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Are golden cards counted towards the country completion score?

card: Taye Taiwo 129 (2010) · category: variants

[Concise Summary]

No, country completion scores are calculated using the 685 core stickers. Golden variants are stored in a separate duplicate album ledger.

[Structured Data Grid]

Country Core Goal	Matte players only
Progress Cap	20 slots per country
Golden Influence	Excluded from standard percentage
Checklist Mode	Core Progress

Detailed Investigation & Analysis

Country completion progress tracks standard pages. A country binder page is completed when slots 1 to 20 are filled. Golden borders are collected separately and do not block country milestones.

Additional notes for collectors: Ensure checklist entries are verified before confirming trades. Standard trade ratios are calculated relative to card popularity.

[Album Context Specs]

Card Code	129
Official Name	Taye Taiwo 129 (2010)
Estimated Value	$0.48 USD
Album Section	Nigeria (2010)
Completion Mode	Required Checklist Item