Today I Received.....

[timsk]

1 hour ago, Charliemouse said:

 2023 Royal Mint - Six Decades of 007 - Movies of the 1970's - 2oz Silver

Sharing a photo before it has to be packed off back to the mint.  Unfortunately came with just too many faults / impacts.  Hopefully the replacement will be an improvement.  🤞

Sorry you got a duff one Charlie - I feel your pain!

Are you collecting the series and, if so, what are your impressions so far?

I like the gun barrel graphic on each coin as it unites the set very neatly and is a direct reference to the opening credit sequence on all Bond films. Other than that, the designs are little lacklustre, IMO. I had hoped this would be a good series to collect, as they offer the double whammy of being quintessentially British, combined with the internationally famous Bond brand. However, they don't appear to be well received on here and elsewhere (because of the designs, perhaps?). So, ultimately, I fear I'll lose money on them but, hey ho, that's the risk one takes!

[Petra]

8 minutes ago, nunoelias said:

I got this Silver Eagle 1986 Proof Coin "S" mintage from a Coin Dealer Shop.

I think it is a little bit more valuable than the normal bullion, but it arrived from the store with no certificate of authenticity.

What should I do with it? 

Get a special box for it? 

 

Assume it’s come out of a set? Would assume that anyone buying it from you can see what it is despite not having the coa?🤔🤔

[Kitalon]

34 minutes ago, paulmerton said:

You might like this offer, too. A coloured Jersey £5 coin for £5 including postage.

https://www.westminstercollection.com/commemorative-coins/popular-culture/2024/d-day-80th-5-for-5-coin.aspx

Oh mate, you shouldn't have shown me that, it's got a Sherman tank on it. My favourite little WWII tank.

 

[nunoelias]

13 minutes ago, Petra said:

Assume it’s come out of a set? Would assume that anyone buying it from you can see what it is despite not having the coa?🤔🤔

Well, I just ordered from the dealer 5 Silver Eagles, because I want to finish a tube.

Of these 5 coins, 3 of them are from 1986. But it seems one of them came as Proof...

[paulmerton]

2 minutes ago, Kitalon said:

Oh mate, you shouldn't have shown me that, it's got a Sherman tank on it. My favourite little WWII tank.

 

Pretty much why I bought one. Mine turned up today:

[Brit2023]

14 minutes ago, Kitalon said:

Oh mate, you shouldn't have shown me that, it's got a Sherman tank on it. My favourite little WWII tank.

 

Not just any Sherman, it’s a Sherman firefly with the uprated gun to take on the Tigers Boom!

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[paulmerton]

9 minutes ago, Brit2023 said:

Not just any Sherman, it’s a Sherman firefly with the uprated gun to take on the Tigers Boom!

It's all sorts of weirdness, kitted out like a Firefly VC but with the suspension of a Firefly IC.

Just now, paulmerton said:

It's all sorts of weirdness, kitted out like a Firefly VC but with the suspension of a Firefly IC.

Also, I'm sure it should be a lot more smaller than that ship 🤣

[PhilB]

11 hours ago, alexmcsheffrey said:

Another bunch of rare world gold coins for the collection 😍

Wow that libertad is beautiful. As is the Chilean. Love the European gold.... It's all nice. Great rare gold! 

[Brit2023]

1 hour ago, paulmerton said:

It's all sorts of weirdness, kitted out like a Firefly VC but with the suspension of a Firefly IC.

Also, I'm sure it should be a lot more smaller than that ship 🤣

The ship that’s run aground in Normandy.😳

[cjbcomm]

Selection of bullion young heads

 

[AaaGee]

1 minute ago, cjbcomm said:

Selection of bullion young heads

 

Nice 😎

Ive got 2 but want more.

[cjbcomm]

11 minutes ago, AaaGee said:

Nice 😎

Ive got 2 but want more.

Know they were decent sized mintages but great that 150 year old coins survive in such great condition

Just now, cjbcomm said:

Know they were decent sized mintages but great that 150 year old coins survive in such great condition

And so much nicer than the newer "pink" sovs 🤪

[Kitalon]

1 hour ago, Brit2023 said:

Not just any Sherman, it’s a Sherman firefly with the uprated gun to take on the Tigers Boom!

Aye I loved the Firefly on World of Tanks. Flipping brilliant tank, nimble and paper thin but packs a punch. 🤣

[Petra]

7 minutes ago, Kitalon said:

Aye I loved the Firefly on World of Tanks. Flipping brilliant tank, nimble and paper thin but packs a punch. 🤣

Quality British ingenuity 🤔😮

[Charliemouse]

3 hours ago, timsk said:

Sorry you got a duff one Charlie - I feel your pain!

Are you collecting the series and, if so, what are your impressions so far?

I like the gun barrel graphic on each coin as it unites the set very neatly and is a direct reference to the opening credit sequence on all Bond films. Other than that, the designs are little lacklustre, IMO. I had hoped this would be a good series to collect, as they offer the double whammy of being quintessentially British, combined with the internationally famous Bond brand. However, they don't appear to be well received on here and elsewhere (because of the designs, perhaps?). So, ultimately, I fear I'll lose money on them but, hey ho, that's the risk one takes!

I am collecting the series in 2oz silver and 1/4oz gold proofs.  I may try the bullion coins.  Let's see.

I very much like the general design.  There are several nods to the Bond fans, gun barrel, the 007 logo from the era being celebrated, and the names of the decade's films in micro-text.

I would have made different choices on the vehicles for 70s and 80s.  Wet Nelly is probably the most iconic, but they've already done it in the previous Bond series.  And I thought the Acrostar was a poor choice - I'd much rather had seen the V8 Vantage with skis.

[Upsidedown]

5 hours ago, Charliemouse said:

 2023 Royal Mint - Six Decades of 007 - Movies of the 1970's - 2oz Silver

Sharing a photo before it has to be packed off back to the mint.  Unfortunately came with just too many faults / impacts.  Hopefully the replacement will be an improvement.  🤞

Hi, can we get a better photo please thanks

[MaxeBaumann]

Hello my friends, today a little historical gold from Switzerland. Greetings from Maxe.

[Silverlocks]

Just now, MaxeBaumann said:

Hello my friends, today a little historical gold from Switzerland. Greetings from Maxe.

Lovely photos - Nice to see you branching out into gold.  The Latin Monetary Union is a very deep rabbit hole.

 

[Petra]

4 minutes ago, MaxeBaumann said:

Hello my friends, today a little historical gold from Switzerland. Greetings from Maxe.

Great pics, really pops!🤔😮

[Earthmetal]

All today, A lovely assortment with impeccable service from @iacabu & @theman73

 

[SovereignBull]

Might just carry this as a fidget piece for a while 

 

TY @LiquidMetalsUK

[Gruff]

48 minutes ago, Earthmetal said:

All today, A lovely assortment with impeccable service from @iacabu & @theman73

 

Show off! 

Jokes aside, that's an awesome haul there

[Brit2023]

4 hours ago, Petra said:

Great pics, really pops!🤔😮

I need some of that Kermit background for my photos

[MaxeBaumann]

3 hours ago, Silverlocks said:

Schöne Fotos – Schön zu sehen, dass du dich auf den Weg zum Gold machst. Die Lateinische Währungsunion ist ein sehr tiefes Kaninchenloch.

 

.... I'd rather say that I've taken a break, given the current high gold prices. But I used to put a few goldies aside and that certainly wasn't a mistake. Here's another example, it's only one medal, but 5oz gold is still 5oz gold. Edition of only 99 pieces. And as a bonus, our beloved Mark in pure gold 12g. Have a nice day, greetings Maxe.

 

[Silverlocks]

That's very nice.  I only saw that KOMSCO did gold coins quite recently, and I'm sort of tempted to get one if I can find it.  Currently I don't have anything bigger than a quarter ounce or so, but I'm considering buying a 1oz coin at some point, most likely a Kanga or something from Perth Mint.