secret santa Posted February 28, 2021 Posted February 28, 2021 I recently bought the 2021 Uncirculated set from Westminster Mint because it contains the Decimalisation 50p with original 1969 obverse and then received a letter saying that I should return it as there is an error and they would send a replacement. I asked for more details but they would only say that: "The Royal Mint have alerted us to a minor printing/spelling mistake on the packaging of these BU Packs." I have looked for this mistake but can't find it so I'm inclined to keep the set in case there's a more important mistake that might prove to be a rarity in the future. Has anyone else heard anything about this "error" ? 1 Quote
Iannich48 Posted February 28, 2021 Posted February 28, 2021 (edited) That is very interesting Richard. I would definitely hold onto it and see what comes to light. Could you show us a picture of the packaging? Edited February 28, 2021 by Iannich48 Quote
Sword Posted February 28, 2021 Posted February 28, 2021 Even an error in the packaging can only make the set more interesting and there is no reason to return it. 3 Quote
secret santa Posted March 1, 2021 Author Posted March 1, 2021 23 hours ago, Iannich48 said: Could you show us a picture of the packaging? There's too much to show unfortunately - a cardboard cover and then 4 double sided pages. I keep looking but can't spot anything wrong. Quote
Paddy Posted March 1, 2021 Posted March 1, 2021 I can't find any discussion on this through Google. The only "error" being discussed is the design of the HG Wells £2 coin, with people pointing out the extra leg on the alien machine. As the Royal Mint has declared this is not an error but the designer's interpretation, I can't see them recalling for that reason. Quote
jelida Posted March 1, 2021 Posted March 1, 2021 There does seem to be a packaging error with the proof set, maybe there is some confusion due to this? https://www.royalmint.com/our-coins/ranges/annual-sets/2021-annual-coin-sets/the-2021-united-kingdom-premium-proof-coin-set/ See the note at the end of the description. Jerry 1 Quote
Iannich48 Posted March 1, 2021 Posted March 1, 2021 3 hours ago, jelida said: There does seem to be a packaging error with the proof set, maybe there is some confusion due to this? https://www.royalmint.com/our-coins/ranges/annual-sets/2021-annual-coin-sets/the-2021-united-kingdom-premium-proof-coin-set/ See the note at the end of the description. Jerry Sounds like an A1 mess up to me. Honestly, not putting enough holes for the medal is a bad mistake. Quote
mick1271 Posted March 1, 2021 Posted March 1, 2021 I didn't know they were issuing one with the 1969 obverse. I bought a Bunc one because of the design and theme . Not the sort of thing I normally go for , but I do hang onto any commemorative coins I get in my change (few and far between nowadays) Quote
Sword Posted March 1, 2021 Posted March 1, 2021 4 hours ago, Iannich48 said: Sounds like an A1 mess up to me. Honestly, not putting enough holes for the medal is a bad mistake. 16 weeks wait to get a replacement base pad with enough holes. Not exactly speedy. Quote
secret santa Posted March 2, 2021 Author Posted March 2, 2021 Looking through the folder for this set, I've noticed that, for the John Logie Baird 50p, they write "From an early age he showed ingenuity, setting up a telephone exchange to connect his bedroom to his friend's houses." So, either his friend did have more than one house or they should have written "to his friends' houses." Perhaps this is the error in question ? I will continue looking. 2 1 Quote
1949threepence Posted March 2, 2021 Posted March 2, 2021 On 2/28/2021 at 10:02 AM, secret santa said: I recently bought the 2021 Uncirculated set from Westminster Mint because it contains the Decimalisation 50p with original 1969 obverse and then received a letter saying that I should return it as there is an error and they would send a replacement. I asked for more details but they would only say that: "The Royal Mint have alerted us to a minor printing/spelling mistake on the packaging of these BU Packs." I have looked for this mistake but can't find it so I'm inclined to keep the set in case there's a more important mistake that might prove to be a rarity in the future. Has anyone else heard anything about this "error" ? No, but the fact that RM have asked you to return it, means you should definitely keep it. What sort of company would ask you to return the entire thing - with the time and inconvenience that entails, plus the cost - merely for a "minor printing/spelling mistake"? Might be interesting to see if you get a reply that makes logical sense (I know that's stretching it a bit in the 21st century) if you contact them and ask what the minor error is. 1 Quote
1949threepence Posted March 2, 2021 Posted March 2, 2021 Another thought comes to mind. Would the intention be to issue a completely new set on receipt of the old one? If so, what would happen to the old sets? Moreover, why not just issue a new package, and ask buyers to destroy the old packages? I'm afraid I'd be asking all these awkward questions merely to inconvenience them in the same way they intend to inconvenience you. Then when you get the usual generic response (as you assuredly will do), you can contact them again to say they still haven't answered your questions, and until they do you won't consider returning the package. It's really good when they want something of you, and you've got the whip hand for once. Quote
secret santa Posted March 2, 2021 Author Posted March 2, 2021 I suspect that they won't add to their reply above ("The Royal Mint have alerted us to a minor printing/spelling mistake on the packaging of these BU Packs.") Quote
1949threepence Posted March 2, 2021 Posted March 2, 2021 37 minutes ago, secret santa said: I suspect that they won't add to their reply above ("The Royal Mint have alerted us to a minor printing/spelling mistake on the packaging of these BU Packs.") You're probably right. Maybe the best way is to wait for a few months, buy another, and see if you can spot the difference. Quote
Iannich48 Posted March 2, 2021 Posted March 2, 2021 3 hours ago, 1949threepence said: You're probably right. Maybe the best way is to wait for a few months, buy another, and see if you can spot the difference. I am sure that The Royal Mint would be gutted if everybody that they alerted did buy another set, just to see the difference. 2 Quote
1949threepence Posted March 3, 2021 Posted March 3, 2021 3 hours ago, Iannich48 said: I am sure that The Royal Mint would be gutted if everybody that they alerted did buy another set, just to see the difference. Yeah, but not everybody will. Just those who might be interested. I would if it was me. But fair point, I hadn't looked at it in that way. Quote
PWA 1967 Posted March 9, 2021 Posted March 9, 2021 (edited) 2 x 2021 Decimal Day 50p Royal Mint Coin packs 1 with 2020 DATE ERROR see pics | eBay This error was on the Royal mint packaging ,although anyone who bought one direct from the Royal mint before the mistake was noticed i believe will be sent a replacement FOC. It says 2020 inside rather than 2021. I have used the eBay link rather than just post a picture and then have to explain. Edited March 9, 2021 by PWA 1967 1 Quote
mick1271 Posted March 9, 2021 Posted March 9, 2021 I have seen that the packaging error on the sets is a spelling mistake .Televison instead of television for the Logie Baird coin . 1 Quote
secret santa Posted March 9, 2021 Author Posted March 9, 2021 2 hours ago, PWA 1967 said: This error was on the Royal mint packaging ,although anyone who bought one direct from the Royal mint before the mistake was noticed i believe will be sent a replacement FOC. This was not the set that I was offered an exchange on. Quote
PWA 1967 Posted March 9, 2021 Posted March 9, 2021 48 minutes ago, secret santa said: This was not the set that I was offered an exchange on. No i didnt say it was a set , its the BU single coin 50p error and just seemed the best thread to put it on. Quote
Iannich48 Posted March 9, 2021 Posted March 9, 2021 So one of the 50 pence coins is dated 2020. Is this an error, Or just last year's coin i wonder. Quote
secret santa Posted March 9, 2021 Author Posted March 9, 2021 10 hours ago, mick1271 said: I have seen that the packaging error on the sets is a spelling mistake .Televison instead of television for the Logie Baird coin . Absolutely right - I've read the packaging a hundred times and not spotted that ! Mystery solved - and not likely to be worth a fortune in the future ! 1 1 Quote
secret santa Posted March 9, 2021 Author Posted March 9, 2021 5 hours ago, Iannich48 said: So one of the 50 pence coins is dated 2020 No, only the packaging. 1 Quote
secret santa Posted March 10, 2021 Author Posted March 10, 2021 10 hours ago, secret santa said: Televison instead of television for the Logie Baird coin . When you think about it, this blatant spelling mistake (in very large letters) plus the grammatical error I mentioned earlier represents a pretty p*ss poor effort by the Royal Mint. 1 Quote
1949threepence Posted March 10, 2021 Posted March 10, 2021 (edited) 19 minutes ago, secret santa said: When you think about it, this blatant spelling mistake (in very large letters) plus the grammatical error I mentioned earlier represents a pretty p*ss poor effort by the Royal Mint. Absolutely. It doesn't say much for their Quality Assurance. Also, at the risk of becoming a bore, the other thing I still can't quite get my head round, is why they would want the entire set to be returned because of spelling/grammatical errors in the pack. Surely it would be more sensible just to issue a new pack to the registered addresses of the buyers, with a short explanatory note and apology. Anyone with half a brain would realise that the majority just won't bother because of the additional hassle and inconvenience. Edited March 10, 2021 by 1949threepence Quote
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