2012 Silver Britannia

Discussion in 'Bullion Investing' started by FryDaddyJr, Jan 14, 2012.

  1. FryDaddyJr

    FryDaddyJr Junior Member

    I picked up a few of these. Beautiful damn coins. anyone else?

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  3. Copper Head

    Copper Head Active Member

    I like to buy one every year.
     
  4. Mat

    Mat Ancient Coincoholic

    Ive thought about buying one, seem them for the $40s range. I dont care much for Liz II & her mug on coins but the reverse is nice for a modern. I love the 2009 one also.
     
  5. FryDaddyJr

    FryDaddyJr Junior Member

    they're about 38 bucks now.
     
  6. treehugger

    treehugger Well-Known Member

    I have 4 of them. They were $38.00 each. They are outstanding and would easily pass for proof, even though they are BU. I really can't say that about any other country's bullion coin. I don't like having Smiley on the obverse of them either. I'm hoping to see Kate Middleton on the front of next year's Britannia.
     
  7. Where did you buy? Thanks, TC
     
  8. FryDaddyJr

    FryDaddyJr Junior Member

  9. treehugger

    treehugger Well-Known Member

    The amazing thing about these coins, if I remember correctly (and I'm not guaranteeing that) is the annual mintage is a mere 100,000 compared to 40,000,000 Silver Eagles.
     
  10. kena

    kena Junior Member

    I picked up 3 of the 2012 ones from a dealer in late 2011 when they released in the UK. 1 for myself and the other went to friends back in the US.

    Ken
     
  11. kena

    kena Junior Member

    The issue limit for the standard one is 100,000. They also make a proof one with lower mintage amounts (2500 in 2008, 2009, 2010, and 2011) - have yet to see a proof one in person.
     
  12. james m. wolfe

    james m. wolfe New Member

    mini_lion.jpg yes they do look good, got to get one!!!
     
  13. FryDaddyJr

    FryDaddyJr Junior Member

  14. james m. wolfe

    james m. wolfe New Member

    that i have not seen yet, an welcome kena,james from us coin:welcome:
     
  15. james m. wolfe

    james m. wolfe New Member

  16. kena

    kena Junior Member

  17. FryDaddyJr

    FryDaddyJr Junior Member

    I didn't say to buy it. just showing they exist for sale.
     
  18. treehugger

    treehugger Well-Known Member

    The good news is I have read it is difficult to tell the difference between the BU and the Proof. I'd just save a bunch of money and get the BU; it looks very good.
     
  19. FryDaddyJr

    FryDaddyJr Junior Member

    I believe it. Of course the proof has a contrasting foreground. it's every bit as good as a maple if not better. I buy what I like.
     
  20. Clint

    Clint Member

    I got a few from apmex which totaled $40 each including s&h. They came in saf-t-flips, so I left them that way. I got a few 2009s--driving the chariot--also drop-dead gorgeous. I'm hoping the 2007 style will come out again in 2013: seated Ms. Brit with a lion at her feet. I don't like the other designs as well as those three. As stated above, the finish is far superior to any other bullion I've seen, and certainly worth the higher premium IMHO.

    ETA: Oh, and I don't think the maple comes close ;)
     
  21. InfleXion

    InfleXion Wealth Preserver

    2012 is the first year that Britannias will not have a mintage cap, following suit of the 2011 and 2012 pandas. Prior years with the mintage limited will likely fetch higher premiums as a result.

    I did pick up a 2012 Britt just to have one. I much prefer the 2012 throwback design to the 2011, and I like that they're unique, being comprised of sterling silver with a full oz of 999 pure silver mixed in.
     
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