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Everything from my remaining order arrived today - have to say, I am very impressed with the Mint's additional packing. All coins look good enough (perfect?) to the naked eye. Not gonna spoil them by checking under magnification. Now to decide whether to grade or not... Here's my full collection, it does look pretty sweet

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Occasionally something drops on the doormat that simply takes your breath away. This Raised Edge Proof variety of the stylized designed 1935 Crown has just taken my breath away, with its lovely Cameo and clear Fields 😃

Well after a little wait - my five coin 2022 sovereign set have arrived from RM - very nice indeed RM to their credit have done excellent with their solution, listened to our collective moans here foam spacers in every hole to prevent capsules dislodging Thick velvet protector strip to protect wood and thick rectangular foam to sandwich all together to prevent any movement in transit So anyone awaiting their for set still, this should hopefully keep their mind at ease

Finally completed one collection, fingers crossed the 2022 comes back a 70 😊

I have two strong beliefs 1. Royal mint practices 2. Flipping on TSF members who missed out on the stupid coin lottery So out of protest I have bought a 1oz coin as one of the "lucky ones" and will be selling on here for what I paid in the good faith of a solid TSF community member for the benefit of the community So, the terms are If you want the coin for 95.00 plus 5.00 post (100 quid cost to me) plus special delivery postage making a total of 107.85 to be paid My walk to the post office and listening to the miserable gets in the queue is free of charge How will I do it By 6pm tommorow night 25th to allow people chance, put a thumbs up if you want to be included in the draw I will then ask the missus to pick a name she hasn't a clue who's who's Whoever she picks gets the coin No returning etc if its not a grade 70 the coin I get will be the coin you recieve and also I request thst the winner doesn't flip in good faith which is only fair I have no interest in pants downing forum members, the TSF has given me alot so will return the favour

Just got home to this😊. My 1st platinum coin. Surprised there hasn’t been many more platinum metal coins in a platinum jubilee year. Maybe there are more coming but didn’t want to take the chance

Also, added some gold…

Okay, so I probably have the worst camera of any forum member but I got this recently and absolutely love it!

A lovely Silver Piedfort Queen’s Coronation 60th Anniversary Portrait Set 🤩. Only 697 of these sets were issued. Reverse by James Butler is a beautiful take on the Royal Arms. Also today, a couple of stragglers from the Royal Mint 👍 😃

These stunners arrived today Next level british coinage im in love 1718 quarter guinea - 303 years old only quarters minted in 1718 and 1762 1818 - sixpence

And lastly, closing out the year with the star…2021 2 oz Silver Gothic Crown Quartered Arms Proof! Wishing everyone a Happy New Year!

So this arrived! Thanks @ChrisSilver and everybody that is involved with TSF!

2021 One Kilo Silver Gothic Quartered Arms I haven't seen it yet, and this is not our usual pro-quality photo, but it still looks good.

Picked up the 1/4oz gold. Couldn’t resist 🙈😩😊

Well it was worth the extra wait 2oz Gothic Crown 'plain edge' in hand, available to RM Mint Marque members Mintage 125 in this presentation (total 131) it will be meeting Una, The Lion & the Grace, Grace and Grace for a party at the safe deposit box this afternoon

Finally the 10oz Completer to finish the 10oz set 😍

Received these three lovely Crowns. Thanks @Iacabu for the ‘Restoration of the Monarchy’ £5. That’s the first tray in my modern cabinet filled with both £5’s and a dozen Piedfort £5’s. Three different Portraits here, I’m always surprised that the IRB Portrait endured for so long. In my opinion it’s neither a flattering depiction nor is it distinguished- and unfortunately spanned the releases of some very special Sovereign releases.

Finally complete the half sovereign 70 run 😀

2022 Crowns, both plain edge with incuse writing lettering 🙂

Today, I received a small stack of gothic crowns. Very pleased with them. Its just made me more worried about running the gauntlet in March for the portrait version 😬 Wonderful coins. Can I join the queue now please ? I desperately want to open the caps and run my fingers down them!

10oz silver 999 pieces for sale........ 10oz Envela Murder Hornet £250 10oz Envela Uncle Sam £250 (some marks to raised edge) 10oz Silver Short Squeeze £250 (oversize capsule tight fit and many marks to reverse on the raised edge) 10oz Monarch Sugar Skull £250 10oz Britannia bar £250 **SOLD** 10oz Britannia bar £245 (couple of small milk spots) **SOLD** 10oz Lunar Monkey 2016 £260 **SOLD** Postage is to be added on top......if buying a few I would cover the postage. Your choice of postage service anything less than Special delivery is at your own risk. I goto the post office everyday so will be sent quickly Thanks for your interest

A bit of joy back from NGC~ after multiple attempts at selecting and sending in raw coins, finally an MS70 QB gold 1/4 Horse of Hanover. This one completes my set of all ten original QB bullion quarters in MS70. And a 69 as a worthy runner up!

Annual set came today, I was gonna send it back and wait for my £5.00 proof and Peidfort to come but i think im gonna keep and sell the other two now, i know its not sterling or fine silver but its a lovely set

I'm blaming @Darr3nG for this 😁

Lovely 1806 NGC Ms60 half military guinea from @Dougall1 a great guy to deal with and my first British coin in my stack!!

Received this half- my favourite design Another for the kids stack Many thanks @AdamDutton

Another military guinea to join its brothers from the Apollo collection 1804 NGC MS61 I also have an MS60 and MS62 Love these things

Joined the 1935 party, in truth I've had one on the list for a long time but its never got to the top, however they seem to have become more popular recently and I didn’t want to miss the boat.. will update with grade when I have it.

A month late, but oh my its pretty! Looks perfect, arrived very well packaged. To say I'm chuffed would be an understatement.

For sale a 2022 Gold proof 5 coin sovereign set. £,6,250.00 included with standard Royal Mail special delivery. UK only, no returns Any question just give me a shout. 1.MOV 2.MOV

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Received my 2022 Silver Proof Annual Set this morning- I hit the goalpost with the COA 😂 And the last straggler of my 2022 Sovereign purchases arrived, along with a free gift of an Elton.

Received my 2022 full sovereign from the Royal Mint complete with a foam piece to secure it so it didn't fall out the capsule. I must say it done the trick!

My photographs are pretty terrible as usual but I received my first graded/slabbed coin today! Thanks to @goluckystayhappy

The postie brought the quarter sovereign today. That completes the set at the moment but I would dearly love a five sovereign to go with them.

Some nice ones in the last week!

Lovely 1/4 Sovereign arrived today thank you Ash @arshimo2012 very pleased 👍 Queen Elizabeth II shown here photo bombed by a rare snap squad Mosasaurus which also arrived today ready for the grandson 😄 thank you Asda

To round off 2021 some Silver. Thanks @matt1r and @Fivepoundfred 😃

cheers!!

The specs are on the capsule thankfully 😅

Another stunning piece arrived today love these things 1804 military head half guinea graded NGC MS62 This is my favourite coin it's simply beautiful

First gold of 2022.....Italian coin 😍

Latest batch of coins back from grading (thanks once again Louise - Coins of the Realm). Particularly pleased with the results on the Prince George 5th Birthday SOTD x 2. A rare coin this one and nice to have two with a top grade.

H&B arrived and another off the list thanks Rich, beautiful coin.

Well here she is subject to much topic and debate on the forum 1734 Silver Rider Ducaton from the T'Vliegnehart shipwreck of 1735 as part of th East India company fleet With COA and provenance in form of signed documents from Terry Hiron an authority on shipwrecks And a video this is simply a piece of history in your hand VID_20220111_172508.mp4

Hi All, Quite like both sides of the coin. Something different.