Mark43

Got my first Sovereign today. 1918 George V.

My first ever piece of silver - a 100g Umicore bar! 
I've been watching Backyard Bullion's videos for some time and finally thought I'd get into the action.
There seems to be an incredibly friendly and active community on the Silver Forum - loving my first day as a stacker/PM collector

100oz Johnson Matthey
100oz Royal Canadian Mint
1kg Metalor
1kg Emirates
 

Some wins from an auction just before Xmas.

Been pondering on a gold purchase for the last few months now to diversify my stack,  so settled on these two 2018 sovereign beauties (slightly disappointing size tbh ?) . Was also gifted these five QB lions for a late Christmas present from my better half! Bless her soul! ? 

More of my overenthusiastic pre Christmas spending...

Paid for this almost 9 months ago and waited for this 250 limited  2017 silver libertad 7 coin proof set.....coa will be on its way soon, just took the option to get the coins first. Just walked in the door just now.
 

A little bit tiny compared to this beautiful 5 coin set, but today I received my first Panda ever, first graded coin from my first forum transaction... Let's get it started
Big thanks to @augur for this lovely coin!

Omg that must had cost a BOMB!!!
Awesome set mate ?????

These two from the royal mint,both ordered at the same time and delivered today.Each in their own 7/g giant jiffy bag which is ridiculous

1912 Nicaragua 50 Centavos (last coins minted prior to entry into WW I in 1918, next coins minted in 1929)
 

1850! Sov shield PCGS AU58 
1862 Sov shield CGS 45 wide date 
1/4oz gold snake 
 
good start for 2018 ?

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1911 British Honduras 50 Cents (last coins minted prior to entry to WW I in 1918, next coins minted in 1919)
 

Considering the price (spot) this proof coin seems to be in pretty good condition 
 

Also arrived yesterday, but felt it deserved a separate post:

Gorgeous skull and crossbones round from @BackyardBullion. Really gorgeous, I love the weight and how nicely it sits in the hand. Showed to my partner (another Black Sails fan) and I swear there was an audible "Squee!"

Complete to date
Lunar - series II one ounce silver coins in Lindner black leatherette box with a few coloured Lunars & dragon/lion privy 
 
to fill empty spaces.
 

My stash mouses 1/2 oz

2 X 2009 Pandas
Bank of China gold Display Case
MS70 First Strike 2014 Panda (Bargain)

1917 AUNC FARTHING GRADED CGS 78

The results of my 20% off purchases (me and Mrs BYB!) Paid £200.50 for the 1913 after discount and topcashback & nectar points and £210 for the 1900 
Not too shabby at all!

A few things from the US with thanks to a great guy on the forum.
The latest 5oz ATB, a difficult to get 2012 ATB Hawaii Volcanoes (just leaves Acadia).


 
MS70 Antiqued Cleopatra and Anubis 2oz rounds

5x 2oz 2016 Turtles. Very pleased with the feel of the 2oz coin.

2002 half sovereign 

2016 100g Gold proof Panda arrived today.
The presentation box is top notch and coin  looks superb.
Added a pic with a £1 coin alongside for scale.