2023 Annual Sets

[JeffM]

21 minutes ago, westminstrel said:

I’m in Australia, and a night owl to boot, so the 9 am timing is normally not so bad for me. I’m happy to help you in future if you need it - just PM me. 🙂

Thanks for the offer.  Because of the early (U.S.) release time, I have been buying a lot through the dealers when they sell out at the RM.  Not the worst thing because prices are around the same (except for the VAT).  But, I still need to be concerned about the dealers selling out.  I do have a relationship with one of the dealers where they will hold coins for me that I want.

[SheepStacker]

 This is a tough one.... I do want the Tolkien and Flying Scotsman in silver, but the rest of the series are absolute rubbish

£615 for the 2 coins I want?!

Edited January 4, 2023 by SheepStacker

[SheepStacker]

And yeh, the normal silver proofs sold out instantly...

[SheepStacker]

And no, I will not pay £140 for cupronickel....

[ak74]

7 hours ago, SheepStacker said:

I do want the Tolkien and Flying Scotsman in silver, but the rest of the series are absolute rubbish propaganda junk.

£615 for the 2 coins I want?!

Just wait for them to be released separately in the course of the year

 

"Will the coins in the 2023 Annual Set be available to buy individually?

Yes, each coin as part of The Royal Mint’s 2023 Annual Set will be available to buy individually throughout the year. Individual dates will be revealed throughout the year.

Register your interest to be notified about individual launches- The Royal Mint | Register Your Interest"

[bluffer]

On 18/12/2022 at 22:34, bluffer said:

  However, the cynic in me thinks its more about tempting people into buying the 5 set then the full 10/11/12/13 set when its released alter in the year.

 

 

 

wouldnt be surprised if when they releases the circulating set they also release a super duper limited edition proof, one time only, only one woman driver honest guv, 13 coin set for about £250

On 03/01/2023 at 09:48, paulmerton said:

The emails sent to people who've subscribed to the annual sets make it clearer:

The 2023 Annual Sets that normally include a set of Definitive coins will now only include Commemorative coins and the price has been reduced accordingly.

cough reduced coughbulshitcough

 

so instead of £160/170 for the full proof set.  its going to be £105 for the commemorative ( and even then not all of the ones to be issued in 23 ) proofs now and the circulating proofs later.

 

[JeffM]

The UK definitely pumps out a lot more coins annually than the US Mint.  But, the US Mint sells a lot more of each issue.   Because of that, I buy more coins from the UK than the US.

[Zhorro]

The RM are encouraging people to register their interest in the 2023 Definitive set.  Looks interesting but I think I will only buy the cupro-nickel proof set when it is released.

[SidS]

At last! The REAL coins are being made. When's the BU sets due?

[Zhorro]

17 minutes ago, SidS said:

At last! The REAL coins are being made. When's the BU sets due?

The RM say "We believe a Definitive Coin Set will be launching later this year..."!

[SidS]

1 minute ago, Zhorro said:

The RM say "We believe a Definitive Coin Set will be launching later this year..."!

September - October then. Expect delivery in 2025. Maybe I'll just get them out of change next year. 😁

[AR03]

Anyone received these sets? I thought delivery was mid February but no dispatch email yet. 

[AndrewSL76]

2 minutes ago, AR03 said:

Anyone received these sets? I thought delivery was mid February but no dispatch email yet. 

My account manager told me more stock should be available on 24 March for the silver proof set I ordered.

[AR03]

9 minutes ago, AndrewSL76 said:

My account manager told me more stock should be available on 24 March for the silver proof set I ordered.

24th march???? That's insane....I ordered premium proof, might be I have to wait longer, might cancel the order of this is taking so long

[AndrewSL76]

2 minutes ago, AR03 said:

24th march???? That's insane....I ordered premium proof, might be I have to wait longer, might cancel the order of this is taking so long

I would contact them and just ask. It may be quicker for the premium proofs, I don’t know? Could equally be longer!!

[AndrewSL76]

I gave up worrying about delays at the Royal Mint. No point. Why stress about something you cannot control, right? 

[Chrisplym]

I was told that the Premium proof set will also be March. They are trying to issue as much as possible of their backlog before their year end!

[paulmerton]

Bad news for me: My premium proof set arrived with a scratch on one of the coins. Yet another return and replace jobby.

Good news for everyone else: All of the annual sets are back in stock currently, including the silver and piedfort sets.

[paulmerton]

And now my second set has arrived, with dents on 3 of the coins! All quite tiny but easily noticeable at arm's length. What on earth are they playing at.

Unfortunately I have to return both sets as there aren't enough good coins between them to make a full set.

[Sc391]

Received my premium proof set and pleased to say everything is in excellent shape.  No dents, no loose capsules, etc.  A very nice collection of coins.  KC 5£ coin, followed by Tolkien, and then the Flying Scotsman are my favorites.  I’m sure proof silver and gold are stunning, but it’s a big year for releases and I need to hold back for food and gasoline……..

[AR03]

Anyone still waiting for their premium Proof Set.... Ordered on 4/1/23 and still no sign of any email /coin etc... This backlog is really annoying 

[paulmerton]

All three of my replacement premium proof sets are going back again. They are absolutely shocking - various dents, foggy smears, tiny hairs and other small objects struck into the coins, and this... 

I can't even built a single full set of good coins between them.

[Goldfever20]

1 minute ago, paulmerton said:

All three of my replacement premium proof sets are going back again. They are absolutely shocking - various dents, foggy smears, tiny hairs and other small objects struck into the coins, and this... 

I can't even built a single full set of good coins between them.

WTF is this RM. You can get a better quality from Aliexpress. Shocking QC…

[AndrewSL76]

26 minutes ago, paulmerton said:

All three of my replacement premium proof sets are going back again. They are absolutely shocking - various dents, foggy smears, tiny hairs and other small objects struck into the coins, and this... 

I can't even built a single full set of good coins between them.

I am so sorry! Wow. That is truly awful. Looks more like the site of the world trade centre after 9/11 than a ‘proof’ coin. Outrageously bad. 

[CazLikesCoins]

33 minutes ago, paulmerton said:

All three of my replacement premium proof sets are going back again. They are absolutely shocking - various dents, foggy smears, tiny hairs and other small objects struck into the coins, and this... 

I can't even built a single full set of good coins between them.

I like seeing things as the glass half full. So you've got a bit more silver than you paid for with that coin