Britannia 1oz Proof vs Proof Set

[ChrisF]

Hi all,

I've started collecting recently, all bullion.  Im itching to start collecting a proof coin.  I decided on the Britannia (nice coin and patriotic).  So when the 2017 proofs hit I'm trying to decide on the 1 oz proof or the proof set of 6 coins.  Looks aside, I'm thinking profit if I ever decide to sell which wont be for decades (if ever).  Looking from a purely profit based stance I assume the 1 oz would be better to go for as you are paying a more significant premium on the set over the single 1 oz.  I have to say I do like the 6 coin sets just because it looks better than a single coin.  The problem is that it looks like the 6 coins sets don't gain in value that much compared to the singles.  What are your thoughts from a financial / aesthetics point of view?  

Thanks

Chris.

[motorbikez]

You've answered your own question the 1oz singles are they way to go if you are looking at it purely from a financial stance.

[ChrisF]

 , I guess so!  Why dont the sets gain much value, anyone know?  

[sovereignsteve]

I think most people are only interested in the 1 oz coin, nobody is bothered about those small fiddly things they include these days, which only add to the cost for no real benefit.

[ChrisF]

Yeah, that would make sense. 

[Kman]

I'm not sure proof Britannias are that well collected currently; the 2014 is doing really well but that's because it's such a nice design 

How are the 2013, 2015 & 2016 proofs Britannia doing on Ebay?

Maybe that will change in the long term though, who knows

As others have said, I would go with the 1 oz

I think the QB might be a better bet 

 

 

 

 

[ChrisF]

Thanks Kman, I agree after some thought, I can buy a proof Britannia + QB and still have some change left over vs 1 and 3/4 oz silver for a set.