The Error re: 1 oz Gold-Select Rainbow coinsDuring the gold-select plating process the rainbow color was obscured. Some ghost-like elements can be seen in certain areas of the original rainbow. This is considered an error because it was unintentional and did not come out to specification or expectation. All of the coins were affected to my knowledge.
The Error CertificateThe coin’s error certificate will be entitled the
“DOUBLE RAINBOW ERROR COIN” given that the original rainbow was interfered with during the gold-select production. In some cases it is still somewhat visible in a ghost-like way and will have some varying rainbow elements retroactively put on to the coins. The mint will sign off on this error certificate and will be provided to all orders of Rainbow Gold-Select coins in addition to the certificate already produced for these coins. All rainbow gold-select coins will come with TWO certificates.
Q: Why is it called a double rainbow error coin?
A: Because the rainbow effect had to be added to the coins twice (once before gold-select plating and once after, retroactively).
Retroactive Rainbow (Front & Back)Unbeknownst to me initially, I was able to find a method by pure accident (with a little bit of experimentation) to retroactively add the rainbow on to the surface of the coins. There may be some alignment issues, as no coin is perfect. Each coin may have the original rainbow effect somewhat seen in a ghost like manner (no rainbow color is shown), as well as the 2nd rainbow retroactively added to the front and back areas.
TimelineIn order for me to retroactively get the rainbow back on to each coin’s surfaces, I will need approximately 7-9 days to do this process.
On top of the 7-9 days for retroactive rainbow addition, I will need about 4 days to get the “double rainbow error” certificates generated, printed, cut, approved by the mint, etc.
The work I normally do on the coins will take about 7 days.
Total time will be to get them to USPS will be 18-20 days. (~ February 27th - March 1st).
This is my target ship date, or sooner for orders with the rainbow gold-select 1 oz versions.
Regular Gold-Select coinsThe regular Gold-Select coin types have arrived also, they look pretty much identical to the rainbow error versions. You can tell the difference between the two as the regular Gold-select does not have any additional textures (i.e. ghosting) on the back (i.e. reverse) of the coin.
Assuming you have no other pending orders that have rainbow gold-select coins, the regular gold-select coins will ship be able to be shipped in 10-14 days from now.
What I need from customers who ordered gold-select rainbow 1 oz coins:I will be messaging all customers with a link to this post to get the following information from you regarding your order:
** If you are reading this please send me a PM or email with the answer to the following items below:
1. Do you want the “ERROR” text laser etched on to your gold-select rainbow coin’s holo?
Note - it will be an all or nothing situation. Either all of them have "ERROR" on them or none of them do.
2. Do you want an error certificate?
3. Do you want the tribal rainbow design on the back of the gold-select rainbow 1 oz coin? If not, it will be left as is with no retroactive rainbow color other than the address, serial #, and "LEALANA" text.
3. Are you funding the coins or not? (i.e. "BUYER FUNDED" marked hologram for unfunded coins)
4. Please send me a confirmation message/PM/email of your FULL shipping address in case I don’t already have it.
5. Please include your REAL first and last name for shipping purposes. First and Last name is required for shipments as you will be required to show ID to sign and receive the package.
I will be contacting customer over the weekend or early next week to point them to this list of information I need.
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