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I don't have a picture but I just finally received the first gold I ordered. (Ordered and received a few other things since.)
8 2021 sovs
1 2020 double sov
1 2021 gold ounce kangaroo
Worth the wait. They are all like shiny mirrors. Unlike any other bullion I have, especially the double sovereign. It's worth buying at least one double brand new.

Received last week, the proof 1oz Britannia, but I’m on the fence with this.
I think the design will divide opinion.

A far too late today I received,
but all good things come in three’s I’ve heard,
first of all a stunning 1858 gold 10 francs and a 1/10 philharmonica with thanks to @Domo 
secondly a beautiful 1894 old head Victoria sovereign from sharps and pickley,
then last but no means least a 1/4 oz Gold 2015 brittania from Hatton garden metals. 
 
very happy with the end golden result  

Maundy Money Change of Portrait Type Set- well very nearly! 
All housed in their new home, encapsulated in Quadrum Capsules- if anyone has Maundy and wish to have a safe and secure method of storage/ display, these specially designed inners for Maundy can be bought here, for about a tenner for 10 inners & Quadrum capsules, delivered.
Completing the Set has been a bit of a labour of love.  It's almost complete but I still have to source the 1953 Maundy Set.  The 1953 Set is a difficult one to find, the mintage being just over 1000.  In the meantime I have substituted this Set with a 2000 Proof set bearing the Mary Gillick Portrait of Elizabeth II.  The Gillick Portrait has endured throughout Her Majesty's reign. 
The ten coin ‘Type Set’ in the photo’s below features the change of Monarch Portrait from 1817.  It wasn’t until 1820 that special sets of small silver coins were struck for the annual Maundy Ceremony in denominations of 1d, 2d, 3d and 4d.  These special sets of small Silver coins have been specially struck every year since 1820, and in 1822 an enduring standard of the coin was established in terms of the size and weight.  Maundy Money sits alongside the ubiquitous 200 plus year old Sovereign; as the only coinage that endures to the present day.  
The Obverse of Maundy coinage mirrors the Portrait of the circulating coinage of the day.  The reverse was initially designed by Jean Baptiste- Merlen in 1822, and has endured since, excepting a minor change to the Crown, instigated by the renowned Royal Mint Engraver, William Wyon in 1888.  In 1950, George VI vetoed a change back to the Original 1822 design, and so it endures with only the one change in 199 years.
The 1817 features the Pistrucci Portrait of George III.  Unlike the Maundy struck from 1822, the date is found on the Obverse.  
The 1822 was the first year for George IV.  Interestingly, the Royal Mint used the 2d Portrait punch on the 3d coin, which makes it look like an oddity from the remainder of the set.
The 1831 William IV and the 1838 Victoria was the first year Maundy for both of these Monarch's. 
The 1888 was the first year of Jubilee Head for Victoria- it is here you can find the one and only change to the Reverse of Maundy coinage in 199 years.  The change made by William Wyon, in terms of the design of the Crown- please compare with the earlier issues photographed below. 
The 1893 depicts Victoria's Veiled Head Portrait.  
The 1902 Edward VII, 1911 George V and the 1937 George VI Maundy photographed below are all Proof, and these year dates were issued in individual Sets for the Maundy Ceremony and also included in Specimen Proof Sets with other coin denominations.  These Specimen Sets were issued to commemorate each of the respective Monarchs Coronation. 
Missing is the 1953 Mary Gillick Portrait Set, but substituted handsomely with the 2000 Maundy Proof Set, struck to commemorate the Millennium. 
 
Enjoy! 😃
 

 

 

Thanks @arshimo2012 for the 1980 Machin Proof Sovereign. 

Continuing to add to my Maundy collection, a nice 1831 Maundy Set and an 1888 3d.  
Just ‘need’ a 1953 Elizabeth Maundy Set to complete my Change of Portrait Type Set from 1817.  You can see the Maundy Type Set I have collected so far here in Today I want to show. 

A lovely 2019 proof sovereign. I will be holding on to this for my youngest son for when he's older. 
Thanks @Chrisplym for offering it to me 👍

Love the emu!
 

Today i received lovely Australian Coat of arms, great design by the RAM, and the RAM Lunar Ox, both sides georgeous. And the third issue of the Barbados Blue Marble Series. This time the Marble at night gildet. Looks a bit bigger then my other, the first Blue Marble, don't know which i like most, both are fantastic.  

Easter is more than bunnies and chocolate. Victory of Life over death! Happy Easter to all.
 

Just a nice panda to add to the tube thanks too @Spark268 🙂

Easter is more than bunnies and chocolate. Victory of Life over death! Happy Easter to all.
 

Easter is more than bunnies and chocolate. Victory of Life over death! Happy Easter to all.
 

Lovely coin. Beautiful pic as well 😍

I know its not as nice as other stuff posted here, but its from around 110 Before Christ.😀

1991 Silver Proof 10oz Kookaburra
Courtesy of@arshimo2012
Not an unattractive lump of metal.

What's the grade on this mate, that coin looks in cracking condition! 

Arrived today, the 1930 Perth mint sovereign, rated as rare by Marsh. Not perfect but seems a little illusive to find.
Very happy to have this sovereign and that’s the 1930 Melbourne, South Africa and Perth collection done.

Today I received my first 1oz gold coin. Feels big & beautiful compared to the 1/4oz! I also didnt know that they do “QC” on bullion.

Just arrived, joining its brethren, didn't think it would be so low in the mintage but I'm not arguing.
 

Many firsts today, thanks to @motorbikez!
first graded coin
first proof coin
first 1oz silver QB
Was really looking forward to this and it didnt let me down, it's beautiful in person!
i think i may change my collection strategy to just PF70 proofs of QB, and spend the rest of the time stacking brtis and sovs...
because of my obsession with perfect coins, its almost impossible to find flawless bullion versions of the QB - and had to return/resell many already - even when seller says they are "flawless"...
 

Two lovely Maundy Sets and a part Set arrived today- more to follow this week. 
Maundy Money alongside the Sovereign are the only Milled British coins that have endured for the last 200 years or so and continue to be issued today; albeit the Sovereign has missed several years.
Some interesting nuances with these year dates- the 1817 Pistrucci designed George III coin bears the date on the Obverse whereas, a standard for Mandy was established from 1822 in terms of size & weight.  Interestingly, you can see on the 1822 3d coin, the Mint used the same punch they used on the Portrait of the 2d.  Previous to 1822, Maundy Money was made up of circulation coinage.  
The 1822 George IV Reverse designed by Jean Baptiste Merlen has endured to date, excepting one change to the design of the Crown of the Reverse, the change made in 1888 by William Wyon. 
Sweet little coins. 
 

 





 


 

One of the best 2020 designs, imo. Quite surprised the coin is still available from European dealers, and at good price. 

My 10oz arrived today.

While I am still waiting my Griffin... 
 

 

 

Updated 2017 Collection- more 2017's added👍 😉😃
 

 
In the foreground of the photograph above is my 1817 Sovereign.  Not sure which compliments what?  The Set complimenting the 1817 or the 1817 complimenting the Set?