Back to basics: Goldporn

Hey steemies and SSG brothers and sisters!

For a while I have been on a mission to photograph some of my low mintage silver, I thought it would be nice to go back to my bullion, it felt a little tossed aside for a while. With work coming soon (hopefully)I don't know how much time I will have to play around with the camera but I will finally be able to scratch the stackitis itch, I have a feeling I will be like a kid picking gummy worms for the first time once I hit up the LCS (I'm sure he will be happy of our return too!). While figuring out what will be next on my list of loot conquest, I came across some pieces I may have forgotten I thought deserved a bit of a photo-shoot.

Shot 1/25 sec. f/7.1 40mm, ISO 800

That's for you my brothers from the south! I mainly hold Canadian and RCM products but on occasion, when the price is right I do enjoy your Lady Liberty! 1924 was once thought to be one of the rare years of the Double Eagle due to FDR's gold confiscation in 1933 but a butt load was found in European vaults and made it's way back home and now considered the most common year available.

Shot 1/20 sec. f/7.1 40mm, ISO 800

I walked in to the LCS looking for 1 troy oz of RCM bullion but turns out they had sold all of the 1 oz bullion they had and my only other option was to get a bunch of gram bars instead. I wasn't too thrilled at all the loose tiny stuff and figured I would just go order it online instead, Friendly Neighborhood LCS can't let that happen! Then he came back with the Double Eagle and gave me a good deal at close to spot. I almost didn't buy it but in hindsight I'm glad I did, she's a pretty lady and worthy to be in the stack! I Know nothing about coin grading so if you can help me out in the comments as to what grade/condition it might be , it would be appreciated.

Shot 1/40 sec. f/3.3 40mm, ISO 800

She's no Lady Liberty but she still holds a special place in my stack! There will be more of her added this year for sure. RCM has beautifully crafted buillon coins ranging from 1 gram all the way to 1 kg with everything in between. The 1oz coin carries a bit more premium than it's bar counterpart. This one is a half ounce, still carries a bit of a premium but it is more reasonable compared to the smaller 1/10 th or 1/4 oz. 1 oz full ounce can be a lofty purchase for most of us, it makes it easier to still get ahead with the goal without having to save forever.

Shot 1/50 sec. f/3.3 40mm, ISO 800

I like our Canadian bullion because of all the beautiful fine details that go into crafting every coin. As pretty as they are, the intricate details are actually a fingerprint against counterfeiting. Just like the P.A.M.P Swiss bars, they can be identified in a specialized scanner as legitimate so there is no need for scratch/acid test to identify. Part of the reason I dish out the extra dough for RCM over generic bulion. I know gold is gold but I want an easy sell if I ever have to cash it in a pinch or ever want to include it in RRSP or other legitimate investment plan (not much chance in that ever happening but you never know)and these should be easily recognized just about anywhere since they are government issued.

Shot 1/20 sec. f/7.1 40mm, ISO 800

This may be a tall order but I'm hoping this year to make a set and get one of each of the sizes available in the 2018 maple leaf, even the tiny ones, just to have one. This would include 1 gram, 1/20th oz , 1/10th oz, 1/4 oz, 1/2 oz and the mother lode 1 ouncer.

Shot 1/50 sec. f/3.5 40mm, ISO 800

What business does a Canadian toonie have to do in a gold post you ask? Well this one is different, It's minted in silver with a gold plated center. They can usually be found in special sets but when they come back to the LCS for resale sometimes it's easier to break-up the set and sell one piece at a time and some get left over and can be had at a good deal compared to original purchase price. In this case the toonie was the special edition coin in the set, I'm not sure how it got left over but I'll take it! It is possible to buy a white gold and full yellow gold center but it's a bit $$, could possibly be on my to do list(I assure you this list is getting long!)

Alright that's all folks!! peace xox

All images taken with Nikon D7000 and 40mm Nikkor micro lens.