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Today's little gem from a buyer who seems to specialise in Used Tyres and Socks.
When the photos of the Sovereigns are listed do you think they will be genuine?
What a plank.
 
 
Full Sovereign 22ct Gold Coin - dated 1889 - featuring Queen Victoria (Jubilee Head)    This is the actual coin you will receive.      Gold is a great investment in these very uncertain economic times and is forecast to increase greatly in the years to come so now is a great time to buy.    ANY QUESTIONS - PLEASE ASK  
 
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/165108634627?hash=item26713dd403:g:JJYAAOSwiVRhW3Xz
 
 

Nothing fancy but this is what I've managed to accumulate in 4months. My Goddess Europa silver showed up today so I'm well happy. I'm not sure if I've done for the year yet, that depends on spot prices and what I come across. 

" Gold in the hole " 😲 James 1st Quarter Laurel 👍
King of England between 1603 - 1625

With the gold content of a sovereign being 7.3224g, and spot currently at £40.62 at time of writing (total £297.44), you would will be very unlikely to get a sovereign for £250. Try tracking the cost of gold here (or similar) https://www.gold.co.uk/gold-price/week/ounces/GBP/ and identify where you can buy for a decent premium over spot.
Saying that, if you do find sovereigns for £250 let me know! 😀

With the gold content of a sovereign being 7.3224g, and spot currently at £40.62 at time of writing (total £297.44), you would will be very unlikely to get a sovereign for £250. Try tracking the cost of gold here (or similar) https://www.gold.co.uk/gold-price/week/ounces/GBP/ and identify where you can buy for a decent premium over spot.
Saying that, if you do find sovereigns for £250 let me know! 😀

This thread is a perfect example of the “Streisand Effect”.
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Streisand_effect
 
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Don't blame it on the sunshine,don't blame it on the moonlight,don't blame on the good times......blame it on USA rising interest rates,a stronger dollar,and the release of US jobs report bringing the unemployment rate down to 5.4 %.
But you can blame it on the Boogy if you want..💃🕺

I posted this video back in March 2021 in a separate thread but thought I'd share it here too for a laugh 😅
Comedy sketch about gold...
 
 

I'm still trying but if I don't it would be nice for someone on the forum to win.

Thanks - has anyone ever won on these Royal Mint draws?

Fixed it for them:

“What are Proof coins?
Proof coins from any other Mint are the highest quality commemorative coins. Their sharpness, detail and finish are unrivalled, making them perfect for collectors looking for highest levels of craftsmanship and detail. Here at the Royal Mint, we try but we accept that sometimes we fail.
The dies used to strike our Proof coins are hand-finished by Dave, our prison release apprentice, to ensure that some imperfections are removed. Blanks are forced into the coin press by screwdriver before being struck up to one time, at a lower speed and with less pressure than other finishes, to preserve the finer details of the design, but mainly so that Dave can keep up.
After striking, each coin is briefly inspected for perfections by Sandra in accounts. Sandra can’t wear gloves as she has long glued on nails. Hence the odd finger print. The dies are then cleaned with hair between each coin to ensure that marks and perfections are caused during striking.
As a result of Dave and Sandra’s efforts, no more than 4 Proof coins can be struck within an hour. Proof dies are also regularly damaged to maintain the low quality of the finish. Each Proof die will strike over fifteen coins before it has to be polished with the wire wool. Because of these efforts, we can only guarantee a 68 if you send off for grading. However, if you pay extra for conservation, they should be able to remove Sandra’s finger prints.”

The state this country is in at the moment, God Help Us would be a more appropriate motto.

Interesting concept...
A coin with  two backsides.
🙂

A bit of fun.  

For the next large TSF prize draw to advertise and bring awareness of the forum, which will be in around a month or two. Should we double the prize and have 2x 5oz silver bars up for grabs, 2 different winners each winning a 5oz silver bar. If you think we should then like this post. 

If this post gets 100+ likes we will give away 2x 5oz silver bars. (I have set this target deliberately low so that it is easily obtainable)

If this post reaches 200+ likes, we will add a small bonus  

Something different and has  probably took the place of my favourite coin in my collection in a beautiful high grade for a coin which is 1400 years old 
Byzantine Empire Constans II from AD641-668
4.4g of pure ancient sexiness 

Bit random but today I received 
Q. Sicinius and C. Coponius 49 BC denarius 
Minted with Pompey in the East. 

diad. hd. of Apollo r., star below, Q SICINIVS before, III VIR behind, rev., club of Hercules surmounted by lion's skin with scalp to r., bow on r., arrow on l., C COPONIVS P R S C (Seaby, Sicinia 1)

hgm gold brits
spot + 3% for 1
spot + 2.5% for 2/3/4
spot + 2% for 5 or 6
https://www.hattongardenmetals.com/buy/gold-britannia-1oz-gold-coin-22ct

2021 Sovereign for £299 at Harrington & Byrne. 2% on spot as I type.

2021 Sovereign for £299 at Harrington & Byrne. 2% on spot as I type.

2021 Sovereign for £299 at Harrington & Byrne. 2% on spot as I type.

2021 Sovereign for £299 at Harrington & Byrne. 2% on spot as I type.

2021 Sovereign for £299 at Harrington & Byrne. 2% on spot as I type.

2021 Sovereign for £299 at Harrington & Byrne. 2% on spot as I type.

2021 Sovereign for £299 at Harrington & Byrne. 2% on spot as I type.

2021 Sovereign for £299 at Harrington & Byrne. 2% on spot as I type.