2019 I oz Royal Coat of Arms - worth buying?

[RDHC]

I ask the question because its limited edition of 5000 (apparently) might in theory give it some numismatic value in due course. On the other hand, I am deeply sceptical  of 'limited editions' and I get the impression that the MInt has not actually produced the full quota as yet, which suggests that demand is sluggish. The design is attractive, though not so spectacular as some of the Queen's Beasts (and even their current high prices for the more sought-after Beasts strike me as excessive for the long term), but will that be enough plus some (perhaps questionable) scarcity value to make it a sensible investment?

[RDHC]

I'm even more sceptical about the 'limited edition' advertising now that I discover that it has been issued in 2020and 2021, and that the Mint has coins in stock for at least the latter two years,  i.e. it is not a red hot seller. And If it is 'limited' to 5000 for each year, then it is not really limited at all. The Mint could go on producing it indefinitely like the Britannias, which do at least have the merit of several different variants over the years. 

[Bruce06]

Is it only 2021 with mintage number?

[RDHC]

6 hours ago, Bruce06 said:

Is it only 2021 with mintage number?

That I don't Know, I'm afraid. The other years are quite readily obtainable, the 2019 seems quite scarce.

I'm a bit afraid that this just another Mint idea for making people buy chunks of gold which will turn out to have only bullion value in years to come, though its design is better and with a genuine pedigree, unlike some of their special editions (best not to name them for fear of offending those that might have bought them, but perhaps you can guess examples of what I mean).

[modofantasma]

I bought a gold royal arms and would buy more if the price is similar to a britannia. I paid literally a few quid more. Would I pay 1% or more extra compared to a Brit.. No personally not. I just like the design 

[Bruce06]

Only 2021 quoted mintage of 5k per Royal Mint site, while it's not mentioned for other years.

[Bruce06]

7 hours ago, modofantasma said:

I bought a gold royal arms and would buy more if the price is similar to a britannia. I paid literally a few quid more. Would I pay 1% or more extra compared to a Brit.. No personally not. I just like the design 

Me too, I like the design too. If it's like what you said 1% over Britannia, I will choose Royal Arms as well.  However, those 2019 and 2020 seems now well over the 1% benchmark😭

[modofantasma]

20 minutes ago, Bruce06 said:

Me too, I like the design too. If it's like what you said 1% over Britannia, I will choose Royal Arms as well.  However, those 2019 and 2020 seems now well over the 1% benchmark😭

https://www.hattongardenmetals.com/buy/1oz-gold-2019-COA

20 available there at a reasonable price 
The 2021 which I bought was '2nd hand' and it was under 4 % premium delivered at the time 

[modofantasma]

I bought a few things around the time I can't remember which came from which dealer but I've had good experiences with HGM. 

[Bruce06]

12 minutes ago, modofantasma said:

https://www.hattongardenmetals.com/buy/1oz-gold-2019-COA

20 available there at a reasonable price 
The 2021 which I bought was '2nd hand' and it was under 4 % premium delivered at the time 

Thank you for the link.  But I need to save some money for the upcoming Nov n Dec launch...

For the 2021, I just checked and it was also bought with around 4% premium.  Although it was brand new directly from a dealer, it has a scratch on cheek which I didn't notice.  Maybe I was too excited at that moment, what a lesson learnt😭

Edited October 11, 2021 by Bruce06

[modofantasma]

Sometime the good thing about buying from the forum you can see the exact coin that you will be getting. I'm only buying bullion so not too worried about minor marks

[Stuntman]

I like the design of this coin personally and have bought the 2019, 2020 and 2021 versions in gold.  And the 10 oz silver 2020 and the 1 oz Platinum 2020.  But I don't think they will ever gain much numisatic premium because at the moment, they are minting enough of them every year, and anyone who wants an example of the design should be able to find one quite easily.

So my advice would be to add one (or more) to your stack or collection if you like it, but be under no illusions about the likely exit price when and if you come to sell. 

[RDHC]

13 hours ago, Stuntman said:

I like the design of this coin personally and have bought the 2019, 2020 and 2021 versions in gold.  And the 10 oz silver 2020 and the 1 oz Platinum 2020.  But I don't think they will ever gain much numisatic premium because at the moment, they are minting enough of them every year, and anyone who wants an example of the design should be able to find one quite easily.

So my advice would be to add one (or more) to your stack or collection if you like it, but be under no illusions about the likely exit price when and if you come to sell. 

Yes, that makes good sense.