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Would you rather: Britannia vs Perth mint lunar year of the ox


Arongoldprog

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Hi,

Through some events a dealer has given me the choice of either a 1oz 2020 britannia or a 1oz 2009 australian year of the ox  for the same price.

I do not collect lunar series nor do I plan on collecting any. Next year is year of the ox so assume a new lunar ox coin will be coming out, which might impact value of the 2009 ox?  

Pro of britannia is it is CGT free and a new date.

Pro of lunar is it might have added value as it's part of a series.

Con of the lunar is I know nothing about the lunar series.

I am weary of getting into series/collecting so my gut is to go brit but my brain is saying the lunar is great value at the price I am paying for it.

Since I cannot decide I thought I would open this up to the experience and wisdom of the forum. Which would you get and why?

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I'd choose the Britannia unless I was either:

a) intending to collect the Lunar series

b) born in the year of the Ox

or if I really liked the design.

Whatever decision you choose, it'll be a good one.  Can you buy both?

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@trozau - why is it considered a key date?  Lower mintage, popular design?
How would the OP sell it for more than a 2020 Britannia if he was looking to offload?
Bear in mind that he's in the UK, and Atkinsons (excellent UK bullion dealer) currently pay a premium for post-2012 Britannias versus almost every other 1oz gold bullion coin.


Genuinely curious!  I'd still want the Britannia but that's just me 😀

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1 minute ago, Stuntman said:

@trozau - why is it considered a key date?  Lower mintage, popular design?
How would the OP sell it for more than a 2020 Britannia if he was looking to offload?
Bear in mind that he's in the UK, and Atkinsons (excellent UK bullion dealer) currently pay a premium for post-2012 Britannias versus almost every other 1oz gold bullion coin.


Genuinely curious!  I'd still want the Britannia but that's just me 😀

2nd lowest mintage for the series.

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5 minutes ago, Stuntman said:

I'd choose the Britannia unless I was either:

a) intending to collect the Lunar series

b) born in the year of the Ox

or if I really liked the design.

Whatever decision you choose, it'll be a good one.  Can you buy both?

No to all three. I actually think it's very ugly😂 

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3 minutes ago, Stuntman said:

Bear in mind that he's in the UK, and Atkinsons (excellent UK bullion dealer) currently pay a premium for post-2012 Britannias versus almost every other 1oz gold bullion coin.

Will keep this in mind!

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