LawrenceChard

I think not. It is probably considered disrespectful to ask the expectant monarch to "sit" for photos or artists in advance of the incumbent monarch dying. I also think Prince Charles would have agreed with me. The statement by the Royal Australian Mint seems to point to this also, and... As I have stated, all UK coin designs must be approved by the monarch's Privy Council, which also includes the monarch him or herself. Once they have approved, their proclamations are published in The London Gazette. Sure, the RM might have some ideas or drafts, but these mean nothing until they have official approval. 😎

Journalistic ignorance often seems to be infinite! 😎

It's take you a long time to dig that up: Posted April 21 😎

Thanks for posting that. It don't watch much TV, and even less of the commercial channels. When adverts appear, one of several things happen: I disappear I flick channels I turn the TV off Most TV advertising seems to be aimed at morons, and I can only assume those from Hattons and other Coin Marketing Companies are some of the worst. I also dislike "one gram" coins, which seem to be produced to fill a marketing price point. This one is not an unreasonable premium, at anout 50%. Although at least "one gram" coins are better than "half gram" ones. We get people who have seen tiny gold coins, at similar or lower prices, who then seem to think it is scandalous when told a gold sovereign will cost them about £360. "But I've seen them on TV for only £50!" 😎

I don't know exactly what we paid, but this is a proof coin, so it is unlikely that we bought it for scrap. The coin itself is very nice, IMO, just the marketing and certificate stating it to be something it is clearly isn't, which is tacky. The original Hattons price looks to have been at about 100% premium at the time. If it was a UK issue, it would probably still sell for close to the original price, if not the original premium, but because it is Alderney, there will be less interest and demand. It is still a desirable coin! 😎

Yes, I didn't mention the Coronation. I like hammered coins! 😎

So do we: 😎

No, it will not cost them much: Please see my comments on the above post, plus: "Q. Will it be an expensive process to update the effigy of Australian coins? What will be the cost? A. The cost for adopting a new effigy on Australian coins is negligible." 😎

Yes, almost anybody could report to ebay, but I strongly suspect they will do nothing. They have a standard anodyne answer. It would probably be better if a few people reported him, and / or some of his more obvious fake listings. We will report the copyright infringement, but apart from removing it, not necessarily quickly, they are unlikely to do anything. BBC Watchdog may be interested, or any of the consumer writers on national or local newspapers. We will probably also send him a copyright infringement notice, but he will probably ignore it. 😎

2022 2023 UK Coins Queen Elizabeth II King Charles III Changeover Forecast Résumé In the absence of any meaningful information from the Royal Mint, I will attempt to summarise the most likely situation for UK coins: 2022 Circulation Issues All normal circulation issues of coins will continue to be for QEII and dated 2022 until at least the end of the year (2022), and are likely to continue in production and issues into January 2023 or later. This is standard practice at most mints worldwide. 2022 Bullion Issues As with circulation coins, we expect gold, silver, and platinum bullion coin issues to continue with QEII portrait and titles, at least until the year end, and probably into early 2023. This will include Britannias and sovereigns. 2022 Commemorative Issues This is slighly more difficult to forecast. Most commemorative coins which have already been approved (by The Privy Council) will be dated 2022 and have the queen's portrait. There may be some other commemorative coin issues which have been planned, but not approved. Whether these will gain approval is uncertain, but there is no real reason they should not be. 2023 King Charles Coins The adoption of a new portrait for Charles is likely to be a lengthy process. The Royal Mint are likely to create a shortlist of potential portraits based on photographs, paintings, or sculpture. The RM is assisted by The Royal Mint Advisory Committee. Potential portraits will need to be approved by H.M. King Charles, and the Privy Council. Once designs are approved, then "masters" will be prepared, followed by dies. All stages are likely to be subject to approval. The earliest likely date for release would be 1st January 2023. 2023 Circulation Issues It is almost certain that no 2023 circulation coins will be produced of issued with the queen's portrait and titles. All 2023 dated circulation will be be in the name of King Charles II, and bear his portrait. We could see these start to enter circulation as early as January 2023, but it could be later in the year. 2023 Bullion Issues Subject to the approval process outlined above, it is possible that precious metal bullion issues could commence for Charles III dated 2023, as early as January, although it could be later. 2023 Commemorative Issues - QEII Most TSF members will already be aware that two 2023 commemorative issues have already been released with the queens portrait and titles, with a third one imminent. There may be a small number of other issues which have already received approval, and that will therefore be issued as planned, however some may be delayed, cancelled, or changed. 2023 Commemorative Issues - Charles III It is certain that most 2023 UK commemorative coin issues will be in the name of our new king, Charles III. As with most commemoratives, these will be issued throughout the year. The earliest could be as early as January 2023, but might be delayed. It is possible that 2023 mint and proof coins sets could be issued in the last months of 2022, but this remains uncertain at best. 2023 Commemorative Issues - Charles III QEII Memorial It is certain that the RM will produce a range of memorial or Celebration of Life commemorative coins for Queen Elizabeth II, dated 2023, and bearing King Charles III portrait on the obverse. While these could be issued as early as January, I think it likely that these will follow later. They are almost certain to precede the Coronation. 2023 King Charles III Coronation Issues I had originally omitted this. It must be too early to guess when King Charles Coronation will take place, but undaunted I will take a stab at June. When it occurs, there are sure to be a proliferation of commemorative coin issues by the UK, and other countries including the Commonwealth. It seems highly likely that QEII Memorial issues will precede any Coronation ones. Omissions Please let me know if you think I have missed anything out. 😎

Yellow beats gray any day. It even rhymes! 😎

Where have I heard that before? 😎

I tried Gimp, and found it almost impossible to use! 😎

"Do you have the blister pack ones?" Possibly got some, but probably not. Ours come in tubes in monster boxes. I do have a pack of Compeed though! 😎

Better! Do you know how to crop photos? I use Adobe Photoshop, but I am sure there are many easy, free solutions. 😎

Ebay Fraudster 2010keithr21 Revisited - Shop Name "Charity Aid The World Cares" Fake Charity? I commented on this ebay seller very unfavourably only recently: But he came back to my attention today, because our star photographer noticed he was using some of our high quality copyright photos "They are using a MOCK-UP image I did". I have split his item listing into 3 screenshots: Here is some of Doug's evidence: I also commented further on another of 2010keithr21's many fakes he was fraudulently listing on ebay: Where I showed his real name and contact details, as shown on his listing: Keith Rutherford 13 Haynes Close Newark, Tuxford Nottinghamshire NG22 0JA United Kingdom Hide contact information Phone: 07812126715 Email: keithr21@gmail.com His ebay "Shop" is in the name of Charity Aid The World Cares: I suspect the charity is as fake as most if not all of the "coins" and other items he is offering for sale! We will be taking action against him!

I tried to view it, but failed! 😎

I would grade the capsule XF+, but can't speak for the coin, as it is hard to see much of it through the plastic. 😎

This post is quite revealing: But with at least one error! 😎

I think I prefer Knights of the Pound table! 😎

Yes I can definitely do with 100 x 2022s for £35000 posted fully insured, payment on delivery due to no feedback obviously 😉 I'll have more if you've got them! 😎

Oh, and some members are very down to earth, or possibly just... ... down and dirty! 😎

Welcome. As you from the USA, I will apologise in advance for most things I day about our American friends, although I may have offended a few Australian ones today. This: Advice Guide for UK Bullion Investors https://www.chards.co.uk/blog/advice-guide-for-uk-bullion-investors/1041 Will be of little use to you, but some of it may still be relevant. SILVER TO THE MOON! Is that what some dodgy American dealer / hypester told you? I like silver, but prefer not to hype it or anything else. You will get some honest opinions here on TSF. ... Although all the Brits will be jealous that you can buy silver and platinum without paying 20% extra in VAT! 😎

"All men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness." ...unlees you are black, native America, Hispanic... And it probably excludes woman because it specifies men. So, we probably treat it as a very early piece of American fake news or propaganda. I can safely say that not all proofs are equal, even if they are from the Royal Mint. Gold proofs, for example, are better than silver proofs, IMO; and you have to pay VAT on silver ones, but not on gold, so you can buy them for closer to their intrinsic metal value. I'm not surprised someone gave you a Jubilee (so-called) Mint proof. They aren't easy to sell. If you are buying for value or investment, you are better off buying gold bullion. Advice Guide for UK Bullion Investors https://www.chards.co.uk/blog/advice-guide-for-uk-bullion-investors/1041 But is not, just buy what takes your fancy, and you can afford. Many modern issue proofs in any metal, can often be bought a year later for a fraction of the new price. 😎

I / we have at least 1500 x 2022 bullion gold sovereigns, bought and paid for, but waiting for the RM to restart shipping. It is on a pause following the queen's death. We probably do have at least another few thousand earlier ones physically in stock though. We are down to our last 1841! 😎