Timberwolf

Horrible portrait of the Queen on all the coins IMO, so big pass for me.
Will pickup a gold 50P for my collection though, closer to Christmas.

13374 fillers ahead in the queue  about to get fleeced and their fingers burnt 
 

I expect the same for the first Sovereign to feature Charles III, makes RM's life much easier and also makes them more ££.
Also means everyone who wants to celebrate and have a memento of these one in a lifetime occasions are able to, meanwhile those just seeking to profit (by buying multiple, or flipping) have to find another source for this activity.

From what you posted, it appears to be a done deal, so no point crying over spilled milk. I just hope they don't do unlimited mintages for the Sovereigns as well

It's logical (to me at least) that giving your address to dozens or more 'random' people on this forum, having the postman deliver them, exposes you to much risk.
IMO it's saver buying (larger) amounts via reputable dealers (such as chards) which will not use Royal Mail for the larger orders. This means less deliveries, no middle man, and discrete packaging. UPS (or similar suitably insured delivery company) delivering a box, with no obvious contents and a 'discrete' portal return address on the  box helps me sleep at night.
A postal box is another alternative for buying on the forum.

Reputable bullion dealers don't leave identifying markers on the packaging. Plus when going above a certain value, the bullion dealers don't use royal mail, so the postie would never even see the package.

Reputable bullion dealers don't leave identifying markers on the packaging. Plus when going above a certain value, the bullion dealers don't use royal mail, so the postie would never even see the package.

It has been a rough week in most markets with both equities and bonds declining sharply.
Tech stocks have been pummeled with many ‘big names’ plunging more than 50% (from their 52-week high). They are Zoom Video -75%, PayPal -73%, Netflix -72%, Meta Platforms (Facebook), -53%.
The equity market decline is coupled with announced layoffs. Robinhood, the popular online trading platform, announced a 9% reduction in full-time staff this week for example.
Markets are expected to decline further as earnings continue to be announced.
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With U.S. equity markets on the verge of correction territory and the U.S. yield curve close to inversion the Fed’s predicament becomes even more precarious as they head into their meeting next week.
What Will Happen in the Next Fed Meeting?
Market expectations (97% probability according to the CME FedWatch Tool) are that the Fed will increase the fed funds rate by 50 basis points at the May 4th meeting and many expect that the Fed will continue increasing rates each meeting the rest of this year – pushing the Fed funds rate to over 3%.
We have been skeptical of the Fed’s ability to do this for quite some time – see “The ‘Fed put’ – Gone Until There’s Blood in the Streets” where we commented:
Three things to keep in mind heading into next week’s meeting:
1. Gold and Silver continue to find support at higher levels than before mid-February despite rising interest rates. Both realized and expected a sharply higher U.S. dollar, and falling equity markets.

Meaning that gold and silver are doing exactly what they should do in a selloff in stocks and bonds and heightened geopolitical risk.
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2. The recent selloff in equities combined with the almost inverted yield curve which both points to the recession, and the destruction of the wealth effect.

This will keep the Fed tentative and not as aggressive as some have predicted.  

The pattern of the U.S. yield curve inversion following a recession is seen in the chart below.

US Yield Curve Chart
3. Economic growth concerns still abound. Also, the resurgence of Covid-19 in China and the imposition of strict lockdowns have heightened the concerns for global economic growth.

The escalation of the war in Ukraine is also a global geopolitical concern.

The latest development is that Russia will cut gas supplies off for countries that do not meet its demand to pay in rubles. Currently, it is targeted at Poland and Bulgaria. That will push energy prices higher – European energy prices have already surged 17% in one day.

The further disruption to the supply chain due to the lockdowns in China and Russia’s threats to cut gas supplies off will give the Fed more reason to “pivot” back to its message of inflation being transitory and will slow interest rate increases.
Bottom line: Yes – the Fed will likely still increase interest rates by 50 basis points the markets expect next week.
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However, the messaging around the hike could look quite different in light of the equity market sell-off, declining bond yields, and heightened geopolitical risks. In other words, the “Fed Put” could be back on the table – which is positive for Gold and Silver Investors.

Positivity for physical metals comes from the following idea;

There are less than an infinite number of times that central bankers can pretend to fight inflation whilst also being the true cause of inflation.

Someday everyone, and not just Goldcore customers, will see silver and gold as better tools to protect themselves versus owning cash or bonds.

Hello All, 
I ordered my SOTD sovereign from Chards on January 26th. I'm very excited to receive it, though getting a bit dissapointed with the wait. I had many ETA emails from chards, the latest being April 18th, though last night had another update, see attached image.
Note, I'm not complaining at Chards, In fact I think their proactive updates every few weeks to me are great, as I've never had to chase them. I also trust them fully, this is not the issue.
I just don't understand why Royal Mint haven't sent Chards their allocation of SOTD coins by now? Being a small run of 1200 coins especially.
 
 
 

At last, the set is complete! I'm incredibly happy with these two coins, words/pictures don't do them justice!
 
 

Received my Gothic crown a few weeks ago, but not posted it yet. Jubilee 2oz arrived today, very happy
 
 

My set is complete! To say I'm very, very happy is an understantment 😂
Few bits of dust on the capsules I've not cleaned off yet, though the coins are perfect.
 
 

At last, the set is complete! I'm incredibly happy with these two coins, words/pictures don't do them justice!
 
 

Received my Gothic crown a few weeks ago, but not posted it yet. Jubilee 2oz arrived today, very happy
 
 

Arrived:

It going to have to go back...
It's upside down!
😎

My set is complete! To say I'm very, very happy is an understantment 😂
Few bits of dust on the capsules I've not cleaned off yet, though the coins are perfect.
 
 

At last, the set is complete! I'm incredibly happy with these two coins, words/pictures don't do them justice!
 
 

At last, the set is complete! I'm incredibly happy with these two coins, words/pictures don't do them justice!
 
 

At last, the set is complete! I'm incredibly happy with these two coins, words/pictures don't do them justice!
 
 

At last, the set is complete! I'm incredibly happy with these two coins, words/pictures don't do them justice!
 
 

At last, the set is complete! I'm incredibly happy with these two coins, words/pictures don't do them justice!
 
 

At last, the set is complete! I'm incredibly happy with these two coins, words/pictures don't do them justice!
 
 

At last, the set is complete! I'm incredibly happy with these two coins, words/pictures don't do them justice!
 
 

At last, the set is complete! I'm incredibly happy with these two coins, words/pictures don't do them justice!
 
 

My set is complete! To say I'm very, very happy is an understantment 😂
Few bits of dust on the capsules I've not cleaned off yet, though the coins are perfect.