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Saturday,  May the 4th?

Saturday,  May the 4th?

It’s definitely nail polish - they wear a lot of it in Blackpool 😎

bloody blame anyone who bought a golden ounce yesterday

He sold a few recently
ms61 £555
ms62 £811
ms63 £1253….
He always has great pieces to sell 👍🏻

MacArthur was a General in the American Army and also a Field Marshal in the Philippine Army.


A circulating coin. You're welcome to have it if you like @SILVERFINGER

@CoinStruck is that the date-run complete now? 😊

Don't lose this for a grand mate 😯
The ebay coin above was sold by Jon Blyth so not a fictional sale.
Bid! 😊

Wow! You don't hang about!!
Lovely set Richard, now they need a suitable home.
 Hmm, if @Alun could modify one of his boxes..... 😉

Today I received a number of fantastic world gold pieces from @Leonmarsh
It would be hard to pick a favorite out of this batch but I'm going to do it anyways and give a special shout out to the Tunisian 100 Franc, for more reasons than one. Not only is it a beautiful design and in flawless condition, but its face value and metal content can't help but get you thinking.
Unlike a true LMU 100F minted in the decades previous (even into the late 20's in Italy), which were 35mm and contained nearly a full ounce of gold (0.9335ozt), this 100F measures 21mm, weighs 6.55g, and contains 0.1895 ozt of gold. Of course, fellow LMU nerds will immediately recognize this as essentially a 20F, though its not dead on.

So when is 100F not 100F? You might say its when it goes from nearly an ounce of gold to a fifth of an ounce. In Europe, it happened during and after the first world war. Ironically, because countries tried hard to maintain a fixed point of reference using gold, and the gold (or silver) was literally in the coin, you can see very clearly the points along the way where these devaluations/debasements happened. Moving into the post WWII era, Bretton Woods, and into modern times, those points become difficult to see clearly, with little or no fixed points of reference.
Its interesting to think about today in terms of the inflation we see all around us, the $1M price tags on houses, people feeling priced
out of absolutely everything. Is it even really possible to know when $100 is not $100 anymore? Or £ or €? At least in France (or Tunisia, lol) in 1935, if you held a 100F coin in your hand that used to mean an ounce but now meant a fifth-ounce, you knew exactly where you stood in the world, economically. You probably didn't like it, but you knew!
Sorry for the rant folks. Not only did I receive these beautiful coins this week, but I also filled some diesel trucks at work with fuel at historically high prices. Puts me in a philosophical frame of mind and reminds me why I like precious metals! 

But @dicker by that logic, if you don’t put them in a ‘capsule’ then you get another sovereign 9 months later?
You’ve just got on average 18 years to pay for it. 😆

Caps for most things, sovs just dumped in an RM tube, except the 2022 jubilee and memorials where I put a paper disc between each coin.

A capsule is like a:
- Condom
- Nodder
- French Letter
- Jonny
- Sheath
- Banana Burka
- Kitten Mitten
- One fingered glove
It stops those awful discolourations…
So I am told by good friends. 
 
Best
Dicker

What a delightful example of venery!
Well bagged Sir! 😀

Yes, absolutely re. allgoldcoins. Entirely reputable and with a very informative and helpful website about the history and mintages of sovereigns. Their prices will not be the  cheapest by any means, but I would not hesitate to buy from them if I had the necessary funds. As it is, I have purchased only two boxes for sovereigns from them. ( I write disinterestedly; I have no connection with the company.)

Absolutely stunning, your listings really add so much to the forum. Wish I had the firepower but love looking at these 

Venice Gold Ducats – Zecchino – Alvise Mocenigo II – Seven Stunning Examples! – £550 Posted Each – UK 🇬🇧
From its introduction in 1284 to the fall of Venice to Napoleon in 1797, the design of the Venetian gold ducat, more formally the zecchino, remained unaltered for more than 500 years.
Originally called a ‘ducat’ (‘ducato’) after the ruling Doge of Venice, it was latterly decided to describe such coins as zecchinos after the Zecca (mint) of Venice. The reason for this change was that in the year of 1543 Venice started to mint silver coins also described as ducats.
The obverse of these zecchinos feature a standing depiction of Saint Mark presenting staff to a kneeling doge (chief magistrate of Venice or Genoa). The letters ‘DVX’ alight vertically at the top of the staff.
The reverse boasts a forward-facing figure of Christ within a beaded, star-lined ellipse.
Each of the beautiful examples on offer here dates from the period of Doge Alvise Mocenigo II of the Republic of Venice (1700-1709) and is over 315 years old.
Each comprised of 3.50 grams of pure gold (trade standard of the time).
Price is £550 each including fully-insured postage to mainland UK and Northern Ireland.
Shipped price to the United States is $700 USD. ✈️📦🇺🇸
Payment via bank transfer to UK business bank account, PayPal, and any debit or credit card via my website.
Thank you! 🌟

Former member.
Banned.
 

Your thinly veiled apology is graciously accepted 😉
The above coin is literal gem. An ethnicity, a history, a close cultural relationship with nature all on the reverse of a silver proof coin.
The image could have been copied from an aboriginal cave wall drawing, or the like.
The design in your avatar @PapaLazarou is truly sublime. Surely it can only work in gold?
I'd be surprised if anyone attempts another Kangaroo design after that one! It's a hard act to follow, for the same reason nobody attempts to cover Karen Carpenter songs.

Apparently not platinum is taking over...
What are the recent market trends and factors contributing to the decline in palladium prices?
The palladium price has fallen significantly due to a combination of factors. Here are some key reasons:
Surplus supply: The market is expected to be in a surplus in 2024, which has put downward pressure on prices. The rapid spread of electric vehicles and automakers choosing cheaper platinum for their autocatalysts has reduced demand for palladium.
High stockpiles: Stockpiles of palladium remain high, which has increased the supply of the metal and put downward pressure on prices.
Weak demand: Demand for palladium has been weak due to the shift towards electric vehicles and the ongoing pandemic, which has reduced demand from the automotive sector.
Russia-Ukraine conflict: The ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine has disrupted supply chains and reduced demand for palladium, leading to a decline in prices.
Platinum prices: The price of platinum, a sister metal to palladium, has been relatively stable, which has made it more attractive for automakers to use platinum instead of palladium in their autocatalysts.
Global recession: The global economic outlook is uncertain, and a recession could further reduce demand for palladium and other precious metals.
Here are some specific events that have contributed to the decline in palladium prices:
In 2023, palladium prices fell to five-year lows below $1,000 an ounce due to expectations of surpluses and weak demand.
In February 2024, spot palladium prices fell below those of sister metal platinum for the first time since April 2018, due to growing demand concerns and bets on stable supply.
In November 2023, palladium prices tumbled to five-year lows as the rapid spread of electric vehicles and automakers choosing cheaper platinum for their autocatalysts reduced demand for palladium.
Overall, the combination of surplus supply, high stockpiles, weak demand, and global economic uncertainty has led to a significant decline in palladium prices.

Legend has it, @James32 does too:

 
 

Legend has it, @James32 does too:

 
 

Legend has it, @James32 does too:

 
 

Legend has it, @James32 does too: