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39 minutes ago, LukeStacker said:

The mint told me directly, when I returned my coin twice for a replacement, that all returns are destroyed and you get a new coin. 

They just make it up as they go along, part of the on job “training”

Why are they allowing 2 per order of the 1oz silver when there is this demand? 

6 hours ago, Hanz said:

Another QC moan.

Royalmint QC missed the big scratch on Queens face and a loose bit of silver slithering in the capsule. How did the scratch happened andcQC not to spot it. The Monarch obversecside is perfect. 

FFS , I hope you sent that back. The premiums they charge recently are steep, we should expect and receive A1. Perth Mint can do better with their bullion releases. 

So 500 graded at PF70. Most are “first release”!and they want an extra grand for one of first 100 struck. What an absolute swizz. 
I can see them bring out “the first struck” coin for an extra $5k.

55 minutes ago, Dakaras said:

Awesome collection for a young teenager 🤣how much pocket money does he think kids have

Hehe, in fairness I think it was a few years ago it was posted so spot was about half what it is today. Still some paper round to amass those. 

this guys quite funny, without trying to be me thinks. Some are not strictly tenths but worth a watch. 

Nice to see they are holding back on new releases given the disarray the “organisation” is currently in. 
Personally,  I think they should stick to minting bullion sovs for the next year and get their act together. (And change the damn alloy come to think of it) bloody mint😄

3 minutes ago, Bigmarc said:

I am a maintenance engineer, I have a large collection of silver and copper from old parts but have not looked into gold as I don't come buy electronics much. I am a firm believer that in 50 years time everything will be recycled.

I was never a fan of your recycled toilet paper😄

53 minutes ago, MancunianStacker said:

Good point we will just have to wait and see. Is it 4-5 coins each year? I know the US mint did the 5oz Silver Homesteads etc (can’t remember the proper name of the series) but that seemed to go on for a few years 🤔 Maybe they will reduce the number of releases each year and spread it out over 8 years instead if they can’t cope with the minting etc. I wonder if they are expanding their minting equipment, packaging department etc. I think they need to the logistics don’t seem to be doing well at all 

Ah yes, think was the America the Beautiful now you come to mention it. 

Has there ever been a coin series so large before? I know there has been sets before with multiple coins and the Perth mint lunar series that went on to the third series but has there been a pre planned coin series of this size before? When the Royal Mint can abandon their lunar series half way through, I am not sure this has much legs particularity with all the denominations and sizes, pre grades etc. I think the mint have fecked up big time, particularly as they struggling to fulfil other others they are releasing simultaneously I don’t see this going past coin, but I could be well wrong. 

I know Russia is on a tight spot but I really can’t imagine them giving their gold away like you describe, given the deliberate strategy to accumulate over recent years and in times of sanctions. More likely they would sell Migs etc at discounted rates, or football clubs😄

1 hour ago, James32 said:

Tavex are new to the UK but offer an excellent service going by plenty of buyers on here.

STG were the go to silver dealers when I started stacking and the forum was in its infancy. From what I mind , you could get silver for around  £12 delivered in 2014:15? Sounds like a bargain, which it is, however silver has a long way to go yet imo. Just glad I discovered it then and not 2011 when at major highs. 

43 minutes ago, Roy said:

 

 

Prolly a mistook!

50k on hookers and cocaine, then do something frivolous with the rest😄

I wouldn’t draw down unless you have a strong proposition mate. I was considering drawing from my mortgage to get a wind turbine. Reckon it would pay for itself in around  8 years, especially if fuel prices keep going up. I’m really on the fence, especially as noticed the early repayment charge on the new mortgage offer sits at 5% for the 5 year term. Always check the details. 

On 09/03/2022 at 18:59, GoldenGriffin said:

The smallest coin minted (that I know of) in my collection is the 1 gram panda, which is incredibly small and difficult to see the design.

I have 1/10th oz gold proof Britannia's as part of the 3 coin set and at the time, I thought, why bother, but now I've come to accept them and like them (they grow on you), but I personally wouldn't want anything smaller (with exception to the 1 x 1g panda), but I may have to buy smaller if gold becomes too expensive.

I saw the Krugerrand did a special proof set recently which had amongst others a 1/50 Troy oz gold coin which is close to half a gram I believe? Not sure you could see it without a magnifier however. 
I don’t mind the 1/10. Much has been said in the earlier posts, they hold their premium, very liquid and there is a lot of variety. 

10 minutes ago, JeffM said:

Maybe you should call them and tell them to keep the coin because it's damaged.  Then ask for a replacement and tell them to keep that, too, because it's also damaged.  Then just ask for a refund.

Would save an awful lot of trouble. Cut out the middleman, straight back to the melting pot. 

Very close to the psychological $2000 now, before the day is out?

I dont think they can keep a lid on it now. Just when I was considering selling a few oz,  

32 minutes ago, Foster88 said:

Oi you lot, wind your necks in. 😂

I posted my charity auction in the wrong place.

Blame Pinot and Grigio. 😆

I’ll start at£5 for the wine.👍

Russia and China like with most things, keep a veil of secretcy around their gold holdings. The only thing all are in agreement to is they are under declaring what they hold, for obvious reasons I would suggest.

backing your currency with gold , or anything is tangible beats the fiat c**p system we currently have. Unfortunately the states lead this with all the deception it entails. 

41 minutes ago, paulmerton said:

All of the golds in stock, again!

Did they go out of stock after they re-listed them?

4 hours ago, BackyardBullion said:

Been told today that my 2 oz silver portrait that looked like this is being restruck.

Will wait with baited breath for the quality.

Did you get any replacements first? I have one replacement, still with minor flaw. Might phone and try get them to commit to restrike also!

19 minutes ago, JeffM said:

Still waiting for my silver 1 oz. Henry VII and silver 5 oz. Platinum Jubilee.  The RM has bitten off more than it can chew, but it does not care.  The goal is to sell and collect as much and as quickly as they can.

Did you order your Henry VII on release? I ordered mine the other day and they should be landing today. I agree, they have too much to contend with ATM. 

8 minutes ago, LawrenceChard said:

If I understand correctly, uranium is named after Uranus!

😎

I hope you are pronouncing it correctly?

8 hours ago, jultorsk said:

Sovereign Rarities auction 5 catalogue is up.... Ides of March.

https://auctions.sovr.co.uk/index.php?option=com_timed_auction&auction_id=15&gridtype=listview

 

A lot of coins given one auction house and total mintage numbers. Plain edge not striding ahead at this early stage either. I thought sellars would wait to sell as a pair with the portrait on the whole. (Unless they can’t get the portrait at a price they would like) or not deep enough pockets