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Roy

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    Roy got a reaction from Paul in 2022 Sovereign design revealed?   
    If it follows the 2017, it will be more expensive but a much lower mintage coin.
    The 2017 SOTD was a great buy in the end. I hated it at first, ' a plain edge sovereign?!' but they soon became sought after and proved a nice addition to the collection.
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    Roy got a reaction from MickB in 2022 Sovereign design revealed?   
    Ouch! Are you sure Mick, I only paid £430 
     

     
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    Roy reacted to westminstrel in 2022 Sovereign design revealed?   
    Yes, the 2017 Proof Sovereign was £430 and the Strike on the Day Brilliant Uncirculated Plain Edge was £525.
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    Roy got a reaction from westminstrel in 2022 Sovereign design revealed?   
    Ouch! Are you sure Mick, I only paid £430 
     

     
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    Roy reacted to Stu in 2022 Sovereign design revealed?   
    As a member well known for rampant consumerism, I find that hard to believe😁
    Weren't you flogging your gift cards one year mate?
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    Roy reacted to Paul in 2022 Sovereign design revealed?   
    Bye Bye - into safe storage you go - see you in 2026+  to review
    This isn't going to do my OCD any good at all - todays 2022 sovereigns coins stored in a USA silver eagle tube ...grrrhhhh 
    So they're not rolling round loose in your safe deposit box, fits the RM plastic capsules reasonably snugly - all kept together
     

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    Roy reacted to trozau in Philip Nathan's Britannia   
    I like, prefer and own all 5 of Philip Nathan’s Britannia designs with the signature crenellated borders. My two favorite RM coin designs (which I use as my other gif avatar) are:
    Classic - Benedetto Pistrucci’s St. George slaying a dragon 
    Modern - Philip Nathan’s Standing Britannia 

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    Roy reacted to RDHC in Philip Nathan's Britannia   
    Yes, all are fine designs. I think I like the last, the 2005, the best. She has a contemplative look that is rather appealing. 
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    Roy got a reaction from motorbikez in 2022 Sovereign design revealed?   
    No, you're MemberNo1
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    Roy got a reaction from Heirlooms in Philip Nathan's Britannia   
    When you say the 'Philip Nathan Britannia', I believe you are referring to the original 1987 design which I agree is wonderful but for the benefit of other members, may I respectfully refer you to his other designs which , personally, I think are equals, the 1997 superlative.
    In quarter ounce form:
    22k (916.7)
     




     
    Mr. Nathan is clearly an talented fellow who appreciates history, and this is reflected in his designs. 
    https://www.chards.co.uk/gold-proof-britannia-set-philip-nathan/13782
     
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    Roy got a reaction from RDHC in Philip Nathan's Britannia   
    When you say the 'Philip Nathan Britannia', I believe you are referring to the original 1987 design which I agree is wonderful but for the benefit of other members, may I respectfully refer you to his other designs which , personally, I think are equals, the 1997 superlative.
    In quarter ounce form:
    22k (916.7)
     




     
    Mr. Nathan is clearly an talented fellow who appreciates history, and this is reflected in his designs. 
    https://www.chards.co.uk/gold-proof-britannia-set-philip-nathan/13782
     
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    Roy reacted to Britannia47 in Philip Nathan's Britannia   
    I agree. Nathans image is actually bordering on the ‘naughty’ side IMO!  Lady Liberty is also similarly attired.
    Enjoy the image.
     

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    Roy reacted to RDHC in Philip Nathan's Britannia   
    I am very taken with the original Britannia figure by Phillip Nathan, the classic, standing one with billowy robes. I think that it is a wonderful and rather lovely creation, and much better than some of the rather 'butch' female figures that appear on coins (exception made for 'Vreneli' on the Swiss 20 francs gold coin). I prefer it to the other modern versions of Britannia, though they may be rarer.  So, today I phoned him up to congratulate him on his achievement. (He has a small website with his other designs on display, all excellent in their different ways as it seems to me.) I think he was pleased, if a little surprised. He was very modest and said it was all a long time ago, which is true enough i.e. 1987 for the first actual coin. I asked if he had used a model for the figure, but he said that it was entirely his own imagining. I would guess from his voice that, like me, he is the wrong side of 70. We did not talk for long, especially as I had managed  to mistime my call for what was probably his lunch break. Talking to him in person adds a dimension to my necessarily very modest collection of the one ounce gold Britannias. Incidentally, I prefer the pre-2021 coins (especially the ones after 2015 with the new royal head) as I feel that the new security feature of a lock/trident fork detracts from the overall aesthetic appeal and may even be something of a gimmick since I have never heard of fake gold Britannias.
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    Roy got a reaction from CollectorNo1 in 2022 Sovereign design revealed?   
    No, you're MemberNo1
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    Roy got a reaction from Bigmarc in Gold and Bitcoin- Besties or Enemies?   
    Gold and silver can never go to zero because I will always pay £1 an ounce for it.
    (I stole this but can't remember who from to give credit 👍)
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    Roy reacted to Piperscoins in Hi its me   
    Formally    Pipers
    Hi guys, 
    Letting you know that after a illness i forgot all my login details and with the forum security i was locked out of the forum. 
     A big thank you to Pete who helped me get back onto the forum.
    Anyway most of you know what i like to collect and buy.  and my views are not always with the 'wisom of the crowd'.  
    I look forward to engage again in topics.
    Piperscoins 
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    Roy got a reaction from jultorsk in 2022 Sovereign design revealed?   
    Let's not start a graded vs ungraded fight again! 
    I'm with @Allgoldcoins, the full and half look fantastic in their original boxes, really smart.
    The 3, 4 and 5 set can be broken and graded if you like 👍
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    Roy got a reaction from FlorinCollector in 2022 Sovereign design revealed?   
    Let's not start a graded vs ungraded fight again! 
    I'm with @Allgoldcoins, the full and half look fantastic in their original boxes, really smart.
    The 3, 4 and 5 set can be broken and graded if you like 👍
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    Roy got a reaction from TheShinyStuff in 2022 Sovereign design revealed?   
    Let's not start a graded vs ungraded fight again! 
    I'm with @Allgoldcoins, the full and half look fantastic in their original boxes, really smart.
    The 3, 4 and 5 set can be broken and graded if you like 👍
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    Roy reacted to Allgoldcoins in 2022 Sovereign design revealed?   
    Why some of you want to take these coins out of their lovely display boxes and stick them in a bit of plastic is beyond me.
    Can't you just leave them in their original state, never knowing or really caring if they are PF69 or PF70 
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    Roy got a reaction from MikeB in Photography of silver for a design project   
    Welcome to the forum!
    Unfortunately, I don't know anything about photography so I can't give any technical advice but I can tell you what I see.
    The first photo is excellent, very good quality, something that I'd expect to find in a book or glossy brochure. I like everything about it.
    The second. Well, you said you wanted to explore different ideas! It almost looks soft, like an embroidered pillow and not like silver at all.
    The third, a bit blurry to these old eyes, but now it looks frozen. 
    Interesting thread, cheers 👍
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    Roy reacted to LawrenceChard in Chards Mystery Box   
    I saw this on Chard Teams:
    15.40 These customers have been charged postage on the mystery box...
    Followed by:
    15.41 Callum is fixing now Rochelle but if we keep a list can we organise for these customers to be credited and we will email them an apology and notify them of credit?
    15.43 Should be sorted now
    15.45 An order's come through without postage. Good work Callum
    (Just don't tell them I shared this with you). 😎
     
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    Roy reacted to Coverte in Are you still buying gold now its went up in price?   
    Yes, and there's no point in keep on closing the youp0rn tab when you hear me, I know what your doing 
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    Roy reacted to Bigmarc in Are you still buying gold now its went up in price?   
    Dad is that you?
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    Roy reacted to Paul in 2022 Sovereign design revealed?   
    Woman logic,
    Buying something that in all likelihood be worth double or more its price in less than five years = BAD   Buy an umpteeth pair of shoes, worn once, that will reside in the wardrobe until donated to a charity = PERFECTLY OK   
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