gazer

Got a bullion 2016 sovereign and a 2014 Indian I mintmark half sovereign. Strained my eyes to see if the 'I' was there 

I had to have a check up last night but will let you know what mine is like about 12ish.

Picked up a couple of IOM 1 ounce Nobles - 2016 gold and the platinum from 1987 (middle of the Noble platinum run which went from 1983-1989, 3000 mintage for 1987). Have to say - the gold noble has instantly become one of my favourites ! 
Took further advantage of the long drop in platinum $ price in early October (to lowest in 6 months) to pick up another ounce, this one a Canadian 2016 maple, and for metal diversity I got my first palladium coin - also a 1 ounce Canadian maple, from 2005.  Interesting to see that the palladium is quite a big bigger (less density than platinum). 
Also from Scottsdale - a 5oz chunky silver bar, and then the pretty awesome Chad King Tut 5 ounce Egyptian Relic Series with its chiselled look antique finish. 
From MCM when they got them back in stock - a few slabbed PF70 silver moon festival medals, which I was initially immune to ...but now appreciate more for the sheer detail packed into the 1 ounce. 
Two Asahi 10 oz silver bars - nice to see how they kept some elements of the Johnson Mathey design, but added some new design features. Core stack. 
Finally - a batch of QB Lion gold quarter ounces (still picking them up ...as I reckon they still hold a lot of collector potential). I am going to look closely under a loupe to see if any deserve grading. 
Need to lay off the PMs for a few days?..but especially enjoyed the dip in platinum, while adding to the collection and the stack. 

Finally arrived this morning.... beautiful.

today I picked up 
1891 Victoria jubilee full sovereign
2012 proof Elizabeth & the lion sovereign
1902 Edward VII half sovereign  

JUST took a look at the download for clip-on you was kind enough to show me. regards from gazer.

Thanks for the message, I just checked and I found that in the presentation box there is a layer of black velvet which  particles gets onto the capsule drives you nuts as clean bits away, then some more bits gets on the capsule. But must admit that the box and packing is excellent. PS my pictures don't do the coin justice. ?

Them Scottsdale coins are addictive, thank you for sharing with us.
Sorry I should have said bars.?

I had to have a check up last night but will let you know what mine is like about 12ish.

I had to have a check up last night but will let you know what mine is like about 12ish.

today i received this 2017 sovereign i quite like it, however i have noticed a small dot on the neck and "bum" of the horse these are not really that noticeable with the naked eye. do i send it back for a replacement? or is that me being picky.

after thinking about it i decided to phone them and said what was up with it and the lady apologized and said to send it back, i did ask her if i would be guaranteed a replacement and she said yes but i forgot to ask her to email me that tho. It seemed to me like that dot nnear the neck was missing the frosted proof bit like it wasn't stamped properly if that makes sense? i looked at it under a light and when i tilted the coin i could see the spot was shiny just like the mirrored background. anyways i sent it off a little while ago hopefully dont have to wait too long to get the replacement.   @gazer  let us know how your is.

I received mine today, after reading your writing about the coin I will now check mine carefully. THANK you for the heads up. ? I have just took a good look at your coin and seen the spots if after checking, they are definitely spots get it back to the Mint. I have to wait until I get home to check mine. Hope yours are not spots good luck.

For 430 quid and while they still have stock, I'd back it. I would call first to make sure you will definitely be getting a replacement and have them put it in an email to you. It is a proof afterall and as long as you are sure the black marks are on the coin and not on the plastic cover. I would very carefully unscrew the cap and see if it isn't some fibre from a glove or something first.

Them Scottsdale coins are addictive, thank you for sharing with us.
Sorry I should have said bars.?

2015 China 1 oz. Reverse Proof 60th Anniversary FUN Show - Silver Panda Medal NGC PF69
Got a few of these spare.  It was more economical to buy a few to split the shipping/customs than just buying a single one for myself.  I was expecting to pay full taxes but the declaration was for slightly less so they have come in cheaper than expected.
MCM want US$200 for these which is over priced.  
https://www.moderncoinmart.com/2015-china-10-yuan-1-oz.-reverse-proof-60th-anniversary-fun-show-silver-panda-medal-ngc-pf69-exclusive-label.html
£102.50 + delivery of your choice.
Due to the size, if going by 1st Class signed-for (at your own risk) it will be a small parcel rate at £5 with packaging materials.
Special Delivery (insured) is £9 but can be also be done for £7.75 if some packaging material is sacrificed to keep the weight under 500g.

Shiny kit ...
Selection of items which arrived today:
10oz Scottsdale Mint Stackers
250g Umicore bars
5oz PAMP Suisse Fortuna Bars
5oz Scottsdale Mint Prey Bars
1oz PAMP Suisse 2017 Year of the Rooster bars.
All serial numbers intentionally obscured.
All featuring on my website soon (when I get a minute)
More coins arriving tomorrow.
 

Nothing flash or expensive just an old worn 1819 crown (I like it though) and a 2000 Canadian proof dollar to replace the BU I bought by accident.





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1998 Anniversary 10 oz Canadian maple, thanks to @barney love the C.O.A number. Also a 2 oz 2017 lunar rooster proof thanks to @motorbikez and a few 2017 Pegasus coins.
 

The plain old silver version of the Humble Administrator's Garden from the Chinese Classical Garden Series
 

Made a handy £600 from arbing on the horses yesterday, then went and splurged it all on 37oz of silver.. as ya do.

Looks like they are excellent condition.
Great for Halloween, they look great.

THANK you arrived safely.

THANK you arrived safely.

Looks like they are excellent condition.
Great for Halloween, they look great.