MrB

Got any left? I'd like 2 if so.

Regrets? Not piling in pre vat rules change for bullion. Not getting in earlier full stop when both gold and silver were much lower. At least pre financial crisis. I had the money. Doh. Buying too many art coins. Lovely to look at but they lose their premium faster than an brand new car driven off the forecourt. Getting into precious metals at all when I realise that i have to sell them on eventually. Shares are so much easier.

Well, if he dies later this year, we get another memorial too!

Well, on mine (just 1oz silver proof), arrived yesterday, I have what looks like an extra full-stop after the word 'Charles', and on his face he has a tiny spot/ding on his cheek. I'll probably send back.

If you look at art coins like the rest of silver, your throat will close up and you heart will stop. Bloody expensive for the silver (or gold or whatever). Investment? Like most things, you need someone to sell to. Common silver is easy to shift, art pieces less so. I've seen the few that come onto this forum go for under their purchase price. I've got a few I bought from various mints around Europe. Fell in love with the designs. I sometimes wince over the cost even now. And then the VAT rules changed. That made everything even more expensive. The last art coin I bought came with a hefty extra bill thanks to that. But they're not an investment. At least I don't look at them that way. They are art pieces, and I treat them as ornaments. Exit strategy? Sell the bullion. Bury the art with me.

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Oh, I think that's supposed to be wisps of hair under her chin too. I thought it was just a really saggy neck for a while.

It's Margaret Thatcher under that helmet.

Oh go on then. Just the one (silver bullion) though. Gas bill to pay, kids to feed...

I'm sure I'll regret not buying one in a year or so, but right now with so much stuck in pending on my credit card, i'm not caring enough to attempt again to leave another 700 quid in pending limbo. I'll buy some whiskey instead.

Taken my money but apparently not given me a coin. Now cant see my order.

On the bright side they will always be worth 2 quid per coin. How much your 2 quid will buy on the other hand...

Got myself a silver one. I need more colour in my collection.

I think it looks pretty. And despite the Pride theme, I do find myself humming along to the tune of, 'Up above the streets and houses...'

Almost bought the 1oz just to have one, then I started looking at the helmet. And I thought... Why doesn't it go over her eyes? It does not look like its pushed back on her head... It looks like... it's too small. And now, all I can see is that stupid, tiny, oh so ever wrong helmet sitting on top of her head.