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CJul | 12-01-2006 03:38 AM
Which is prettiest lunar? I know there are loads of fans of lunars out there. I'm not really buying much silver at the moment, but would like to buy one 2oz lunar as a birthday present to myself! Which one do all the lunar fans who bought the complete set think is the coolest? :coolbeer:

Master_Ho | 12-01-2006 03:41 AM
Re: Which is prettiest lunar? Quote:
Originally Posted by CJul (Post 431416) I know there are loads of fans of lunars out there. I'm not really buying much silver at the moment, but would like to buy one 2oz lunar as a birthday present to myself! Which one do all the lunar fans who bought the complete set think is the coolest? :coolbeer:
We will all have our favorites, and they are all gorgeous - tho the Dragon is one of the most popular and hardest to get, I think (Jennifer might think differently, the rat and horses are also getting harder to get) But if you'll take a suggestion - if you can only get one - get the one that corresponds to your own Chinese animal sign!

graspAU | 12-01-2006 07:10 AM
Re: Which is prettiest lunar? Quote:
Originally Posted by CJul (Post 431416) I know there are loads of fans of lunars out there. I'm not really buying much silver at the moment, but would like to buy one 2oz lunar as a birthday present to myself! Which one do all the lunar fans who bought the complete set think is the coolest? :coolbeer:
2oz silver dragon is amazing.

rad | 12-01-2006 07:53 AM
Re: Which is prettiest lunar? Dragon, horse, gold snake.

CJul | 12-01-2006 01:31 PM
Re: Which is prettiest lunar? Quote:
Originally Posted by rad (Post 431507) Dragon, horse, gold snake.
I just thought this thread would be a bit of fun .... yes, the gold snake is much nicer than the silver. Damn. The dog I think is the other way around ... and I've never seen a silver rat, though I have a gold one. It is way cool :smile:

lonestarsilver | 12-01-2006 01:47 PM
Re: Which is prettiest lunar? I think the Dragon is the prettiest, but you may prefer your Chinese year or just your favorite animal. The Gold Lunar Set started in 1996, so it's complete now. The Silver Lunar Set however, started in 1999, so it's still missing the Rat, Ox, and Tiger. Jennifer www.discountsilverclub.com

CJul | 12-01-2006 02:23 PM
Re: Which is prettiest lunar? Quote:
Originally Posted by lonestarsilver (Post 431976) I think the Dragon is the prettiest, but you may prefer your Chinese year or just your favorite animal. The Gold Lunar Set started in 1996, so it's complete now. The Silver Lunar Set however, started in 1999, so it's still missing the Rat, Ox, and Tiger. Jennifer www.discountsilverclub.com
I didn't realise they started in different years! Do you have any of the 2oz dragons?

TomD | 12-01-2006 02:34 PM
Re: Which is prettiest lunar? 1 Attachment(s) Nobody ever mentions the rooster. Picking the best of this bunch is hard.

Maddie | 12-01-2006 02:50 PM
Re: Which is prettiest lunar? In gold, my favorites are the snake and the dragon. The ox and monkey are really nice, too. My golds are all fractionals, though. In the silver, the dragon is amazing, but I also really like the rabbit and the monkey.

CJul | 12-01-2006 03:36 PM
Re: Which is prettiest lunar? Quote:
Originally Posted by TomD (Post 432036) Nobody ever mentions the rooster. Picking the best of this bunch is hard.
You are right Tom D, the rooster is great also. In fact, they are all great. I am completely failing to decide! I AM ONLY GOING TO GET ONE, I AM ONLY GOING TO GET ONE, I AM ONLY GOING TO GET ONE........

Master_Ho | 12-01-2006 04:20 PM
Re: Which is prettiest lunar? 1 Attachment(s) Not the clearest pictures - but does this help? Attachment 21278

Master_Ho | 12-01-2006 06:16 PM
Re: Which is prettiest lunar? Quote:
Originally Posted by FL_RacingGal (Post 432229) ....not that there's anything wrong with being a goat though :wink:
Oh sure - EXACTLY the sort of thing a goat would say! :D I think betwen you and me we've cornered the market on this set! :rofl:

decebal | 12-01-2006 10:09 PM
Re: Which is prettiest lunar? 1 Attachment(s) for now i only have the gold series which my favourates are dragon and snake. i don't have any but the guilded coins look nice too ps. sorry to complecate the decision with more options :)

CJul | 12-02-2006 03:46 PM
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Originally Posted by FL_RacingGal (Post 432229) You might want to check your lunar sign from this link before you buy one of your sign. The Chinese calender doesn't go Jan 1 -Dec. 31st. It affects only those born in January and February I think. Because of this, I am a horse and not a goat....not that there's anything wrong with being a goat though :wink: http://chineseculture.about.com/libr...alsign1951.htm Oh..this is a fantastic site for learning about the lunar coins plus the pics are pretty nice as well. It isn't updated yet with the 2007 pig but a great read nonetheless. http://www.lunarcollectorcoins.com/index.htm *~*Joey*~* P.S. I also love the rooster and I grabbed 1 or 2 extras in 1 oz. when I found them cheap.
Great link, thanks!

CJul | 12-02-2006 03:47 PM
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Originally Posted by Master_Ho (Post 432128) Not the clearest pictures - but does this help? Attachment 21278
ARRRRRHHHHHH!!! Who can possible chose??!!!!!

Maddie | 12-02-2006 04:17 PM
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Originally Posted by CJul (Post 432799) ARRRRRHHHHHH!!! Who can possible chose??!!!!!
Now you know why we've all bought sets! :laugh: I'm sitting here right now deciding whether I'm going to order any to give as Christmas gifts. Not sets, mind you...individual coins...silver ones...because I am NOT the rich relative...

Master_Ho | 12-02-2006 05:13 PM
Re: Which is prettiest lunar? OK - ANOTHER SUGGESTION HAVING READ THESE POSTS........ If you can afford it - buy the entire set in 1 oz sizes.......then you don't have to decide.........roughly $160 and you really can't go wrong......sure, the premium is a bit higher than the Eagles or Maples but you are buying a set of 8 coins, not rolls or 100s. It gives you something gorgeous to look at and, when the time comes to sell your silver, you might even decide to hold on to those! If you have the extra - instead, buy the set in 2 oz sizes.......roughly $300..bigger and easier to see the artwork. If you have big bucks and really want a 10 oz one - get your Chinese zodiac sign.........or a favorite design........... If you have REALLY big bucks.........well, you probably aren't sitting on the comp reading this site! Send me your FRNs and I'll buy something for you! :D

TomD | 12-02-2006 05:38 PM
Re: Which is prettiest lunar? 2 Attachment(s) Quote:
Originally Posted by Master_Ho (Post 432847) OK - ANOTHER SUGGESTION HAVING READ THESE POSTS........ If you can afford it - buy the entire set in 1 oz sizes.......then you don't have to decide.........roughly $160 and you really can't go wrong......sure, the premium is a bit higher than the Eagles or Maples but you are buying a set of 8 coins, not rolls or 100s. It gives you something gorgeous to look at and, when the time comes to sell your silver, you might even decide to hold on to those! If you have the extra - instead, buy the set in 2 oz sizes.......roughly $300..bigger and easier to see the artwork. If you have big bucks and really want a 10 oz one - get your Chinese zodiac sign.........or a favorite design........... If you have REALLY big bucks.........well, you probably aren't sitting on the comp reading this site! Send me your FRNs and I'll buy something for you! :D
Here's a shot of a 1 oz and a 2 oz taken together to show the size difference. Then a shot of a 10 oz but, without comparison, you don't really get a feel for how big it is. :tongue: ON edit: Actually, the pictures are ratioed fairly closely.

CJul | 12-03-2006 07:02 AM
Re: Which is prettiest lunar? Quote:
Originally Posted by TomD (Post 432867) Here's a shot of a 1 oz and a 2 oz taken together to show the size difference. Then a shot of a 10 oz but, without comparison, you don't really get a feel for how big it is. :tongue: ON edit: Actually, the pictures are ratioed fairly closely.
With your pics, I don't think I need the actuall coin!:bowdown: Well, I have a 1 oz gold rooster, and a 1/10 gold rooster. And a 1 oz silver. So I could get the 2 oz silver to match. I also have quite a few 1 oz horses, dogs, a think a monkey somewhere. Or shall I get a 2 oz of one I DON'T have, like the snake or the rabbit, to have something different? I think the longer this thread goes on, the less likely I am ever to choose! :haha:

CJul | 12-03-2006 04:11 PM
Re: Which is prettiest lunar? Well, here is the one I WON'T be buying! :puke: http://www.perthmint.com.au/gc/produ...%5Fid=0706DFAA This gets my vote for the UGLIEST lunar! :haha:

CJul | 12-03-2006 04:17 PM
Re: Which is prettiest lunar? I can't believe there are so many weird and UGLY versions of these beautiful coins! http://www.perthmint.com.au/gc/categ...+Coins+-Silver

TomD | 12-03-2006 05:10 PM
Re: Which is prettiest lunar? I just followed the link to the "lenticular pig". The version of the Queen on the obverse looks seriously pissed about something, maybe being stuck so close to a pig.

LikeGreen | 12-03-2006 05:17 PM
Re: Which is prettiest lunar? I find any painted silver coin to be ugly and I think it mars the beauty of the metal. I first saw this with the painted Eagles. Blech. LG :smokin:

CJul | 12-05-2006 01:36 PM
Re: Which is prettiest lunar? Quote:
Originally Posted by LikeGreen (Post 433657) I find any painted silver coin to be ugly and I think it mars the beauty of the metal. I first saw this with the painted Eagles. Blech. LG :smokin:
Agree, but the moving pig takes bad taste to a whole new level � I wonder why a mint that makes some of the most beautiful coins in the world can also do this ........... :D

CJul | 12-14-2006 09:17 AM
Re: Which is prettiest lunar? Bought the snake and it came today and it is SOOOO cool!!!!:yippee: Am going to have to get more ..................

Big_Rob | 12-14-2006 10:16 AM
Re: Which is prettiest lunar? The Dragon all the way

CJul | 12-14-2006 04:27 PM
Re: Which is prettiest lunar? Quote:
Originally Posted by Big_Rob (Post 444707) The Dragon all the way
Sorry, my dealer had everything EXCEPT the dragon! Which probably speaks for itself .................:D The only other 2oz coin I had was a kookabura, which was, OK, but didn't raise the blood pressure ... but this ... :D

TomD | 12-14-2006 06:37 PM
Re: Which is prettiest lunar? 1 Attachment(s) Slitheren wins, comes across the finish line, winning by a hair, uhh scale

CJul | 12-15-2006 06:21 AM
Re: Which is prettiest lunar? Quote:
Originally Posted by TomD (Post 445328) Slitheren wins, comes across the finish line, winning by a hair, uhh scale
:D Cool pic of a cool coin.

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