CoinStruck

Back in 1989 I remember reading the Sunday Times newspaper and in the colourful magazine section was a Royal Mint advert for the special 500th Anniversary of the Sovereign set.  At the time there was no way I could afford even the half sovereign (I think the half sovereign’s initial cost was about £79).  The double sovereign’s issue price was about £299, and after over thirty years I have just bought an example of this beautiful coin.  I guess that is what you call the impact of marketing!

You've a fantastic memory! Here's the price list from the Royal Mint Coin Club for Autumn 1989 and the price was £299.95

I do like the different designs on the brits. Sadly its only a 1/10th
 

Today I received my very first NGC PF70 silver coin. Boy oh boy, what s difference it makes, looking at one in the flesh, so to speak.

Thanks @Realwealthuprising for the beautiful 2019 proof Dutch gold Ducat. A short while after buying it from the Silverforum I picked up a 1927 bullion Ducat from a Sydney auction. 

Couple of dragons today 
 

Almost forgot
Something a little different turned up yesterday
2015 ICC proof Domed Australia vs New Zealand world cup final coin 
Nott usually into this kinda thing but couldent help buying it 😀

Today I received these very sexy proof finish 10oz Britannia bar cases 😁. Seemingly more valuable than the 10oz bars themselves. Going forwards I plan to sell all my silver and gold so that I can focus on stacking the cases. 
 

Goodies from canada thanks @Sulster u my friend are a legend 
 

Today I had these shoved through my letterbox. I ordered the 2016 cougar and they gave me the copper coin free. I thought that was a nice little touch by them. Thanks to Sarnia Silver!

4 , 1kg Southern cross bars.
My first kilo bars 😁

1 oz , Geiger gold bar. 🤩
 
 

Not something I would normally buy, but got a good price and it’s a great story. 48 tonnes of silver, one of the deepest, largest wreck recovery in history. About 20,000 mintage, wish it was a 1oz brit.

Finally completed a series with the eighth Silver Chinese Restrike! Five 2020 China 1 oz Silver Dragon Kwang-Tung Dollar Restrike (PU)...












 

Got my gold Rosalind Franklin 50p!
 

Some silver stacking over the past week - 3 QB Big beasts , Couple of Brit bars & some nice looking dragon bars and Canadian Goose.

Kingdom of Prussia - 20 Mark - Wilhelm II - 1893. Courtesy of @ilovesilverireallydo

2014 Silver Proof 1oz Kangaroo in the Outback
This elusive marsupial is the eleventh and penultimate coin of the complete twelve coin set and is the last of the six  proofs. It is the rarest member of the dodecad  with just 1,000 of the 5,000 limit actually minted. The condition has been been masterfully captured by @CadmiumGreen , beautifully portraying the impressive detailing on the kangaroo itself. Further thanks are due to @jultorsk   If anybody has a 2010 BU silver 1oz Kangaroo at Sunset that they would sell, please PM me.

Nice Dutch Schöne Amsterdam kilo.
 

From @Beano
 

The 2011 silver proof World Wildlife Fund 50p. A really terrific Royal Mint design. 

Thanks @Realwealthuprising for the beautiful 2019 proof Dutch gold Ducat. A short while after buying it from the Silverforum I picked up a 1927 bullion Ducat from a Sydney auction. 

Thanks @Realwealthuprising for the beautiful 2019 proof Dutch gold Ducat. A short while after buying it from the Silverforum I picked up a 1927 bullion Ducat from a Sydney auction. 

Thanks @Realwealthuprising for the beautiful 2019 proof Dutch gold Ducat. A short while after buying it from the Silverforum I picked up a 1927 bullion Ducat from a Sydney auction. 

Thanks @Realwealthuprising for the beautiful 2019 proof Dutch gold Ducat. A short while after buying it from the Silverforum I picked up a 1927 bullion Ducat from a Sydney auction.