the recipients of these coins really appreciate the service you are providing them. The Arches "P" (vapor blasted finish) coin is of course a much better looking coin in the hand than in the US Mint pictures. .
I've one in bullion and UC, which was delivered yesterday. UC below America the Beautiful, Arches by TomD77, on Flickr
I was collecting the ATBs in bullion. Then started a subscription. Now I am torn as to which I prefer.
Do like these ATB coins. It's esier to get the bullion coins over here, so I'd probably just stick with them. Though I do like the finish on the vapour blasted coins .. seems to bring out the art work nicely.
Nice looking coin. Can't help but think if more of the outer whitespace was used up (and possibly an aesthetically less bland font) it would look even nicer.
I am very much looking forwards to jumping on board collecting these with a very kind forum members help
I agree about the font (and all upper case letters, although more or less universal on coins, isn't the most appealing use of lettering). As for the bezel thickness, I see it as just fine....this opinion coming from someone who loves medals (which often have no bezel at all) like this:
