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I don't use a mifi connection but do have a VM Router connected to cable so can only say the VM on that configuration does work here. I also have tried a more convoluted connection using a VPN connection in my link and that also worked with a recaptcha. So sorry I can't think why you have the problem with a mobile router on VM. I thought the call to the recaptcha site is done by the webpage in this case Royal Mail so why VM in the loop is strange.

I agree this is a pain. I also get the recaptcha popup on the Track and Trace site but once I match what is asked for I then get access to the site. Sometimes the selections are not obvious and overlap several squares, so it does take me several attempts. Also sometimes the pictures refresh so may need multiple presses to clear the item being asked for until the grid is clear of the items. You could try the headphones option at the bottom of the recaptcha popup to listen to a phrase that can then be typed in, but I find that option even worse. If that fails as well, I can only suggest you may try to clear any cookies from Royal Mail as perhaps that has done something to your browser. I don't like these extras that need to be answered to gain access to a site. My understanding is this stops harvesting data by bots but in this case I'm not sure what info could be gained by a automated system as the Track and Trace page does not show my address details or what is in the package.

This possibly could have been posted on the ebay thread but it made me laugh... https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Great-Britain-1937-George-VI-1d-One-Penny-Coin-High-Grade-with-traces-of-lust/114287901941?hash=item1a9c16fcf5:g:RLMAAOSwmgNdzvKw I do wonder how you check for the 'traces' 😀

Some changes to Royal Mail signed for service... https://www.royalmail.com/coronavirus

I've just received a Royal Mint presentation pack in the post and noted it was sent 'Tracked 48' no signature by the Royal Mint. According to the Royal Mail site the Tracked 48 service details are - https://www.royalmail.com/sending/uk/tracked-48 I note there is mention of up to £100 compensation, so for low value items that should cover the loss. Not sure why the Post Office is not honouring the compensation claim.

I've found this paper on silver and light on the English Heritage site that may be of interest. https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/siteassets/home/learn/conservation/collections-advice--guidance/effects-of-light-on-silver-tarnishing.pdf

Just a heads up several new Gazette notices mentioning possible Royal Mint issues have been posted on the Gazette website. I search for 'coin' related notices using the term 'coinage act' https://www.thegazette.co.uk/all-notices/London/notice?sort-by=latest-date&text=coinage+act One notice mentions the 50p brexit coin now dated 31 October 2019. The 29 March ones probably have been melted down! And there is another 50p that is somewhat 'cheesy' with an inscription of “CASEUS PRAESTANS” and “WALLACE GROMIT" Finally other notices note 100 anniversary of the first published Agatha Christie's detective novel and also 75 years anniversary/commemoration of VE day, these will be £2 coins.

The BU set appears to be unlimited mintage see under under specification tab.

Just managed to get onto the RM website and apart from the BU pack all have been sold out, even the BBC was 'advertising' the coins release on Breakfast TV. Result another another frenzy on the RM website . Coins already on ebay!

Just noticed that the issue limit may be 20,000 - but I'm not sure if that is overall.

It seems an unusual combination BU+matt. I have not found mention of an issue limit/mintage and it looks like this could become an annual release given the packaging for different occasions! Royal Mint Bullion sales have 'normal' 2019 sovereign's for around £263 a coin, so this matt version seems to be at a significant premium for the finish. RM bullion have also issued a 2019 The Royal Arms 1oz £100 gold coin.

I think it is a coin, because it was mentioned is such in the following Royal Proclamation... https://www.thegazette.co.uk/notice/2538345 The other gold coin mentioned in the Proclamation, the £25 Shakespeare coin is listed in Spink vol2 4th edition, on page 95 as item O1. So perhaps was just missed by the Spink catalogue last time. However I may have missed the £25 Peter Rabbit in Spink, as I find searching the listing not easy! I wish all coins with the same face value and metal were grouped together in a single list by date rather than having them split in sections for commemorative's, Britannia's etc.

I read that the Paddington Bear 60th anniversary is in October this year, so The Royal Mint may release then to coincide! 'The Gazette' proclamation in February had this Full text of The Gazette can be found here - https://www.thegazette.co.uk/notice/2965747

Looks like the Royal Mint has started releasing these coins. https://www.royalmint.com/coinhunt/early-strike-uncirculated/ I'll look out for in change as and when later in the year but I won't be buying any. It may be fun to put together a set of Scrabble tiles from change if they become common.

Just some news of a proclamation in 'The Gazette' dated 9 February 18, it lists a new series of 26 reverse designs one for each letter of the alphabet on ten pence coins. I'm guessing but I don't think all 26 will be released in one year. The silver and nickel plated mild steel coins are to be legal tender. The designs are as follows - quote... The design of the said ten pence gold, silver and nickel plated mild steel coins shall be as follows: ‘For the obverse impression Our effigy with the inscription “· ELIZABETH II · DEI · GRA · REG · F · D · TEN PENCE ·” and the date of the year, and for the reverse either: (a) a depiction of the Angel of the North and the letter A; or (b) a view down a gun barrel with the James Bond logo and the letter B; or (c) a cricketer striking a ball and the letter C; or (d) a depiction of a double-decker bus and the letter D; or (e) a depiction of an English breakfast and the letter E; or (f) a depiction of fish and chips and the letter F; or (g) a globe with a marked line to indicate the Greenwich Meridian and the letter G; or (h) the badge of the Houses of Parliament and the letter H; or (i) an ice cream cone and the letter I; or (j) a depiction of the Gold State Coach and the letter J; or (k) a depiction of King Arthur and the knights of the round table with the letter K; or (l) a depiction of the Loch Ness Monster and the letter L; or (m) a Mackintosh and the letter M; or (n) a stethoscope and the letter N to denote the National Health Service; or (o) a sprig of oak with an acorn and the letter O; or (p) a postbox on a street and the letter P; or (q) a depiction of people queuing through the letter Q; or (r) a robin and the letter R; or (s) a view of Stonehenge and the letter S; or (t) a steaming tea pot and the letter T; or (u) part of a Union Flag and the letter U; or (v) a depiction of a village street and the letter V; or (w) a spider’s web and the letter W; or (x) a ship off the shore of a coast and the letter X; or (y) a Yeoman Warder and a key with the letter Y; or (z) a zebra crossing and the letter Z. The coin shall have a grained edge.’ The original document can be found using the link below. https://www.thegazette.co.uk/notice/2965802 Does anyone have any other information about these coins?