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Hastily taken photos on my way out the door....took advantage of the RM discount if buying both together and got the 2015 and 2016 1/40th gold proofs.....great packaging, including the very well constructed and strong cardboard box (not shown in pics) they came in.....if every product was packed with this much strength, it would be great.

2016 and 2013 Sovs.
These are getting a bit addictive...
 

Hastily taken photos on my way out the door....took advantage of the RM discount if buying both together and got the 2015 and 2016 1/40th gold proofs.....great packaging, including the very well constructed and strong cardboard box (not shown in pics) they came in.....if every product was packed with this much strength, it would be great.

Hastily taken photos on my way out the door....took advantage of the RM discount if buying both together and got the 2015 and 2016 1/40th gold proofs.....great packaging, including the very well constructed and strong cardboard box (not shown in pics) they came in.....if every product was packed with this much strength, it would be great.

Just picked up my 1/4 oz Gold QB from MoreZone I now have two the new one is on the right. Thanks once again morezone it was great to meet you!!

I received a few additions today. Nothing rare but I was happy to find the 2014 Horse privy Maple in stock at the same place as the other two. I put the Queen's Beast into a 2oz high relief capsule for safe keeping. It's not an exact fit but better than nothing at all.

Took the kids Alton Towers today and instead of missing the Apmex order I got my dad to house sit for it.
2014 1oz Gold Canadian 5 Blessings - Been after this for a while and back when it was released there were very few places stocking it.  Just like the RAM kangaroo and Lunar Series, this was also distributed by PAMP.
2016 1/4 Queen's Beast - One for myself and some for fellow forum members.  Lion is mint and obverse seems fine apart from some hazing around the outer edge.  I've noticed this with the 2oz silver ones too but they seem to be affected on the reverse.

A great pickup from @Shinus73 thank you.

The Penny Black proof crown from @HelpingHands "reverse auction"
I love the finish on this coin, it sure shows up the minute dust particles though.

Couple of 1 oz Lunar proofs.
I was looking at them on ebay and it turned out to be a prominent forum member

Today my 1987 silver Libertad finally arrived. It has a few knocks and some tarnishing, ah well. Then I noticed the wording around the edge of the coin that I never realised was there when it was advertised. Makes it a little more interesting.

A 20g bar but not from a Mint.  This is made by Chow Tai Fook Jewellers in Hong Kong who were an official partner for the China 2015 Milan Expo.  Front shows the actual Pavilion that was built and used at the Expo.

I didn't have one of these so thought I'd pickup the one Atkinsons had in.  All labelled and ready to go away.

Cute little 2013 1/10 panda! My first hopefully of many, though looking at some of the prices maybe i won't get too far with this date run
Few 2016 1/10 brits BU
My new box for 1oz silver brits, courtesy of @morezone. Just 5 left to get!
 

Coin box for 1/10 Roos and Lunar 1 & 2.
 


And with it populated...Missing lots of Lunar 1s

Today I received a Swiss 20 Franc and a 1/10oz Krugerrand.
 

Just picked-up some fun Morgan Dollars  - Painted and enameled 

Delivery from Yodel.  2015 1/10 Call of the Wild Series Howling Wolf & Panda round from the Berlin Mint.  I'm hoping they continue the series in 1/10 with the Cougar & Grizzly.
 

2016 bullion Britannia & 2012 quarter gold sovereign. So tiny... I like it though.



 

Finally managed to get a Maklouf portrait 1/2 sovereign & 1/10 Monkey King.
 

Very nice addition to the family! I have a silver one coming in an order shortly.

My latest buys
20 Franc for spot
5$ Gold coin for spot 1852 pics
Traded silver for a 5$ Fifa guld coin around spot 

Of course, everything is subjective and I agree that on its own, the frosted reverse proof might not be everyone's cup of tea. I think it looks fine on its own. What, somewhat interestingly, was of note ( to me at least), is that side by side as a presentation, they somehow play off of each other to decent effect.....strange but true.
It is kind of like that unexpected FA Cup final when you get a top team up against an underdog who surprises everyone on the day by winning but it takes both teams to make the event.
 

This arrived today. Really nice. 2016 silver proof Britannia and reverse frosted proof presentation set. First of its kind and impressive in hand. The outer box is jet black and sleek. There is no garish labelling on the lid....very nice touch. Inner box looks sumptuous. According to Apmex, there are only 7 sets left.
7000 mintage of the proof coin.
500 presentation sets.
500 reverse proof coins (only to be had in these sets).
 

This arrived today. Really nice. 2016 silver proof Britannia and reverse frosted proof presentation set. First of its kind and impressive in hand. The outer box is jet black and sleek. There is no garish labelling on the lid....very nice touch. Inner box looks sumptuous. According to Apmex, there are only 7 sets left.
7000 mintage of the proof coin.
500 presentation sets.
500 reverse proof coins (only to be had in these sets).