Proof 1992 Canada Struck Off-Metal on Gold Plan NGC PF 67 Ultra Cameo

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He literally "wrote the book"
World's Greatest Mint Errors
, which received the Numismatic Literary Guild's award for Best World Book. He is the publisher & editor of Mint Error News Magazine & Website which is widely regarded as the most informative and comprehensive resource for Major Mint Errors. He was an ANACS consultant for Major Mint Errors and has written articles for the Coin Dealer Newsletter. Mike Byers and his discoveries have been featured on the front page of Coin World numerous times. Mike Byers Inc carries a multi-million dollar world class inventory of major mint errors, die trials and numismatic rarities. His extensive personal collection of major mint errors is being authenticated and certified by NGC and designated on the insert as THE BYERS COLLECTION.
Proof 1992 Canada
Struck on Gold Planchet
NGC PF 67 Ultra Cameo
Extremely Rare
This is one of the rarest, most expensive and spectacular Canadian mint error coins known. This proof gold off-metal mint error was certified and authenticated by NGC in a multi-holder. It was struck on a Gold Planchet weighing 31.1 grams that was intended for a 1 oz Maple Leaf gold coin. It is the size of a U.S. Silver American Eagle and is in superb proof cameo condition. The diameter of a regular 1 oz Maple Leaf gold coin is 30mm and it has a thickness of 2.8mm. This gold off-metal mint error expanded to a diameter of 40mm when it was struck. The accompanying coin is the normally struck coin in silver.
The International Olympic Committee decided to commemorate the centennial of the Olympic Games. In 1992 the Spirit of the Generations proof silver coin was issued by the Royal Canadian Mint and released in a special presentation box. These were struck with CITIUS ALTIUS FORTIUS on the edge.
On September 15, 2003, the Royal Canadian Mint auctioned two different special gold strikings of silver commemorative coins. These were sold on eBay and made headline news in Canada since the Royal Canadian Mint had never released special gold strikings before. CBC News and other Canadian news outlets followed the auction and reported this story in their business sections. These two gold strikings were the size of a Kennedy Half Dollar and they sold for approximately ,000 and ,000 (U.S. Dollars). Andy Lustig, a well respected U.S. coin dealer and specializes in coins and patterns from the U.S. and around the world, was the successful high bidder and purchased both of these gold strikings on eBay. The example that originally sold for ,000 was featured in a recent Heritage auction and brought 8,000.00. This 1992 Canadian mint error is twice the size of this recently sold special gold striking.
This proof gold off-metal rivals any U.S. mint error coin. For comparison purposes, the U.S. Mint struck two commemorative Panama Pacific Silver Half Dollars in Gold. One recently sold in a Heritage Auction for 0,000. Also, several U.S. Indian Head Cents struck in gold on 1/2 Dollar blanks and certified by PCGS and NGC as mint errors have sold in public auctions from approximately 5,000, 0,000, 0,000 and 0,000. This amazing gold off-metal would be the centerpiece of any collection of Canadian mint error coins or commemorative issues.
The discovery mint error was originally certified by NGC in a single-coin holder. It was featured on the cover of Issue 35 of Mint Error News Magazine and featured in an article in Coin Week:
Gold Errors are featured in Chapter 12
of my NLG award winning book,
World's Greatest Mint Errors
:
Buying and Selling Rare Coins
Certified by PCGS & NGC
Rare U.S. Gold Coins
U.S. Patterns & Die Trials
U.S. & World Major Mint Errors
MIKE BYERS
Dealing in Rare Coins & Fine Art for 40 Years
Mike Byers has been a professional numismatist for forty years. He is one of the largest dealers handling U.S. Gold Coins, Patterns and Rarities certified by PCGS and NGC. He has handled major coin collections and attends every major coin convention. Mike Byers carries an extensive inventory as well as solicits want lists and is always looking to purchase fresh inventory and collections.
Mike Byers was a consultant to ANACS for Mint Errors from 2000 to 2006. He is also the Publisher and Editor for
Mint Error News Magazine
and the
Mint Error News Website
that was founded in 2003. In 2009, Mike Byers published his first book,
World's Greatest Mint Errors
, which received the NLG Award for Best World Coin Book. In 2016, Mike Byers was featured on Fox News in an interview with one of his unique mint errors.
Mike Byers is a life member of ANA since 1985, a charter member of NGC and a featured dealer/member of PCGS. He is also a life member of the Central States Numismatic Society and the Florida United Numismatists. He is member A71 in the Certified Coin Exchange (CCE) and a member of CDN Exchange (BYRS).
Mike Byers was born in the coin business attending coin shows since he was six years old. When he was seventeen, he issued his first coin catalog. He has been a Market-Maker in U.S. Gold Coins and a dealer in major mint errors. In 1987 he offered limited partnerships and rare coin funds. He has written articles for The Coin Dealer Newsletter and has been featured on the front page of Coin World numerous times with his numismatic rarities. Mike Byers is a contributing author on mint errors for CoinLink & CoinWeek. He also assisted with the mint error section of Coin Facts on the PCGS website. You can visit Mike Byers and view his rarities at the ANA, Central States, FUN show and the Long Beach Coin Expo.
Mike Byers also deals in fine art including Leroy Neiman original oils as well as works by other renowned artists. He buys and sells oil and acrylics on canvas and board, bronzes, watercolors and mixed media artwork.
2016: Fox News Interview
In 2016, Mike Byers was interviewed in a Fox News segment showcasing his unique 1970-S Proof Quarter that was struck on a 1941 Canadian Quarter.
2009: World's Greatest Mint Errors
In 2009, Mike Byers published his first book,
World's Greatest Mint Errors
. This book combines stunning imagery with the most accurate information available to provide anyone interested in mint errors with the latest information on mint error coins from the United States and around the world. Hundreds of spectacular mint errors are pictured. Each error coin photo is presented in full color, and enlarged to enhance the smallest details. Some of the error coins featured in this book have never been seen by the public before, and each is described in great detail as to the type of error, the assigned grade, rarity and estimated value.
NLG Award for Best World Coin Book
in 2009 for
World's Greatest Mint Errors
2009: The Coin Dealer Newsletter
Mike Byers was the featured author in the October 9, 2009 issue of The Coin Dealer Newsletter (Vol. XXXIV No. 10) with a front-page article on mint errors.
2003: Publisher and Editor of Mint Error News
Magazine & Website
In 2003, the
Mint Error News
website was launched, which was originally sponsored by Mike Byers and ANACS. Due to the popularity of mint errors and the magazine it is now sponsored by Mike Byers and several other mint error dealers. It is a website devoted to bringing the latest mint error news and information to the collector. There are now hundreds of articles with features, discoveries, news stories, and mint error related info from the United States and around the World. This website became so popular that a print version, Mint Error News Magazine, was created and is read by thousands of readers.
THE BYERS COLLECTION
NGC began certifying a few major mint errors from Mike Byers' personal collection. These spectacular and rare coins each have "BYERS COLLECTION" designated on the NGC insert.
1874 G Mirror
Brockage on Obverse
NGC MS 62
1904 Double Struck
Rotated 180 Degrees in Collar
NGC MS 62 CAC
0,000
(1928) 25¢ Struck on a
1¢ Planchet 3.02 Grams
NGC MS 63 BN
Featured on the Front Page of Coin World
Mike Byers' discoveries have been
featured on the front page of Coin World.
1999: Mike Byers Inc. Website Launched
Mike Byers Inc is one of the largest Numismatic corporations dealing in U.S. Gold Coins, Patterns and Rarities certified by PCGS and NGC. The Mike Byers Inc website was launched in 1999 and today it is considered the most widely viewed and informative numismatic websites specializing in PCGS or NGC certified Pre-1840 Gold Coins, Patterns or Early Type Mint Errors (Pre-1950).
Coin World December 1, 2003 Page 53 Full Page Ad
1990-1999: Dealer in World Coins
Since 1990, Mike Byers has traveled extensively in Europe purchasing the finest quality World Coins. We specialize in Swiss, German and English rarities in the finest quality obtainable. Here's an example of a full page ad in the European Coin Magazine,
Munzen Revue
. We buy many high quality World rarities.
1987-1988: Limited Partnerships / Rare Coin Funds
In 1987, Mike Byers Inc was one of the FIRST major U.S. dealers to offer SEC approved Limited Partnerships / Rare Coin Funds. We purchased major rarities including proof gold, early type gold, and gem mint state gold. Our ads soliciting investors appeared in the
Wall Street Journal
,
Coin World
, and other publications. Later on, many coin dealers followed our lead and offered Limited Partnerships as well.
1978-1999: Market-Maker in U.S. Gold Coins
Mike Byers and Mike Byers Inc have purchased millions of dollars of rare United States gold coins and collections. For over 35 years we have been Market-Makers in U.S. gold coins. Here is an example of one of our many full page ads in the Certified Coin Dealer Newsletter, which we placed over the years. We buy and sell proof gold, mint state gold, gold commems and early gold.
1975: Major Mint Error Catalog
From 1974 - 1978 I mailed out over 25 price lists of major mint errors. My all time favorite was my first catalog which was photographed, printed and distributed in 1975 by John Devine (Lonesome John) from Newbury Park, CA. It was a 26 page catalog containing the finest major mint errors with photographs, descriptions and prices.
This Gold Indian Head Cent was
recently certified by PCGS as MS 65.
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