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Again, there are no expectations of a perfect coin whatsoever. There is a difference between natural flaws caused by the process of minting and respectful handling and the deliberate laziness and lack of care. The proof coins coming out of the RM today show very little respect to their collector base as they can’t even bother to ensure what they are selling at the very least present well. The number of videos on YouTube and pictures on this forum about the disappointing quality coming from the RM is a good indication of how low their QC is. You don’t see the same regarding the Perth Mint or RCM.

Ha! I’ll just request that you inspect it beforehand 😆 I did have a very positive experience with you guys recently. The level of communication and effort the staff put in to accommodate me was exceptional. Thank you again!

You guys have the ungraded proof sovereign in stock- any chance you do pre-sale inspection service? 😁

I’m not concerned about the value as much as I am concerned about a coin that presents well. I already paid more than double retail on it so it’s not like it’s an investment piece with more than 10k made. That would be a great start!

Hi Dave, no I am not new to collecting or proof coins. I collect proofs and high reliefs from the Perth Mint and the only issue I ever found in the past 8 years was a tiny spot of missing frosting on a letter. I don’t expect 100% perfection but I expect a coin they doesn’t look dirty with random frosting spots all over, dings or enough flaws to make or visibly unattractive.

oddly enough one of the coins did have nicks on the lion on top of the crown and on the edges- no clue how that was given a pf70!

Hello! I am sure this topic has probably been brought up before but I’m new to the RM and this forum and would like to have an open discussion regarding the quality of coins coming out of the Mint and how they are given high grades by NGC. 2022 has been a remarkable year for me personally and I wanted to commemorate it with a Sovereign being a special year sovereign and all. I am currently on my 3rd PF70 coin that came with the similar issues and Im baffled how the Mint gets away with it let alone NGC grading them as a PF70.

Nope-it was bought from a very reputable dealer in the UK and they offered to exchange it for me. I’m just shocked at NGC giving it a 70!

This wasn’t sold by me- I bought it.

No worries! Thanks for your help!

Hello, long time lurker here and always very grateful for the wealth of knowledge the members so generously share. I recently picked up a PF70 slapped 2022 proof gold Sovereign to mark an occasion. The reason I went with slabbed is to ensure I get an as good of a coin as possible since I’ve read and seen the horror stories coming out of the RM. However, the cook I received has, to my surprise, plenty black streaks on the coin itself that are unpleasant and detract significantly from the coins appeal. i can’t seem to understand how this coin achieved a PF70 grade with its obvious post production flaws unless they were caused by NGC who proceeded to slab and return the coin hoping no one would notice?! i attached a couple of pics for your opinions. Thank you!