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Yes, absolutely. We can now safely establish there are 2 kinds of coin collector, operating in ever-further apart worlds. The only thing I'd say is that "coins" not for currency are not coins at all really. Patterns and proofs are also not for circulation but at least they connect to currency in real and interesting ways.

Gold value is £461 and the proof limited edition is being issued at £845.

I think Sword is right ,unless its a coin design that goes into circulation by the thousands / millions people will have forgotten about them in a couple of years as they keep releasing other designs.Collectors who want one will buy one now and keep it in the same condition and i think the new collector wont pay or have to pay over the odds in a couple of years and will again just buy a new release.There will surely become a time were people get sick of seeing a different design every couple of weeks. Can anyone tell me the gold value of the wedgwood please at todays prices ?

Yes, the gold has a limited edition number of 225, and the immediate selling price is £845. I'm thinking about placing an order for a gold version, simply because I really like the design. Plus you always retain bullion value.

I don't often buys modern commemoratives but I have a soft spot for this Wedgwood coins and the low mintage that I placed an order for a gold and Piedfort. Its already hit 60% reserved for the gold £2. London Coins is already asking £1250 which is most likely the immediate selling price after it is sold out. Its a no brainer for me.

I came across the word 'gruffalo' for the first time on this forum....... I still have no idea what one is. Not that I care....:)

I think modern issues usually do badly in the secondary market with the exception of those which are able to "strike a cord" with the public. I don't honestly think this Wedgwood has any chance of doing well. Who cares about Wedgwood? At least seeing the Gruffalo or Snowman can make someone smile and hence they have got some potential.

Spink will need to do a completely new book on non-circulation issues at this rate! How many is that so far this year, 10 designs now?