The �5 Henry VIII commemorative coin that is yours for �4,400
 

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/news...-for-4400.html

By Richard Alleyne
Published: 4:02PM BST 08 Jun 2009


A �5 coin issued to commemorate 500 years since Henry VIII came to the throne will cost more than �4,000 to buy.

The Royal Mint has issued 100 of the Crowns in platinum at �4,400 each to mark a reign which instigated the Golden Age in English History.

It is the first time in more than 450 years that the monarch's head has graced a coin and Royal Mint hope they will become treasured mementoes of his controversial reign.

Dave Knight, Director of Commemorative Coin at the Royal Mint, said: 'Love him or hate him, Henry VIII is undoubtedly one of history's most influential monarchs.

"His reign changed the face of England forever and we felt it was essential that this remarkable period of history was commemorated with a lasting and treasured memento."

A further 1,509 (the year he came to power) coins in gold are also available for �1,195 each with 10,000 more in silver, priced at �44.95, and 100,000 in nickel for �9.99.

The Royal Mint's coin shows the great king standing before a frieze of roses in the 'antique' style much favoured in the carvings and tapestries of the period.

The edge of the coin features a Latin inscription "ROSA SINE SPINA", which was also used on Henry VIII's own coinage and translates as 'Rose without a Thorn'.

Re: The �5 Henry VIII commemorative coin that is yours for �4,400
 

The Royal Mint over charge those issues like crazy.

If they priced their production reasonably (such as the silver and gold britannia), they would get much more customers given the nice design they have.

Re: The �5 Henry VIII commemorative coin that is yours for �4,400
 

You are assuming that the Royal Mint has any interest in selling large amounts of precious metals.

Re: The �5 Henry VIII commemorative coin that is yours for �4,400
 

Elizabeth doesn't look too overly thrilled in that picture/ sculpture.

I like that bit of Latin, ""ROSA SINE SPINA", 'Rose without a Thorn'.

Re: The �5 Henry VIII commemorative coin that is yours for �4,400
 

That is so IRONIC it is actually funny. :111:

May I humbly add to your PROFOUND remark:

"You are assuming that any Western MINT EVEN has their PUBLIC TRUST precious metals." :4_1_72: