DrKarlMoneys

I've seen some amazing (and expensive!) designs from the likes of Power coin over the years but I don't think I've ever seen any of them for sale. I'm sure they'd make amazing display pieces and conversation starters but are they worth it? How likely would you be to make your money back if you sold them on?

I've seen some amazing (and expensive!) designs from the likes of Power coin over the years but I don't think I've ever seen any of them for sale. I'm sure they'd make amazing display pieces and conversation starters but are they worth it? How likely would you be to make your money back if you sold them on?

Dear all,
With some sadness I write to confirm that monsmoy died recently. It was an unexpected death and I am beyond sure he will be a great miss to everyone.
He was the perfect gentleman and had a real eye for beautiful coins. His collection is a thing of beauty and will no doubt provide for his family as he wanted.
In order to give the family some privacy I am not posting specific details, but I am considering a small auction to raise money for a charity in his name. More to follow on that.
In the meantime, his wife will be looking to reset the password here in order to make sure that all pending deals are satisfactorily completed. If you do have any outstanding business please message him. If it helps, I am happy to take messages and share them directly.
As a last point, I thought I would repost one of his helpful messages. He always had time even when he was learning himself, and this message reflects that:
 
“The whole discussion regarding collecting, stacking and liquidity is interesting and there will be differing views.  I, too, am relatively new to the the world of physical PM, but have some thoughts:
1.  Silver coins are nice, but I question the real sense if truly stacking.  Are we really thinking that at some point we would use them in exchange for goods and services?  Is there a high risk that once you start buying coins, the greed monster kicks in and, where you may have deliberately said "split between Brits and Maples" only, it soon turns into Kooks, Krugers (ASEs if someone is selling cheaper than normal) etc? Also, they tarnish!
2.  One common maxim is that you watch the gold versus silver ratio.  Whilst the number is deemed high, as now at a little under 80:1, you buy silver.  When that number drops, perhaps to 50, you sell the silver and buy gold.  If you follow this, then why not just buy manageable bars (10oz, 250g to 1kg)?
3. Everyone considers different factors when discussing the future of silver. My hope is that any manipulation of the price is relaxed/stopped, but I am also conscious that something seismic may catch us all off guard as Govs could introduce measures to control the price in line with a growing industrial consumption (Indeed, something sooner may happen if the bank exposure is truly understood). If the former, and the aforementioned ratio rebalances, the stackers are quids in with multiple 100% ROI. If the latter, we could all be sitting with dead ducks and wishing we just bought gold.
4. Sovs v Brits.  Yes, Sovs theoretically are easier to sell on at a time of need.  If you are in a time of need, is £360 or £720 going to be sufficient?  
5. If saving for the future, ergo the long investment, then the common cry is the cost now and the premium is less important (than if you are flipping). If you are saving for the future, perhaps you are investing a set amount per month, then surely it's best still to buy the highest amount at the lowest premium?  The aesthetics and heart needs to take a second place to a more business approach.  Of course you can go down the more specific long term investment, buying a rare coin or sets of highly graded or similar, but that is another game and not stacking.
6. Consider the current CGT and VAT rules.
7. A couple of final thoughts: 
a) Collecting coins, gold or silver, can be addictive. Don't get attached
b) There are many sovereigns; there are many different Au and Ag coins. Limit your horizon
c) Consider storage space and insurance
d) Talk to people that have been in this market for sometime.  I have found people on TSF to be extraordinarily kind when sharing advice and thoughts as well as services
7. Last point is that I wager that what you are planning now, your strategy, will have changed within 12 months.
All the best with whatever you do.“
 
With huge appreciation.
Andrew.
 
@ChrisSilver is aware this message is being posted. 

Liquid Metal’s hand poured/crafted mini chess set.
I believe there is a small mintage on these and this is the prototype set.
Chess box included 
.999 fine silver 
5.6 ozt
Coa and sticker included.
£300 posted via special delivery 
BT or PayPal F&F payment 
Thanks for looking 

 

Not a coin (not the easiest thing to photograph either) but still Stirling silver.

Extra photos if it helps

A new LMUK Design prototype 
These will be heading onto the website by the weekend 
I'm making the prototype available for sale here today 
3.3 ozt of 999 fine silver with a light antique finish 
the mould is 3D printed in house and then sand cast using pure silver shot 
Sigma pro verified in house and comes with coa and one of my custom stickers 
£100 plus post 
£3.50 24 hour tracked 
£8 special delivery 
£11 international tracked
PPFF or BT (preffered for UK buyers)


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Not a coin (not the easiest thing to photograph either) but still Stirling silver.

Not a coin (not the easiest thing to photograph either) but still Stirling silver.

Not a coin (not the easiest thing to photograph either) but still Stirling silver.

Not a coin (not the easiest thing to photograph either) but still Stirling silver.

Not a coin (not the easiest thing to photograph either) but still Stirling silver.

Not a coin (not the easiest thing to photograph either) but still Stirling silver.

Not a coin (not the easiest thing to photograph either) but still Stirling silver.

Not a coin (not the easiest thing to photograph either) but still Stirling silver.

Not a coin (not the easiest thing to photograph either) but still Stirling silver.

Not a coin (not the easiest thing to photograph either) but still Stirling silver.

Not a coin (not the easiest thing to photograph either) but still Stirling silver.

Not a coin (not the easiest thing to photograph either) but still Stirling silver.

Not a coin (not the easiest thing to photograph either) but still Stirling silver.

Not a coin (not the easiest thing to photograph either) but still Stirling silver.

Not a coin (not the easiest thing to photograph either) but still Stirling silver.

Small but steadily growing collection of @StBeesSilver hand poured bars

A slightly different 2oz "three graces" to the ones everyone's all hyped up about...