goldmember44

2017 5 coin proof set 

one of those unbeatable 1/10 Britannias from @Pete – proofs for less than bullion prices

The three full sovs was better😊

Hey Steve - - One is better than none for anyone on restricted funds! 
 

Added 0 minutes later... BTW EVERYONE - Ive just rung BUCK's and they state 1 per household -sorry
 

Not so bad if one has an extended family and/or a wide circle of trustworthy friends

I broadly agree with Goldmember44's sentiments; but I think this particular event is unusual not only in that for the majority of us we never saw recovery from the  2008 recession,  but that never before has there been a period of sustained interest rates below 4%, or large scale negative interest rates! or global extreme GDP debt (except during sustained war). Devaluation of currency by Governments has historically resulted in economic collapse and shifts of power (Spain/Roman/British Empire/2nd Reich Germany/France & I guess now the US). This is compounded by a global slow down in manufacturing/commerce etc which seems to be independent of the finance markets; and global overexcited housing markets. Then there's the derivatives issue and the fact that Ag/AU seem to be held back artificially (pre Basle)
The uncertainty of Brexit has escalated the price of Gold to the highest recorded in national currency in the UK, (but also I believe Australia/Japan/Canada/India/NZ),  although not yet the states. I guess this suggests room for manoeuvre and a little more growth....

Got these today. Love the Valcambi bars. Got them for a very good price. Amazing. Also got a 2011 1/2 Britannia that I actually listed after thinking it was a mess. Got home gave it a very gentle polish and the dirt came right off. It wasn’t milkspotted at all. Keeping the little shiny thing now!!


Added 0 minutes later... That’s a great picture! Lovely little stack there!!

Hi guys these have all come in over the last few weeks thought it made a nice show of gold v silver value.

Over £40 a gram makes things nice and easy to work out 😁

LOL... aaand it's gone!

I know folk on here (and some who may be seen as Youtube 'pumpers' on other coins) who are rather quietly hoovering up top condition Brit proofs in the hope (a reasonable bet imvho) of just that! It's a bit out of my comfort zone though so I haven't dipped in. With current spot though if you're looking at a 1/4 Oz gold purchase it's certainly worth a punt I reckon, don't think they will hang around too long at Atkinsons!

From AgD here on the forum.
 
Thank you

One has to admit these mintages are very low, comparatively speaking. If the Britannia series ever gains interest from collectors in the US, or even China or elsewhere (and it might...) then only a handful of potential collectors would be able to complete their date runs, and likely fight over the available coins in the market.. driving up prices a lot. But I'm really speculating now.  Actually, to a certain extent the same holds true for modern sovereign proofs...perhaps even more likely.

I may be wrong (only ever bought bullion from them, and very happy there every time) but I get the impression Atkinsons are usually quite clued up (? - longer term/more knowledgeable members will have a far better idea there). However, it could well be one that NCS could work their 'magic' on if there are only minor issues. Even if not, it's certainly a deal at current spot!
Off-topic (soz!), but long-term I see the Brit proofs very possibly doing quite well eventually off the back of increased worldwide interest in Sovs. It's not a series I've bought into at all myself, but one I hope does well for everyone who has

Yes, who knows it may have some marks... I see it says the condition is "used". But then again, they may have high standards and the coin may be perfectly fine. But as you say, not for someone who intends on having it graded, hoping for a 70.

Pre-owned though, not worth the risk grading for collectors perhaps, more of a reasonable bullion price?

That's a fantastic price, seeing that they go for £480 at the Mint. At the same time, it's quite sad for Britannia collectors... for some reason there's not much of a demand for them, or uplift in the secondary market, in contrast with the sovereign range. Even though mintages are now much lower. Having said that, it looks like the 2019 Britannia is popular. I guess it all depends on the design, whether people like it or not really.

2018 1/4oz Proof Britannia £359 
 
https://atkinsonsbullion.com/gold/gold-coins/1-4oz-gold-coins/pre-owned-2018-uk-britannia-1-4oz-proof-gold-coin

Another one of these, from @Goldmick, to keep my original 3 company while they average the increased price down! 

ITS GOLD! so an odd scratch to the finish - - think of ALL the "TATTY" coinage we use daily going down or failing to hold value
Their "Beaut's" 
BUT if your still unhappy - you can let me take"your damaged goods" LOL Cheep😁😉
 

That's true. But I really do think this current move in gold/silver is just the beginning. We really are far away from a top... we've only just started! It really is premature to sell at this point, unless to reposition/sell one thing to buy another. Most people sell too quickly and miss out on the big move. Also known as "overtrading" if they buy and sell too much, instead of buying and holding. Remember buying gold is not short-term trading, it ideally should be for longer term investment, or for hedging/safe haven refuge during economic and political uncertainty. And that, we certainly have at the moment. If you show me that Brexit worries have effectively been averted, and the US and China made friends again, along with Russia and Venezuela, Iran, India and Pakistan, etc... then I might agree it could be time to sell gold and buy stocks.

Bit of a rarity on here..... bought on Ebay, described as excellent condition and just for once, it was 😁. An real minter. Thank you to @motorbikez for the really helpful advice, Perth Mint expert "par excellance"👍

Not everyones cup of tea but I do Love £5 Silver Proofs...
And also thanks to @fehk2001 for the 3rd and 4th series China Dollar Restrike.
@Jamesd Can I ask what box your using for yours please?
 

@goldmember I remember an interview with Peter Hug of Kitko, who is a professional trader, in which he recalled how back in 1979/80 he was trading gold for a firm in Toronto, and people would queue up in the street to buy gold coins. One day he looked out the window and saw their mailman in the queue and he turned to his assistant and said: that's the top, we should sell now. That was right on the peak in 1980. Similar things happened with Bitcoin in December 2017. I started to find articles in general interest magazines about this wonderful new craze called cryptocurrency. People on forums said they were borrowing money on their credit cards to buy Bitcoin. When things like that happen, the bubble is in and it's time to sell. You don't need to short, and you may miss the exact top, but there's no need to be greedy, just be long for the main part of the run-up.

A couple more queen's beasts and a maple today.. Really liking the QB. That's me done for the month.