mad norm wrote:So. Be brave enough to tell us what it costpembsexile wrote:Just got hold of a Kew Gardens 50pence piece. That now completes my collection of 50p's. It's genuine as well. Absolutely delighted. Be careful if you are after one - there are lots of copies out there.
Hi Norm. It didn't cost me anything. I am in the 'port at the moment and my brother in law gave the coin to me last night. He had been 'saving' it for years and he no longer wanted it.
A quick check on eBay this morning sees a comparable coin with 36 offers against it going for £112 with a few hours to go. Totally ridiculous (pathetic actually) and I would not pay more than a fiver for it, but I'm glad I have it. My new coin has been kept safe in a drawer for about 10 years so it is in a far better condition than the one on eBay. I have no idea how much it is worth and I don't care. It will be added to my collection for eventual transfer to my grandkids via my safe deposit box that I rent.
Calling in to the Royal Mint on my way back to see whatever else is available. The new Stephen Hawking 50p looks good. Need some more albums as well. Coin collecting is so bloody addictive.