Paulo

I do hope you all receive your orders eventually, because this coin in hand is amazing! Received my 5 coin set yesterday and have had a good look and very happy, seems to me to be about as perfect as you can expect. The Quintuple Sovereign is something special!! I am no expert, but surely no coin is absolutely perfect. I look at a coin with the naked eye, then with a loupe 5x maginfication. If there are no discernable marks, scratches etc.. the coin will have a good chance of getting a PF or PR 70,if grading is your thing. Personally I do not have any coins graded. Anyhow, I feel very lucky to have this set. It will be worth the wait!

I feel your pain Backyard Bullion, but agree with your philosophical outlook! Still awaiting my 5 coin set. Looks like it's now going to be Monday. Will be very nervous - like opening your exam results, do I dare look! I received the single Sovereign this morning (not from the mint) and it does have a scratch on the Queens portrait side, on the cheek. I know I would not be able to get a replacement, only a refund. Love the design so much and think it's a classic, so will just keep it. Will be honest if/when I come to sell. However, still think in years to come would still get a small return on the investment. The Loupe I use is stronger than x5 so who knows if graded?

I have received text confirmation from DHL re my 5 coin set - estimated delivery by end of working day Monday. From previous experience there is a chance it could turn up tomorrow (order turned up a day earlier before). Thought I would mention for those expecting delivery on Monday. Don't like the idea DHL give you the option in the text to click on a link to change to none signature.

No, nothing yet for me either. I am keeping my fingers crossed, I was one of the lucky ones to get the 5 coin set - I HOPE!

Having the same problems as everyone. Thankfully, I was not interested in making a purchase, but sorry for others. Think my expectations of being lucky with the Gothic Crown are diminishing!

It was not just one coin, it was the 2 ounce queens beasts silver proof set consisting of 10 coins, limited mintage of 310. There was a thread at the time (couple of months ago). There were serious production issues with this release, most people had the same issues, namely milk spotting galore!. Also covered in black fibres. Returned for a replacement set (restrike?) and the second set was just as bad! Incredibly disappointing/frustrating. I am sure I speak for many on the forum.

Thanks again! Although I do not have an account manager, I will mention this to them.

Thanks BackyardBullion. When you say online "account", I assume this is different to the investment wallet/account? Cheers, Paul.

I returned my second set of 2 ounce silver proof Queens Beasts ten coin set for a full refund almost 3 weeks ago. Realize in the terms and conditions they have up to 30 days to refund. However, from other peoples experiences do the Royal Mint always drag this out as long as they can? I have been on the phone to them twice, and despite being promised I would receive payment by a certain date, still nothing! Thanks.

My replacement set is also going back for a refund. I think there is nothing more to say!

And mine was 179

I would give them a ring and tell them if they are doing a re-strike you would like a replacement! Think late friday afternoon may be a bad time (no managers around). Would ring them Monday morning

They are re-striking my set too! (I do not have an account manager) I think this will be the case for everyone who returned and asked for a replacement, I hope so. Seems to me they now realise they have a problem with these sets!

My 2 OZ proof silver set has gone back today. Let's hope!!

Just boxed mine up for return, and will drop them off at the Post Office on Monday. Apart from two of the coins, (looked near perfect to me) the other eight all had milk spotting to a lesser or greater extent. Some quite bad! It's a crying shame, I could really find nothing wrong with them, apart from milk spots. If only, although a big if! It did not have to be this way! Following a conversation with the Royal Mint yesterday re above, I have now received an email from Royal Mail - Tracked return service to Royal Mint. The label which you print out says 'Tracked 48'. As anybody used this before? I Assume this is not the same as Next Day Special delivery, with enhanced compensation? in which case no good?

Yep, mine were the same, black specks, not sure what they are?

My 2 oz set also arrived today (no email from Royal Mint to tell me it was arriving?). Like many others, there are issues with milk spotting, problems with the frosting etc. Really disappointed! Purchasing an expensive item like this should be a enjoyable and seamless experience/transaction! Will almost certainly be returning them on Monday (busy tomorrow). Trying to decide if I ask for a replacement or a refund? I have no confidence a replacement will be any better. Don't think I will be buying any silver proofs direct from the Royal Mint again. Other than the great Engravers, if I am lucky. Think that's worth taking a chance. Regards, One very disappointed collector/stacker.

You can pre order one from Chards (link below). Ordered mine a couple of weeks ago! Think they expect to have them in stock in a week or two - perhaps check with them. https://www.chards.co.uk/2021-queens-beasts-completer-one-oz-gold-bullion-coin/14554 Paul.