Brassic

I did. not get any sort of notification and when I got on the RM site because of an after-the-fact email, the plat 1/4s were gone and so settle for now on the 1 and 5 oz silver (larger or gold IMHO a waste of money and even time). Only get these because I foolishly started the proof series in 2014...
As far as the design? Let's be realistic, the concept excellent - the precedent "influencers" such as shown by Brassic above very pleasant indeed.
HOWEVER, the execution was horrific. Starting with the visage/face and neck of Britannia: as others have said, EXTREMELY poor execution. Who the HEL- was responsible for design review of this? Where was Jody Clark? The hippocampi? YIKES! Also poorly rendered. I mean this is an embarrassment.
I for one (if anybody cares) will not accept the inclusion concept as an excuse for a completely UNINSPIRING Britannia that appears worn and tired with NO vibrancy or energy.
Although only a paper bank note design, here is an example of  the type of design possible if one chooses the "inclusive" concept:
 
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hmmm, one of the pictures above seems to show horses with webbed feet, but a bit more natural than the weirdness on the coin

I think you are spot on - The mint has changed to a diversity/woke style in the past few years. I think it's safe to say they aren't going to be pushing femininity as much for now. 
 
I'm all for everybody getting represented, but if I feel beauty is being left out to be inclusive then my wallet will be staying in my pocket. 

I think you are spot on - The mint has changed to a diversity/woke style in the past few years. I think it's safe to say they aren't going to be pushing femininity as much for now. 
 
I'm all for everybody getting represented, but if I feel beauty is being left out to be inclusive then my wallet will be staying in my pocket. 

2022 face was better😆

Britannia herself has been represented by a geriatric with prominent jowls.
Is this to be more "inclusive" and woke?

Not all historical depictions though have had those awful flipper hooves!🤔

Seriously, mer-horses with mutant webbed feet (???!!!!).
How did this design get approved? Is this the spirit of Britannia?

Just saw this version of the 2023 Kookaburra in colour - looks amazing 

I just feel like these random proofs are so over priced and the resale value will likely suck
Also, the mintage is way too high to make me even care about spending the money.
I like the design, but would never over pay for a random that has no high level prestige, like a queens beast.
 
 

Just saw this version of the 2023 Kookaburra in colour - looks amazing 

Just saw this version of the 2023 Kookaburra in colour - looks amazing 

Just saw this version of the 2023 Kookaburra in colour - looks amazing 

I don't understand the market for these as they are so overpriced.
 
If I wanted to buy a non capital gains exempt coin it would likely be something cheaper than this like a 2023 kookaburra or this Australian Lunar Rabbit - something with quality which isn't a rip off 
2023 Australian Lunar Rabbit

Oh wow, yes they are stunning at that size aren't they, if I wasn't mainly trying to stack gold I would definitely go for some major pieces like those.. although as a typically addictive collector type of person I've stacked far more silver then I initially intended too, but hey, what's not to like eh!

Yes I agree, I have both of those, Perth mint do some real quality work don't they

I am impressed with what I've seen from Perth Mint so far. I've got a couple of 10oz silver Kookaburra's and the quality of the finish is exceptional.

I don't understand the market for these as they are so overpriced.
 
If I wanted to buy a non capital gains exempt coin it would likely be something cheaper than this like a 2023 kookaburra or this Australian Lunar Rabbit - something with quality which isn't a rip off 
2023 Australian Lunar Rabbit

Thank you for your feedback, yes i mainly stick with sovereigns and stay well away from this sort of coin as I feel much the same as you about this type of release, rarely do i like colourized coins, they often seem very tacky to me. Unusually I did like this one and even though I bought it as a gift for my son and it didn't cost an arm and a leg I was hoping due to the huge interest in steam trains and the flying Scotsman around the world maybe a mintage of 1923 for the piedfort would be low enough for it to hold some  value, although with my level of experience in this area maybe I'm over estimating the prestige this train brings to the coin so I much appreciate you thoughts especially concerning mintage, best wishes to you

I just feel like these random proofs are so over priced and the resale value will likely suck
Also, the mintage is way too high to make me even care about spending the money.
I like the design, but would never over pay for a random that has no high level prestige, like a queens beast.
 
 

Is it a 90 degree milk spot?

Does 100% milk spot covering count as an error?  If so, I'm quids in!

That's not super cool. It's simply more evidence of the RM's quality control, or rather lack of it.

They need to focus on getting decent bullion out, not being lazy and wasting time trying to sell overpriced proofs which aren't even a different design.
 
I doubt anyone wants this proof.
 
I would eat up many more bullion designs at these prices, but the mint takes months to bring anything out.