Sanctuary79

Someone's going to be really disappointed to unwrap a handful of small change, instead of the shiny gold coin they were expecting in a couple of weeks! 

29 minutes ago, Gruff said:

You another Aussie?

Only in spirit, it seems!

2 minutes ago, Bogart said:

The old perennial buy low sell high scenario. Now where is that damned crystal ball?

I think my crystal ball is upside down, or inside out - either way, gold always drops just after I buy....

Also interesting to see the G7 gdp vs gold compared to the BRICS gdp vs gold...

Hi, and welcome.

From a personal perspective - I would pick the half sov, however, this answer would probably vary from month to month, depending on which I fancied.

I would ask yourself the question of what you want it for - for me, I love the feel of a 1oz silver coin, and to look at a pile of 6 x 1oz, looks nicer than 1 (relatively small) gold coin. However, for a store of value, and, most likely, ease of resale should the need arise, I'd pick the gold. Everyone recognises a sovereign, and a half sov is well within most budgets.

I love these - especially the skull & crossbones (I'm a sucker for piratey-themed silver)! 

They're very clean imprints for open sand casts, did they come out like that, or have you had to clean them up after pouring them? 

33 minutes ago, LawrenceChard said:

Do you want a job?

😎

I'm not sure I can write that many treasure hunt clues.......

My kids have had a 1oz silver coin at the end of a treasure hunt every Christmas for years (mainly to keep them out of the way while dinner is being prepared).

I usually get them (what I consider to be) a novelty coin - marvel/disney etc. They love it - and I'm safe in the knowledge it'll add to my stack at some point when the "sell" it back to me (for not much more than spot - They've not learnt about premiums yet! 🤣) 

I received some gorgeous silver and copper rounds courtesy of @BackyardBullion (stellar service as usual, thank you). Picture to follow, once I can persuade the lighting in my house to do them justice!

16 minutes ago, kiskelo said:

That is lovely! I look forward to mine arriving now. 

Despite trying to hold off until the group order, I've treated myself to the 2018 rum runner. 

Hope it looks as good in my hands as it does in the pictures.