2022 Memorial Bullion Sovereign

[westminstrel]

1 hour ago, mustynewb said:

Any ideas when the normal 2023 halfs will be released?

There is no normal anymore. Special designs ARE the new normal. 😏

[MrStacker]

1st GIF - My reaction seeing the postie approach the door😇

 

2nd GIF - Identified packaging as Chards.

3rd GIF - My reaction after finally admiring the memorial sovereigns.

 

Love the design and super happy with the quality of these coins. I do agree that it does (design-wise) in some aspects look clustered together on a full sovereign but I believe the double sovereign version will possibly be one of my all time favourites as it is the perfect size to fully absorb the sheer beauty of the design. Better spacing and much better size/feel when you hold it too! I haven't got one yet but it'll probably be next on the wish list.

Edited February 23, 2023 by MrStacker

[AgCoyote]

On 15/02/2023 at 12:35, AaaGee said:

Anyone actually like the design on the reverse of these? Lot of people say its too busy.

I like it 🙂

I got my first Memorial Bullion sovereign today. I think it's absolutely fantastic. I can't wait to get more.

[Bogart]

6 hours ago, AgCoyote said:

I got my first Memorial Bullion sovereign today. I think it's absolutely fantastic. I can't wait to get more.

Might be a bit fussy but nevertheless I also like it.

[mustynewb]

Received my couple of Half's, now the wait for the 2023's 

[Skyfiller]

Am I missing something? I only stack sovereigns for the gold but would like to start collecting. What in hells bells is there to like about this? ( closeup from MrStacker above)???!!!

[James32]

8 hours ago, Skyfiller said:

Am I missing something? I only stack sovereigns for the gold but would like to start collecting. What in hells bells is there to like about this? ( closeup from MrStacker above)???!!!

It's busy for sure, and is better suited to the bigger proofs, but it's still a nice coin in bullion, that close up is an unfair description 😀 

[CazLikesCoins]

9 hours ago, Skyfiller said:

Am I missing something? I only stack sovereigns for the gold but would like to start collecting. What in hells bells is there to like about this? ( closeup from MrStacker above)???!!!

I think the design is a bit of a mess but it won't deter me from buying a couple this year. Although It's  not a coin I could marvel over in the coming years in the way I could with a Gillick. Perhaps future generations will come to love it but personally I've been spoiled with George and the dragon.

[GoldDiggerDave]

9 hours ago, Skyfiller said:

Am I missing something? I only stack sovereigns for the gold but would like to start collecting. What in hells bells is there to like about this? ( closeup from MrStacker above)???!!!

I don’t like squinting so got a few £5 proofs 

[GoldDiggerDave]

ComplainIng about 2022 billion sovereign is like going to McDonald’s for a five quid burger meal and complaining it’s not a three star Michelin meal cooked by Marco, Pierre White

 

[Bogart]

11 hours ago, Skyfiller said:

Am I missing something? I only stack sovereigns for the gold but would like to start collecting. What in hells bells is there to like about this? ( closeup from MrStacker above)???!!!

I think there is rather a lot to like.

[AaaGee]

I really like it. If i were to have a negative, itd be the colour.

Park it next to a gold brit and it looks like its made from pure copper 😄.

But it is what it is and i wish i had more of them.

 

Edited February 28, 2023 by AaaGee
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[Bogart]

It might just be me but I much prefer matte type finishes of something that does not look gaudy. Yes pure gold is yellow but one can take it too far in shininess. Not sure if that is a proper word.

A little copper goes a long way.

Edited February 26, 2023 by Bogart

[Skyfiller]

39 minutes ago, Bogart said:

It might just be me but I much prefer matte type finishes of something that does not look gaudy. Yes pure gold is yellow but one can take it too far in shininess. Not sure if that is a proper word.

A little copper goes a long way.

100% agree @Bogart, might get the grit blaster out and dull mine down a bit 😂

[Britannia47]

3 hours ago, Bogart said:

It might just be me but I much prefer matte type finishes of something that does not look gaudy. Yes pure gold is yellow but one can take it too far in shininess. Not sure if that is a proper word.

A little copper goes a long way.

I’m sure we all agree that the RM bullion sovereigns are ‘far too shiny’ which is why this design is more attractive as a Proof with a frosted relief. Not all RM designs lend themselves to bullion appearance. The 2012 bullion is a classic example of that, including this memorial Sov. It seems unnecessarily cluttered in the ‘field’ which makes it difficult to concentrate on the relief. However I don’t dislike it! …

Also a little silver also goes a long way.😀

 

[MonkeysUncle]

8 hours ago, GoldDiggerDave said:

I don’t like squinting so got a few £5 proofs 

I don't like squinting, so if Chards will do me free postage on a bullion Sov I can afford a magnifying glass!

[MonkeysUncle]

7 hours ago, GoldDiggerDave said:

ComplainIng about 2022 billion sovereign is like going to McDonald’s for a five quid burger meal and complaining it’s not a three star Michelin meal cooked by Marco, Pierre White

 

Yeah, plus Marco whatshisface would probably hoof us out when we reach for the Heinz Ketchup! 

[MergingCultures]

Just put my first Chards order in - picking up a bullion to go with my proof (not from Chards!).

I can see why some people think the bullion looks fussy, but it's a very special occasion and it needed a special coin.

 

[Tamcddd]

I like gold because it’s gold personally so I can’t get round the colouring. 
 

That being said I would take them as best value. 

[MonkeysUncle]

8 minutes ago, Tamcddd said:

I like gold because it’s gold personally so I can’t get round the colouring. 
 

That being said I would take them as best value. 

Can of gold colour spray paint from Halfords might help?

[MrStacker]

I agree with the cluster f@@@ design on the memorial sovereign coin HOWEVER it is still lovely and I would recommend those who want to appreciate the design more to get the double. That'll be my next purchase. I really haven't ventured across to the proof side of coins...yet.

Edited February 28, 2023 by MrStacker

[MergingCultures]

On 27/02/2023 at 11:23, MergingCultures said:

Just put my first Chards order in - picking up a bullion to go with my proof (not from Chards!).

I can see why some people think the bullion looks fussy, but it's a very special occasion and it needed a special coin.

 

Flipping Royal Mail. Rubbish. Had to change the delivery date last week as I wasn't going to be in when they decided to deliver, so they said they'd 'try' to deliver by 13:00 today. Nothing. The app is rubbish, it left the delivery office this morning and that's as much as I know. I need to go out.

 

Edit: This worked!!! Delivered as soon as I complained!! lol

Edited March 6, 2023 by MergingCultures

[dvl]

Seems recently memorial sovereigns went missing pretty much from the majority of uk dealers. They are either delisted or out of stock on dealers websites. Tavex (£384.11), Gerrards (£412.20) and Baird ( £405.98) are having them in stock. Thoughts? 

[James32]

20 minutes ago, dvl said:

Seems recently memorial sovereigns went missing pretty much from the majority of uk dealers. They are either delisted or out of stock on dealers websites. Tavex (£384.11), Gerrards (£412.20) and Baird ( £405.98) are having them in stock. Thoughts? 

The mint has ceased production, therefore whatever is still in the wilderness will dry up soon.

[tpcob303]

This just arrived in the mail for me today, so very happy. Yes the Picture quality isn't great as it arrived at my other address and it was a video call to show it off and just took a screenshot of the coin. 

Edited September 9, 2023 by tpcob303