Lr103

Always nice to unbox 1500+ oz's!
Silver forum group order (possibly last ever!?) giving solace regarding Brexit shenanigans!

U.S. Mint delivery of the 2019 American Legion 100th Anniversary proof set.  And the last of the EC8 series, St. Lucia, with 6 of the BU and 2 colorized proofs.

Last but not least a beast of a bar, which needs no introductions 

I was struggling with this recently, and decided to sell some 1oz gold lions and griffins, and also 2oz silver griffins. Just looking at the premiums, I decided to do this based on reviewing the prices I could currently buy older gold and silver bullion with somewhat similar mintages (older 1oz gold Britannias from the early 2000s, Perth Mint lunar, etc) from a large dealer like APMEX with a diverse inventory.  
There is no way to tell now if this was the correct move, and I do have a bit of sellers remorse, as these are beautiful coins. 😊 I'm more like @AgCoyote though in that I do plan on keeping a set together for a long term collection regardless of premium. I imagine that this type of mindset is what drives the premiums in the first place. 
However, I did roll the proceeds into newer Beasts (Yale and Falcon). I prefer this rather than Eagles or Maples, because they all have the same downside (spot fluctuations), but Eagles or Maple Leafs will likely not ever develop much of a premium.  Additionally, the new issue Beasts have a lower per ounce premium than either new issue Eagles or Maples.  Although I ultimately sold the silver Griffins on eBay, even the dealers were offering a premium on their buyback offers, but at a big dieocunt relative to their own selling price.  

Yes, Britannia tubes and Queen's Beasts tubes are the same. You'll find that you will be able to fit 13 beasts in the tube with a snug fit. 
Another small detail I've noticed with the tubes is that they changed the design on the cap between the start of the series and now. 

Bought a piece that I will probably never part with and pass down to my son and generations to follow...a 2009 1 oz Gold Ultra High Relief Double Eagle! This will be a beautiful and exciting addition!

Just grabbed a 2nd 10oz Gairsoppa, was up for £299 and put in a cheecky offer of £220 and got it for £230
I will re-felt the box as there is a tear in the original.
 
Currently thinking I should grab another 10oz + a couple of 1oz gairsoppa britannia and do a commision with backyard bullion to create the world first 1kg Gairsoppa bar.

A silver Aztec calendar round....huge thank you to @h103efa!!

1.5oz of diseased magical goat bullion😊
Edit: Meant in the most endearing way possible, as I do like these very much!

A silver Aztec calendar round....huge thank you to @h103efa!!

A silver Aztec calendar round....huge thank you to @h103efa!!

A silver Aztec calendar round....huge thank you to @h103efa!!

A silver Aztec calendar round....huge thank you to @h103efa!!

A silver Aztec calendar round....huge thank you to @h103efa!!

A silver Aztec calendar round....huge thank you to @h103efa!!

A silver Aztec calendar round....huge thank you to @h103efa!!

A silver Aztec calendar round....huge thank you to @h103efa!!

A silver Aztec calendar round....huge thank you to @h103efa!!

A silver Aztec calendar round....huge thank you to @h103efa!!

A silver Aztec calendar round....huge thank you to @h103efa!!

I got my Stephen Hawking 50p Silver Piedfort today.
Cheers
DK

A silver Aztec calendar round....huge thank you to @h103efa!!

A silver Aztec calendar round....huge thank you to @h103efa!!

A silver Aztec calendar round....huge thank you to @h103efa!!

A silver Aztec calendar round....huge thank you to @h103efa!!