Farewell & Nations set by Royal Mint

[Aaron]

Fellows, 

I am just starting to collect coins. Would anyone recommend this set by our friends over at Royal Mint or do you deem the price too steep for the little extra cross that's engraved onto the "old" pound coin? 55 quid are a lot of money for two 1 pound coins. ;-) Thank you!

http://www.royalmint.com/shop/U/UK16D2BU

I have no specific collection theme yet.

Thanks, Aaron

[ApisMellifera]

hmmm .... I know you are just started with collecting... So let me first say, if you really like these coins then go for it. Please don't get put off from my opinion

From a collectors point of view; These are not my cup of tea and like you said, they're a bit overpriced...
These coins are worth-less from my stacker/precious metals point of view. I'm not willing to give up £55 for some Nickel Brass! I rather convert my cash at least for 2-4 oz of Bullion silver or keep saving for a Half Sov or 1/10 gold coin.

I don't wanna slag off brass/nickel coin... There are some plenty cool collector coins around... But that's just my view / opinion.

In short, my vote is a big NAY, I'm afraid.

 

[Aaron]

Hey @ApisMellifera, thank you for your elaborate answer. I will probably pass on this offer, too. ;-)

[ApisMellifera]

All good.

My tip is to take your time to develop your collection.

You might have a feeling that you need to rush and buy this or that coin but I recommend to stay level headed. Keep on researching and study what is valuable for you in the long-term before you spend your cash.

Hang around on the forum for awhile to get a feel what you like to form your opinion for your collection

This is the best tip of one of my fav youtuber:

 

 

[SpacedMarine]

Belangp quality youtuber!

[Lea79]

Hi Aaron ?

There are much nicer and cheaper nickel brass coins on the market other than these.  Don't see this set doing well.  The last round pound will prob go up once they're out of circulation.   These are well over priced as the last round pound on its own BU was only 10 quid.  

If your looking to go down the brass nickel route, try xmas 50ps. These tend to rise in value.  Or try these from pobjoy

http://www.pobjoy.com/products/view/falklands-penguins-50p-series-the-rockhopper-penguin-2017-coloured-cupro-ni

animals tend to do well and they cheap so worth a punt.

[Aaron]

Hi Lea79, thank you, too! That's why I like this forum - so many friendly people helping each other out and giving good advise! 

[Lea79]

Your welcome we all need advice from time 2 time ?.