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1oz PF70 silver swan.

Got the new 2018 half sovereign but its going back unless idiots.
I can see specs going through the frosting onto the shiny part of the coin.

1937 Specimen set (15 coin) in mint condition ;-)  Will be sent to NCS soon for conservation.

Lets see your gold & silver lunars,only original photos & no comments guys.
I'll kick it off.
Lunar S1 proof  3 coin mouse set.
 
 

1914 Great Britain 1Sovereign 


 
1914 Nepal 1Mohur

Today I received my 2016 Brilliant Uncirculated silver Britannia from an eBay seller.

1914 New Zealand 1/2 Crown (no specific coins were minted for New Zealand at the time)
 

Here are Perth Mint's definition of Proofs Bu's and Specimen coins,I've added a few coins to hopefully clarify things,the proofs are all on the left of the photos
 
 
Proof Coin
The very highest quality collectable coin produced by The Perth Mint.  Featuring a proof finish comprising a highly-polished table with frosted and/or coloured design elements.
Bullion Coin
A mass produced coin primarily aimed at precious metal investors. Finished with shiny design elements on a frosted table.

Specimen Coin
A collectable coin akin to a bullion coin with a frosted table, but also featuring one or more special numismatic treatments, including colour, gilding, antiquing, or the insertion of gems.
 
2oz lunar 2  snake  proof and BU
 

 
Same coins showing obverse
 

 
1oz Lunar 2 mouse proof and Bu
 

 
Same coins showing obverse
 

 
1/2 oz lunar 1 rabbit proof and Bu
 

 
Same coins showing obverse
 

 
RAM's interpretations of proof and Bu,s also known as UNC/uncirculated.
 
Proof
A carefully struck coin using special dies with either a mirror‑like or matt finish. These coins are especially struck and the term is not used to describe a well‑preserved circulating coin. Proof is a method of manufacture, not a condition or grade.
  Uncirculated (UNC)
Uncirculated coins are manufactured in much the same way as circulated coins except for the following:
More attention and time is given to the preparation of the die surface finish, The coins are struck with greater pressure than the circulating coins to improve the sharpness of the design. More care and attention is applied at each step in the coining process to minimise damage, consequently a much lower production rate of about 30,000 coins per press per day is achieved. Uncirculated coins are packaged individually into plastic sleeves, presentation folders or occasionally presentation cases.  
1oz 2000 proof and Bu from RAM
 

 
Same coins obverse
 

 
I hope this helps clarify things.

Slabbed lunar 1/2 ozers.

Received this week
1997 £2 proof gold 
1887(M) PCGS AU58 sov

Slabbed lunar 1/2 ozers.

Slabbed lunar 1/2 ozers.

Slabbed lunar 1/2 ozers.

Items delivered today are...
2018 queens beasts unicorn 2oz silver coin and 1/4oz gold coin. 
 

My last NGC submission... Happy with my 1981 1/4oz Onda with an MS67.
For Sale will be 1 of each of the following, PM me if interested..

2018 1/4oz gold Queens Beasts Unicorn MS69

2017 1/4oz Gold BU Libertad MS69

Some proof Libertads and a 2016 1/4 oz Korean Tiger.

A nice old Engelhard cast bar. The style and italicised font of the Engelhard hallmark denotes an Australian bar. This 1kg silver bar was made at the Thomastown refinery, Victoria, Australia. The bar must predate 1988 as this is when Deak took over the refinery.
 
 

Another old bar. i am still researching this bar, many old refiners are no more and difficult to find much about.
 

Palladium Eagles, raw and graded
 

2017 & 2018 carded Bu & proof Roos
 
 
 

2017 & 2018 carded Bu & proof Roos
 
 
 

2017 & 2018 carded Bu & proof Roos
 
 
 

2017 & 2018 carded Bu & proof Roos
 
 
 

2017 & 2018 carded Bu & proof Roos