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Re: Calling all Numismatists

Posted: January 31st, 2023, 9:09 pm
by pembsexile
I’d mentioned previously that a 50p coin was issued with two dates on it as the Olympics were postponed for a year. Now, a 50p coin has been released that has three dates on it. A first I think.

In 2022 a 50p design was submitted celebrating 100th anniversary of the discovery of Tutankhamen tomb in 1922. This was sent to the Palace and authorised by the Queen last year. It would have had the 2022 issue date on it. However, when she died all authorisation of further UK coinage was temporarily halted until the new King gave approval. He approved it this month, hence the three dates on the coin 1922, 2022 and 2023.

May be worth a look and purchase as collectors are normally interested in quirks like this.

Re: Calling all Numismatists

Posted: February 7th, 2023, 8:45 am
by pembsexile
The Chancellor has just announced that the Digital Pound will soon be on its way. Not before 2025 and that is after a considerable consultation period apparently. As stated previously, it seems that cash and coins in particular may soon be a thing of the past. What it does mean for collectors is that the resale ‘numismatic’ value of coins should increase as they become scarce.

This could be a fundamental change in the way we use money. We already use digital services of course but it seems that in contrast to Bitcoin and others, the digital pound will be guaranteed by the Bank of England. Their specialists have already warned that if we do not progress, our economy may suffer by being left behind. China, the Eurozone and the US are all considering this option.

Poor old cash. It has been the staple of our society for over a thousand years and it could soon be gone. There’s progress for you. Sad.

Re: Calling all Numismatists

Posted: February 12th, 2023, 11:33 am
by pembsexile
Just taken delivery of 2 of my favourite coins from the Royal Mint. Two silver £2 Britannia, one with the Queen on the face and the other with the King on the face. They are both dated 2023. What makes this unusual (I may be wrong) is that whilst it is not rare to have coins with two Monarchs heads on them for a particular year, (after one has died) what is unique is that this may be the first time that a coin is released for a previous monarch that had died in another year. Very unusual.

They are available from the Royal Mint if anyone is interested. They are a fabulous looking coin and I get them every year. A good investment I think. You can’t buy them from the Royal Mint Experience shop but have to log on and have an account. Well worth it I say.

Re: Calling all Numismatists

Posted: February 22nd, 2023, 6:58 pm
by pembsexile
A general word of warning to anyone who uses their Main bank card to purchase coins over the internet from the Royal Mint. Be aware that there is an issue with fraudsters actively targeting the RM. This was confirmed to me when I contacted them about the issue. Today I tried again but my purchase was declined. I then had a txt off the bank saying there was possible fraudulent activity on my account. I rang the bank. They told me they had put a block on any internet purchase using my card. I had to explain and answer many questions to get it reactivated. The bank confirmed that there had been a lot of complaints from users about fraudulent activity by scammers. Be careful.

Re: Calling all Numismatists

Posted: February 24th, 2023, 1:43 pm
by Exile 1976
So a Jack the Ripper 50p out then. Wonder if we’ll have to wait as long for a Yorkshire Ripper or Fred West commemorative coin

Re: Calling all Numismatists

Posted: February 24th, 2023, 3:51 pm
by pembsexile
Exile 1976 wrote: February 24th, 2023, 1:43 pm So a Jack the Ripper 50p out then. Wonder if we’ll have to wait as long for a Yorkshire Ripper or Fred West commemorative coin
I’ve criticised the Royal Mint for the ridiculous coins they have issued previously - King Arthur, Harry Potter etc. All to make money (pun intended) for the Royal Mint commercial department.

However, can’t blame them for this one. The Jack the Ripper coin is produced by the Commemorative coin Co ltd and has nothing to do with the RM. Don’t try to spend it, if you have one, it’s not legal. I wouldn’t touch it with a barge pole, it cost £16.99 and in reality is worth zilch to collectors.

Re: Calling all Numismatists

Posted: April 20th, 2023, 3:49 pm
by pembsexile
It seems that with the coronation coming up, international interest in UK Royalty coins is increasing. Apparently 44% of US coin collectors collect UK coins and 76% of them intend to increase their Royalty coins after the coronation. It’s not for me, but if anyone is interested in getting Royalty coins I would go for the late Queen coins as they are the ones that will likely increase in value I think. Just my opinion.

I’ll carry on with my collection until of ‘normal’ type coins. Currently in Florida on hols looking for more state quarters as we visit pubs and restaurants. Only been here a few days but I have added another six for my collection. I’ll look for a full set. If Exile 1976 is reading this, I’m on the lookout for territory quarters but haven’t found any yet.

Re: Calling all Numismatists

Posted: April 20th, 2023, 5:22 pm
by Exile 1976
Nice one mate. Hope you are having an amazing time. I can’t wait to get back out there myself in July.

Re: Calling all Numismatists

Posted: April 20th, 2023, 5:22 pm
by Exile 1976
Where are you staying?

Re: Calling all Numismatists

Posted: April 21st, 2023, 1:10 am
by pembsexile
Exile 1976 wrote: April 20th, 2023, 5:22 pm Where are you staying?
We are in Rotonda West, north of Fort Myers and just South of Sarasota. Lovely place, plenty to do and weather superb. Trying to convince my wife and family to go to Tampa on Saturday. Told her about the fabulous shopping available and lots to see etc. She smelt a rat and asked why I was so keen. Had to tell her that there is a coin fair in Brandon near Tampa on Saturday, so touch and go now as to whether we go. We’ll see😉

Re: Calling all Numismatists

Posted: April 21st, 2023, 11:01 am
by Exile 1976
pembsexile wrote: April 21st, 2023, 1:10 am
Exile 1976 wrote: April 20th, 2023, 5:22 pm Where are you staying?
We are in Rotonda West, north of Fort Myers and just South of Sarasota. Lovely place, plenty to do and weather superb. Trying to convince my wife and family to go to Tampa on Saturday. Told her about the fabulous shopping available and lots to see etc. She smelt a rat and asked why I was so keen. Had to tell her that there is a coin fair in Brandon near Tampa on Saturday, so touch and go now as to whether we go. We’ll see😉

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Re: Calling all Numismatists

Posted: April 21st, 2023, 3:44 pm
by pembsexile
Exile 1976 wrote: May 7th, 2018, 5:58 pm
pembsexile wrote:
Exile 1976 wrote:
pembsexile wrote:

Good man Exile. If you don't mind, keep hold of the Mrs Tiggywinkle, Beatrix Potter and Peter Rabbit. I may make you an offer for them sometime. I make up sets of them. 9 in a set at the moment. Told you this was boring!!!!!

Will do. I find it interesting in fairness.
Every time I go to the US i always try to collect the full set of states on the quarters , fail miserably and then give them to the kids to buy sweets. Haha.
Hi Exile. Anorak time - well it is Sunday morning. Just been doing some routine checking of my coins and found some you may be interested in. I don't normally collect US coins but in my travels I have picked up some quarters that you may wish to add to your own to get the full set. I have the following quarters;
Pennsylvania - virtue, Liberty independence
Alaska - the great land
New York - gateway to freedom
North Dakota - no inscription
South Carolina - the Palmetto state

Let me know if you ever need them.


Hi Pembs, thanks mate, I just asked my daughter what she needs and she said she now has the 50 states but needs a few of the "territory" coins :- American Samoa, Guam, North Mariana Islands and US Virgin Islands.
Look what I found! Haven’t got American Samoa or the North Mariana Islands yet but did get Guam and US Virgin Is. You can have them. I’m concentrating on the states, not the territories so don’t need them. I’ll pm you when I get back.

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Re: Calling all Numismatists

Posted: April 21st, 2023, 4:00 pm
by Exile 1976
Ahhh nice one mate. If you need any when you get back , let me know and when I get out there and look out for them for you

Re: Calling all Numismatists

Posted: May 5th, 2023, 8:26 am
by pembsexile
A timely reminder for any metal detectorists out there who may be looking for coins in the ground. If you find anything that may be valuable, declare them to the authorities as treasure.

Yesterday, two men were jailed for five years each for trying to sell 44 Anglo Saxon coins for £776,000 to an American buyer. The coins were part of the Herefordshire haul and play an important part of the nations history. It is believed that they were buried by Vikings over a thousand years ago. The two men were caught in an undercover sting operation.

I don’t understand why they did it. If the haul had been declared and later sold to collectors, the finders would have been entitled to half the proceeds anyway. No need to be greedy. There are two coins still missing from the haul. They haven’t told Police where they are but said they stood on them and they broke, so they threw them away!

Re: Calling all Numismatists

Posted: June 2nd, 2023, 12:44 pm
by pembsexile
It has just been announced that the Royal Mint will be issuing a special 2023 coin to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the NHS. No news yet whether it will go into general circulation though. it is only available from the RM or specialist coin sellers like change checker.

This is the third time in recent years that the Royal Mint has issued an NHS coin. Makes a change from all the Royalty coins and entertainment stuff. I’ll be buying this one.