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Offline Kena

2013 UK Crown Acquisitions
December 14, 2013, 02:06:01 AM
The Royal Mint has been running an advent calendar on their Facebook page.

I picked up the following for really good price via one of this week's offers:

Royal Christening 2013 UK 5 Pound Brilliant Uncirculated Coin
http://www.royalmint.com/shop/The_Christening_of_HRH_Prince_George_of_Cambridge_2013_UK_5_pound_Brilliant_Uncirculated_Coin

The 1953 and 2013 Coronation Crown Two-Coin Set
http://www.royalmint.com/shop/The_1953_and_2013_Coronation_Crown_Two_Coin_Set

No pictures of mine are available since I am leaving them in the mint packaging.

Ken

 


Offline ElleKitty

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Re: 2013 UK Crown Acquisitions
December 14, 2013, 03:20:12 AM
Nice pickup Ken.  I love the British coin series, but I just don't love the cost the Royal Mint charges for them.

I have been known to shop the Australian Royal Mint and the New Zealand Mint for products though.

Do add this coin to my collection?
 
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Re: 2013 UK Crown Acquisitions
December 14, 2013, 09:06:07 AM
Even the Royal Mint have problems keeping coins in pristine condition judging by the looks of the 1953 Crown.  ::)

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Re: 2013 UK Crown Acquisitions
December 14, 2013, 10:01:14 AM
Even the Royal Mint have problems keeping coins in pristine condition judging by the looks of the 1953 Crown.  ::)

Would the Royal Mint have bought these coins back from circulation?

Those two new coins are really nice though. :)

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Offline Kena

Re: 2013 UK Crown Acquisitions
December 15, 2013, 06:54:32 AM
Yes, the 1953 coin is not uncirculated but I am happy with the purchase because of advent offer was very good.

Ken