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Good to see they finally got around to it!

Let's hope the designs are impressive and will have been worth waiting for.  Well, I live in hope!

The video's description says:
 
Soon we will be revealing His Majesty King Charles III’s first set of definitive UK coins, complete with eight brand-new reverse designs.

Good to see they finally got around to it!

And you can sign up here…
https://www.royalmint.com/annual-sets/2023/register-you-interest/annual-sets/

It has already been a history-making year for His Majesty King Charles III following his historic coronation in May 2023. Soon, he will celebrate another special moment as we unveil his first set of definitive UK coins, which feature brand-new reverse designs for the first time in 15 years.
Sign up for the latest updates on this exciting launch to ensure you don't miss a release that is equally special for His Majesty The King, the United Kingdom and its coinage.

I'm sure a lot of us suspected it was going to happen, but the Royal Mint has been exceptionally tight lipped and this is the first official word that they will all have new reverse designs.
 

From what I can see looking at coins coming up for sale all modern releases are suffering to some degree. I think this makes sense in the context of the current economic climate. There's still money out there but instead of betting on what were likely always overhyped (not to mention overpriced) new releases people are almost certainly opting for safer bets. Its possible that the prices these coins are selling at currently could make them a bargain in the future but thats definitely not guarantteed. A lot of folks like to compare these special release sovs to previous ones - especially the 89 ones. I'd warn about that mindset especially given the rate at which the Royal Mint has churned out special release sovs. At some point they stop being special and I wouldn't be surprised if we're there.
 
Some will have bought them with the intention of holding but have had things unexpected come up and need cash. Some will have bought to resell and just don't have enough cash flow to hold onto them hoping they rise in value - better to cash out, take the loss but have the chance to use that cash to profit elsewhere.

From what I can see looking at coins coming up for sale all modern releases are suffering to some degree. I think this makes sense in the context of the current economic climate. There's still money out there but instead of betting on what were likely always overhyped (not to mention overpriced) new releases people are almost certainly opting for safer bets. Its possible that the prices these coins are selling at currently could make them a bargain in the future but thats definitely not guarantteed. A lot of folks like to compare these special release sovs to previous ones - especially the 89 ones. I'd warn about that mindset especially given the rate at which the Royal Mint has churned out special release sovs. At some point they stop being special and I wouldn't be surprised if we're there.
 
Some will have bought them with the intention of holding but have had things unexpected come up and need cash. Some will have bought to resell and just don't have enough cash flow to hold onto them hoping they rise in value - better to cash out, take the loss but have the chance to use that cash to profit elsewhere.

From what I can see looking at coins coming up for sale all modern releases are suffering to some degree. I think this makes sense in the context of the current economic climate. There's still money out there but instead of betting on what were likely always overhyped (not to mention overpriced) new releases people are almost certainly opting for safer bets. Its possible that the prices these coins are selling at currently could make them a bargain in the future but thats definitely not guarantteed. A lot of folks like to compare these special release sovs to previous ones - especially the 89 ones. I'd warn about that mindset especially given the rate at which the Royal Mint has churned out special release sovs. At some point they stop being special and I wouldn't be surprised if we're there.
 
Some will have bought them with the intention of holding but have had things unexpected come up and need cash. Some will have bought to resell and just don't have enough cash flow to hold onto them hoping they rise in value - better to cash out, take the loss but have the chance to use that cash to profit elsewhere.

From what I can see looking at coins coming up for sale all modern releases are suffering to some degree. I think this makes sense in the context of the current economic climate. There's still money out there but instead of betting on what were likely always overhyped (not to mention overpriced) new releases people are almost certainly opting for safer bets. Its possible that the prices these coins are selling at currently could make them a bargain in the future but thats definitely not guarantteed. A lot of folks like to compare these special release sovs to previous ones - especially the 89 ones. I'd warn about that mindset especially given the rate at which the Royal Mint has churned out special release sovs. At some point they stop being special and I wouldn't be surprised if we're there.
 
Some will have bought them with the intention of holding but have had things unexpected come up and need cash. Some will have bought to resell and just don't have enough cash flow to hold onto them hoping they rise in value - better to cash out, take the loss but have the chance to use that cash to profit elsewhere.

From what I can see looking at coins coming up for sale all modern releases are suffering to some degree. I think this makes sense in the context of the current economic climate. There's still money out there but instead of betting on what were likely always overhyped (not to mention overpriced) new releases people are almost certainly opting for safer bets. Its possible that the prices these coins are selling at currently could make them a bargain in the future but thats definitely not guarantteed. A lot of folks like to compare these special release sovs to previous ones - especially the 89 ones. I'd warn about that mindset especially given the rate at which the Royal Mint has churned out special release sovs. At some point they stop being special and I wouldn't be surprised if we're there.
 
Some will have bought them with the intention of holding but have had things unexpected come up and need cash. Some will have bought to resell and just don't have enough cash flow to hold onto them hoping they rise in value - better to cash out, take the loss but have the chance to use that cash to profit elsewhere.

From what I can see looking at coins coming up for sale all modern releases are suffering to some degree. I think this makes sense in the context of the current economic climate. There's still money out there but instead of betting on what were likely always overhyped (not to mention overpriced) new releases people are almost certainly opting for safer bets. Its possible that the prices these coins are selling at currently could make them a bargain in the future but thats definitely not guarantteed. A lot of folks like to compare these special release sovs to previous ones - especially the 89 ones. I'd warn about that mindset especially given the rate at which the Royal Mint has churned out special release sovs. At some point they stop being special and I wouldn't be surprised if we're there.
 
Some will have bought them with the intention of holding but have had things unexpected come up and need cash. Some will have bought to resell and just don't have enough cash flow to hold onto them hoping they rise in value - better to cash out, take the loss but have the chance to use that cash to profit elsewhere.

From what I can see looking at coins coming up for sale all modern releases are suffering to some degree. I think this makes sense in the context of the current economic climate. There's still money out there but instead of betting on what were likely always overhyped (not to mention overpriced) new releases people are almost certainly opting for safer bets. Its possible that the prices these coins are selling at currently could make them a bargain in the future but thats definitely not guarantteed. A lot of folks like to compare these special release sovs to previous ones - especially the 89 ones. I'd warn about that mindset especially given the rate at which the Royal Mint has churned out special release sovs. At some point they stop being special and I wouldn't be surprised if we're there.
 
Some will have bought them with the intention of holding but have had things unexpected come up and need cash. Some will have bought to resell and just don't have enough cash flow to hold onto them hoping they rise in value - better to cash out, take the loss but have the chance to use that cash to profit elsewhere.

From what I can see looking at coins coming up for sale all modern releases are suffering to some degree. I think this makes sense in the context of the current economic climate. There's still money out there but instead of betting on what were likely always overhyped (not to mention overpriced) new releases people are almost certainly opting for safer bets. Its possible that the prices these coins are selling at currently could make them a bargain in the future but thats definitely not guarantteed. A lot of folks like to compare these special release sovs to previous ones - especially the 89 ones. I'd warn about that mindset especially given the rate at which the Royal Mint has churned out special release sovs. At some point they stop being special and I wouldn't be surprised if we're there.
 
Some will have bought them with the intention of holding but have had things unexpected come up and need cash. Some will have bought to resell and just don't have enough cash flow to hold onto them hoping they rise in value - better to cash out, take the loss but have the chance to use that cash to profit elsewhere.

You'll be fine. It's not milky. 
 
 
Just toned

Never seen anything like this.   Interesting to see we still have customs like this..  
 

Yeah kind of amazing they've managed to completely sleep on these whilst putting out so many other releases. I do seem to recall them saying they'd be offered later in the year but wouldn't have thought it would be this late. Maybe they'll be out at the same time they release that new £1 coin design that was meant to enter circulation in 2023.

Well they're released LOTS of Charles III coinage so far, but where are the 2023 base metal annual sets? I'm waiting...

I think its really hard to predict. I think interest will drop off when it comes to coin collecting generally. How many of us got into the hobby because of the fascination we adopted when looking at coins when young? I very much remember going through change looking for particularly old coins or ones that were otherwise special with my mother when younger and that helped kick off my interest. Some people will still come into the hobby though and as stated the old established coins should carry on doing well as will gold and silver because I can't see that demand falling off. I do think the Royal Mint could come up with clever marketing that would make people carry on buying the expensive proofs. There'd be a certain exclusivity in being able to hold or collect coins you'll never see otherwise but again would a younger audience growing up without ever having touched a coin care? I have to imagine the Royal Mint are already talking about this and making plans for if/when it becomes a thing. We are already seeing the result of them making less circulating coinage with the other services they continue to roll out and offer as well as the endless offering of expensive proofs.

I think its really hard to predict. I think interest will drop off when it comes to coin collecting generally. How many of us got into the hobby because of the fascination we adopted when looking at coins when young? I very much remember going through change looking for particularly old coins or ones that were otherwise special with my mother when younger and that helped kick off my interest. Some people will still come into the hobby though and as stated the old established coins should carry on doing well as will gold and silver because I can't see that demand falling off. I do think the Royal Mint could come up with clever marketing that would make people carry on buying the expensive proofs. There'd be a certain exclusivity in being able to hold or collect coins you'll never see otherwise but again would a younger audience growing up without ever having touched a coin care? I have to imagine the Royal Mint are already talking about this and making plans for if/when it becomes a thing. We are already seeing the result of them making less circulating coinage with the other services they continue to roll out and offer as well as the endless offering of expensive proofs.

There is increasing talk of cashless societies, but if this happens what will happen to the modern coin market?  Would the RM still be able to release flood of commemorative 50ps and £5s?  Gold has not been in circulation in the UK since the start of WWI and sovereigns are still released, but if society goes cashless will the endless release of commemorative coins still persist?
I think there will still be demand for historical coins, but the collector base may shrink.  Stackers will still stack.  But if we are cashless, will expensive proof coins still hold their attraction?
So, any thoughts on the direction of the modern coin market if society goes cashless?

I ordered 5 of the 2022 25years of the £2 BU packs from the Royal Mint and 4 of the 5 coins do not have the privy mark below the Queen's neck.
Anyone else have this error coin, or do I have the only 4 in existence, I wish?????
 

Coincidentally I nearly got a sovereign for free today at work. some old Lady, nevermind.....

Evening.
I am preparing to send a consignment to PCGS. Probably around week of 14 August. Mainly London half sovereigns (period of 1887-1915) but also some full sovs and a few larger coins. If anyone is interested in submitting please let me know. Gold only at this stage. Unless you have a lot of silver or other and per coin it would make sense for you. 
This isn’t something that I usually do but on this occasion I thought I would offer this as it may make financial sense for some people give the number of coins I am sending there and the FedEx costs. 
It would be a costs only submission so no money earned on my part aside from the overall reduction in costs of submitting given the forms and postage point. So I won’t charge anyone a penny for this but of course it reduces how much I pay for postage given the shared costs.
#coinunism. 
PM if interested.
Cheers. 

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