Queen's Beasts White Horse of Hanover

[goldmember44]

7 minutes ago, JosephM said:

I have gave up on the 1/4 proofs. Trying to collect that and the 1oz bullion was just far too much for me.

Same here. I'm only doing the 1/4 bullion...and I don't even have all of them (started late). It's very expensive to keep on track with all the releases and sizes, you have to have a considerable income to play that game.

[FlorinCollector]

@goldmember44 and it seems to be getting harder and harder to stay on track im glad this is the last year. Soon a half sovereign will be classed as a big purchase 😐 

[artincoins]

On 19/02/2020 at 10:02, FoolzGold said:

First image I've found of the Queen's Beasts White Horse of Hanover. Looks pretty good to me - fairly generic horse, and bit too much empty background, but not bad overall.

This stock image we have doesn't show that odd black spot.  Perhaps this is an early artists proof that got out into circulation by mistake..

[artincoins]

2 minutes ago, artincoins said:

This stock image we have doesn't show that odd black spot.  Perhaps this is an early artists concept that got out into circulation by mistake..

Oh wait....  I'm only carrying the proof versions, this other image originally posted must be the BU edition as the proof only has that solid mirrored background.  Sorry, I posted the wrong coin in reply earlier.

[goldmember44]

I got my silver proof coin from the Royal Mint today It looks pretty good in hand, the shield's pattern is very detailed and intricate. Impressive.

This Queen's Beast silver proof looks much better quality than the recent George III £5 coin...which actually disappointed me. 

[artincoins]

4 minutes ago, goldmember44 said:

I got my silver proof coin from the Royal Mint today It looks pretty good in hand, the shield's pattern is very detailed and intricate. Impressive.

This Queen's Beast silver proof looks much better quality than the recent George III £5 coin...which actually disappointed me. 

 

Good to hear some positive feedback on these.   We should be receiving our order of the 1 & 5 ounce proofs in the next week or two.

[Midasfrog]

Was very pleased with my 1/4oz proof lovely design and no faults under the loupe . These sold out so fast probably due to the horse being so popular. Did anyone get charged £9 for postage ?? whats happening at the Royal Mint with all these postage charges suddenly being thrown at us ??

[goldmember44]

12 minutes ago, Midasfrog said:

Was very pleased with my 1/4oz proof lovely design and no faults under the loupe . These sold out so fast probably due to the horse being so popular. Did anyone get charged £9 for postage ?? whats happening at the Royal Mint with all these postage charges suddenly being thrown at us ??

I googled and got a discount code to use, that got rid of the postage charge

[Midasfrog]

7 minutes ago, goldmember44 said:

I googled and got a discount code to use, that got rid of the postage charge

I sent a polite email to the mint and they said they would refund postage for my order 😄

[goldmember44]

55 minutes ago, Midasfrog said:

I sent a polite email to the mint and they said they would refund postage for my order 😄

Well done!

[AuricGoldfinger]

I like it. I think the theme of the designs has just worn a bit thin. I still intend to complete the series - only 1 left after this so why not! Hope the next series is better wonder what it will be

[FlorinCollector]

Anyone pulled the trigger on the bullion versions yet? Says pre order on atkinsons so not sure if its not actually out yet.

[motorbikez]

@AuricGoldfinger

11 hours ago, AuricGoldfinger said:

 I still intend to complete the series - only 1 left after this so why not! Hope the next series is better wonder what it will be

Or two left if you are collecting the proofs,which in the case of proofs are the Griffin of Edward & The White Greyhound of Richmond.

 

[Ravoma]

I actualy like it! Though that black blob is freaking me out a bit...🤷‍♂️

[goldmember44]

I see the 1oz silver proof is sold out now at the Royal Mint. This coin is quite popular, is selling better than the White Lion, which is surprising to me.

[TonyS]

I’ll have to wait to make a decision if I like the white horse, I’ve a couple ordered on presale. I’ve come this far with the sets, I’m not giving up now.

If I don’t like them I’ll drown my sorrows in white horse whisky.

[GoodAsGold]

On 25/02/2020 at 20:59, JosephM said:

I have gave up on the 1/4 proofs. Trying to collect that and the 1oz bullion was just far too much for me.

I think one issue with a slow release of 10 proof beasts and 10 bullion designs over 5 years is that a lot of us tend to change our collecting/stacking strategy over time. Some (like me) perhaps drift away from the series whereas others start picking them up later on. 

Hats off to those of you that complete your set. I don't suppose the Mint will issue a Prince Andrew coin though.

[AuricGoldfinger]

I actually think the QB series is a relatively quick one compared to others. For many collecting the gold 1ozers, a 6 month break is needed

[motorbikez]

@goldmember44  People have a thing about horses I would say that's the reason its sold out fast.

[goldmember44]

3 minutes ago, motorbikez said:

@goldmember44  People have a thing about horses I would say that's the reason its sold out fast.

Definitely. And I wonder if German collectors have rushed to buy this one...as the Horse of Hanover is a distinctly German heraldic emblem...Hanover being in northern Germany, and through King George I connects the current royal family with Germany. 

[motorbikez]

30 minutes ago, AuricGoldfinger said:

I actually think the QB series is a relatively quick one compared to others. For many collecting the gold 1ozers, a 6 month break is needed

Lol apart from the QB series being a fabulous set to collect & one of the most interesting from any mint IMHO, it is a quick one to complete.

I'm not particularly patient & this set is great for me. Most of my earlier collections have been ones I've back dated & while most were found within a year some individual coins needed to complete sets took me up to 2 years to hunt down.

[goldmember44]

Do people think the Queen's beasts coins will remain iconic after the series has finished, and remain sought-after collectors' items, or will they disappear from memory? I kinda wish the former, it would be great if new generations of collectors would try to collect them all, and have to source them on the secondary market, where we will be able to help them out...at a price of course

[AurumArgenti]

3 hours ago, goldmember44 said:

Do people think the Queen's beasts coins will remain iconic after the series has finished, and remain sought-after collectors' items, or will they disappear from memory? I kinda wish the former, it would be great if new generations of collectors would try to collect them all, and have to source them on the secondary market, where we will be able to help them out...at a price of course

Put it this way my Queen's beast's collection are some of the last coins I'll ever liquidate.

[Jvw]

Does anyone also have an idea on the 10oz releases? 

[motorbikez]

@goldmember44 @AurumArgenti  Personally I think they will stand the test of time, I won't be selling any of mine except perhaps the odd duplicate I have. I'm looking forward to completing my 1oz silver proofs both raw & PF70 & the chunky MS69/70 2oz coins.