Coin of the Week Sept. 20th 2012

Welcome back to the Coin Mercantile Blog. This is the third edition of Coin of the Week here at Coin Mercantile.

This week's Coin of the Week comes from the Eastern European Nation of Belarus, where over 40% of the country is forests. Within these forests are many different types of wildlife. Which leads me to this weeks coin of the week.

The 2008 50 Rubles Lynx w/ Swarovski Diamond Eyes 1/4oz Gold Proof Coin was issued by the Bank of the Republic of Belarus.

The Eurasian lynx (Lynx lynx) is the biggest of the lynxes. It is native to European and Siberian forests.

During the summer, the Eurasian lynx has a relatively short, reddish or brown coat, which is replaced by a much thicker silver-grey to greyish-brown coat during winter. The lynx hunts by stalking and jumping its prey, helped by the rugged, forested country in which it resides. The cat will generally feed on small prey, such as, hares, rabbits, foxes, etc., and switch to larger prey only when food becomes scarce.

Each coin is struck by the National Bank of the Republic of Belarus from 1/4oz of .999 Pure Gold and is inlaid with two diamonds 1mm in size, SI Clarity with a very limited mintage of 2,000 pieces.

This coin is currently on sale from $658.98 to $558.98 for a limited time. Be sure to have a look at it and while you're at our site be sure to check out the New Coins and Sales sections.

This has been the third edition for the Coin of the Week Series, how are the readers enjoying it so far?

Royal Canadian Mint Year of the Snake Releases

We are proud to present the new Year of the Snake releases from the Royal Canadian Mint.

The year 2013 is ruled by the Snake. The Year of the Snake also ruled 1905, 1917, 1929, 1941, 1953, 1965, 1977, 1989 and 2001. However, people born in January or February should consult the Chinese lunar calendar. New Year does not automatically fall on January 1st. This celebration is better known as the Spring Festival and coincides with the first day of spring - a date that shifts from year to year depending upon the lunar cycle and solar year.

People born during the Year of the Snake have a hypnotic beauty and never give themselves totally away. The mysterious Snake is a strategic planner that has everyone guessing its next move. It will keep plotting until it gets what it wants. And when it does, it is not likely to let go. The Snake is a strong individual and is usually destined for great success. Does this sound like someone you know?

We have three of the Royal Canadian Mint Year of the Snake coins. Featuring the $150 Year of the Snake 18-Karat 11.84gm Gold Proof Coin. This is coin is made from 75% Gold and 25% Silver, putting the gold content at 1/4oz. Second, we have the $15 Year of the Snake 1oz Silver Proof Coin. And Lastly, we have the $15 Year of the Snake Lunar Lotus 26.7gm Silver Proof Coin. Named, Lotus for its unique scallop shape that resembles that of a lotus flower.

Be sure to have a look at our site and have a look at the New Coins and Sales sections. Also be sure to check out our selection of coins from the Royal Canadian Mint. 

Newly Released Star Wars Series II

Coin Mercantile is proud to present the second series in the Star Wars set being issued by the island country of Niue and minted by the New Zealand Mint.

Niue 2012 $2 Star Wars Series Darth Vader
II Four 1oz Silver Proof Coin Set

With the success of the first series of Star Wars coins, who wasn't expecting a grand following?

The New Zealand Mint has released two new four 1oz Silver Proof Coin Sets and 10 of 40 Silver-Plated Star Wars coins.

The sets follow suit in the packaging with the Millennium Falcon and Darth Vader designs but the coins have changed. This round features Yoda, Darth Maul, Anakin Skywalker, and Queen Amidala. The two sets only vary in the case.

For the Silver-Plated coins, there will be a total of 40 in total but only 10 have been released at this time.

The 10 released at this time are C-3PO, Yoda, Darth Vader, Princess Leia, Emperor Palpatine, Han Solo, Chewbacce, Obi-Wan Kenobi, R2-D2, and Luke Skywalker. The following 30 will be sure to feature the full cast of both good and bad buys from the grand saga of Star Wars.

Head over to our site to see the current releases and while you're there don't forget to have a look at our New Coins and Sales sections. 

Coin of the Week Sept. 13th 2012

This is the second post in the new blog series "Coin of the Week".

This week's Coin comes from Macau, one of two Special Administrative Regions (SAR) of the People's Republic of China, the other being Hong Kong.

The 2009 250 Patacas 10th Anniversary of Return of Sovereignty of Macau 1/4oz Gold Proof Coin is the coin of the week.

The year 2009 poses exceptional and historical significance for Macau. Ever since the sovereignty of Macao was reverted to the Motherland ten years ago, Macau has embarked into another historical era. After ten years of changes and development, today Macau has emerged from its old self and blossomed into a vibrant city, glowing with brilliance.

On the reverse, The sculpture of the "Lotus Flower in Full Bloom" erected on the Golden Lotus Square in Macau. This was a significant gift by the State Council of China to the people of Macau in 1999. The lotus flower in full bloom symbolizes the everlasting prosperity of Macau. A square knot, also known as a binding knot, is featured on the coin under the lotus sculpture. It signifies the perfect binding of China and Macau under the principle of one country, two systems.

While on the obverse, The Statue of A-Ma, which stands at 19.99m on Coloane Peak. The height of the statue symbolizes the year in which China regained sovereignty over Macau. The Statue of A-Ma is a very significant part of Macau as she is believed to be a deity protecting Macau, the sea around Macau and her people.

This coin is now on sale for a limited time. Be sure to have a look at it and while you're at our site be sure to check out the New Coins and Sales sections.

This is the second edition in the Coin of the Week Blog series. I hope you guys enjoy.

How do the readers like the new series? Feedback is welcome.

Coin Mercantile, Inc. on Ebay

Happy Friday Everyone,

Today I'm going to give a brief insight of our ebay store. That's right not only do we have  www.coinmerc.com, but we also offer a store on Ebay. 

One of the neat features of the ebay store is "Buyer Protection". Ebay is known for offering a store that provides hassle-free protection. As an example, say you purchase an item and that item never gets delivered to you or even its not the item you thought it was. The first option would be to report your issue to the seller and see if the issue can be resolved. If not, then that is when Ebay steps in with "Buyer Protection". If after 7 days and if determined in your favor, Ebay will refund the cost of your purchase plus shipping. 

Another great feature of Ebay is the community involved within the store. Every seller has ratings and a majority of transactions are given feedback by the Buyer. Example, in the last twelve months CoinMercantileExchange has received over 150 positive feedback ratings, 2 neutral ratings and 0 negative ratings. As a Buyer you can see this on our listings and every other Seller on ebay, which in my own personal opinion is the deciding factor when it comes to different merchants offering the same item. 

Transnistria 2006 100 Rubles Stamp of
Faithful Black Sea Cossacks 14.14gm Silver
w/ Gold-Gilding Proof Coin

If you are unfamiliar with Ebay, have a look at our Featured Coin of the Week listing. The Transnistria 2006 100 Rubles Stamp of Faithful Black Sea Cossacks 14.14gm Silver w/ Gold-Gilding Proof Coin is the first coin in our new Blog Series "Coin of the Week" in which will be featuring a coin from our inventory at a special low price to go along with its Coin of the Week status.

I must disclose that our Ebay Store does not list any coins we have labeled "Special Order" on our website.

Be sure to have a look at our website and don't forget to stop by the Sales and New Coins sections.

Have any of the blog readers used our ebay store?

Coin of the Week Sept. 6th 2012

We have begun a new blog series called "Coin of the Week".

For this new blog series we will feature one of our lessor known coins and that coin will also be on sale.

This weeks featured coin comes from Transnistria. Transnistria is a small, country that declared its independence in 1990.

Transnistria 2006 100 Rubles
Stamp of the Faithful Black Sea Cossacks
14.14gm Silver w/ Gold-Gilding Proof Coin.

The coin featured is the 2006 100 Rubles Stamp of the Faithful Black Sea Cossacks 14.14gm Silver w/ Gold-Gilding Proof Coin. This coin design features a replication of the Stamp of the Army of Faithful Black Sea Cossacks.

Although the history of the Black Sea Cossacks shows a vague, spread interpretation of events. It is clear that The Army of the Faithful Black Sea Cossacks displayed great courage and fortitude. The Zaporozhian Cossacks or Ukrainian Cossacks inhabited land from the 15th to 18th centuries. Becoming a strong political and Military force, the Cossacks challenged the authority from all nearby rulers. After years of conflicts and alliances they found their place in the Tsardom of Russia where they served a valuable role of defending the empire from tribes and were granted a great degree of freedom for their efforts.


This will be all for the first edition of the "Featured Coin of the Week" Blog Series. Tune in next week for more.

Also, be sure to head to our website and take a look at the New Coins and Sales sections.

What do the readers think of the new series, the featured coin?

Sept. Allocation from the Perth Mint

Australia 2013 Year of the Snake Gold

Coin Mercantile Inc is an official distributor of the Perth Mint and we have added the newest releases for September.

The main release for September is the highly anticipated 2013 Year of the Snake from the Australian Lunar Series II. Featured to the right is the Gold Version. Made from 99.99% Pure Gold in 1oz, 1/4oz and 1/10oz versions, each as magnificent as the next. Also available is the three-coin set featuring all three sizes.

Gold may be Grand but Silver is not far off.
The Perth Mint has also released Silver versions weighing in at 1oz, 1 Kilo and for the first time 1/2oz. Same as the gold, the silver variations are available in a three-coin set.

Also released in September, the 1/2oz Silver Red-Tailed Black-Cockatoo Proof Coin, the first in the new Birds of Australia Series. Another addition to the Young Collectors Animal Athletes series features the Rhinoceros Beetle, known for its incredible strength compared to its size, it is said to be able to carry 100 times its weight on its back.

Be sure to head to our site and have a look at our "Sales" and "New Coins" sections.

What do our readers think of the new releases from the Perth Mint?