Una and the Lion 2021 Silver Christmas Tree Decoration from the Royal Mint

[Zhorro]

A decoration for your Christmas Tree?

https://www.royalmint.com/gifts/by-occasion/christmas/una-the-lion-silver-tree-decoration/

There is also a gold plated version:

https://www.royalmint.com/gifts/by-occasion/christmas/una-the-lion-gold-plated-silver-tree-decoration/

But do not get too excited "Email when back in stock"!

 

[Stuntman]

The silver one is actually an elegant design in my opinion, but the price is distinctly within "I've seen you coming" territory!

[Zhorro]

The silver one is now in stock.  They sent an email out at 5.01pm!  I think I have ordered one.

[Chrisplym]

I quite like these too. How much do they weigh?

[Zhorro]

19 minutes ago, Chrisplym said:

I quite like these too. How much do they weigh?

Good question!  It does not actually state the weight!

There will only be 200 of the silver decoration, and 100 of the gold plated one (which is now also in stock).

[Zhorro]

If you don't want to put it on a Christmas tree you could always wear it as a medallion!  I am sure quite a number of Forum members wear medallions.

[Zhorro]

Both the silver and gold plated versions are back to "Awaiting Stock".

[CollectorNo1]

RM can't make up their minds  in stock...awaiting stock..in stock...awaiting stock..🤯🤯🤯🤯🤯

[Chrisplym]

Anyone received one of these yet and able to share some photos?

[Dan12345]

Christmas decorations lol what ever next. Royal mint will be selling silver poo paper next 

[Zhorro]

Both appear to be back in stock - shipping mid-November. 

[Zhorro]

On 06/10/2021 at 20:40, Chrisplym said:

Anyone received one of these yet and able to share some photos?

Mine arrived today and I have shown it on the "Today I received" thread.

[SilverJacks]

On 05/10/2021 at 20:13, Chrisplym said:

I quite like these too. How much do they weigh?

@Zhorro Do they weigh enough to necessitate even distribution around your tree and cause any branch they are hung on to point vertically downwards?

[Zhorro]

On 05/10/2021 at 20:13, Chrisplym said:

I quite like these too. How much do they weigh?

 

53 minutes ago, SilverJacks said:

@Zhorro Do they weigh enough to necessitate even distribution around your tree and cause any branch they are hung on to point vertically downwards?

According to my scales the gold plated on silver decoration is 26.02 grams, so presumably it is 26 grams of silver and 0.02 grams of gold plate?

Regarding the impact on the branch of a Christmas Tree - it is back to the philosophical question of how big is a Christmas Tree!

[SilverJacks]

I can see them being quite collectable in future. What's the odds of a Three Graces next year... 

Are you gonna hang it up? I'd be too scared of damaging it 😂

[Chrisplym]

6 hours ago, Zhorro said:

Mine arrived today and I have shown it on the "Today I received" thread.

Thanks for the photos. Are you pleased with it? Is there much detail to the design? 

[Zhorro]

5 hours ago, SilverJacks said:

I can see them being quite collectable in future. What's the odds of a Three Graces next year... 

Are you gonna hang it up? I'd be too scared of damaging it 😂

It probably depends how well these sell this year as to whether there is a Tree Graces one next year.

It does come with a warning (care card) - see below.  So as long as your Christmas Tree does not have needles, you should be ok.

[Zhorro]

18 minutes ago, Chrisplym said:

Thanks for the photos. Are you pleased with it? Is there much detail to the design? 

Yes, I am happy with it.  It is a decent size.  I suppose the design might be clearer on the plain silver version rather than on the gold plated one, but my eye-sight is not the best!

[ShadowTriad]

These do look nice and I am tempted to get one but personally I would have preferred it if Una and the Lion were bigger or more towards the centre because of all that blank space.

Edited October 9, 2021 by ShadowTriad

[ShadowTriad]

I have noticed that the star Christmas tree decoration:

https://www.royalmint.com/gifts/by-occasion/christmas/christmas-tree-decoration-star/

is listed as having a weight of 139.00 kg. At the price of £95.00 that is a cracking deal for 139.00 kg of sterling silver. It must be a Christmas special on behalf of the Royal Mint. But it would need to be one hell of a tree to hold such a decoration

Edited October 9, 2021 by ShadowTriad

[CollectorNo1]

24 minutes ago, ShadowTriad said:

I have noticed that the Star Christmas tree decoration:

https://www.royalmint.com/gifts/by-occasion/christmas/christmas-tree-decoration-star/

is listed as having a weight of 139.00 kg. At the price of £95.00 that is a cracking deal for 139.00 kg of sterling silver. It must be a Christmas special on behalf of the Royal Mint. But it would need to be one hell of a tree to hold such a decoration

I wonder if you ordered this...took a photo of their advert stating 139.00 kg they would have to honour that as it would come under the law of false advertising if they didn't deliver what they are selling.....?????? Food for thought.🤔🤔

[Altitudes]

12 hours ago, Zhorro said:

 

According to my scales the gold plated on silver decoration is 26.02 grams, so presumably it is 26 grams of silver and 0.02 grams of gold plate?

Regarding the impact on the branch of a Christmas Tree - it is back to the philosophical question of how big is a Christmas Tree!

Thanks for the picture! Is the back of the ornament just a flat surface? Interesting the image on the Royal Mint's website doesn't show the stamp markings.

[ShadowTriad]

9 hours ago, CollectorNo1 said:

I wonder if you ordered this...took a photo of their advert stating 139.00 kg they would have to honour that as it would come under the law of false advertising if they didn't deliver what they are selling.....?????? Food for thought.🤔🤔

It would be interesting to try. Though no doubt they would find a way around it but saying its obvious from the picture or the price or will give a refund instead. Unfortunately the Christmas tree decoration lists the height and width so it would either have to have a large depth or be made of an alloy of silver and a neutron star or another equally dense material. But having a Christmas tree decoration made out of part of a neutron start would be a hell of a lot more pricy and exciting. I would buy so buy one of those

Edited October 9, 2021 by ShadowTriad

[Zhorro]

5 hours ago, Altitudes said:

Thanks for the picture! Is the back of the ornament just a flat surface? Interesting the image on the Royal Mint's website doesn't show the stamp markings.

 

13 hours ago, Zhorro said:

The otherside is just the embossed reverse of the front:

I posted a picture of the reverse in the "Today I received thread".  It is just the embossed reverse of the front.