In my short time collecting, I've managed to evade the gold bug...until now. Thanks to GDJMSP I'm in serious trouble! He is my 'enabler' LOL. I am now the proud owner of my first gold coin...an 1895 French 20 Francs that is truly breathtaking. Considering my limited photo abilities, maybe he would be so kind as to post a pic for me?????
Never could say no to a lady The pics do not do the coin justice - don't even come close. The coin is very well struck & booming with luster. I would grade it as MS65. Any marks in the pics are on the holder not the coin.
LOL, I've never claimed to be a lady! But thank you GD, you're too kind. The coin is a real stunner, I could get lost staring at the fabulous strike...and the luster just takes your breath away. To use this coin as a benchmark for any further additions will make it a tough act to follow. Thanks again GD...you've opened up my eyes to a whole new aspect of collecting that I otherwise would have probably overlooked.
Nuggets watch the coin Watch the coin Watch the coin Now you are in the power of Gold time to get a beautiful Australian Kangaroo Nugget Then a south African Kuggerand. Then you really have the gold bug. I've been bit before and now have a heard of roos residing in my safe deposit box. Be careful the Australian Nugets breed and you end up with more than you want. Reason is they come in 1/10th oz, 1/20th oz, 1/4th oz, 1/2 oz, 1 oz, 2oz, 10oz, 1kilo That give collectors of every price bracket a chance -and the design on the Nugget changes each year as well so you don't get tired of looking at the same beautiful coin each year. Come on Joes mom you are getting sleepy baby needs some new GOLD
Congratulations Joesmom, That is a beautiful coin & a great way to start collecting gold!! That dang GD is going to corrupt us all, Well maybe not corrupt but bankrupt!! ( at least that's who I'm blaming on this week) Dave
Wellllllllll - as long as you're blaming me that means you're leaving somebody else alone ..... and another one down, and another one down ......... another one bites the dust !!
rggoodie...I'm already a fan of Australian silver so falling into the abyss of their gold will be a short trip knowtracks...I know what ya mean, this new interest will definitely put a new spin on the old coin budget - Yikes!
HAPINESS IS....a gold coin. Nothing on earth gives us a warm fuzzy the way that gold does. Congrats Joesmom! It's a beauty. Nick
Hmmmmmm........there were Morgans then commemoratives....and then you actually bought some proof sets and NOW GOLD!!!! YOU'RE OUTTA CONTROL (that's what the wife says when I start pulling one of these stunts) I just tell her it's the good kind of outta control.
