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| Gulwings |
Posted - October 12 2012 : 10:40:40
I have recently contacted the Royal Canadian Mint.
Below you will find my initial correspondance and also a pic of the coins I reference, for the benefit of our American members who may not have seen the coins I reference.
I will report back once I receive notification of receipt of my request and then we can bombard them with emails of support for the project. My thoughts are that if this goes through; there won't be anymore DeLorean questions at Canadian car shows and our babies might be more demanded by more people... hehehe... read on...
"Ms. Kate Holmes;
Good day!
I am the Son of a late Graphic Designer who was honoured to have his designs chosen for 2 Canadian silver dollars in our past. These two designs were for the 1975 Calgary Centennial and the Arctic Territories 1980 dollars respectively. My Father, Donald Paterson, passed away in 2005 and when asked of his most proud moments in design; he undoubtedly recanted his experiences with the mint, the coins and the people he met. He was honoured to say the least.
I currently own in excess of 1000 of each of these two coins... my highest valued 'treasures'.
My Father was (among many things) an automobile lover throughout his lifetime. He owned at one point; a 1975 Bricklin. The Bricklin was entirely manufactured in New Brunswick, Canada, which the mint is more than familiar with as you struck a $20 coin in 2003. Currently there are less than 1300 of these cars still in existence world-wide. The passions still remain in New Brunswick for this part of our National automotive history and "their" car.
2014 represents the 40th Anniversary of the Bricklin in Canada as 1974 was the first year of manufacture. I have contacted the Saint John Chamber of Commerce suggesting a mass pilgrimage of Bricklins to return to the city of their birth in 2014. My inquiry has met with huge positive response and it is currently being discussed for the August long weekend, in conjunction with their Provincial day of celebration. We have been told to expect National coverage by the media.
My "idea" for the mint; 40th Anniversary coins. Which coins? 25 cent coins, coloured coins, like the Veteran's quarter, the Cancer Society quarter and others.
The Bricklin was only manufactured in 5 colours and the cars were not painted. This was part of the leading-edge technology incorporated in this car. The bodies are acrylic (like a bath tub or shower pan) and the colour is impregnated into the acrylic. The 5 colours are white, red, orange, green and suntan (ochre). IF the mint was to have one design and then colour it 5 different ways; there's a set of 5. Face value would be $1.25 but retail value of sealed coins could easily be 10 to 20 times that. I personally would order $5,000 worth immediately... and then there's the circulation coins as well.
You see, my Father's influence on me has "forced" me to own a Bricklin as well. The Mint has commemorated this car in the past I know but this milestone is a good opportunity to diversify from larger denominations and "put a Bricklin in the hands of every Canadian" by circulating the coins. It is a great opportunity to wave our flag with pride as well as bring attention to New Brunswick.
I will leave this with you for your thoughts and consideration. IF you feel that the concept has merit in any way; I can send you information as well as connect you with "Bricklin people" all over the world for anything the mint might need to evaluate this further.
Thanks for reading and I hope I might hear from you soon.
Best Regards!
Mike Paterson
Stouffville, ON"
... and the pic of the coins mentioned...
Mike P |
| 10 L A T E S T R E P L I E S (Newest First) |
| steve_edgar |
Posted - July 02 2013 : 15:09:18
St. John 2014 is a go! We will be talking about it in London and are really looking forward to the 40th! |
| Rick_R |
Posted - April 01 2013 : 07:55:54
well Mike I may just have to make a side trip next time I go to Cape Breton just to buy you a steak dinner |
| MikeM |
Posted - March 29 2013 : 20:10:53
Rick it would almost be worth the two day drive to see you pull out a wallet. Well only kidding. Have to go to a wedding that weekend. We will get together at some point as I did make Kit-waterloo meet. So you are off the hook this year ! |
| Rick_R |
Posted - March 29 2013 : 13:05:53
mike come to London and I'll buy you a steak diner, McDonald's is ground steak right LOL.. just kidding I'll buy you areal one if you come. |
| Gulwings |
Posted - March 27 2013 : 19:45:06
... aw geeze Mike; now you're gonna scare away our hauler-driver-trailer-guy-on-a-mission-that-knows-where-he's-going because it's gonna cost him a bunch of steaks for you... you could have surprised him with it ONCE he got there... man, you're making it tough for me here...  ...and Dave is on your list too... oh boy...
The schmoozing will have to be heavy at the meet in London if I am to have any hope of success... oh dear... 
Mike P |
| MikeM |
Posted - March 26 2013 : 22:47:30
Man I would be eating free all weekend as Rick R owes me one for at least 2 years. And since I let Dave Hanson test drive my green B I am sure he will do the right thing if he is around when he was in SJ last year. |
| brick75 |
Posted - March 26 2013 : 22:15:17
Easy answer, I am in. I have to buy Mike M a steak dinner.
Marty
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| Gulwings |
Posted - March 26 2013 : 20:18:09
... totally understand the prospect is a long way off... 15 months... lots happens in 15 months in everyone's camp... not a problem, I was in no way looking for confirmed attendance; more I was looking for interest, or not.
I figure if we can get 15 or 20 cars from the east; we're gonna have the city opened up for us. These folks have HUGE love for this car, the history, the stories... In no way am I looking to "offer an alternative" to the club meet... not my purpose or intent in any way.
I was looking for "interest" and then we can all discuss whether that interest takes shape or not.
I have an idea; Rick R should haul all our cars (from this neck of the woods) down there on a big multi-level float trailer...  ... I'm sure we could convince him over the next 15 months to help a senior or few... hehehe...  ... it's not like he doesn't know the way... ... it's gonna take me some convincing though... leave that part with me... ... it's probably not gonna go well... 
Mike P |
| steve1189 |
Posted - March 26 2013 : 19:15:29
I like the idea Mikie, would like to say definite yes but long way off. Who knows, between unforeseen health issues and the fact that the old girl is getting older (the car!.....yes the brides getting older too but she doesn't really find the brick all that comfortable to travel in anyway).
Haven't been down east since the mid 70's for a visit to PEI (God's country!) and to visit one of my brothers who was living in Saint John at the time. One thing for sure, those Maritimers really know how to welcome visitors!
I guess that makes it a tentative yes. |
| Rick_R |
Posted - March 26 2013 : 14:32:13
i think I am up for it, I have "relatives" on Cape Breton so I could make it a double duty deal. but it all depends on lots of factors between now and then. |
