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I have not seen these in person. Interesting design.

What is their current (reversed) opinion? I did not see that. Thanks

The mintage for the scare years are reasonible from what I've heard in the IOM. The early seventies was the start of decimalization and the beginning of the Pobjoy Mint's production of both circulating and non-circulating coinage. I can see why after the initial year, they would scale back on the numbers a bit. I've thought about the platinum Nobles, but haven't pulled the trigger on them. They are very nice. Can't wait to see the 1987 proof.

The IOM circulating coins were fairly prevalent, then it seemed to dry up for a period (years) and is now rebounding and you can fine many on the island and some across the UK. I have a few,Mobutu can't remember if they are any 72-74 issues in my stash. My mother used to bring them back.

This is a refreshing thread. Any of the older circulating issues being collected? Many interesting stories on those as well.

Very nice. I always liked Nobles. Another (cheaper) long boat for you.

As Warren Buffet says form time to time --- buy farm land and you can be self sufficient.

I'm not sure about whether it was a better year (strike) or not. I haven't seen all that many of them to compare. As far as mintage goes - you are absoluelty right - no mention in any reference (what a joke!)

A bit pricey. Here's a 70 - sorry for the lousy photo - bad light and not on my photo stand.

Always liked those.

Interesting article on the new security features being offered by the Royal Mint and a statement on the increased demand for gold. The Royal Mint on Sept. 28 unveiled what officials there are calling the world’s most visually secure bullion coin. These new security features are debuting on the 2021 Britannia gold and silver coins. The Britannia range contains four innovative security features, which enable customers to verify that the product is authentic by rotating it in the light. The features include: Latent image: First introduced on the £2 coin, the latent image acts like a hologram and changes from a padlock to a trident when the coin is seen from different angles. Surface Animation: Micro details on the coin combine to create the illusion of waves rolling behind the figure of Britannia. These are created using advanced picosecond lasers, and come to life as the coin is rotated. Micro-text: The addition of the inscription DECUS ET TUTAMEN, which translates to “an ornament and a safeguard,” surrounds the figure of Britannia and is created using specialist lasers. Tincture lines: To reinforce security, the Royal Mint has reintroduced the traditional art of tincture lines — depicting colors and patterns on metal. The Royal Mint was one of the first mints in the world to use advanced picosecond lasers — used in medicine and aerospace — for the production of coins, the Royal Mint said. This technology enables the Royal Mint to work on a submicron level, creating complex designs using indents which are 200 times narrower than the width of a human hair. Increased demand for gold Demand for gold has significantly increased over the last six months as investors look for ways to diversify their portfolio through “safe haven” assets such as precious metals. Andrew Dickey, divisional director of precious metals for the Royal Mint, said, in a press release, “Our precious metals division has experienced its busiest year on record, and we know that investors value the trust and authenticity that comes with a Royal Mint product. We have seen demand for gold increase significantly since March 2020, which has included a large proportion of customers investing in gold for the first time as they diversify their portfolios.” The Royal Mint has seen website sales of Britannia gold coins increase by 236 percent from April 1 to September 2020, when compared with the same period last year. UK net gold bar and coin demand in the period of April to June increased 86 percent when compared to the same period last year according to data from the World Gold Council.

All good questions. Hopefully for circulation and NCLT. I like the design and the earlier issue is a very short, two coin set.

I bet - I used to see so many of these floating around. Just pulled this one out of my cigar box that has a lot of vintage, but not valuable stuff. It was sitting next to a few manipulated cents from Oak Ridge National Laboratory and some Chiense cash coins.

This is my Lucky Penny (cent). If you have one show yours - could be a pocket piece of any denomination as well.

Bolesław I, Bolesław the Brave, Bolesław Chrobry, (born 966/967—died June 17, 1025), Duke from 992 and then from 1024 the first King of Poland. Boleslaw expanded his country's territory to include Pomerania, Lusatia and, for a time, the Bohemian princely lands. He made Poland a major European state and also created a Polish church independent of German control. In 1925, Poland issued a 20 and 10 Zloty gold coin to commemorate King Boleslaw's 900th anniversary of his death (1025-1925) with 2025 just around the corner and the 1,000th year anniversary - do you believe there will be a similar issue coming out of the Polish Mint?

Both are photos from the American Rifleman and are real, only I do not own them.

Not that I know of, but I could be wrong.

Not quite MAGA, but close - sorry for the out of focus photos.

Welcome back Bill - stick around some, the forum is becoming a little more lively.

Those are nice, I had a 2016 Isle of Man ANGEL Shade of Enigma Archangel Michael Black Ruthenium 1 Oz Silver - didn't care for it and sold it.

Very weak results --- I'll have to go through all of the results to see if any area stood up better than the others.

Well it looks like the 1794 and 1804 dollars did not sell - lots were passed. So so evryone with the over and under guesses - lost. House wins. Wonder whats next next for them - private treaty or another auction. Too bad, I was hoping for something to talk about tonight.

You also have to remember that they are grading the coin through the current plastic and not in a raw state. Harder to grade??? Possibly better to be conservative... Or - it could be politics! it would be nice if everyone worked off the same standards and that grade inflation never occurred -- but that's life.

Time to expand your horizons and read Daryl's book??? Or maybe Schein's book on the Gold Indians?