Geordie582 Posted January 13, 2008 Posted January 13, 2008 For the starters in our midst.If you are thinking of one of these, make sure you read the very miniscule writing just above the application form. These are NOT legal tender in the UK. They are for Tristan de Cuhna. Quote
Chris Perkins Posted January 13, 2008 Posted January 13, 2008 Which, I may add is an island with 80 families and no more than 7 different surnames.I had someone contact me with a Queens birthday crown and he wondered why he couldn't sell it. It was silver but had been gold plated and had rubies stuck to it! He thought it was British but the giveaway was the 'TDC FIVE POUNDS' in the legend.AVIOD ALL LONDON MINT ITEMS, they just sell non collectable worthless junk. They are not in any way connected to the Royal mint, much as they like to pretend they are. Quote
DaveG38 Posted January 13, 2008 Posted January 13, 2008 Couldn't agree more about this particular 'coin.' On a slightly different subject what do people think of the new 2008 Elizabeth I crown? I don't usually like modern coins made for profit by the mint, but I have to say that this one, particularly in the proof form, is very appealing. What does the panel think? Quote
HistoricCoinage Posted January 13, 2008 Posted January 13, 2008 It is very nice but a tad expensive! I might wait until I see on on flea bay.Clive. Quote
Hussulo Posted January 13, 2008 Posted January 13, 2008 gold plated and had rubies stuck to it!Sounds very BLING! Quote
Geordie582 Posted January 13, 2008 Author Posted January 13, 2008 Because coins of the series I save are scarce (or expensive) I must admit to saving the crown size series (from Victoria). This means I have to slavishly buy all new issues Never mind. I will probably put the lot on fleabay as a collection someday! Quote
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