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If I know the Royal Mint like I think I know they royal mint, these will probably come in some sort of Blister Pack.

^^ In 2005 I thought it'd be quirky to get 10 of the Trafalgar £5 coins from the post office and then spend them in shops. To my surprise I was only turned away maybe once or twice. I did £20 worth of shopping at Morrissons, handed over 4 of the coins... the cashier didn't even bat an eyelid and took all 4. My local branch of HSBC exchanged a bag of 1977 Jubilee Crowns at 20p each, so I've no doubt they would also accept these £20 coins if need be. Back to the £20 coin. Rip off Merchents the 'London Coin Company' already have these up for sale on eBay for the disgusting price of £115 each. I wish the issue limit was greater than 3 so I could help out some of my foreign coin collecting friends in getting one.

I've this fake? 'DECUS ET TUTAMEN' 1995 welsh pound coin. Only found it today, and remembered this thread.

The Royal Mint has launched a competition for the public to design the next generation of British coins (for the tale side). ROYAL MINT INVITES MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC TO MAKE THEIR MARK ON HISTORY Open competition launched to find new designs for United Kingdom coins An open competition to find designs for six of the United Kingdom’s eight circulating coins is launched today (Wednesday 17 August 2005) by the Royal Mint. Entries are expected to flood in as members of the public, and experienced artists alike, are invited to make their mark on history by coming up with the first new designs in forty years* for the reverse, or tail side, of the coins. With the exception of the 20p, which was first issued in 1982, the reverse designs of coins from 1p to 50p were chosen in the late 1960s at the time of decimalisation. While the current designs have served their purpose well, it is hoped that a new series may better reflect modern Britain. The design brief gives would-be designers a ‘free hand’ but as heraldry has been an important element in the design of British coins for centuries, entrants may want to look at interpreting heraldry in an ‘imaginative and creative way’ for a modern coinage. Alternatively, the brief suggests that they might like to consider themes to represent Britain, such as flora or fauna, geographic features, social, political or cultural achievements or British institutions. At a later stage members of the public will be consulted on the designs and will be given the opportunity to express their views prior to formal approval. Neither the £1 nor £2 coins are included in the competition; a new series of reverse designs for the £1 coin (featuring famous bridges from around the United Kingdom) was introduced last year, while the bi-colour £2 coin – and its design representing Britain’s industrial and technological evolution – was introduced as recently as 1998. Gerald Sheehan, Chief Executive of the Royal Mint, said the competition is an exciting way of making sure that the Mint has the widest possible input into new coin designs from as many people as possible. “Although we use coins everyday and we often take them and their designs for granted, it is fascinating how strongly people feel about the coinage and how integral it is to our history. “This is a wonderful opportunity for people to be involved in designing their own coinage and, for the winning designer, there could be a prize of up to £30,000. We are looking forward to seeing what ideas are submitted,†he added. Anyone interested in entering the competition should obtain an information and briefing pack from the Royal Mint: Telephone: 0845 60 88 111 Address: The Coin Design Competition Museum, Royal Mint, Llantrisant, Pontyclun, CF72 8YT Or via the website: www.royalmint.com The competition closing date is 14 November 2005. The designs are for the reverse of the coins – the tail side. The obverse (the head side of the coin) features a portrait of the Queen. The current designs for the 1p, 2p, 5p, 10p and 50p were by Christopher Ironside in preparation for decimalisation in 1971. The 50p has featured a number of other designs from time to time when it has been used to commemorate particular events, such as the 50th anniversary of athlete Roger Bannister’s four-minute mile. The 20p, which was introduced later, has a reverse design by William Gardner. For further media information, please contact: Jo Johnson/Noreen Bray Good Relations __________________

I have a few 'real coins'....but not many. Im just filling a coin display box I have, Just 6 spaces left now...then Ill move onto the historic stuff.

Do you have any 1oz silver coins? Maybe britannias

I just bought this 1oz silver coin a few hrs ago. http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vie...AMEWN%3AIT&rd=1 And I bought this one the day before http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vie...AMEWN%3AIT&rd=1 And 2 others from Westminster Collection I think thats my coin budget gone for this month. Next month Ill be interessted. What is the diameter?

£42 is just too much for me.

Nah Im alrite. Theres a 2oz Silver Proof Australian Lunar coin on ebay...ends in 3min...not bids and at £16

Is it in a plastic protective capsule?

Westminster Colection only go as far back as last year. Royal mint go as far back as 2003 but only do them in gold. 24carat.co.uk is too expensive, and also not enough description.

The thing is, thats just what I want to find out myself There is no date on it at all.

For some reason im not allowed to edit my own posts, I would just like to say those lines are from my scranner, and are not marks on the medal.

Just had a look under a magnafying glass and in very small letters below the portraits of the King and Queen its says 'MADE IN GERMANY'

Commemorating the Royal Visit and Royal Coat of arms on one side. Our Beloved king and Queen and a picture of King George and Queen Mary stood side by side. Withought the oxidation damage I would grade this medal as VF to EF I would like added info on this coin, and if it is indeed worth anything. The medal was found in an old piggy bank in Norfolk if that helps at all.