What do people think of the gold 50p for the platinum jubilee - winner or loser for the future?

[Chonemenos]

Just now, Darr3nG said:

Did it have a QC sticker? How could anyone miss that? Brutal!

Actually good point, no QC sticker for me for some reason lol. Mabye the COA is too nice😉. In actuality though, due to the foam insert being their if the QC is done after the coin being encapulsated, it's hard to spot the chip on the edge. I hope they can either remint it or give me a perfect set asap.  

Regarding reminting, does anyone know if you keep the orinigal COA? I would love that lol.

[paulmerton]

I've also just noticed a mark on this, but you could argue I've only got myself to blame!

It was struck 3 times and it looks like the die was due for replacement as there is a small bit of additional metal near the base.

[Chonemenos]

7 minutes ago, paulmerton said:

I've also just noticed a mark on this, but you could argue I've only got myself to blame!

It was struck 3 times and it looks like the die was due for replacement as there is a small bit of additional metal near the base.

Just out of curiosity paul, do you know if there were VIP tours today at all. I wonder if they would have been able to struck a gold mounted strike your own if there were any VIP tours today.

[paulmerton]

4 minutes ago, Jeremyzed said:

Just out of curiosity paul, do you know if there were VIP tours today at all. I wonder if they would have been able to struck a gold mounted strike your own if there were any VIP tours today.

I'm not aware of any, but I was only there from about 2pm. This was the first time I've been and they were running regular tours every 20 minutes from 8am to 8pm, and I thought the VIP ones were only on Wednesdays. I only saw the opportunity to book a regular tour, and even those sold out superfast.

I bumped into some nice "cointubers"!

[Chonemenos]

3 minutes ago, paulmerton said:

I'm not aware of any, but I was only there from about 2pm. This was the first time I've been and they were running regular tours every 20 minutes from 8am to 8pm, and I thought the VIP ones were only on Wednesdays. I only saw the opportunity to book a regular tour, and even those sold out superfast.

I bumped into some nice "cointubers"!

That's so cool, who, backyard bullion?

[paulmerton]

1 minute ago, Jeremyzed said:

That's so cool, who, backyard bullion?

Christoper Collects and his rather sizeable entourage!

[paulmerton]

The new Jubilee part of the Royal Mint exhibition (which I think opened today?) had the gold 50p and piedfort 50p on display:

[westminstrel]

That large gold coin up front looks gorgeous. 😍

[dioarn]

I got my 50p gold but has a bit missing on the horse leg.😰 Shall I return it?