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General => What's It Worth? => Topic started by: fourkitties on October 14, 2012, 10:14:21 am

Title: Silver Olympic Commemorative First Day Covers
Post by: fourkitties on October 14, 2012, 10:14:21 am

In the 1970's I bought the leather folders of .999 fine Silver Olympic Commemorative First Day Covers from the Royal Canadian Mint (or Canada Post, I forget which).  I've never opened these and they have been carefully put away.  Can anyone kindly give me an idea of their value?  Thanks.  Kathy

Title: Re: Silver Olympic Commemorative First Day Covers
Post by: Philippe_B on October 14, 2012, 04:34:52 pm

The coins are only worth the price of silver. The last time I had a set like that I removed the coins and I gave the stamps to a young collector since no stamp dealer was interested in buying them.

Title: Re: Silver Olympic Commemorative First Day Covers
Post by: fourkitties on October 17, 2012, 01:05:39 pm

Hi Philippe,  Thanks for your reply.  Wow, what a rip-off!  I paid about $200 for each set from the Royal Canadian Mint.  Kathy

Title: Re: Silver Olympic Commemorative First Day Covers
Post by: Hudson A B on October 22, 2012, 01:13:58 am

Depending on what set it is, you could be in good shape. The sets that had about 10 coins in them were going for around $1000 a couple years back - due to the price of silver. Check the price of silver at a reputable source in your area. You may be in better shape that you think :) Good luck