"Two; new coin inlay chips being available in the USA is somewhat of a rare comodity for sure"

Matsui will sell coin inlays to anyone that has money to spend.

"My definition of rare is probably a little loose here"

I agree.

"I may not elect to replicate them."

If you do elect to replicate them, will they then not be rare?

Sorry, I guess I think you are useing the "RARE" word as sales hype.
As a chip collector I think the word "RARE" means very few known to exist and is listed as a "Z" chip. Not many fantasy chips meet that critera.

Just my opinion and like I said, I had to ask.