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My haul 💪😎
 
..Naa this is the groups combined buys, I was only allowed 3 of each

I also got…..these delivered at the same time, the timing was perfect as I dropped off at the NGC in the morning and they were shipped to the US the same day.  

Today I received a new king and 3 silver coins from the icon series with a great icon etched into it, Queen Elizabeth the second. 
Even the stamps on the packaging where mostly iconic album covers.
Thank you @BullionMan89

I am curious about the coins. But to be honest, I don't know why the RM issues should necessarily make a difference to the umpteen Star Wars island issues. In my opinion, Harry Potter is something else, so a connection is understandable. With Star Wars, the RM simply joins the ranks of agencies like APMEX, NZ Mint, etc. that have no history or tradition. Even as a huge Star Wars fan, I don't see any added value for RM editions, even if a Millennium Falcon was built in the UK and a few scenes were shot. If Charles appeared at the coronation in a Darth Vader costume, my opinion would only change to a limited extent. Still, I'll get the coins and put them with the rest of the agency issues. There is no room for such gimmicks in my RM boxes.
Talking about the Millenium Falcon. Here the shaped issue from the NZ Mint, propably projected and minted by CIT Coins and B.H. Mayer. Good luck Royal Mint.

Imho there is nothing to be gained for the RM, as they cannot compete with modern coin striking. And even in terms of quality, the RM is far behind. Perhaps they should concentrate on the things that make them unique and that no other mint or agency can really compete with, history and tradition. And the rest of the time they have, they could try to solve their quality issues, instead of trying to jump on a train, that is too fast for them.

I am curious about the coins. But to be honest, I don't know why the RM issues should necessarily make a difference to the umpteen Star Wars island issues. In my opinion, Harry Potter is something else, so a connection is understandable. With Star Wars, the RM simply joins the ranks of agencies like APMEX, NZ Mint, etc. that have no history or tradition. Even as a huge Star Wars fan, I don't see any added value for RM editions, even if a Millennium Falcon was built in the UK and a few scenes were shot. If Charles appeared at the coronation in a Darth Vader costume, my opinion would only change to a limited extent. Still, I'll get the coins and put them with the rest of the agency issues. There is no room for such gimmicks in my RM boxes.
Talking about the Millenium Falcon. Here the shaped issue from the NZ Mint, propably projected and minted by CIT Coins and B.H. Mayer. Good luck Royal Mint.

Imho there is nothing to be gained for the RM, as they cannot compete with modern coin striking. And even in terms of quality, the RM is far behind. Perhaps they should concentrate on the things that make them unique and that no other mint or agency can really compete with, history and tradition. And the rest of the time they have, they could try to solve their quality issues, instead of trying to jump on a train, that is too fast for them.

An EIC St. George and Dragon in silver. Pity the Rogal Mint didn't do a Wyon St. G&D. I don't really like their interpretation of His Majesty, as he looks like there is some stinky peasants in front of him.
Couldn't really justify buying the gold version myself. EIC makes some very stunning coins but very few, if any, hold their value on the secondary market (except the actual Mohurs when they were the actual EIC).

My EIC George & The Dragon arrived today too.  I don't have the lovely wooden furniture as a background though.
And personally (might be controversial), I prefer this obverse portrait to the RM version.

Lovely Sovereign. Thanks @MJCOIN
 

Couple bits to add to my JM collection 
1oz pt and 5g AU 

Picked up this beautiful 1914 San Francisco Mint US$20 gold coin. Graded by PCGS a respectable MS63.
Thanks Eric of @drakesterling. Am very happy having this coin. 

Big thanks to @ST1986 and @arshimo2012

Thanks for the 1oz Krug @Bars

Thanks to @stefffana
Now to source the 2017/2018 loafs! 

Made a start on the Myths and Legends with these thanks to @theman73 😎 now to find the rest

Two more coins bought today from a local dealer to add to the collection.
Firstly a nice original 1900 British Trade dollar. I love the look of this coin.
Next was this 1886 Mexican 8 Real coin. Terrific condition. 

Pair of  low mintage ,nice little 1915 Half sovereign’s landed  a couple of days ago courtesy of Spyder.

It's great to see the trade dollar in real life, I can only contribute with a restrike as a medal. Thank you very much for showing it to me. Greetings Maxe.

Got this in hand yesterday now off for  NGC grading, what a gem! 

1905 half sovereign for the stack Not a low mintage but it's gold

I am curious about the coins. But to be honest, I don't know why the RM issues should necessarily make a difference to the umpteen Star Wars island issues. In my opinion, Harry Potter is something else, so a connection is understandable. With Star Wars, the RM simply joins the ranks of agencies like APMEX, NZ Mint, etc. that have no history or tradition. Even as a huge Star Wars fan, I don't see any added value for RM editions, even if a Millennium Falcon was built in the UK and a few scenes were shot. If Charles appeared at the coronation in a Darth Vader costume, my opinion would only change to a limited extent. Still, I'll get the coins and put them with the rest of the agency issues. There is no room for such gimmicks in my RM boxes.
Talking about the Millenium Falcon. Here the shaped issue from the NZ Mint, propably projected and minted by CIT Coins and B.H. Mayer. Good luck Royal Mint.

Imho there is nothing to be gained for the RM, as they cannot compete with modern coin striking. And even in terms of quality, the RM is far behind. Perhaps they should concentrate on the things that make them unique and that no other mint or agency can really compete with, history and tradition. And the rest of the time they have, they could try to solve their quality issues, instead of trying to jump on a train, that is too fast for them.

I am curious about the coins. But to be honest, I don't know why the RM issues should necessarily make a difference to the umpteen Star Wars island issues. In my opinion, Harry Potter is something else, so a connection is understandable. With Star Wars, the RM simply joins the ranks of agencies like APMEX, NZ Mint, etc. that have no history or tradition. Even as a huge Star Wars fan, I don't see any added value for RM editions, even if a Millennium Falcon was built in the UK and a few scenes were shot. If Charles appeared at the coronation in a Darth Vader costume, my opinion would only change to a limited extent. Still, I'll get the coins and put them with the rest of the agency issues. There is no room for such gimmicks in my RM boxes.
Talking about the Millenium Falcon. Here the shaped issue from the NZ Mint, propably projected and minted by CIT Coins and B.H. Mayer. Good luck Royal Mint.

Imho there is nothing to be gained for the RM, as they cannot compete with modern coin striking. And even in terms of quality, the RM is far behind. Perhaps they should concentrate on the things that make them unique and that no other mint or agency can really compete with, history and tradition. And the rest of the time they have, they could try to solve their quality issues, instead of trying to jump on a train, that is too fast for them.

I am curious about the coins. But to be honest, I don't know why the RM issues should necessarily make a difference to the umpteen Star Wars island issues. In my opinion, Harry Potter is something else, so a connection is understandable. With Star Wars, the RM simply joins the ranks of agencies like APMEX, NZ Mint, etc. that have no history or tradition. Even as a huge Star Wars fan, I don't see any added value for RM editions, even if a Millennium Falcon was built in the UK and a few scenes were shot. If Charles appeared at the coronation in a Darth Vader costume, my opinion would only change to a limited extent. Still, I'll get the coins and put them with the rest of the agency issues. There is no room for such gimmicks in my RM boxes.
Talking about the Millenium Falcon. Here the shaped issue from the NZ Mint, propably projected and minted by CIT Coins and B.H. Mayer. Good luck Royal Mint.

Imho there is nothing to be gained for the RM, as they cannot compete with modern coin striking. And even in terms of quality, the RM is far behind. Perhaps they should concentrate on the things that make them unique and that no other mint or agency can really compete with, history and tradition. And the rest of the time they have, they could try to solve their quality issues, instead of trying to jump on a train, that is too fast for them.

My Mando bounty😁
I borrowed the masterboxes from my son. To play with his Mandalorian Lego.🤣
 

As someone who is freaked out by lizards, this is a mini nightmare. 😅