SilverOxide

Ten of my favourites from my collection 👍 
 

But why can't the RM produce a schedule of releases like the US Mint?
https://catalog.usmint.gov/product-schedule/2022/

Since most of us are always wondering what the next Royal Mint release is going to be, I spent some time scouring the Gazette and came up with this list.
It’s not the best and may not be comprehensive, but I will fill in the dates as and when we get information from any of our sources (either share here or PM me if you have inside info but don’t wish to be named; I won’t out you!)
If any of the mods wish to update with release dates, that’s fine too.
I have tried to exclude the ones that have already been released - but as I don’t follow some of the less popular ones (like Winnie the Pooh) I may have listed some of these.  If so, let me know and I will update the post to delete them.
 
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UPCOMING RELEASES
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50p range -  Kanga and Roo
Monday 22 August 2022 at 9 am BST
Source: Royal Mint email
https://www.thegazette.co.uk/notice/4090073 
https://www.thegazette.co.uk/notice/4041841 
https://www.thegazette.co.uk/notice/3945266
 
Harry Potter
DESIGN REVEAL: Thursday, 8 September 2022, at 7 pm GMT
Source: Royal Mint (https://www.royalmint.com/our-coins/events/harry-potter)
https://www.thegazette.co.uk/notice/4083338 
 
2022 Piedfort Sovereign
August (Source: Several dealers taking preorders)
https://www.thegazette.co.uk/notice/4016568 
 
2022 £5 BU Sovereign
August (Source: Several dealers taking preorders)
https://www.thegazette.co.uk/notice/3988969 
 
British Monarchs - Edward VII
September (Source: Royal Mint website when series was first announced)
https://www.thegazette.co.uk/notice/3988967 

 
Tudor Beasts - Bull of Clarence
https://www.thegazette.co.uk/notice/4063637 
 
Tudor Beasts - Yale of Beaufort
https://www.thegazette.co.uk/notice/4016564 
 
Discovery of Tutankhamun’s Tomb
https://www.thegazette.co.uk/notice/4114737 
 
50p range -  100 Years of BBC
https://www.thegazette.co.uk/notice/4090073 
https://www.thegazette.co.uk/notice/4041841 
https://www.thegazette.co.uk/notice/3945266
 
City Views - Rome
https://www.thegazette.co.uk/notice/4083339 
 
£2 range
-  Innovation in Science - Edward Jenner
-  JRR Tolkien
-  Flying Scotsman
https://www.thegazette.co.uk/notice/4083336 
https://www.thegazette.co.uk/notice/4041837 
https://www.thegazette.co.uk/notice/3945268
 
Myths and Legends - King Arthur
https://www.thegazette.co.uk/notice/4063639 
 
The Mayflower / US-UK Special Relation
https://www.thegazette.co.uk/notice/4063638 
 
2022 “Yellow Gold” 24 carat Sixpence
Source: Speculation based on similar 2021 sixpence (https://www.royalmint.com/gifts/by-occasion/christmas/2021-christmas-six-pence-yellow-gold-proof)

2023 Year of the Rabbit
https://www.thegazette.co.uk/notice/4041839 
 
2023 New £1
https://www.royalmint.com/our-coins/events/a-new-1-coin-for-2023-ryi/

2023 Proof Sovereign
No specific gazette entry.
 
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PAST RELEASES
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British Monarchs - George I 
Monday, 25 July 2022 (Source: Royal Mint email)
https://www.thegazette.co.uk/notice/3988967 
 
Alexander Graham Bell
Thursday, 28 July 2022 (Source: Royal Mint email)
https://www.thegazette.co.uk/notice/3892791 
 
Winnie the Pooh - Kanga and Roo
Monday, 1 August 2022 (Source: Royal Mint email)
https://www.thegazette.co.uk/notice/3945266
 
The Queen’s Reign - Commonwealth of Nations
Thursday, 11 August 2022 (Source: Royal Mint email)
https://www.thegazette.co.uk/notice/4041840 

Same Coin Different Photos - The Effect of Lighting in Macro Photography
I recently posted an outtake on a gold coin, but this shows good photos of an ASE American Silver Eagle, compared with much better photos of the same coin using different lighting technique:

2019 American Silver Eagle shot with "Softbox"

2019 American Silver Eagle shot with "Softbox"
Followed by

2019 American Silver Eagle shot with "Grid"

Teams chat:
I prefer grid. Which do you like? If you prefer softbox then give the reverse a lick of dehaze just on the left (do you see how it's more blown on left? (Camera raw and press "k" to enter adjustment brush and make sure only setting changed is dehaze). But grid is much more eye catching IMHO   Some difference, heh?
😎

So as I get more comfortable with the printer and programs I've made my biggest print yet. 
This is going to be 100g plus pour and I'm guessing it's not gunna be easy but looking forward to seeing how it goes 
I'll be doing a mintage of 5 like my master chief pours and as always this will be a 999 fine silver piece 
Have a great weekend all 

@JeffM
Have added all of you to the waiting list.
Thanks!

Could I impose & put my name forward for the reserve list please 🙏 

2022 Tuvalu - Gods of Olympus - Athena



2022 Niue - Icons Of Inspiration - Marilyn Monroe

 

2021 PALAU 5 OZ Black Proof EAGLE OWL 
 
 

2022 Canada - The Sea Otter
Gold & Rhodium Plating

2022 South Africa - Big Five Series II - Rhino


2022 St. Helena - India Wildlife - The Rhino


 
 

 

Hello everyone. @ChrisSIlver and I are very happy to announce the official reveal and general release of the 2022 100g Silver Forum Bars!
There are a lot of different aspects to tell you about so I have split this post up into various sections, hopefully this will cover most of your questions but if there is something I have not covered then please feel free to get in touch or comment on this thread. 


What are The Silver Forum Bars all about?
The Silver Forum Bars (in all their sizes) have been created as a way to draw the silver forum community together but also as a fundraising and brand awareness raising exercise. Some of the proceeds from the sales of these bars go directly to The Silver Forum and help keep the forum running in the way we have become accustomed to. Silver Premium, Gold Premium, Platinum and Platinum Plus memberships go a long way to helping the running of the forum and to help keep the membership prices as low as practical, The Silver Forum Bars we make help a lot with this too.
Any support you can give is greatly appreciated.
In addition, these bars are about raising brand awareness for The Silver Forum and to encourage new people to join and to make standard members think about supporting the forum by upgrading their membership or simply supporting the forum on a one off basis. 
Hand Poured Silver Partnership
Hand poured silver has evolved so much in the last 6 years and it is evident that Hallmarked Poured silver is becoming ever more popular.
These bars are all hand poured, stamped and finished by myself meaning each and every bar is unique in some way. The weights will vary bar to bar (although none less than 100g) and the cooling patterns of the silver will also be unique and different for each one. Even the stamping (again done by hand) is different bar to bar.
The allure of hand poured silver is growing stronger month by month and these bars are a brilliant way to start collecting hand poured silver and at the same time supporting the forum and my own business too!
Hallmarking
As with all of my Hand Poured Silver products these bars are Assay Tested and Hallmarked by the Edinburgh Assay Office. 
These bars are hallmarked with a 2mm sized mark - it is a larger and more expensive mark than normal but it really shows off the beauty of the Edinburgh Assay Office's work. 
Hallmarking is a very good addition to any poured silver. It is your guarantee that these bars are indeed 999 fine silver and made by me in 2022.
If anyone wants to find out more about hallmarking please feel free to get in touch!

Ready for Immediate Dispatch!
The bars are all made and hallmarked and ready to go. 
We aim to dispatch the first batch on Monday 18th July.
After this date bars will be dispatched to order and any new customers will have their bars dispatched in Mid August. 
Mintage Figures
The mintage for 2022 is 175 Bars matching the previous years mintage. 
Mintage figures are as follows for all the releases of 100g bars to date:
2022: 175 bars
2021: 175 bars
2020: 150 bars
2019: 100 bars
2018: 150 bars
2017: 150 bars
These mintage figures are set and will not change.

Pricing 
Standard or Non member price - £112.00 per bar
Silver Premium member price - £107.00 per bar
Gold & Platinum member price - £102.50 per bar
Platinum Plus member price - £100.00 per bar
UK Postage: 
1 bar: +£3.50 via signed for delivery or +£8 for special delivery 
2 bars or more: Free postage
International postage: +£12.50 tracked for or free for 3+ bars
Forum membership and pricing 
As you can see there are some very good savings to be had for upgrading your membership - so take a look at the benefits that are available for premium and gold premium members today!
 
 
 
Guaranteed bars for owners of 2021 editions
As with all our Silver Forum products we offer first right of refusal to all owners of a previous years serial number. 
So, the following applies:
If you own a bar with a serial number between 1 and 175 from 2021 then you will be able to buy the same serial number for 2022. If you wish to reserve that number you need to do so BEFORE 31st July 2022. Members who do not own bars from 2021 will be able to put their name down on a waiting list for unallocated bars. After 31st July we will know how many bars are still available against how many people are on the waiting list. In the event that there are more members than bars available we will draw a random ballot to allocate bars to people. We will then communicate a fair and open way to decide who gets what bar serial numbers. Not got a 2021 bar? Join the waiting list today!
To formally join the waiting list all you need to do is comment on this thread or drop me a PM that you wish to have a bar. 
I hope that all makes sense. In summary, you have until 31st July 2022 to reserve and/or pay for your existing serial numbers if you have a 2021 edition.
A few notes on pricing of these bars
These bars are hand poured, hand stamped and polished by me. They take a lot of time and energy and equipment to create. These are premium hand poured silver products, not cheap bullion. They are a way to support the Backyard Bullion business, my brand and most importantly, The Silver Forum. As I said earlier, proceeds from the sale of these bars go towards the upkeep and running costs of this forum. This helps keep membership prices as low as possible for premium and gold premium members and ensures that standard members can still use this forum for free. The price also incorporates the Hallmarking costs, this includes postage of these bars to and from Edinburgh and the application of the hallmark.
Standard members - The difference in price is as a way for you to support the forum in a one off style payment rather than signing up for membership. But also please feel free to upgrade your membership to take advantage of the discounts available. 
Payment Information
To secure the reservation of your bars and serial numbers you will need to pay me before 31st July 2022
If you are interested then please let me know in this thread or via PM and I will then reply with the payment information.
Payment will be via Banks Transfer or PayPal. We can accept other forms of payment too, just ask if you would like to find out more. 
Also, I welcome all feedback and any questions you might have about these bars. 
Thanks for reading and thanks for supporting The Silver Forum!

 

Hi, everyone!
I am happy and I want to share my happiness with TSF. Why? Because you are my best friends I ever had. Before TSF, I have been a lone wolf and now I am part from a pack.
I want to grow a gold and silver stack for my little granddaughter until she will be 18 years. Now, she is only seven months. My little angel....
With her gold stack was very easy to decide: every month I will add one tenth of oz, in a beautiful shape. But the decision about her silver stack was very difficult to take until two months ago, when @BackyardBullion sold to me two raw pieces of pure silver at a very good price, on behalf of another TSF member..
That was the moment when in my mind started an idea to make every year a kilo bar for my little angel.... Angel's Silver...... Angel's Silver.....!!!! @SilverAngel!!!!!!!  One of TSF official sponsors....
I have asked them nicely if they can make the most beautiful kilo bar in the world for my angel.  @SilverAngel,  Jan and Roy, accepted the challenge on 21st of June.
When they told me yesterday that the first kilo bar has arrived from Assay Office and they sent me few pictures, I have started crying... An old man crying of happiness...
Look what Jan and Roy - Silver Angel have done for my granddaughter! 
I can not thank them enough, my words are not enough to express my gratitude...
I want only to share with all of you my happiness and to beg them to continue their artistic hard work and start a series of silver bars named Angel's Silver. 
I can bet that all these bars will be highly collectible in the future.
I will use now two pictures made by @BackyardBullion with the raw metal he sold me and six pictures made by @SilverAngel.
I do apologise for using their intellectual property. I will add more pictures after the beauty will be in my hand.
Feel free, please, to comment on here your opinions about the most beautiful silver kilo bar in the world.
I'd like if possible, Jan and Roy to add more content to this story, eventually some videos/pictures with various steps of creation. They are in fact the heroes of my story!🤗
Thank you for looking!
Kindest regards,
Stefan.
 
P.S.: The first 18 numbers from kilo bars series are reserved by me for my little angel.🤗
 
 
 

The Royal Mint have released a commemorative 50p to commemorate the genius that was Alan Turing.
This release seems to have gone a little under the radar but I thought I’d share it here for those interested who haven’t seen it.
Available in proof silver, proof gold and the BU cupro nickel.
https://www.royalmint.com/our-coins/events/alan-turing/

Hi all, 
Been lurking for a few weeks thought I’d pop up and say hi, been very interesting & helpful scanning the forum in my first months of stacking.
Despite the Vat & premiums I’m stuck on silver, more nice shiny things to have for now, maybe more serious or even gold later on. 
 
SilverOxide.

Just seen this Royal Mint page A new £1 Coin for 2023:

Chancellor Rishi Sunak has asked The Royal Mint to strike a new £1 coin designed by Kenyan-born British artist Michael Armitage.
The new coin, which will enter circulation in 2023 marks the 40th anniversary of the modern £1 coin. It will be the first change since the new 12 sided coin was unveiled in 2017. The new design will celebrate the culture, creativity, heritage and history of the UK in the 21st century.
The Royal Mint will also launch collectable editions of the coin to coincide with the new £1 entering circulation. Register below for more information over the coming months.
What can we expect / like to see on this new design?

So Today I have finally taken the leap and handed my notice in at my Job. This will allow me to concentrate on Liquid Metals UK full time, from 3D designing to pouring and keeping my self up to track on the business side. This Wouldn't be possible with out all my amazing customers old and new so just wanted to say a massive thanks to all who follow me whether purchasing or even just a message of support.
THANKS 
 
 

Hello and welcome to The Silver Forum  

Only a few days left so here’s a pic of the prize. 

It’s a  1oz 2014 Britannia with horse privy. 

£15.75, plus they’ll be doing you a favour by paying that much.  Customer care matters to every pawnshop 😂👍🏻🙈

It’s going to be under spot so my guess is £14.00

Because its modern I'd say £1 under spot so £16.50 approx...hope they have a way of testing without damage though, as not every pawn/cash for gold shop do.

An half empty packet of Aldi cornflakes, A 1970s tea towel holder an punctured used dolly and half a tube of Vaseline!
Sorry i thought I was on the conveyer belt on the generation game!

£15.67