Deep Impact

[Serendipity]

I know that people must be fed up now being constantly reminded ad nauseam of the pandemic which is why I’ve titled my topic without using the words “coronavirus” and “COVID-19”. One of the major impacts the pandemic has had on my stacking/collecting strategy is that I’ve completely switched to numismatic coins because of the difficulties of accessing international bullion coins.

I was three bullion coins down - the gold Maple, Eagle and Krugerrand  - to reaching my bullion goal before the pandemic struck. Most stackers/collectors have emergency stacking/collecting procedures in place in the event of unforeseen events such as family tragedies, national and worldwide catastrophes. Some will sell up part or all of their stack/collection or switch to stacking/collecting alternative coins. I find it much more easier to access numismatic sovereigns, especially when the dealers have them on site, than international bullion coins. 

I’m unapologetic about the fact that the numismatic coins I’ve been showcasing on the forum appear to reference the unprecedented predicament we all find ourselves in. I know that my WWI and French Revolutionary coins are a major departure from my happy-go-lucky Pandas and Kookaburras but they do accurately reflect my mood of defiance against the invisible enemy outside of our doors.