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https://southerncrosscoins.com.au/product/2024-10-x-1-bluey-collection-with-opened-tube-and-folder/

Just in case you are interested. This place has one.

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BLUEYYY @Mustang67 ! Thanks for sharing!

New bluey Pncs coming soon 5th nov.

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Hi @Harmonium my two coins arrived this week. Woo Hoo.

I don't think I will be able to get the silver War Animals Remembrance coin, as by the time I have the money, they would be sold out at the places that are selling it for the recommended retail price.

And the Coincollecting_detecting is the main one that I watch, when in the mood. And I have created a page for each denomination, so I can write down what to look out for and roughly how much they are worth. It is very interesting to see what sort of errors come up. I really need to get all my coins sorted, so I can start looking through what I have and what I need to obtain a full set of each denominations.

I know Michael on the coin collecting and detecting sells his list, but I am being selective on what I am willing to spend money on. Lol

Thanks @Mustang67 for tagging me into the Bluey coins. Love em!

I haven't been online for a little while as I am still struggling with medication issues.

But I have purchased a couple of coins that I thought I would share with you.

This is the 2023 The Language of Flowers - The Chamomile Silver Proof Coin

Like all the coins in The Language of Flowers series, The Chamomile features an imprint of real flowers. Faithful to the tiniest detail, they are pressed using a special technique that captures them in their natural state. In the language of flowers, chamomile signifies ‘strength in difficult situations’ and ‘energy in adversity”. This makes perfect sense given chamomile’s numerous healing and magical properties, uplifting scent and delightful daisy-like flowers.

Known to the ancient Egyptians, Greeks and Romans and used for centuries to heal a wide range of maladies, chamomile was believed by the Anglo-Saxons to be one of nine sacred herbs with special powers to fend off illness and evil. This unassuming yet powerful herb has a history of use in magic spells for peace, purification, protection and self-esteem. It is also said to have magical abilities to attract luck, love and prosperity and to release the pain of lost love and help people let go of grudges, guilt and anger. Humans are not alone in enjoying the many benefits of chamomile, as the beautifully scented, easy-growing herb is also known as the ‘plant doctor’ and if placed next to ailing or weak plants is thought to help strengthen them.

Next to an ornamental side image of chamomiles, which is stylishly printed in colour, the coin’s reverse features imprints of real chamomiles in bloom. On the coin’s obverse, chamomile flowers adorn the hair of a determined-looking young woman who symbolises vitality. On her shoulder sits a phoenix, a mythical bird that has stood for renewal and rebirth since ancient times. Beyond her the silhouette of a spear is visible.

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2022 The Language of Flowers - The Marigold Proof Silver Coin

As marigolds turn their heads to follow the trajectory of the sun from east to west, they suggest things are moving forward. Combined with their bright colours, this has led to meanings of joy, gratitude, warmth, affection, peace, protection, contentment and understanding. It’s little wonder that some people refer to the third flower in the Language of Flowers series as ‘the sunshine herb’.

Marigolds encompass numerous plants from entirely different species, the two most common being Calendula and Tagetes. They both belong to the Asteraceae family, are easily mistaken for one another and have many common properties. Conveniently, the two species also have the same basic meanings in the language of flowers, many of which focus on positivity and patience. With their golden hues and positive energy, marigolds are said to bring light into any situation and have the ability to illuminate and guide us when faced with challenges.

Their strong connection with the sun means that marigolds are also associated with heat, passion, sex and love. Apparently, both Calendula and Tagetes can be used in spells relating to passion, creativity and warmth and have also been used in love potions and spells to maintain devotion for the long term. Marigolds also have multiple culinary uses and health benefits, and these cheerful, exceptionally long-flowering and easy-to-grow flowers are perfect for brightening our gardens and homes.

Symbolising positivity, the coin’s obverse shows a young woman with her eyes closed and flowers in her hair enjoying the scent of a marigold. Next to an ornamental side image of a marigold, the reverse of the coin features a pair of marigolds, both of which are imprints of real flowers.

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2024 Language of Flowers Series - Peony 10 Euro Silver Coin

Austrian Mint

English

2024_10E_Peony Ag proof RS

2024_10E_Peony Ag proof VS

2024_10E_Peony PP packing

Collector Coin

10 Euro Silver Peony Coin P

The queen of flowers in Sterling Silver

Highest possible minting quality

From the Language of Flowers series

Comes in a case with a numbered certificate of authenticity

Strictly limited mintage

52.20 €

incl. 20% VAT

In stock, Delivery time from receipt of payment: 3-5 working days

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Coining quality

Uncirculated

Proof

Special Uncirculated

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Description

Lasting just seven to ten days, the flowers that emerge from the spherical bud of the peony are a thing of wonder, so we should appreciate the ephemeral beauty of the flower while we can.

In the language of flowers, the peony symbolises good fortune and happiness and is associated with brightness, prosperity, boldness and honour. The flower also has other symbolic associations, including compassion, love, beauty and female fertility. In England, the peony is sometimes referred to as the ‘rose royale’ and the Chinese word for peony, shaoyao, means ‘the most beautiful’. Peonies have been painted by many European artists, including Pierre-Auguste Renoir, Vincent van Gogh, Claude Monet and Édouard Manet, and the opulent beauty of the peony has long been a popular subject in Chinese and Japanese literature, painting and decoration.

A Chinese legend has it that a capricious empress commanded all the flowers in her garden to blossom at the same time. All acquiesced apart from the peony. Annoyed by the flower’s refusal, the empress banished it to the coldest reaches of the empire, yet despite the inhospitable environment, the peony thrived. The empress, duly impressed, allowed the peony to return, declaring it the ‘queen of all flowers’.

Depicting happiness and joy, the coin’s obverse shows a smiling young woman whose hair is adorned with laurel and pearls. To the right of her head is a curved cornucopia from which peony calyxes and coins are pouring. The coin’s reverse features three imprints of real peonies in different stages of flower, behind them a band of stylised peonies.

None of the principal flower images in the series is based on a drawing or illustration. The starting point of every coin design is a real flower grown in the garden, which is then pressed using a special technique that captures the flower in its natural state.

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