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29 minutes ago, Coolrico said:

The hype seems to have died down on the 5 oz coins..

Whats peoples thoughts, is this series looking to be an overpriced flop or do people still think this is going to become a premium series?

I've noticed a few online dealers still have stock of the 5oz which seems strange to me with only a mintage of 500 i thought they would have "sailed" off the shelves, do you think this is due to the massive premium on these coins?

Interested in peoples sentiment towards this series.

I got onboard too late to get the 1 oz. coins, but took a flyer and picked up a 5oz'r just because I liked the design so much.  As far as what the future holds, I think it's too early to tell.  I think the idea of the "black flag" series is interesting and I'll wait to see what they announce for the future releases.  If it looks like it'll have some staying power, then I'm sure the initial coins will get another bump as renewed interest comes back.  I did see that Apmex shows a few 5 oz. coins still available but don't know if they held back some inventory or maybe got some through buy-backs.

Just got my 5oz.'r a few days ago and must say that it's absolutely gorgeous.  Not a spot on it anywhere, even under my loupe.  The coin capsule is a bit perplexing though.  It almost seems like it was intended for a shallower coin as it doesn't seem to fully close.   Couldn't be happier and will anxiously await the next release.  I wonder if APMEX will publish a list of what the entire series will consist of?

10 hours ago, Kookaburracollector said:

I can assure you, the Privy coins are currently more expensive than the normal issue kooks.

I have a spreadsheet which lists all of the 1oz Privy coins which have been minted since 1992 (117), I own most of them, and have bought carefully from all over the world over the last 4 years. My average price paid per coin is over £35 each, but this does include the F15 versions as well, which are becoming stupidly expensive for what they are...now they are becoming ‘naff’.

Some of the rarities 1992 and 1993 Eagles will set you back over £100 and £200 each respectively, and there are at least another dozen or so that will be hard to source for less than £40;each.

As to them being ‘naff’ that’s your opinion, and I can think of a few that I would describe in a similar way. However, compared to the carp the Royal mint are pumping out on a regular basis these days, I think the quality of most of the Perth Mint coins compares favourably.

I appreciate all the great information you guys have been offering.  I believe I've snagged all th 1oz. privy marked Kooks and Koala's except two, if my information is correct.  Missing a 2012 Koala (Berlin Bear) and that Kookaburra F15 thingy.  What exactly is it, a Privy Mark or special packaging, etc.  I can find no details etc.

10 hours ago, Kookaburracollector said:

 

New guy here, and I do like the Kookaburras (as well as Koala's if the truth be known).  I'm a bit perplexed by the "privy" marked coins in these series though.  Are those typically collected along with the yearly coins or as a separate distinct set?   I'm not quite sure how that came about or where they fit in?

What say all the "kooks" watching in this thread.?