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tymeModerator
Hey Everyone!
I thought I'd open this space up to talk all things coins!
I've noticed that we have a few interested coin collectors.
@Mustang67 @Harmonium @Shaz51 @Snowie Feel free to tag anyone.
I'm a bit gutted that I missed out on the Bluey coin collection. I was waiting eagerly for it 😞
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Mustang67Senior Contributor
I do like the blue one too, but I can't find any for sale in Australia yet. But I will keep an eye out and ask I some of my coin groups.
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Mustang67Senior Contributor
Hi Coin Collecting Family, just in case you are interested the mint in releasing their Christmas Festive Florals 50 cent coins shortly.
The ballot opens on Wednesday 4 September 2024 8.30am (AEST)
From Thursday 5 September 2024 8.30am (AEST) - Limited stock of the above available to purchase from:
Mint Contact Centre (1300 652 020)
Mint Coin Shop located at the Royal Australian Mint in Deakin
Participating Authorised Distributors
I don't have a picture of the coin yet.
I hope you are all having a great day 😊🌼🌹🌻☺️
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HarmoniumSenior Contributor
Wow, it is so beautiful @Mustang67
The whole collection is stunning. I hope you can find them all as it will be quite the set to add to your collection and since we adore the coins, one would expect they will increase in value over time, especially so if you can pull together a set.
On eBay I’ve seen some payment plans on occasion. Seems to pop up sometimes but I’ve not taken much notice of it at the time. I think it was through PayPal x 4 payments or something like that.
Hey btw, loves that rose coin too - its bewdiful 🌹
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Mustang67Senior Contributor
Hi @Harmonium, I hope your day is going well.
I sent a message to the place that I have now purchased the other two flower coins from, and asked if they can try and find the blue forget-me-not coin. So far they are the best priced company.
My Dandelion coin has arrived today, but I am not at the address for today, so hopefully I will get to see it either tomorrow or Friday.
I can't wait to find a cheap glass display cabin, so I can display my coins and enjoy them. So at the moment they are under lock and key.
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Mustang67Senior Contributor
Hi everyone, I hope your week has been going well.
I thought I would share my latest coin purchase with you.
@Harmonium @tyme @Shaz51 @Asgard @rav3n @Snowie
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Shaz51Senior Contributor
Like the new coin @Mustang67 😊
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Mustang67Senior Contributor
Hi @Harmonium @Shaz51 @tyme @Asgard @rav3n @Snowie
Dose anyone have a favourite coin that they would like to share? I love seeing what types of coins that other people are collecting.
Kindest regards
Mustang67
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HarmoniumSenior Contributor
Hi @Mustang67 , love the colours of Australia coin and I agree, the Christmas coloured coins sound worthy of getting excited! I’ll be in that ballot for sure. I love the coloured coins : )
I’m pretty new to collecting, so when I started coloured coins seemed too expensive. I got into collecting to teach my little one about money values and it spiralled from there. I think it’s a good way to invest in something small for the future and if I was going to spend money, a gold coin would be my absolute greatest fantasy. Gold will increase in value I think and the coins specify the gold quantity, that yeah, one day that would be nice to add for future proofing.
For now though, my modest purchase of $75 for Queen Elizabeth’s regent coin is my favourite and most satisfying - beyond the Bluey set. I think this single coin with the Queen’s six effigies on one coin is a major feat. Both for our Queen to achieve and for the coin designer to produce.
In keeping with the same theme I have set my sights on the two firsts of Queen Elizabeth and King Charles to grow a royal collection. This is what it looks like but prices keep going up and new coloured ones are coming out cheaper now so… That said, if you find a better price for this set I’d be most interested to budget for it! I think $75 is just about the lay of the land and where the price point will sit. But was interested to see that more expensive one in US dollars - perhaps that set is silver though. I worry silver will tarnish. How will you keep your silver coins from tarnishing in a glass cabinet? Is that a good method? I agree, it would be nice to view them but I keep them wrapped in their original packaging and tucked away…
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HarmoniumSenior Contributor
Hi @Shaz51 @tyme @Asgard @rav3n @Snowie so…
I’ve done a deep dive and these are my top 3 most beautiful coins that I would love to add to my collection - leaving aside the Language of Flower’s collection from @Mustang67 which would be in my top 3 otherwise : )
First up is the Great Barrier Reef in gold and coloured enamel - both sides are exquisite and I speculate it’s also a great investment that will hold or increase in value over time.
Number 2: just because I love the paterna and it would be nice to have an old classic King George in my collection.
And last but not least, a young Queen Victoria coin to add to my Royal collection with King George, Queen Elizabeth and Charles
…
Please note how the heads of King George and Queen Victoria face left in the same direction while the effigy of Queen Elizabeth faces right (as if looking to the future), they always face the opposite direction to predecessors as evidenced by Charles’ effigy facing left as if to welcome the next generation. A rather beautiful sentiment do you think?
It makes me wonder who once faced right like Elizabeth during the years between between Queen Victoria and King George…
Does anyone know?
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HarmoniumSenior Contributor
@Mustang67
I think this is a good way to get into gold coins too… This 1854 Indian Princess, pre civil war, 90 percent gold encased in 14k rose gold, wearable and a great conversation starter that would attract conversations from other collectors. A solid investment too:
https://www.etsy.com/au/listing/1639506220/estate-antique-1854-us-1-dollar-liberty?click_key=9ce1780dee930a6c177edb5e64da4383d9db00db%3A1639506220&click_sum=53cd42db&ref=related-1&sts=1
plus, checked the values for this coin slabbed and it is up there in rarity with only a few good examples.
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