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Did a bit of research on numista. Most of the coins the guy has are indeed 28.28g as mentioned by @HighlandTiger, but 3 were actually 31.4g of 925. I've ordered those, will post pics when they arrive. I phoned him and let him know about his mistake, he seemed genuinely surprised, said he had bought them with 3rd party COAs stating the weight as 31.4g from a company called MDM or something, cant quite remember. Anyway hopefully mine will turn up as advertised. 16 quid each, 2 quid delivery, 94g of sterling through my letterbox for 50 quid. Pretty happy. (Hopefully...)

Thanks guys, I checked with the dealer, coins are 31.1g, mostly Carribean/Pacific stuff from the 90's. I think I'll get some.

I have a local coin dealer who has loads of 1oz sterling proofs available for 16 quid each - approx 85% spot. Think I might even be able to beat him down a little if I buy in bulk. I dont like them, but are they worth picking up and keeping, or maybe having them melted into something nice? I dont have any sterling at all, but I know a few members post about flatware and the like, just wondering what the feeling was on sterling coins at this price.

No major malfunctions either! Beautiful.

I've really enjoyed reading this thread - an interesting range of opinions on an undoubtedly remarkable coin. I should say that I dont own one, mainly because (relatively) expensive proof silver gives me the fear of waking up to milk spotted bullion one day. If I had one, then I genuinely dont know what I would do. I see the merit in both sides of the stick/twist debate. It will be interesting to see how this all pans out. I will keep watching with interest. If the value collapses, I'll pick one up for 50 quid! - if it keeps on flying then congrats (and even tougher decisions) to t

Welcome, fellow Weegie! Enjoy the forum, there is some great banter on here as well as a wealth of knowledge.

You might collapse the market with all of them...😂😂😂

That is amazing. Did you see the double holder that Martin at Silvertrader had for showing both sides together? I was sorely tempted but had already picked up the lunars a couple of days before and had to put my sensible hat on.☹

I wouldn't accept that. Probably just send it back and keep the cash. It'll be on secondary market soon enough, you'll likely get a better one at a better price.

Perth lunar s3 ox, 0.5, 1 and 2 oz. Probably a bit marmite - but I like marmite! 6 coins down, 30 to go... might have to think about some nice boxes for them.

No gloves it is then.😁

It's down to personal choice I suppose - which coins you have and why you have them. But - if you had a choice of 2 coins for the same price would you buy the pristine one or the irreparably damaged one? Most would choose the former as they tend to take care of their collections/investments.

I agree. Generally only a proof or limited edition coin would come with a COA, and that COA would be from the manufacturer, not a 3rd party. The Westminster thing wont add any value - it's a 1998 Britannia, 90,000 made, so it's not uncommon, as long as it didn't cost you silly money then you're fine!😀

@Richiesilver would know better than me, I got mine a couple of years ago.