Can you believe that on February the 1st, the world did NOT end!! You see, the UK officially left the European Union on the 31st of January this year, and the world kept spinning (if you're not a flat earther), the sun continued to rise and set (once again flat earther, sorry) and the air remained breathable (just)...... The doom-and-gloom scare mongers, that feared the worst were not happy with the result of the referendum, and assured us all that the end was nigh and to prepare for the coming apocalypse!! I'm still waiting.
To mark this monumental occasion, the UK treasury backed by the Royal Mint, released a commemorative 50 pence coin (£0.50) to celebrate.
As you can imagine the demand to get your hands on these coins has been phenomenal, and getting your hands on the silver Proof versions was even harder. Well lucky for me, I was an early bird and managed to secure 2, even though I ordered 3, and they have finally arrived:
Well after a very long wait, they finally arrived. As I said earlier, I ordered 3, but received 2 due to the overwhelming demand.
First impressions as a stacker and coin collector.
The Royal Mint has done a mighty fine job on this coin. It arrived in their usual cardboard, protective sleeve, but unlike their other coins eg- gruffalo, Paddington bear, Peter Rabbit.... This coins sleave is textured and done to a much higher standard.
Even the presentation of these coins is of a better standard than I expected. They came in a very nice, durable and fancy box that has a great feel to it. Simple, black, with the RM logo on it is a nice touch an probably one of the nicest boxes I've received from them.
The booklets and CoA are on a good quality, thick paper and just add to that extra standard the RM has tried to give this coin. Unfortunately for me, the CoA numbers are nothing special, so will not add to any possible resale value, but I do t think I'll be selling these any time soon.
The proof(like) finish on these silver coins is of a standard I'd expect. I've gone over the coins and both look pretty flawless. Even the capsules the coins have arrived in are NOT the big-standard one the RM are always using. They are thicker, heavier and offer better protection that their normal thin, cheap plastic ones.
Over all, I'd say WELL DONE Royal Mint, on a good job. I suppose you really did need to go above and beyond on these, as it marks a change in the politics and direction our country is now heading in. I'm sure these coins will become very sought after in years to come becausee of the occasion they now represent and marked.
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