Post pictures of the worse commemorative / non circulating crap you have found?
Here's mine: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Fiji-2013-My-Little-Puppy-YORKSHIRE-TERRIER-Dogs-Cats-1-Oz-Proof-Silver-Coin-/230852858670?pt=US_World_Coins&hash=item35bfe7132e
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Worst commemorative coins
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Citação: nalaberong7 soldOnly 5000 minted, buy now while available !
Worryingly there is many more : http://www.auctiva.com/hostedimages/showimage.aspx?gid=1700291&image=652200641&images=662387793,647206294,647206206,647206176,647206318,647206271,652200641&formats=0,0,0,0,0,0,0&format=0
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Citação: WHATEVERROh my GODCitação: nalaberong7 soldOnly 5000 minted, buy now while available !
Worryingly there is many more : http://www.auctiva.com/hostedimages/showimage.aspx?gid=1700291&image=652200641&images=662387793,647206294,647206206,647206176,647206318,647206271,652200641&formats=0,0,0,0,0,0,0&format=0
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Here are some I just found in the Royal Canadian Mint catalogue...
I'm sorry, but whoever decided maple leaves as hair/scepter/everything was good on a SPECIAL EDITION COIN was an idiot. This just looks stupid. And really unattractive.
This is just... UGH. So so fugly.
I know this was meant to be a "happy" coin or something (I think it's a peace coin), but honestly this just looks lame as crap. The same kind of lame that all those "cute" puppy and kitten coins are.
I'm sorry, but whoever decided maple leaves as hair/scepter/everything was good on a SPECIAL EDITION COIN was an idiot. This just looks stupid. And really unattractive.
This is just... UGH. So so fugly.
I know this was meant to be a "happy" coin or something (I think it's a peace coin), but honestly this just looks lame as crap. The same kind of lame that all those "cute" puppy and kitten coins are.
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another:
http://mycoins24.com/en/sklep/togo-2012-1500-francs-bison-d-europe-2oz,1602,27716.html
saw one of these going for 280$ on ebay
http://mycoins24.com/en/sklep/togo-2012-1500-francs-bison-d-europe-2oz,1602,27716.html
saw one of these going for 280$ on ebay
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This one's pretty hideous too:
And, well, I love the concept of this one (and the very excellent prospect that I would freak a lot of people out just by showing it to them
), but the actualization was very, very poor. And by very very poor I mean "What the actual eff were these engravers THINKING??"
And, well, I love the concept of this one (and the very excellent prospect that I would freak a lot of people out just by showing it to them
), but the actualization was very, very poor. And by very very poor I mean "What the actual eff were these engravers THINKING??"
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Also, this list of "for her" coins is completely offensive to me.
http://mycoins24.com/en/sklep/kategoria/for-a-her,1600,2995,1.html
If someone ever bought me a coin off a "for her" list like this I think I might consider shoving it up their a***!!
GIRLS CAN'T HAVE COINS WITH DINOSAURS OR COOL STUFF. No, you must buy them coins with flowers, or, better yet, JEWELS implanted in them. Or wedding coins! Every girl wants a wedding coin!!!
http://mycoins24.com/en/sklep/kategoria/for-a-her,1600,2995,1.html
If someone ever bought me a coin off a "for her" list like this I think I might consider shoving it up their a***!!
GIRLS CAN'T HAVE COINS WITH DINOSAURS OR COOL STUFF. No, you must buy them coins with flowers, or, better yet, JEWELS implanted in them. Or wedding coins! Every girl wants a wedding coin!!!
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Click on the reverse portraits of these Royal Wedding commemoratives ...https://en.numista.com/catalogue/pieces21405.html Australia
https://en.numista.com/catalogue/pieces48430.html Cook Islands
https://en.numista.com/catalogue/pieces15696.html Gibraltar
https://en.numista.com/catalogue/pieces38197.html Guernsey
https://en.numista.com/catalogue/pieces21745.html Mauritius
https://en.numista.com/catalogue/pieces19363.html Saint Helena & Ascension
https://en.numista.com/catalogue/pieces13925.html Samoa
https://en.numista.com/catalogue/pieces29535.html Turks and Caicos Islands
https://en.numista.com/catalogue/pieces45976.html Uganda
EDIT: April 2017 - found more, all from same country ...
https://en.numista.com/catalogue/pieces109623.html British Virgin Islands
https://en.numista.com/catalogue/pieces109447.html
https://en.numista.com/catalogue/pieces109446.html
https://en.numista.com/catalogue/pieces109530.html
Token collector [1600-1899] with some coins
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Citação: ZacUKBut Camilla actually looks like that. No, really.
https://en.numista.com/catalogue/pieces48430.html Cook Islands
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Citação: neilithicTo me it's not even a coin. It's a shiny metal pog.Oh, I won't argue with you there. (Does this even have a monetary value?) But a "token" engraved with Charmander... I'd pay a couple dollars for that.
EDIT: Apparently it's worth $1. Wow.
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http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/PAPILLONS-EXOTIQUES-2014-Central-African-Rep-Silver-Proof-Coin-3D-BUTTERFLY/181344053367?_trksid=p2047675.c100010.m2109&_trkparms=aid%3D555012%26algo%3DPW.MBE%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20202%26meid%3D5440060215857305640%26pid%3D100010%26prg%3D9063%26rk%3D2%26rkt%3D24%26sd%3D290881381441
Really dislike these '3D' coins too.
Really curious who actually buys these commemorative coins..
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Apparently these coins qualify as "art", and are called "mineral art" because instead of filling the whole coin with silver, they leave a chunk of silver out and put a useless, valueless mineral like amber in there. And because the coins are SO clearly super artistic, with their pictures of architecture and all.
I especially love the "Venetian Gothic" words ENGRAVED ONTO THE COIN in the first one. Goths, come buy this must-have coin. It says "gothic" so it will obviously make you much more goth.
http://mycoins24.com/en/sklep/kategoria/mineral-art,1600,3005,1.html
That site makes me very, very angry.
I especially love the "Venetian Gothic" words ENGRAVED ONTO THE COIN in the first one. Goths, come buy this must-have coin. It says "gothic" so it will obviously make you much more goth.
http://mycoins24.com/en/sklep/kategoria/mineral-art,1600,3005,1.html
That site makes me very, very angry.
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I am really wondering who actually buys these coins 
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I don't know, but someone must... 
Our country (Canada) has some pretty embarrassing ones, I've gotta say.
This is easily the ugliest silver bullion collector's piece I've ever seen:
https://en.numista.com/catalogue/pieces54741.html
Or how bout these TERRIBLE renditions of space coins (in my perusings I have found that space coins in general tend to be AWFUL):
https://en.numista.com/catalogue/pieces31652.html
https://en.numista.com/catalogue/pieces31653.html
Also, CANADA NEEDS TO STOP MAKING COMMEMORATIVES WITH MAPLE LEAVES RIGHT NOW. It also needs to not put GEMS on its coins. I don't care if the gems are valuable or not -- how ugly/stupid!!
https://en.numista.com/catalogue/pieces33179.html
This one speaks for itself...
https://en.numista.com/catalogue/pieces37485.html
Also this to round off the ol' Christmas spirit, and the gem obsession:
https://en.numista.com/catalogue/pieces31649.html
This one is so cutesy it makes me want to hurl. And also, guess what, ma? MORE GEMS!!!
https://en.numista.com/catalogue/pieces31648.html
And ALL of these pieces are things that were minted by the Royal Canadian Mint and, yes, sold. And were readily bought, no doubt.
I could do many more but I think I've made my point for the time being...
Our country (Canada) has some pretty embarrassing ones, I've gotta say.
This is easily the ugliest silver bullion collector's piece I've ever seen:
https://en.numista.com/catalogue/pieces54741.html
Or how bout these TERRIBLE renditions of space coins (in my perusings I have found that space coins in general tend to be AWFUL):
https://en.numista.com/catalogue/pieces31652.html
https://en.numista.com/catalogue/pieces31653.html
Also, CANADA NEEDS TO STOP MAKING COMMEMORATIVES WITH MAPLE LEAVES RIGHT NOW. It also needs to not put GEMS on its coins. I don't care if the gems are valuable or not -- how ugly/stupid!!
https://en.numista.com/catalogue/pieces33179.html
This one speaks for itself...
https://en.numista.com/catalogue/pieces37485.html
Also this to round off the ol' Christmas spirit, and the gem obsession:
https://en.numista.com/catalogue/pieces31649.html
This one is so cutesy it makes me want to hurl. And also, guess what, ma? MORE GEMS!!!
https://en.numista.com/catalogue/pieces31648.html
And ALL of these pieces are things that were minted by the Royal Canadian Mint and, yes, sold. And were readily bought, no doubt.
I could do many more but I think I've made my point for the time being...
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Another set of coins so cutesy it makes me want to puke...
http://filmic-light.blogspot.ca/2012/01/gold-coin-set-70th-anniversary-2007.html
http://filmic-light.blogspot.ca/2012/01/gold-coin-set-70th-anniversary-2007.html
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Citação: nosouvenirsAnother set of coins so cutesy it makes me want to puke...I don't think they are coins. Am I right?
http://filmic-light.blogspot.ca/2012/01/gold-coin-set-70th-anniversary-2007.html
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Kuna
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Citação: KunaThey are commemorative / special edition gold coins... so yes. Technically speaking, they are gold bullion coins. VERY valuable... but, gosh, couldn't they have picked something better than Snow White and the Seven Dwarves??Citação: nosouvenirsAnother set of coins so cutesy it makes me want to puke...I don't think they are coins. Am I right?
http://filmic-light.blogspot.ca/2012/01/gold-coin-set-70th-anniversary-2007.html
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Kuna
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My eeeeeeyes 
http://mycoins24.com/en/sklep/-20-aster-with-venetian-glass-bumble-bee,1602,19669.html
Now, I like bees, and I love flowers, but this coin is just... aaaaagh.
http://mycoins24.com/en/sklep/-20-aster-with-venetian-glass-bumble-bee,1602,19669.html
Now, I like bees, and I love flowers, but this coin is just... aaaaagh.
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Citação: nosouvenirsBut if they are coins they should be issued by one country. I think...Citação: KunaThey are commemorative / special edition gold coins... so yes. Technically speaking, they are gold bullion coins. VERY valuable... but, gosh, couldn't they have picked something better than Snow White and the Seven Dwarves??Citação: nosouvenirsAnother set of coins so cutesy it makes me want to puke...I don't think they are coins. Am I right?
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Kuna
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Citação: KunaThey are more than likely American gold bullion, since the set is authentic and comes with a certificate, and the movie was created in the United States.Citação: nosouvenirsBut if they are coins they should be issued by one country. I think...Citação: KunaThey are commemorative / special edition gold coins... so yes. Technically speaking, they are gold bullion coins. VERY valuable... but, gosh, couldn't they have picked something better than Snow White and the Seven Dwarves??Citação: nosouvenirsAnother set of coins so cutesy it makes me want to puke...I don't think they are coins. Am I right?
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Kuna
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Citação: KunaOK. I understand. But still I don't think that they are coins because:You are right, these are not "coins" - they are not issued by a government mint as legal tender. They are gold rounds, so have intrinsic value - and art work, whatever that is worth to you. These are probably issued by a private mint (Franklin mint, or something like that). Personally, the artwork on these would make them worth less than the gold contained in the "coin".
- There is no country name on the coin
- There is no denomination on the coin
These could be medals or most likely tokens but not official coins.
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Kuna
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Citação: neilithicHow about this monstrsity. Is it a coin or a family portrait?Unfortunately, it is both
http://coins.nzpost.co.nz/new-zealand/2014/royal-visit
. A 1-oz silver bullion issue featuring one of the things I hate most - a real picture ON A COIN. Just get a good bloody engraver!!
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Wow this last one is really funny. 
This one is circulating (I guess) but it looks like a token to buy rice, from 1940.
https://en.numista.com/catalogue/pieces9947.html
This one is circulating (I guess) but it looks like a token to buy rice, from 1940.
https://en.numista.com/catalogue/pieces9947.html
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Citação: kommodoreCheck this outWhat is so funny about this one?
https://en.numista.com/catalogue/pieces40314.html
It's way better than some puppies or British royal picture, for example. At least for the Orthodox Christians.
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Good god!
It brought to me some idea - I would need somebody with latest Krause, who could point on some of those monstrosities we have here, if they are NCLT or just some private issues....
It brought to me some idea - I would need somebody with latest Krause, who could point on some of those monstrosities we have here, if they are NCLT or just some private issues....
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Citação: "arneth"Niue is dominating when it comes to issuing crappy designed coins, this example particularly:That is beautiful, who can ask for more: shamrocks, piglets, AND floaty fish!
https://en.numista.com/catalogue/pieces64249.html
Yes, I am drunk.
http://www.facebook.com/NumismaticsUK
I'm not an expert in any kind of coins, but I reckon I'm good at research and will do my best to help. Feel free to tell me my identifications/valuations/gradings are wrong. It's the only way I'll learn.
I'm not an expert in any kind of coins, but I reckon I'm good at research and will do my best to help. Feel free to tell me my identifications/valuations/gradings are wrong. It's the only way I'll learn.
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Citação: "Jarcek"Good god!Agree, it's a things which should be done eventually.
It brought to me some idea - I would need somebody with latest Krause, who could point on some of those monstrosities we have here, if they are NCLT or just some private issues....
I just went through the latest Krause catalogue - it's just terrifying - there are hundreds and hundreds disgusting coins from Niue (only for last ten, fifteen years). It seems that whole population (1000+) is doing nothing else but mass producing commemorative coins and spreading misery across the world. It's interesting that many coins are with Russia related themes (cities, films, monarchs, evens football clubs), I think it indicates a frequent presence of Russian tourists in this Pacific island.
https://en.numista.com/catalogue/pieces48540.html
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I am surprised that no one has mentioned the 2016 Latvian 2€ commemorative, soon to be released. There are not words to describe it.
Referee for Burundian and Estonian coins.
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Citação: "fryant"It's a reference to 2 Lati coins which was in circulation before Euro. Taking that in account it's not bad at all.
I am surprised that no one has mentioned the 2016 Latvian 2€ commemorative, soon to be released. There are not words to describe it.
I think the worst coins from Latvia is this one. Is it only me or it's a generally terrible idea to let 6-years old create a coin design?
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Citação: "arneth"Is it only me or it's a generally terrible idea to let 6-years old create a coin design?The last Dutch guilder carries the winning design of a contest among kids. Opinions differ.
(the animal depicted is the Dutch lion, in case you didn't recognize it at first sight)
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Citação: "arneth"It is indeed a nice homage, but in the form of a terrible coin. The original coin was nicer, with the clouds and whatnot, but this one is just awful.
Citação: "fryant"It's a reference to 2 Lati coins which was in circulation before Euro. Taking that in account it's not bad at all.
I am surprised that no one has mentioned the 2016 Latvian 2€ commemorative, soon to be released. There are not words to describe it.
I think the worst coins from Latvia is this one. Is it only me or it's a generally terrible idea to let 6-years old create a coin design?
Referee for Burundian and Estonian coins.
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We have to wait to see how the actual Latvian coin will look like at the end, once it is put in circulation. In many cases pictures released before coins are just a general idea.
For example France 2 Euro from 2016 before release and after. Big difference
or Austria
For example France 2 Euro from 2016 before release and after. Big difference
or Austria
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