Frenchie

Haven’t posted in a while. Haven’t been buying much but thought I’d share this. Picked up my 2022 Plain Edged Piedfort Platinum Jubilee Pattern Sovereign from NGC this week. I sent it off for “Plain Edge” to be added to the label to clearly differentiate from the reeded edged version. I always say that we don’t truly appreciate QE2’s reign because we’ve lived through it but she will be revered in years to come and this is an amazing representation of her achievements. With only 70 minted, I’m super chuffed to own one of these as there are so few. This will be locked away together with the 2oz Completer (probably my favourite ever coin design) and 1oz 2014 Britannia 🤤. Massive shout out to @Clockpuncher for this one

By just looking at it, this Krugerrand seems suspect to me, and maybe a fake. If I am correct, the first silver Krugerands were issued in 2017 

They managed to keep it on January schedule, just.
 

Do not and I repeat do not..move that half sov into an air-tite, no matter how careful,you have literally just wiped the premium away 😂 it's ok on world gold that don't attract much of a premium on here...but not something you bought as an investment.

Got these awesome pieces from @MintageSeller today
As a Big JWST fan I had to pick these stackers up. I'm reluctant to remove from the OMP otherwise would have been cool to stack them.
That's a little pin I wear in the middle. 

And always loved the Aztec calendar theme and this is another stacker that is very impressive! Pictured here with my 5oz copper one. 

An optimist would say the colour balance was wrong 😛

By just looking at it, this Krugerrand seems suspect to me, and maybe a fake. If I am correct, the first silver Krugerands were issued in 2017 

Then I hope your RM Account Manager might be hinting at William Wyon’s St. George and the Dragon design. 😊

By just looking at it, this Krugerrand seems suspect to me, and maybe a fake. If I am correct, the first silver Krugerands were issued in 2017 

With all these investments at this pace in 2022 and the rising price of gold, it's maybe time to not be so tempted again and make some economy by slowing down the investment, at least for Collection coins (I am aiming for bullion and liquid coins however)
Even if I would love a special and nice design such as the WW St George or a nice Pistrucci design for the next GE, especially with the last QEII, I am secretly hoping it will not be iconic  enough to pass my turn this year 

Very happy with the King's arrival in the colonies!
Only took 2 weeks! Can be 4-6 weeks sometimes.
Is the packaging slightly excessive? 5 boxes, like opening a Russian doll, or 'pass the parcel'!

@Stuntman @SiCole @GoldDiggerDave
 

My half arrived today, apologies not the best photo, all I have is the phone.

I had a £5 matte BU 2022 memorial sovereign in hand yesterday............Hum not blown away don't get me wrong they are nice but they are too much in terms of design and frosting, and some of the design is lost IMO.     I do think the £5 proof sovereign will look good.  I'll do some side by side pictures once they are delivered.    

Absolutely not my pocket size, but still a dream. Auction World is offering an original Una in gold and a silver pattern piece in their next auction.
https://www.sixbid.com/en/auction-world/10330/europe-great-britain/8924335/great-britain-victoria-1837-1901?term&orderCol=starting_price&orderDirection=desc&priceFrom&displayMode=large&auctionSessions=&sidebarIsSticky=false
https://www.sixbid.com/en/auction-world/10330/europe-great-britain/8924336/great-britain-victoria-1837-1901?term&orderCol=starting_price&orderDirection=desc&priceFrom&displayMode=large&auctionSessions=&sidebarIsSticky=false
The gold one starting at ¥20.000.000 (£128k), the silver pattern at ¥15.000.000 (£96k). 

I was told the same about the jubilee piedfort. I sent two back and was told on the second that I'd have a refund with no othe option. A week later another piedfort showed up in perfect condition. 
And no.... unfortunately they didn't mess up and give me the refund as well lol. 

With all these investments at this pace in 2022 and the rising price of gold, it's maybe time to not be so tempted again and make some economy by slowing down the investment, at least for Collection coins (I am aiming for bullion and liquid coins however)
Even if I would love a special and nice design such as the WW St George or a nice Pistrucci design for the next GE, especially with the last QEII, I am secretly hoping it will not be iconic  enough to pass my turn this year 

With all these investments at this pace in 2022 and the rising price of gold, it's maybe time to not be so tempted again and make some economy by slowing down the investment, at least for Collection coins (I am aiming for bullion and liquid coins however)
Even if I would love a special and nice design such as the WW St George or a nice Pistrucci design for the next GE, especially with the last QEII, I am secretly hoping it will not be iconic  enough to pass my turn this year 

@westminstrel some quick snaps for you mate 

This is about the best I can achieve with my equipment. The Chards magic axial setup is light years ahead. I’ll have to try and comprehend your photo guide a bit more. 

Nice 2022 Double Sov from @Auronum

My two quarters
Definitely need to up my photo game! 

On the memorial band waggon. Just a full and a half for me. I wasn't feeling them at first but they have won me over now. Definitely better in hand 😍

Hurray!  A 2022 Queen Elizabeth II memorial proof sovereign……..looks good at first inspection the tiniest bit of flake next to the I in FID but I can easily sort it. Will have a closer look at it when n better light……. Gorgeous looking sovereign, can’t wait to get my hands on the £5 sov’s. 

now $49,000 !  up another +$5k in a less than an hour