Frenchie

In the Gazette Proclamation for the British Monarchs - Charles I coin, there’s a strange description given for the cupro-nickel coin which doesn’t match the descriptions for the rest of the denominations.
It states:
For the obverse impression Our effigy with the inscription “· CHARLES III · D · G · REX · F · D · 5 POUNDS ·” and the date of the year;
For the reverse either:
(a) a depiction three lions passant guardant, being that quartering of Our Royal Arms known heraldically as England and the inscription “FIVE POUNDS”; or
(b) a depiction lion rampant within a double tressure flory counter-flory, being that quartering of Our Royal Arms known heraldically as Scotland and the inscription “FIVE POUNDS”; or
(c) a depiction of a dragon passant, being Our Badge for Wales and the inscription “FIVE POUNDS”; or
(d) a depiction of a celtic cross charged at the centre with an annulet therein a pimpernel flower and overall an ancient torque, symbolising that part of Our United Kingdom known as Northern Ireland and the inscription “FIVE POUNDS”; or
(e) a depiction of a lion, a unicorn, a stag and a dragon surrounding a crown accompanied by the inscription “FIVE POUNDS”.
 
Source: https://www.thegazette.co.uk/notice/4277741

These designs seem like something that would work for a Coronation themed range of coins. Thoughts?

Thank you @Paul, A little bit disappointed and I am not quite sure  if I will be in the party for this one, especially since it is again a 2 coins set so a big investment, probably £11k in these trouble times ahead... I still have some time to think about it. It will be a 2oz silver set anyway

@Frenchie next Great Engravers coin announced 

If the 5 and double are fine, and the quarter is "special", I would definitely keep the set and try to get a full and a half on the second market  if I want a perfect set. You could also try to exchange with someone else who has a bad set but a good full and half, and want to return it to the RM 
Anyway, you could be surprised to get a PF70 for your full sovereign if the defect is considered as a production flaw
 

If the 5 and double are fine, and the quarter is "special", I would definitely keep the set and try to get a full and a half on the second market  if I want a perfect set. You could also try to exchange with someone else who has a bad set but a good full and half, and want to return it to the RM 
Anyway, you could be surprised to get a PF70 for your full sovereign if the defect is considered as a production flaw
 

For information, for @Paul and all the lucky owners ,  a 2oz gold and a 2oz silver Una were auctionned  today at Sovereign Rarities. Both graded PF69 and sold respectively for £26000 and £1700 (+ 20% fees + VAT). The Una's market still holds up well and this is the great winner in the series and even in all the modern coins contestants ! 
https://auctions.sovr.co.uk/index.php?option=com_bidding&view=timed&layout=catalogue&id=18&tab=finished&current_page=5
If the  prices are nice,  It's worth mentionning the differences between a PF69 and PF70 with an amazing 67% premium added for the last gold Una PF70 auctionned in January  (66000$,  around £55000 fees included)
On the other side,  I don't understand why the 3G and GC do not really take off seing the sold price of the last auction for an original 3G above, 
  

For information, for @Paul and all the lucky owners ,  a 2oz gold and a 2oz silver Una were auctionned  today at Sovereign Rarities. Both graded PF69 and sold respectively for £26000 and £1700 (+ 20% fees + VAT). The Una's market still holds up well and this is the great winner in the series and even in all the modern coins contestants ! 
https://auctions.sovr.co.uk/index.php?option=com_bidding&view=timed&layout=catalogue&id=18&tab=finished&current_page=5
If the  prices are nice,  It's worth mentionning the differences between a PF69 and PF70 with an amazing 67% premium added for the last gold Una PF70 auctionned in January  (66000$,  around £55000 fees included)
On the other side,  I don't understand why the 3G and GC do not really take off seing the sold price of the last auction for an original 3G above, 
  

For information, for @Paul and all the lucky owners ,  a 2oz gold and a 2oz silver Una were auctionned  today at Sovereign Rarities. Both graded PF69 and sold respectively for £26000 and £1700 (+ 20% fees + VAT). The Una's market still holds up well and this is the great winner in the series and even in all the modern coins contestants ! 
https://auctions.sovr.co.uk/index.php?option=com_bidding&view=timed&layout=catalogue&id=18&tab=finished&current_page=5
If the  prices are nice,  It's worth mentionning the differences between a PF69 and PF70 with an amazing 67% premium added for the last gold Una PF70 auctionned in January  (66000$,  around £55000 fees included)
On the other side,  I don't understand why the 3G and GC do not really take off seing the sold price of the last auction for an original 3G above, 
  

Sorry to bore you…….another 5 coin set🤣

Thank you Dave, I am thinking about your services for conservation and grading. I'll PM you 

I've been fortunate, all look ok to me. Returning from none UK is more hassle:( just aim to get a perfect £5 others will find their levels. Perfect £5 or full refund 

You need to use my services @Frenchie  I receive coins for over seas customers for me to check it saves a lot of time if you get a dog of a coin. I can also do direct NGC submissions if you want them direct to grade.   
 

Absolutely stunning Paul, for my part, I have received a good four coins set, but an awful 5 coins set with 4 coins out of 5 in a bad condition...and returned to the RM of course. I just hope to get a replacement, (and a good replacement) but it seems to be a lotery !
Have you ordered the £5 BU ? I have mixed feelings with this one. The busy design is beautiful with the contrast of the fields in PF finish , but I am not sure with the matte finish...

My first 5 coin set, the 5 sovereign looks magnificent. 🥂

Couple of sovereigns today, thanks to @modofantasmaand @Sh97if

The postie just delivered this bullion. i think the design shows best on the double.

Second delivery of the day, aside from the booklet looking as though it was treated with as much care as a jizz rag I think the coins are in good order. I do think the design is ruined on the quarter, half and surprisingly even ghe full.
 The big 5 piece is magnificent, the double adequate but truthfully, with it in hand....I'm not a fan. Sad to say after all this time waiting, and I know it's not the concensus opinion, but its too much. The actual portrait of the king is fantastic though 

Disappointing.  

My assessment of the 5 Coin Memorial Set I received today:
All the coins have the obligatory sneeze marks/ Welsh dust and some of those hairy strands all of which, I can live with.
The 5 Sovereign has a couple of hairlines on the Obverse- ‘now you see it, now you don’t’ type, and two odd looking circular marks what I suspect are shallow, but noticeable scratches, one on the Obverse in the field at the foot of the X of Rex and on the Reverse in the field at around 1 O’clock.  
The 2 Sovereign looks ok.
The Sovereign is ok’ish- has a couple of shiny specks in the frosting and a couple of pinprick missing bits of frosting.
The Half is similar to the Sovereign and frankly, I haven’t bothered inspecting the 1/4- after all, they aren’t  a Sovereign to my mind. 
It’s definitely a very special Sovereign Set, the Reverse design is fantastic and a distinguished Portrait of the King. 
If the 5 Sovereign was perfect- I would keep this set, despite the shortcomings of the lower denominations- but there’s 5,595 reasons to send the set back for exchange.


 
 

No words really needed

Courtesy of DHL Santa !  Very happy. To their new home in safe deposit box now  
The £5 is truly stunning - I'm certain this will become a modern classic in years to come 
 

The £5 is absolutley stunning!

im home ! Received my four sovereign set
Very, very happy with these in hand - The £5 is going to be amazing when it arrives

My 4 coin set arrived from the Royal Mint.  A couple of quick pics.  Will check them out carefully, and do some higher quality pics later.



 

Last but not least... haven't checked properly yet as I've had a great delivery morning ( and not looking to be in a bad mood 🤣)
First impression.. packaging has improved. Sovereign box absolutely stinks..so it's literally not long been lacquered.
Coins are not even facing the right orientation, so obviously been rushed.
Will take a better look tomorrow, but impressed so far. Surprisingly the smaller coins hold/show the details very well. It's a busy coin for sure,but one that should grow on us!

Not mine. Off a FB group