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I count 135 from 1838 to 2022. Not counting 1841, the Ansell or King George VI sovs for financial reasons  
I hope that is correct as I am close to completing that date run, if only someone would sell me the 1838 and 1839.... I bought a slabbed 1924, but don't dare to break the slab to be able to stick the 1924 in one of Alun's boxes with all his mates.... 

No.
After about 58 years, I have still not got, or owned an 1819, so I have not even got past the third date on the list!
😒

Hi my name is Katie 
Live in Kent, buying, selling and collecting coins and other various precious metals
 
Look forward to chatting and doing business as a buyer and seller with you all  

UPDATE - 25th March 2022
OK, we have the bars back from the assay office!
So, they will be winging their way around the country over the next few weeks and we will then be in a position to name a date for the draw to happen.
In the meantime I want to get the entries rolling in so that every few days we can make a nice big donation to The Red Cross
All the information about the charity can be found here: 
https://donate.redcross.org.uk/appeal/ukraine-crisis-appeal
ENTRIES ARE NOW CLOSED
Prizes
8.96 ozt Ripple Bar
9.49 ozt Ripple Bar
9.96 ozt Ripple Bar
9.74 ozt Ripple Bar
9.68 ozt Ripple Bar
Total: 47.83
1x 1oz silver coin (to be determined at a later date)
1x 1oz silver coin (to be determined at a later date)
1x 1oz silver coin (to be determined at a later date)
1x 1oz silver coin (to be determined at a later date)
ONE PRIZE PER PERSON MAXIMUM
We are going to limit one prize per person to get as many winners as possible.
Winners will not have to pay for any postage/shipping
Winners will, however, be responsible for any import charges for delivery to their home country. 
DRAW DATES
At this time we do not have a specific time for entries to close by and the draw date to happen. 
My best estimate is that we will be able to draw the winners in week commencing 11th April 2022.
As soon as we have firm dates set for this we will communicate out here on the forum.
But I felt it would be a good idea to get the entries rolling in so that we can make donations every other day to The Red Cross sooner rather than later. 
LIVE DRAWING THE RESULTS
I will be hosting a livestream on YouTube to draw the results using a random number generator. Exact details of this selection process will be shared in due course. 
If anyone has any questions or anything else they want to know about this please feel free to ask here or PM me!
Thanks all!
BYB

Hi folks, here out of curiosity and to enter the backyard bullion giveaway because.. why not?
I’m Gazz I fiddle with guitars and battle a variety of chronic illnesses. 
Proudly autistic  
new to collecting/stacking and on a low budget but keen to learn and chat. 

Fantastic! There must be more out there 😁

Not yet from 1817 but I love my bullion sovs! I still need 1838 and 1839

All very subjective I'm afraid but I will give you my opinion based on what I have seen sold for and have seen available recently. 
1oz britannias ( say 2018 until now) £25-27 each ,maybe a slight reduction for full tube.
1oz maples £25-£27
1oz krugerands £25-£27
1oz American eagles type 1  £27-£30
Standard ( non proof or special years) kookaburra and koalas £25-£30 varies a lot
Chinese pandas £27 up to £45 depending on rarity 
Kilo bars will vary depending on brand but £730 seems current average posted ( £12.15 postage cost)
250gram bars £190-£210
100gram bars £78-£100
10oz bars will vary massively but are around £260 average depending on brand/minted/cast etc
5 oz bars and coins £130 average 
1oz bars depending on brand £25-£32
 
 
 

What @Paulsaid! (and all others in this thread)  

Welcome to the 'registered' part of the forum  And great choice on the new 1oz 2022 BYB bars. They look lovely on the images but even better in hand.

Hi, everyone. 
Just thought I'd write and say hi. 
My name is Stellios, I'm Cypriot but was born and raised in London, now living back in Cyprus and I'm a complete beginner to the whole silver and gold stacking/collecting/investing.
I've always liked coin collecting (I have a box full of coins from all over the world) and have known about more valuable/collectible coins to a degree but never really looked into it. The concept of stacking wasn't something I was even aware of! 
To be perfectly honest, I can't really remember how I stumbled upon the first video on YouTube a few weeks ago, but one led to the other and before I knew it I was well and truly down the rabbit hole! 
After watching several of Silver Dragons videos I decided to search for UK channels and came across Backyard Bullion and I've just been hooked! 
And now I'm here! 
I look forward to learning as much as I can while interacting with you lovely people and collecting/stacking some shiny metals. 
Thanks for having me 😊

Lovely! They look brilliant as ever. 
I'm in for #186 again please.
 

Welcome to the forum, and remember: Silver is a gatway metal to gold  

Nooooo I wouldn't go as far to call it an addiction.
It is just a huge craving for physical gold. The constant urge to touch, fumble and stare at that beautiful gold metal. To forget time when handling the coins. The feel of being a pirate when we stroll the seas of auctions and for sale threads on distant forums for that one treasure that no one else spotted. The bidding war, the countdown and finally the victory when we pay the online banktransfers! The countless hours of that online journey while wife and child is secondary in life and making place for that primary goal of succeeding in our mission to find....... GOLD! 
Edit: After reading my post again: Errrr yeah it can feel like an addiction... I would call it a slight obsession.

I bought my first two sovereigns last month. I thought that'd do for now and I'd maybe add one or two more over the next few years. Nope. I'm at it again already and bought another two sovs this month. I'm feeling a bit gold feverish  

Hey chaps, just recently started investing in metals and I have come across this forum by chance, will probably make a good reference point for me to learn about the topic.
From the little I've seen, Gold is better then Silver due to VAT, still, I thought I'd start with Silver as it's cheap enough to get started and I'm mostly into the habit of getting in the regular coin, with the idea of buying the odd cold coin in between while I learn the process.
For the time being, just browsing.

Hi  there. 
My name is Keith and I've just joined your forum. I heard about you while watching some of 'Backyard Bullion's videos on youtube.
A couple of months ago I bought my first silver Britannia off ebay and I've kind of got the bug. I'm currently upto 10 Britannia's dated  from 2014 to 2020, all ebay purchases and none over £28 inc postage, though it looks like that little run has come to an end lol. My current aim is to accumulate as much high purity metal as possible for the lowest price. 
I was considering buying up some sterling and refining it upto 999 but it seems to be selling for nearly the same price, so not worth bothering.
Anyway thats pretty much what I'm about at the moment. 
I look forward to reading about what you are all into.
All the best Keith,

Hi All,
So I have been browsing these forums since the beginning of the year and thought its about time I signed up (actually saw the new silver 1oz silver bars pop up and wanted to put my name on list as they look great so that was good reason as well)
A bit about me, I tend to buy and sell a lot things but more recently I have been investing in the stock market and crypto currency then I discovered gold/silver and now I think I'm addicted, actually owning a physical asset that holds some value seems to hold a greater appeal plus the fact its shiny makes me think I must of been a magpie in a former life
So started with couple 100g bars of silver now seem to have collection of half gold sovereigns and silver brits, pandas , American eagles and other various items which I'm now trying to put into cases as seems such a shame for them just to sit in bags.
So enough of me all these posts on this forum have helped me start collecting massively, thanks to you all!
Panda1001 
 

Hi all
I have been lurking for a while and found some of the threads on here excellent. I am new to all this and originally started looking due to the solid money/ inflation hedging angle. Got a bit caught up in the collecting side of things too and am keen to start investing in the British Monarchs series
Am I right in thinking these will only be released with the proof finishes? And there is only 2 released so far? 
 
looking forward to learning more from you all! 

Hello,
I wanted to introduce myself as a brand new stacker. This is day 1 for me on TSF.
By way of introduction, I found my way into the world of stacking, not through traditional 'investing' or 'collecting' channels, but through more of the geo-political discourse. I'd started to investigate ways of moving funds away from traditional banking environments (FIAT currency) and was immediately attracted to the proposition of investing in (physical) metals. I hope that doesn't make me seem like a doomsayer. But whilst I'm not expecting the worst, it's fair to say my spider-sense has recently started to tingle.
Investing in precious metals seems to me, to be a sensible way to hedge against some of the potential scenarios at play, whilst maintaining a portfolio that can be handed to my children for their futures.
I only wish my pockets were deeper. As it is, I'm likely to be one of the forum's more modest investors.
I took possession this week of my first 20oz of silver - 13 Britannias and 7 Maples, thanks to the lovely folks at @ChardsCoinandBullionDealer
A small stack. But, from little acorns do mighty oaks grow. I hope that my investment journey continues for many yeears to come and that I enjoy it alongsiide you fine folks and this community.
All the best,
FNF.

Hello everyone. @ChrisSIlver and I are very happy to announce the official release of the 2022 1 oz Silver Forum Bars!
There is a lot of information to disseminate so please bear with us, some of this might be relevant to different people. I have broken this post up into different sections for ease of reading. 
If you have any questions please feel free to ask here on this thread or via PM. 
First, here are some glamour shots of the 2022 1 oz forum bars!




Changes for 2022 
2022 does not see any design changes for the 1 oz Silver Forum Bars other than the year date stamp that forms part of the Assay Mark. This is now an "X" for 2022
We think these are by far and away the best iterations of the 1 oz forum bars to date and I am very honoured and privileged to continue to work with @ChrisSilver, The Silver Forum and ALL OF YOU WONDERFUL MEMBERS out there!
What are The Silver Forum Bars all about?
The Silver Forum hand poured products (in all their sizes) have been created as a way to draw the silver forum community together but also as a fundraising and brand awareness raising exercise. Some of the proceeds from the sales goes directly to the forum and helps greatly with running costs and keeping the forum the way we have become accustomed to. Silver Premium, Gold Premium and Platinum Premium and now platinum plus memberships go a long way to helping the running of the forum and to help keep the membership prices as low as practical, The Silver Forum Bars we make help a lot too. 
In addition you are supporting the Backyard Bullion brand and poured silver from us. This is our 6th year producing hand poured silver for the silver forum and it is because of the support we get from members on and off the silver forum that keeps us doing what we do and striving to do better every year. 
These bars are all hand poured, stamped and finished by myself meaning each and every bar is unique in some way. The weights will vary bar to bar (although none less than 1 ozt) and the cooling patterns of the silver will also be unique and different for each one. 
These bars are ready to be shipped immediately.
The bars are all finished and can be dispatched as early as the end of this week.
Hallmarking
As with all of my Hand Poured Silver products these bars have been Assay Tested and Hallmarked by the Edinburgh Assay Office. 
Hallmarking is a very good addition to any poured silver. It is your guarantee that these bars are indeed 999 fine silver and made by me in 2022.
Mintage
The mintage for 2022 will be: 250 bars
Previous years we had mintages were:
2017: 200
2018: 200
2019: 200
2020: 200
2021: 250
As with previous years members with bars from a preceding year have first right of refusal at the same serial number in the current year. 
Serial Number reservations & previous bar ownership
Questions regarding serial numbers and securing a bar are the most commonly asked questions I get. 
The rule of thumb has been and always will be if you own the previous years serial number you have first right of refusal for taking up the bar in 2022. 
For new members or people without a 2021 bar this might seem like you have no chance of getting one - there will always be people who do not/cannot take up their 2021 bars and as such there is always a batch of bars available for new members.
Please comment on this thread or private message me to get your name on the waiting list for a 2022 bar if you do not have one for 2021
Deadlines to secure bars
To claim your existing serial number and bar (if you own a 2021 bar) please contact me and confirm (and pay) before the end of April 2022. After this date we will not be able to guarantee your purchase and will offer these serial numbers out to members on the waiting list. 
Waiting list for new members/owners
If you would like to purchase a bar past experience has showed me that there will be a lot of demand. As such, we will be operating a waiting list which will ultimately end up in a random lottery to see if members will be allocated a bar. It is the fairest way to do this. 
We will be restricting this waiting list to 1 bar per member to start with to ensure as many different people get access to a bar as possible. 
To be placed on the waiting list, please comment on this thread and we will make sure you are added. 
We will not be contacting people on the waiting list until the first week of June to collect payment and distribute bars. 
Pricing and shipping details
Prices are as follows for the different Silver Forum membership levels
Standard or Non member price - £35 per bar
Silver member price - £34 per bar
Gold member price - £33 per bar
Platinum & Platinum Plus member price - £32 per bar
UK Postage & Packaging: +£3.50 via Royal Mail Signed for delivery or £8 Special Delivery
FREE POSTAGE on any orders from members with 3 or more bars (UK only) 
International postage: +£15 tracked and insured or £5 for standard airmail
How to buy & What to do
If you have a 2021 bar, get in touch and I will give you your total and away we go!
If you DO NOT have a 2021 bar, put your name on the waiting list!
A few notes on pricing
These bars are not cheap bullion. They are not advertised or sold as investment products but as unique collectable items.
Some of the proceeds from the sales of these bars goes directly to The Silver Forum and keeps it as cheap to use for all of us as possible
Every bar is UNIQUE. These bars are hand poured, hand stamped and polished by me. They take a lot of time and energy and equipment to create. These are premium hand poured silver products, not cheap bullion. They are a way to support the Backyard Bullion business, my brand and most importantly, The Silver Forum. As I said earlier, proceeds from the sale of these bars go towards the upkeep and running costs of this forum. This helps keep membership prices as low as possible for premium and gold premium members and ensures that standard members can still use this forum for free. 
The price also incorporates the Hallmarking costs, this includes postage of these bars to and from Edinburgh and the application of the hallmark.
Standard members - The difference in price is as a way for you to support the forum in a one off style payment rather than signing up for membership. But also please feel free to upgrade your membership to take advantage of the discounts available. 
Forum membership and pricing 
As you can see there are some very good savings to be had for upgrading your membership - so take a look at all of the benefits that are available for Premium Members today!
 
 
Payment Information
We can accept payment via PayPal, Banks Transfer or Credit/Debit card (Phone call will be required to complete the transaction)
If you would like to order a bar please PM or reply to this thread and we can link up with payment information. 

I would trade you some gold coins for a nice old farm place in Portugal. I love the countryside and country!  

Hi there
I'm Mike, I've joined this forum with the intention of selling and buying some silver coins, I have a small collection of Phillys and Britannias.
 
 

Welcome to the forum account-holders Deus!  

Good afternoon,
I'm a lover, collector and investor of precious metals. I have been reading you for a long time and I have decided to create an account to be part of this community.
I will try to help and contribute as much as I can, but I hope to learn a lot from all of you.
I believe that saving, investing and collecting precious metals is "underestimated" in the investment world and even more so since the cryptocurrency boom. 
For this reason I have also created a website, a YouTube channel and a Twitter account to use as a speaker and try to make our beloved metals reach more people.
 
Thanks!!!!
www.dastcoins.com
Twitter: @Dastcoins
https://youtube.com/channel/UCoYRY1-xjV93F2HTEiZOwHQ