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    Shep reacted to SilverDrum in Today I Visited   
    I had a similar experience! Enjoyed the tour so much, but was expecting a little more. The chance to see historic coins hands on was a huge part I felt it missed, alongside the minting of PM’s.
    I did manage to misplace my bottle somewhere on the tour tho, probably when they handed me a huge lump of gold 🤣 returned as promised..
     

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    Shep got a reaction from Paul in Today I Visited   
    A quick review of the Royal Mint VIP tour that I attended 07/09/22.
    Scores on the doors - 3/5
    Consisted of (in order)
    - Refreshments and biscuits upon arrival.    
    - A 30 min brisk presentation of the Royal Mints history.     
    - A visit to the design team and a presentation from one of the designers.   
    - Walkthrough / talk through of the die production rooms and processes. 
    - Demonstration of die polishing.   
    - Strike your own Sovereign in the PM production area (if purchased (£625)).   
    - A very decent buffet lunch.    
    - Visit to the circulating coin production factory + strike your own 50p (included).  
    - End of the guided tour and option to view the regular Royal Mint experience exhibits.      
    - Coffee and a slice of cake before you depart.

    Pros
    A truly great experience to meet the design team who were all incredibly humble.
    Good lunch
    Opportunity to strike your own Proof Silver Britannia or 2022 Proof Sovereign (at the time of writing).
    Friendly tour guide.
     
    Cons
    A extremely light touch 30 mins talk by a representative of the Royal Mint museum and no opportunity to go into their area and see any numismatic rarity’s not on show to the regular punters - really disappointed with this
    Now seeing as the Royal Mint claims the sovereign is their flagship coin, it was again disappointing that on the tour you do not see any precious metal coins being minted other than the one you may or may not elect to buy. I had visions that I would be seeing streams of bullion sovereigns flying out of machines into tubs. I did not see a single gold, silver or platinum coin of any kind being minted (other than my own).
    I’ve never really considered myself a hard core collector but The VIP tour felt like it was aimed and pitched at a level for people who like to collect cupronickel 50ps in their change. Not that there’s anything wrong with that, it just left me wanting.

    Summary
    The tour proved to be acceptable value for money. 
    It seems in the past a visit to the Royal Mint Museum was included in the VIP tour, this is an absolute must have and really ought to reintroduced.
    Not seeing a single precious metal coin being produced was pretty laughable.
    I walked away happy as I have two 2022 proof sovereigns to add to my stack, had I not had these I feel I would have been severely disappointed.
  3. Like
    Shep got a reaction from SilverDrum in Today I Visited   
    A quick review of the Royal Mint VIP tour that I attended 07/09/22.
    Scores on the doors - 3/5
    Consisted of (in order)
    - Refreshments and biscuits upon arrival.    
    - A 30 min brisk presentation of the Royal Mints history.     
    - A visit to the design team and a presentation from one of the designers.   
    - Walkthrough / talk through of the die production rooms and processes. 
    - Demonstration of die polishing.   
    - Strike your own Sovereign in the PM production area (if purchased (£625)).   
    - A very decent buffet lunch.    
    - Visit to the circulating coin production factory + strike your own 50p (included).  
    - End of the guided tour and option to view the regular Royal Mint experience exhibits.      
    - Coffee and a slice of cake before you depart.

    Pros
    A truly great experience to meet the design team who were all incredibly humble.
    Good lunch
    Opportunity to strike your own Proof Silver Britannia or 2022 Proof Sovereign (at the time of writing).
    Friendly tour guide.
     
    Cons
    A extremely light touch 30 mins talk by a representative of the Royal Mint museum and no opportunity to go into their area and see any numismatic rarity’s not on show to the regular punters - really disappointed with this
    Now seeing as the Royal Mint claims the sovereign is their flagship coin, it was again disappointing that on the tour you do not see any precious metal coins being minted other than the one you may or may not elect to buy. I had visions that I would be seeing streams of bullion sovereigns flying out of machines into tubs. I did not see a single gold, silver or platinum coin of any kind being minted (other than my own).
    I’ve never really considered myself a hard core collector but The VIP tour felt like it was aimed and pitched at a level for people who like to collect cupronickel 50ps in their change. Not that there’s anything wrong with that, it just left me wanting.

    Summary
    The tour proved to be acceptable value for money. 
    It seems in the past a visit to the Royal Mint Museum was included in the VIP tour, this is an absolute must have and really ought to reintroduced.
    Not seeing a single precious metal coin being produced was pretty laughable.
    I walked away happy as I have two 2022 proof sovereigns to add to my stack, had I not had these I feel I would have been severely disappointed.
  4. Haha
    Shep reacted to DrDave in Today I Received.....   
    I wanted to get one of these one the day it was launched but missed out. Luckily this one was on eBay for just a few quid more than it would have originally gone for. After fees, the seller would have made a loss. But anyway, coin is lovely, but Georgie Buy reminds me of John from Masterchef!!


  5. Like
    Shep reacted to Midasfrog in Today I Received.....   
    I was not expecting a parcel to be left on my doorstep today but it was a pleasant surprise on opening 🙂
    A Merit Award certificate and this badge I will ware with pride 😔

  6. Like
    Shep got a reaction from StackerCollector in Today I Received.....   
    Visited the Royal Mint today for the VIP tour. Picked up two 2022 strike your own proof sovereigns.
    Well worth the tour just to be able to pick up the coins at near issue price….  and the fact I was able to do my own QC on them!
     

  7. Like
    Shep got a reaction from goldmember44 in Today I Received.....   
    Visited the Royal Mint today for the VIP tour. Picked up two 2022 strike your own proof sovereigns.
    Well worth the tour just to be able to pick up the coins at near issue price….  and the fact I was able to do my own QC on them!
     

  8. Like
    Shep reacted to GoldStatue in Today I Visited   
    I'm sure they were £585 on release, so they charge you an extra £40 and force you to make it yourself, inflation is really hitting the Royal Mint hard this year 😀
    You picked a great time to go with it being a special reverse sovereign year on the SYO.
     
  9. Like
    Shep got a reaction from Scootermuppet in Today I Visited   
    A quick review of the Royal Mint VIP tour that I attended 07/09/22.
    Scores on the doors - 3/5
    Consisted of (in order)
    - Refreshments and biscuits upon arrival.    
    - A 30 min brisk presentation of the Royal Mints history.     
    - A visit to the design team and a presentation from one of the designers.   
    - Walkthrough / talk through of the die production rooms and processes. 
    - Demonstration of die polishing.   
    - Strike your own Sovereign in the PM production area (if purchased (£625)).   
    - A very decent buffet lunch.    
    - Visit to the circulating coin production factory + strike your own 50p (included).  
    - End of the guided tour and option to view the regular Royal Mint experience exhibits.      
    - Coffee and a slice of cake before you depart.

    Pros
    A truly great experience to meet the design team who were all incredibly humble.
    Good lunch
    Opportunity to strike your own Proof Silver Britannia or 2022 Proof Sovereign (at the time of writing).
    Friendly tour guide.
     
    Cons
    A extremely light touch 30 mins talk by a representative of the Royal Mint museum and no opportunity to go into their area and see any numismatic rarity’s not on show to the regular punters - really disappointed with this
    Now seeing as the Royal Mint claims the sovereign is their flagship coin, it was again disappointing that on the tour you do not see any precious metal coins being minted other than the one you may or may not elect to buy. I had visions that I would be seeing streams of bullion sovereigns flying out of machines into tubs. I did not see a single gold, silver or platinum coin of any kind being minted (other than my own).
    I’ve never really considered myself a hard core collector but The VIP tour felt like it was aimed and pitched at a level for people who like to collect cupronickel 50ps in their change. Not that there’s anything wrong with that, it just left me wanting.

    Summary
    The tour proved to be acceptable value for money. 
    It seems in the past a visit to the Royal Mint Museum was included in the VIP tour, this is an absolute must have and really ought to reintroduced.
    Not seeing a single precious metal coin being produced was pretty laughable.
    I walked away happy as I have two 2022 proof sovereigns to add to my stack, had I not had these I feel I would have been severely disappointed.
  10. Like
    Shep got a reaction from GoldStatue in Today I Visited   
    A quick review of the Royal Mint VIP tour that I attended 07/09/22.
    Scores on the doors - 3/5
    Consisted of (in order)
    - Refreshments and biscuits upon arrival.    
    - A 30 min brisk presentation of the Royal Mints history.     
    - A visit to the design team and a presentation from one of the designers.   
    - Walkthrough / talk through of the die production rooms and processes. 
    - Demonstration of die polishing.   
    - Strike your own Sovereign in the PM production area (if purchased (£625)).   
    - A very decent buffet lunch.    
    - Visit to the circulating coin production factory + strike your own 50p (included).  
    - End of the guided tour and option to view the regular Royal Mint experience exhibits.      
    - Coffee and a slice of cake before you depart.

    Pros
    A truly great experience to meet the design team who were all incredibly humble.
    Good lunch
    Opportunity to strike your own Proof Silver Britannia or 2022 Proof Sovereign (at the time of writing).
    Friendly tour guide.
     
    Cons
    A extremely light touch 30 mins talk by a representative of the Royal Mint museum and no opportunity to go into their area and see any numismatic rarity’s not on show to the regular punters - really disappointed with this
    Now seeing as the Royal Mint claims the sovereign is their flagship coin, it was again disappointing that on the tour you do not see any precious metal coins being minted other than the one you may or may not elect to buy. I had visions that I would be seeing streams of bullion sovereigns flying out of machines into tubs. I did not see a single gold, silver or platinum coin of any kind being minted (other than my own).
    I’ve never really considered myself a hard core collector but The VIP tour felt like it was aimed and pitched at a level for people who like to collect cupronickel 50ps in their change. Not that there’s anything wrong with that, it just left me wanting.

    Summary
    The tour proved to be acceptable value for money. 
    It seems in the past a visit to the Royal Mint Museum was included in the VIP tour, this is an absolute must have and really ought to reintroduced.
    Not seeing a single precious metal coin being produced was pretty laughable.
    I walked away happy as I have two 2022 proof sovereigns to add to my stack, had I not had these I feel I would have been severely disappointed.
  11. Like
    Shep got a reaction from GoldStatue in Today I Received.....   
    Honestly, first time was a charm.
    I can only assume something horrible must happen between striking them and putting them in their capsules during normal production.
  12. Super Like
    Shep got a reaction from James32 in Today I Received.....   
    Honestly, first time was a charm.
    I can only assume something horrible must happen between striking them and putting them in their capsules during normal production.
  13. Like
    Shep got a reaction from silversurf in Today I Received.....   
    Visited the Royal Mint today for the VIP tour. Picked up two 2022 strike your own proof sovereigns.
    Well worth the tour just to be able to pick up the coins at near issue price….  and the fact I was able to do my own QC on them!
     

  14. Like
    Shep got a reaction from Rugbyplayer in Today I Received.....   
    Visited the Royal Mint today for the VIP tour. Picked up two 2022 strike your own proof sovereigns.
    Well worth the tour just to be able to pick up the coins at near issue price….  and the fact I was able to do my own QC on them!
     

  15. Like
    Shep got a reaction from Chrisplym in Today I Received.....   
    Visited the Royal Mint today for the VIP tour. Picked up two 2022 strike your own proof sovereigns.
    Well worth the tour just to be able to pick up the coins at near issue price….  and the fact I was able to do my own QC on them!
     

  16. Like
    Shep got a reaction from Zhorro in Today I Received.....   
    Visited the Royal Mint today for the VIP tour. Picked up two 2022 strike your own proof sovereigns.
    Well worth the tour just to be able to pick up the coins at near issue price….  and the fact I was able to do my own QC on them!
     

  17. Like
    Shep got a reaction from mr1030 in Today I Received.....   
    Visited the Royal Mint today for the VIP tour. Picked up two 2022 strike your own proof sovereigns.
    Well worth the tour just to be able to pick up the coins at near issue price….  and the fact I was able to do my own QC on them!
     

  18. Like
    Shep got a reaction from Ducat916 in Today I Received.....   
    Visited the Royal Mint today for the VIP tour. Picked up two 2022 strike your own proof sovereigns.
    Well worth the tour just to be able to pick up the coins at near issue price….  and the fact I was able to do my own QC on them!
     

  19. Like
    Shep got a reaction from Happypanda88 in Today I Received.....   
    Visited the Royal Mint today for the VIP tour. Picked up two 2022 strike your own proof sovereigns.
    Well worth the tour just to be able to pick up the coins at near issue price….  and the fact I was able to do my own QC on them!
     

  20. Like
    Shep got a reaction from Oddjob in Today I Received.....   
    Visited the Royal Mint today for the VIP tour. Picked up two 2022 strike your own proof sovereigns.
    Well worth the tour just to be able to pick up the coins at near issue price….  and the fact I was able to do my own QC on them!
     

  21. Like
    Shep got a reaction from Slam in Today I Received.....   
    Visited the Royal Mint today for the VIP tour. Picked up two 2022 strike your own proof sovereigns.
    Well worth the tour just to be able to pick up the coins at near issue price….  and the fact I was able to do my own QC on them!
     

  22. Like
    Shep got a reaction from auleAboutNumismatics in Today I Received.....   
    Visited the Royal Mint today for the VIP tour. Picked up two 2022 strike your own proof sovereigns.
    Well worth the tour just to be able to pick up the coins at near issue price….  and the fact I was able to do my own QC on them!
     

  23. Like
    Shep got a reaction from ZigZag in Today I Received.....   
    Visited the Royal Mint today for the VIP tour. Picked up two 2022 strike your own proof sovereigns.
    Well worth the tour just to be able to pick up the coins at near issue price….  and the fact I was able to do my own QC on them!
     

  24. Like
    Shep got a reaction from modofantasma in Today I Received.....   
    Visited the Royal Mint today for the VIP tour. Picked up two 2022 strike your own proof sovereigns.
    Well worth the tour just to be able to pick up the coins at near issue price….  and the fact I was able to do my own QC on them!
     

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    Shep got a reaction from Orpster in Today I Received.....   
    Visited the Royal Mint today for the VIP tour. Picked up two 2022 strike your own proof sovereigns.
    Well worth the tour just to be able to pick up the coins at near issue price….  and the fact I was able to do my own QC on them!
     

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