Pure copper nickel.

To quote a certain 90+ year old actor, “Make my day.”

It seems those who make money should make money. 😀

Yes pre-order(pay up)via eBay prior to the Mint release, they’ll send it in for grading, then they send it to the buyer. It’s a good service if you don’t want to deal with it yourself, but very expensive for that service…
Below is the coin as to how it will look from PCGS. This seller happens to be the same seller that AKBob and myself used for the L&B coin, so they are legit. Right now it’s way too early for me to consider buying that coin at that price, ain’t happenin!
However, if the Mint puts a limited number of privy marks on that Gold coin like the silver, look for a sellout and easily 10 grand for a Privy Gold 70 coin. Probably more$…
https://www.ebay.com/itm/146062734271

Great stories E1 and Kaiser. Great art and music talk too.
In 1979 when I was basically a kid who loved watching Saturday night live, the talking heads performed on the show. They blew me away…
My only claim to fame art wise was viewing in person the Michelangelo works at the Vatican museums/Sistine chapel that same year ’79 tagging along with my parents.
Breathtaking stuff…

Another good one.

Psalms 23 if you can my brother. Always works for me.

Kaiser,

I had a childhood sweetheart named Katie that moved to Boston from Westchester to attend Radcliff. I use to fly the Eastern commuter flight from Islip to Logan. Then take the train to Somers Hill where she lived. My best memory with her was on a Fourth of July. We sat at the base of a Paul Revere statue on Somers Hill, looking East to the harbor, drinking champaign and watching the fireworks. We would go to Harvard Square and Cheers Bar every time I visited. After she graduated, she moved to Spain. That was the last time I saw her. Many fond memories of Boston, Katie, Betsy Ross, and Ben Franklin. Isn’t life a journey.

Kaiser,

I’ll have to check it out. He had an utterly amazing life and was an intense intellectual. “Midnight in Paris” – I’ll check it out.

If you’re interested in Van Gogh, “At Eternity’s Gate” is another noteworthy film.”

Thanks Kaiser

Kaiser,

It is hard to believe it has been 40 years since they filmed “Stop Making Sense.” It was digitally remastered and released on video last year (2023). Their music was way ahead of their time and now is most fitting. A must see film.
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Yes, St. Petersburg is the place to by Dali art. My grandfather lived in St. Pete. Dali spoke 7 languages and lived around the world much like you. Spain, Austria, France, Canada, US, Mexico. Something can be said for those that live around the world. It adds depth and breadth to the mind.
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I saw “The Man of Le Moncha” in the Lincoln Center NYC when I was a kid. So, yes, Don Quixote! – he had a pair.
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Monet, all originals – extremely expensive and unaffordable. Van Gough – same thing. Botero, not on my list. If I were to see his work firsthand, I might feel different. There are just a couple of Peter Max pieces that interest me too. I hope to finish my art collection before dementia sets in. I should have all the walls covered by then. I hope to spend the last of my days just taking in all the beauty.
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So, whenever I get coin anxiety, I change modes for a while. I eventually return to coins though, just like I do with everything else. Never stop looking for talent and never stop looking at beauty.

Peace Out Boss