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Platinum Platypus arrived that I bought last week.

Platinum Platypus arrived that I bought last week.

Just couldn't stop myself....pulled the trigger on this one just a few seconds ago.....1,000 mintage. International order so no Aussie tax (although 16 quid for shipping - 2,800 yen in my money). 132 quid for the proof coin.
2016 Gold "C" Mint Mark
https://eshop.ramint.gov.au/2016-10-Gold-C-Mintmark/210464.aspx

I've seen a fair few of those of eBay.  If its like the others then the observe is pretty bad.  Make the seller pay for the return postage if they want it back and give negative feedback.

A few pickup came in today
Very happy with the nuggets in original capsules
2x Quarter nuggets and 1x quarter phil

You are from the States and don't have to pay the 20% tax on silver in The UK and the 8% in Japan so most here will just turn green with envy....
 
Meanwhile, I pulled the trigger on this a few minutes ago.
120,000 yen all in delivered and in a capsule which is about 717gbp or 1019usd
 
picture courtesy of Apmex (but didn't buy from there fyi)
 

I had one of these delivered this week too.  So small that when I first opened the letter in the jiffy bag I missed it was taped to the letter and was wondering where the coin was lol.
 

Just an Argos / eBay pickup. Nothing rare - just a 2007 proof Libertad. As I think Numi said recently - there is really never a bad time to buy a proof Libertad. Mintage 5,800. £40 delivered. Photo lighting is a bit odd - looks gold , but I can assure you it's silver. 

Couple of half ounce dragons from @arshi 
My first halves. Really nice size coin might have to complete the set now
 

You are from the States and don't have to pay the 20% tax on silver in The UK and the 8% in Japan so most here will just turn green with envy....
 
Meanwhile, I pulled the trigger on this a few minutes ago.
120,000 yen all in delivered and in a capsule which is about 717gbp or 1019usd
 
picture courtesy of Apmex (but didn't buy from there fyi)
 

In the US it depends on what state you live in and what you're buying.  In New York the situation is complicated:
1) single bullion purchase over $1000.00 -- no sales tax (8.125% in my county) if you pay less than 40% above spot for silver, or less than 15% over spot for gold coins above 0.25 oz, or less than 20% above spot for gold coins less than 0.25 oz.  There are similar thresholds for platinum, rhodium, iridium, rhenium, etc.  
2) single bullion purchase below $1000 from out-of-state seller -- these are not taxed individually, but are part of a yearly sales tax allowance, where you pay a percentage of your total income to account for stuff you bought online.  It's unclear what happens if you make multiple purchases from the same seller that total over $1000 in a given year.
3) single bullion purchase below $1000 from a seller with a "presence" in NY state -- you pay the 8.125% sales tax.
Of course, the federal government collects the 28% long-term capital gains tax when you sell at a profit.  I'm guessing that any NY sales tax adds to the capital gains basis value.  Of course, New York will also tax any capital gains at their usual income tax rate (but any estimated NY income tax payments to cover these gains will get deducted from that year's income for federal income tax purposes.)    
 
 
 
 
 
 

3 1 oz rounds and 1/2 oz "Year of the Horse"
$16 a piece for the rounds and $18 for the zodiac.
This is the first semi numismatic coin I bought. You all think it was a good deal?

very limited mintage. they shouldn't have used "C" though, already been used for Canada.

:-) looking forward to receiving this

Just couldn't stop myself....pulled the trigger on this one just a few seconds ago.....1,000 mintage. International order so no Aussie tax (although 16 quid for shipping - 2,800 yen in my money). 132 quid for the proof coin.
2016 Gold "C" Mint Mark
https://eshop.ramint.gov.au/2016-10-Gold-C-Mintmark/210464.aspx

1983 $200 Proof Koala from the RAM.  10g of 22k.
1/10th Gold Dragon and Phoenix set from the Shanghai Mint.
Wasn't expecting these until after the new year.

Unexpected tax rebate came through today, sooooo it happened to coincide with a 10% off everything sale at my local numismatic shop. Got the lot for 120,000 yen which is a google exchange price of about 660 quid.
 
Picked up
a gold Britannia proof 2009 1/4 oz gold  with coa and box
a 1996 proof sovereign with coa and box
and a 2008 proof sovereign no box or coa
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Unexpected tax rebate came through today, sooooo it happened to coincide with a 10% off everything sale at my local numismatic shop. Got the lot for 120,000 yen which is a google exchange price of about 660 quid.
 
Picked up
a gold Britannia proof 2009 1/4 oz gold  with coa and box
a 1996 proof sovereign with coa and box
and a 2008 proof sovereign no box or coa
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Twins ! 
 

1/10th LOTR Crown.  I may just leave this as it is rather than breaking it out.
2012 Half Sovereign.  For some reason you don't see these very often although there were supposed to be 250,000 minted.  Came with a price tag but the collector in me is daft enough to pay it.

Twins ! 
 

Unexpected tax rebate came through today, sooooo it happened to coincide with a 10% off everything sale at my local numismatic shop. Got the lot for 120,000 yen which is a google exchange price of about 660 quid.
 
Picked up
a gold Britannia proof 2009 1/4 oz gold  with coa and box
a 1996 proof sovereign with coa and box
and a 2008 proof sovereign no box or coa
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Unexpected tax rebate came through today, sooooo it happened to coincide with a 10% off everything sale at my local numismatic shop. Got the lot for 120,000 yen which is a google exchange price of about 660 quid.
 
Picked up
a gold Britannia proof 2009 1/4 oz gold  with coa and box
a 1996 proof sovereign with coa and box
and a 2008 proof sovereign no box or coa
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Unexpected tax rebate came through today, sooooo it happened to coincide with a 10% off everything sale at my local numismatic shop. Got the lot for 120,000 yen which is a google exchange price of about 660 quid.
 
Picked up
a gold Britannia proof 2009 1/4 oz gold  with coa and box
a 1996 proof sovereign with coa and box
and a 2008 proof sovereign no box or coa
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Unexpected tax rebate came through today, sooooo it happened to coincide with a 10% off everything sale at my local numismatic shop. Got the lot for 120,000 yen which is a google exchange price of about 660 quid.
 
Picked up
a gold Britannia proof 2009 1/4 oz gold  with coa and box
a 1996 proof sovereign with coa and box
and a 2008 proof sovereign no box or coa
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