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Kin | 07-17-2009 01:07 PM
Britannia Rarity Been looking at these for a while, and even thought Austrailian Kangaroos change each year they still arent as sought after as Britannias. What I am wondering is why some years, like the 2001 are almost imposible to find at a decent price. Edit - Some designs reoccur. The 2009 Britannia is the same as the 1997, the ones that are labeled 'special' are one offs. Sorry, the original was 1987, not 1988, here are the pics 1987-1988-1989-1990-1991-1992-1993-1994-1995-1996-1998-1999-2000-2002-2004-2006 http://www.taxfreegold.co.uk/images/...roofrev400.jpg 1997-2009 http://www.taxfreegold.co.uk/images/...roofrev400.jpg 2001 http://www.taxfreegold.co.uk/images/...uncerev400.jpg 2003 http://www.taxfreegold.co.uk/images/...roofrev400.jpg 2005 http://www.taxfreegold.co.uk/images/...roofrev400.jpg 2007 http://www.taxfreegold.co.uk/images/...roofrev400.jpg 2008 http://www.taxfreegold.co.uk/images/...roofrev400.jpg

Iptuous | 07-17-2009 01:11 PM
Re: Britannia Rarity because hot chicks in flowing gowns and helmets are the sh!t....

TomD | 07-17-2009 01:12 PM
Re: Britannia Rarity I've got several but I'll hold for now. Pict below. For some reason I've never gotten a shot of this coin that I was happy with. What sort of prices are you seeing? Quote:
Originally Posted by Iptuous (Post 1822297) because hot chicks in flowing gowns and helmets are the sh!t....
You are probably thinking of the bottom coin---yeah, pretty hot :bear_wub: http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2594/...f8a7f83a_b.jpg http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3054/...f1b8da70_b.jpg

Kin | 07-17-2009 01:14 PM
Re: Britannia Rarity Quote:
Originally Posted by TomD (Post 1822298) What sort of prices are you seeing?
For gold, they are always %50 above spot

SLV>GLD | 07-17-2009 01:17 PM
Re: Britannia Rarity They are at least 50% up for silver versions as well. I snagged an '09 off Apmex last week and it was $33. I do believe I paid upwards of $50 for my '03. I will continue to buy them but I do not think I could ever part with them.

TomD | 07-17-2009 01:19 PM
Re: Britannia Rarity Quote:
Originally Posted by Kin (Post 1822303) For gold, they are always %50 above spot
Spot's at $13.40 now, I'd say buy all the Britannias you can for $20---

Irons | 07-17-2009 01:20 PM
Re: Britannia Rarity I have 2 1988's in gold and a 2000 (just got) in silver. I fear this is just the begining of Britannia madness...:bear_wub::36_3_16:.:adore::10_1_19:

Kin | 07-17-2009 01:23 PM
Re: Britannia Rarity Quote:
Originally Posted by TomD (Post 1822314) Spot's at $13.40 now, I'd say buy all the Britannias you can for $20---
Ok, to be more precise... They are AT LEAST %50 over spot, even for the crappy ones. Some of the Gold ones are double spot

SLV>GLD | 07-17-2009 01:35 PM
Re: Britannia Rarity Quote:
Originally Posted by Kin (Post 1822323) Ok, to be more precise... They are AT LEAST %50 over spot, even for the crappy ones. Some of the Gold ones are double spot
Yes, should have said 200% of spot. My bad, as well.

HistoryStudent | 07-17-2009 02:29 PM
Re: Britannia Rarity sadly they are all beautiful - but way too PRICY for a stinkin' bullion coin. :36_3_12:

Argentum 47 | 07-17-2009 02:30 PM
Re: Britannia Rarity Have a few of the Silver ones... no Gold as yet..pockets not that deep :D Hope to get full set of Silvers....hefty premium as already stated.

Irons | 07-17-2009 02:42 PM
Re: Britannia Rarity 1 Attachment(s) If you can find one of these, buy it! They are beautiful.:wink: Attachment 75588

Clawdia | 07-17-2009 02:43 PM
Re: Britannia Rarity I got lucky a few months ago and bought a 1987 two piece gold proof Britannia set on ebay (1/4 and 1/10th oz) for so close to spot it was scary . . . I think I paid like $20 over spot for the set. They're beautiful - and in that small pile of coins I have that would be the last to be sold, and only under extreme circumstances. LOL - edited to add - mine are just like the set Irons just posted the picture of . . .

Irons | 07-17-2009 02:50 PM
Re: Britannia Rarity 1 Attachment(s) Quote:
Originally Posted by Clawdia (Post 1822472) I got lucky a few months ago and bought a 1987 two piece gold proof Britannia set on ebay (1/4 and 1/10th oz) for so close to spot it was scary . . . I think I paid like $20 over spot for the set. They're beautiful - and in that small pile of coins I have that would be the last to be sold, and only under extreme circumstances. LOL - edited to add - mine are just like the set Irons just posted the picture of . . .
Attachment 75591Thats wild Clawdia, I just got a 1988 set for right around spot also!Attachment 75591 This guy a friend knows inhereted it and was going to bring it to a pawn shop, my buddy told him to bring it to me first.:coolbeer: Attachment 75591

TomD | 07-17-2009 02:54 PM
Re: Britannia Rarity Quote:
Originally Posted by HistoryStudent (Post 1822438) sadly they are all beautiful - but way too PRICY for a stinkin' bullion coin. :36_3_12:
Not always, I bought the gold one above in a pawn shop in Alpharetta across the street from the Ferrari dealer (a little irony there) for $620 in summer 2006, about $40 over spot at the time.

SLV>GLD | 07-17-2009 03:19 PM
Re: Britannia Rarity Quote:
Originally Posted by HistoryStudent (Post 1822438) a stinkin' bullion coin.
Yet no vote for "They all stink"?

Argentum 47 | 07-17-2009 04:18 PM
Re: Britannia Rarity Quote:
Originally Posted by Irons (Post 1822467) If you can find one of these, buy it! They are beautiful.:wink: Attachment 75588
They look sweet..... gotta have one

Irons | 07-17-2009 05:43 PM
Re: Britannia Rarity Quote:
Originally Posted by Argentum 47 (Post 1822632) They look sweet..... gotta have one
Try these guys, they're in the UK.:wink: http://www.taxfreegold.co.uk/britann...2coinsets.html

TomD | 07-17-2009 05:56 PM
Re: Britannia Rarity Here's the one winning the popularity poll. http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x...annia2copy.jpg

livtocruz | 07-17-2009 06:33 PM
Re: Britannia Rarity Quote:
Originally Posted by TomD (Post 1822785) Here's the one winning the popularity poll. http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x...annia2copy.jpg
SWEET looking coin.

Ag_man | 07-17-2009 07:12 PM
Re: Britannia Rarity Quote:
Originally Posted by TomD (Post 1822785) Here's the one winning the popularity poll. http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x...annia2copy.jpg
Got my vote!

Irons | 07-17-2009 08:53 PM
Re: Britannia Rarity On the 1988 gold proofs with a loupe, you can see details right down to her toenails, they are that good!:ok:

Iptuous | 07-17-2009 10:14 PM
Re: Britannia Rarity i've got two of the '03s but i got one off an ebay store and it has a little toning spot on it. i was mad when i got it, but the fellow took forever to send it to me and didn't have anymore, so i kept it rather than return for refund.... I want to get the others, but they're so darned expensive, and i have to complete my lunar set, too...

Caligula | 07-17-2009 11:25 PM
Re: Britannia Rarity Speaking of Brits....I have a full set for sale. 1998-2007. Also have 2009, 2more 2000's, a 2006 and three more 2003's. 18 coins in all. All BU. Message me and make me an offer if interested. Oh, and don't ask why I don't have a 2008....I don't have an answer.

livtocruz | 07-18-2009 02:33 AM
Re: Britannia Rarity Quote:
Originally Posted by TomD (Post 1822298) I've got several but I'll hold for now. Pict below. For some reason I've never gotten a shot of this coin that I was happy with. What sort of prices are you seeing? You are probably thinking of the bottom coin---yeah, pretty hot :bear_wub: http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2594/...f8a7f83a_b.jpg http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3054/...f1b8da70_b.jpg
The gold one shown above.

livtocruz | 07-18-2009 02:35 AM
Re: Britannia Rarity Quote:
Originally Posted by Ag_man (Post 1822880) Got my vote!
And this silver one. So, can't I vote twice? Everyone that has money (much more than me) does. Dammit, where is the picture? The beautiful babe in the helmut.

PiVi1962 | 07-18-2009 12:57 PM
Re: Britannia Rarity Philip Nathan's Britannia are masterpieces of art. The 2003 and 2001 coins are, in my opinion, two coins that will make the story of coinage. Their design is simply stunning. I own the 2003 set both in gold and silver, and I have the 2001 set in silver too. I collect other series, but I fell in love with those two subjects. There is no "decent" price for art masterpieces...

livtocruz | 07-18-2009 02:03 PM
Re: Britannia Rarity Quote:
Originally Posted by PiVi1962 (Post 1823734) Philip Nathan's Britannia are masterpieces of art. The 2003 and 2001 coins are, in my opinion, two coins that will make the story of coinage. Their design is simply stunning. I own the 2003 set both in gold and silver, and I have the 2001 set in silver too. I collect other series, but I fell in love with those two subjects. There is no "decent" price for art masterpieces...
I agree, this artist is a "Master". :36_1_32v:

Ragnarok | 07-18-2009 03:05 PM
Re: Britannia Rarity Could not vote because there was no "They all rock, imo!" option. :10_1_20:

livtocruz | 07-18-2009 05:38 PM
Re: Britannia Rarity My only problem with U.K., Australian and Canadian coins is that they need to get rid of the old lady on the obverse side. At least most of the worlds coins change up the people shown on different size denominations. Comments??

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Jekyll7 | 07-23-2009 08:07 PM
Re: Britannia Rarity The frosted proof standing Britannia with the trident (1988 style) is (IMO) not only the prettiest Britannia, but one of the prettiest coins PERIOD.

Irons | 07-24-2009 10:04 AM
Re: Britannia Rarity Quote:
Originally Posted by livtocruz (Post 1824084) My only problem with U.K., Australian and Canadian coins is that they need to get rid of the old lady on the obverse side. At least most of the worlds coins change up the people shown on different size denominations. Comments??
I agree the hag has got to go, but I think somewhere in British history somebody proclaimed all coins of the rhelm must have the image of the current hag on them. I just never flip them over, children cry and dogs howl if you do!:banana:

TomD | 07-24-2009 10:29 AM
Re: Britannia Rarity Quote:
Originally Posted by Irons (Post 1833408) I agree the hag has got to go, but I think somewhere in British history somebody proclaimed all coins of the rhelm must have the image of the current hag on them. I just never flip them over, children cry and dogs howl if you do!:banana:
Come on now, some versions aren't bad, she's even cute in this one. The version on the latest Australian coins make it look like she has gills. http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3155/...a6e44baa_b.jpg http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x.../GoldQueen.jpg

Irons | 07-24-2009 11:44 AM
Re: Britannia Rarity Well Tom, I must admit she looks a bit less haggish on the top coin!:banana:

livtocruz | 07-24-2009 01:54 PM
Re: Britannia Rarity Quote:
Originally Posted by TomD (Post 1833449) Come on now, some versions aren't bad, she's even cute in this one. The version on the latest Australian coins make it look like she has gills. http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3155/...a6e44baa_b.jpg http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x.../GoldQueen.jpg
Yup, the 100 dollar coin has the 'HAG' on it. :moon:

HistoryStudent | 07-24-2009 02:53 PM
Re: Britannia Rarity The UK coins are too pricy for BULLION coins - they are beautiful however - but not worth the extra. I'd rather have a UHR Eagle frankly. :ARMS1: That said for BULLION coins only I would mention the Mexican 20 & 50 peso coins. They are sold as bullion yet have dates and if slabbed :yes: worth a tad more. The BIGGIE 50 peso coin is rather pretty with the Roman type on the rear EAGLE and front LADY. They are also 1.2 ounces so you get a big bang for one coin - and that's about as BIG as I would go :yes: as far a weight. Best wishes, HS

Irons | 07-25-2009 08:43 AM
Re: Britannia Rarity Quote:
Originally Posted by HistoryStudent (Post 1833925) The UK coins are too pricy for BULLION coins - they are beautiful however - but not worth the extra. I'd rather have a UHR Eagle frankly. :ARMS1: That said for BULLION coins only I would mention the Mexican 20 & 50 peso coins. They are sold as bullion yet have dates and if slabbed :yes: worth a tad more. The BIGGIE 50 peso coin is rather pretty with the Roman type on the rear EAGLE and front LADY. They are also 1.2 ounces so you get a big bang for one coin - and that's about as BIG as I would go :yes: as far a weight. Best wishes, HS
They sure can be overpriced, but if a body is in the right place at the right time they can be bought for no more than any other bullion coin. Heck, Clawdia and I both found boxed 2 coin proof sets for spot!!bancha If you see one in your travels ask about it, it may be cheaper priced than you think!:yes:

Clawdia | 07-25-2009 04:45 PM
Re: Britannia Rarity And it sure was fun finding that one, too! :s1: There's a set on ebay now, for waaaaay more than what I paid. I'd love to have it, but not for that price! It was listed last night, so apparently nobody is real quick to offer up that much.

CAVU | 07-25-2009 09:44 PM
Re: Britannia Rarity Does someone have an idea how many Au britannias were minted? Looked on the royal mint site, wasnt much help. They seem to be more of a collector coin than a bullion coin like GAEs.

Kin | 07-25-2009 10:13 PM
Re: Britannia Rarity Quote:
Originally Posted by CAVU (Post 1835766) Does someone have an idea how many Au britannias were minted? Looked on the royal mint site, wasnt much help. They seem to be more of a collector coin than a bullion coin like GAEs.
If you are talking about the Proofs then 1250 for the 1 oz 1250 for the 1/2 oz 2250 for the 1/4 oz 2000 for the 1/10 oz

livtocruz | 07-26-2009 12:05 PM
Re: Britannia Rarity Recently, yesterday, I was bidding for a 2001 and 2003 set of silver Brittanias. I dropped out at the $100 level. They sold for $126 and $127, ouch. well above the spot+ price. These must be really, really popular. I think I'll just go for the Gold.

Irons | 07-26-2009 04:57 PM
Re: Britannia Rarity Quote:
Originally Posted by CAVU (Post 1835766) Does someone have an idea how many Au britannias were minted? Looked on the royal mint site, wasnt much help. They seem to be more of a collector coin than a bullion coin like GAEs.
Try these guys, they seem to have all the mintage numbers down. You have to dig a bit to find individual britannia info. http://www.taxfreegold.co.uk/britanniaproofs.html

Irons | 07-26-2009 05:04 PM
Re: Britannia Rarity Quote:
Originally Posted by Clawdia (Post 1835457) And it sure was fun finding that one, too! :s1: There's a set on ebay now, for waaaaay more than what I paid. I'd love to have it, but not for that price! It was listed last night, so apparently nobody is real quick to offer up that much.
I'll go look,:yes: a guy in California put up a 1987 set for $499 + $15 shipping BIN while I was waiting for mine, it sold in a little over an hour.:36_1_25: Here's the listing:http://cgi.ebay.com/BRITANNIA-25-AND...3A1%7C294%3A50

CAVU | 07-26-2009 09:44 PM
Re: Britannia Rarity The britannias are some of the best looking bullion coins out there. From the site that Irons gave, found mintage of proofs for most years but some missing non-proof years. Looks like most the proofs are sold in sets. Thought this quote was interesting.. Quote:
Fancy a Challenge? If you fancy a challenge, just try getting one of every date of non-proof Britannias, either just the one ounce versions, or all four weights. It will be much harder than you think!
This must mean that the non-proof Britannias are harder to come by? Would think it would be the opposite. Date Mintage Available Price � Price $ 1987 Ask �672 $Ask 1988 Ask �672 $Ask 1989 Ask �672 $Ask 1990 5,208 Ask �672 $Ask 1991 8,853 No �672 $Ask 1992 8,012 No �672 $Ask 1993 24,689 Ask �672 $Ask 1994 14,497 Ask �672 $Ask 1995 8,042 Ask �672 $Ask 1996 8,275 No 1997 Ask �672 $Ask 1998 No 1999 1,277 Ask �672 $Ask 2000 Ask �672 $Ask 2001 Ask �672 $Ask 2002 Later* 2003 Yes �672 $Ask 2004 Yes 2005 Who Knows? 2006 Who Knows? 2007 Ask �672 $Ask 2008 Who Knows? 2009 Ask �672 $Ask Looks like most years for Au Britannias are mintages in the low thousands.

Irons | 07-26-2009 10:01 PM
Re: Britannia Rarity I just got a 1/10 2002 britannia proof, not boxed, the seller claimed the mintage at 1500. update: I can't find proof of that number anywhere, the plot thickens!

Kin | 07-27-2009 01:22 AM
Re: Britannia Rarity Quote:
Originally Posted by CAVU (Post 1837070) This must mean that the non-proof Britannias are harder to come by? Would think it would be the opposite. ... Looks like most years for Au Britannias are mintages in the low thousands.
Well if you live here you should know, that the Royal Mint hardly ever sells BU Gold Britannias, they sell to dealers on and off and dealers actually announce it as a score when they get them As for Proofs, they never exceed 10K

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