Prince Charles Investiture

[Guest Chris2010]

Hello everyone,

I'm new to this forum..

I have no idea about coins or medals, so I am after some advice.

I have 2 Prince Charles Investiture Medal/Coins July 1st 1969 Caernarvon Castle..

The coins have Prince Charles face on one side and Caernarvon Castle on the other side. They are presented in a green holder with writing on, and the coin is placed in the center of this green piece, and is covered in a plastic case.

I am just wondering how much these are worth, I can't find them anywhere on Ebay, and I can only find 1 image on Google..

Thanks,

Chris

Edited August 20, 2010 by Chris2010

[TomGoodheart]

For most of these commemorative medals it's very difficult to fix a value. Some were struck in precious metal such as silver in which case they are worth (at a minimum) scrap price.

But most are cupronickel or another base metal in which case they are not worth a great deal simply because so many were made. And unlike coins of the realm, there's nothing to stop people producing them even now, years after the event! If they were designed by a well known sculptor, made by a well known company, are particularly attractive or associated with an item of historical interest such as an actual invitation to the ceremony in Carnarvon castle, then their value will be greater.

I believe there will always be someone somewhere that wants an item. But to realise a decent price you need at least two people to compete for it! I'm sure there are some who collect Investiture medals and possibly there are books that tell people which ones are scarcer, but it's a specialist area really. The majority of modern commemorative medallions are just souvenirs I'm afraid. Worth more to the person that bought them for sentimental value than actual cash. Sorry.

[andyscouse]

Check out this link to medals and see if your one is on it; Investiture medals are listed under Elizabeth II, towards the end of the page ...