Worst-looking 1oz gold coins

[FoolzGold]

The RM lunar 'zombie dog' has produced much mirth among stackers (although I have to say that every time I see it I'm more tempted to buy one of the little buggers) but what other stinkers have been released over the years?

I want to limit this to 1oz gold coins. Anyone can produce a crappy-looking silver coin because they're worth peanuts anyway (no offense intended), but if you're going to put a design on £1,000 pounds of finest gold that really shows commitment to your artistry.

[BackyardBullion]

Zombie dog is the worst for me, but close second has to be the 2017 proof Britannia.

[FoolzGold]

10 minutes ago, BackyardBullion said:

Zombie dog is the worst for me, but close second has to be the 2017 proof Britannia.

Jeez I missed seeing this one! That is seriously creepy.

This is why drugs are a bad thing kids.

[JunkBond]

Anything with this portrait IMO, it is just awful.

You have to keep them face down.

I know, I have two of the buggers... for now.

 

[JunkBond]

Now this is a coin.

 

[PansPurse]

I'm still kinda fond of the 2017 proof. It grows on you... like greyscale...

6 minutes ago, JunkBond said:

Anything with this portrait IMO, it is just awful.

You have to keep them face down.

I know, I have two of the buggers... for now.

Surely not as bad as the Canadians' portrait?

[JunkBond]

1 minute ago, PansPurse said:

Surely not as bad as the Canadians' portrait?

 

Very true, gurning away like a goodun  there!

[JunkBond]

But the fifth portrait is worse, it's how I imagine @kimchi looks when he goes out dressed as a woman. :-)

[PansPurse]

Just now, JunkBond said:

But the fifth portrait is worse, it's how I imagine @kimchi looks when he goes out dressed as a woman. ?

I couldn't possibly comment but I've been told that I look pretty good when I go to the effort (it's the shaving the legs that takes forever with me)

[JunkBond]

2 minutes ago, PansPurse said:

(it's the shaving the legs that takes forever with me)

There are creams

Sorry OP.

[SILVERFINGER]

1 hour ago, BackyardBullion said:

Zombie dog is the worst for me, but close second has to be the 2017 proof Britannia.

 

lol I actually like that, just goes to show we all have different tastes.

[FoolzGold]

When I was starting this thread I actually had in mind a gold coin I saw once that was some kind of space dog theme that appeared to be based on a child's drawing. I think it was minted in Romania or somewhere like that but I can't for the life of me find it now. If that rings any bells with anyone I'd love to find it again.

[augur]

8 minutes ago, FoolzGold said:

When I was starting this thread I actually had in mind a gold coin I saw once that was some kind of space dog theme that appeared to be based on a child's drawing. I think it was minted in Romania or somewhere like that but I can't for the life of me find it now. If that rings any bells with anyone I'd love to find it again.

Not gold, only gilded but i think you refer to this coin from Belarus

[greendragon]

isnt Britannia facing the wrong way?

i was always told G.B.looks like a witch riding a pig, facing left. 

[greendragon]

1 minute ago, greendragon said:

isnt Britannia facing the wrong way?

i was always told G.B.looks like a witch riding a pig, facing left. 

 

[kimchi]

3 hours ago, JunkBond said:

But the fifth portrait is worse, it's how I imagine @kimchi looks when he goes out dressed as a woman. :-)

What do you mean 'when'?

Me and @PansPurse at the London Coin Show, we had a laydeefull time!  If only he would great rid of that bloody 'tache though I think we may have 'passed'!:

 

 

[PansPurse]

1 minute ago, kimchi said:

What do you mean 'when'?

Me and @PansPurse at the London Coin Show, we had a laydeefull time!  If only he would great rid of that bloody 'tache though I think we may have passed:

The tache is non-negotiable ?

[Cornishfarmer]

2 hours ago, augur said:

Not gold, only gilded but i think you refer to this coin from Belarus

I love the Belarus lunar coin, so ugly it’s pretty.    Haven’t kept up with it for a couple years tho

[FoolzGold]

2 hours ago, augur said:

Not gold, only gilded but i think you refer to this coin from Belarus

Thanks, that's the coin I meant but for some reason I remembered it as gold. My bad!

Indeed it's a design that's so bad it's almost great.

[kimchi]

8 minutes ago, FoolzGold said:

Thanks, that's the coin I meant but for some reason I remembered it as gold. My bad!

Indeed it's a design that's so bad it's almost great.

Best. Coin. Evah!!!

I would absolutely love one of these, anyone get one and/or know where to pick one up? I must have one!

[FoolzGold]

eBay $99

[JunkBond]

6 minutes ago, kimchi said:

Best. Coin. Evah!!!

I would absolutely love one of these, anyone get one and/or know where to pick one up? I must have one!

oh, the humour of the man!

[kimchi]

Just now, JunkBond said:

oh, the humour of the man!

You sarcy sod! I love it - I honestly want one!

 

[JunkBond]

5 minutes ago, kimchi said:

You sarcy sod! I love it - I honestly want one!

 

I want to believe you so much but I know that a numismatic expert such as yourself would never allow such a monstrosity in his coin cabinet. :-)

[KevjustKev]

3 hours ago, augur said:

Not gold, only gilded but i think you refer to this coin from Belarus

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