Interesting discovery with Royal Mint 5 oz Britannia packaging

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  1. SpacePete

    SpacePete Well-Known Member Silver Stacker

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    After owning this for 2 years, I just discovered that the presentation box insert has magnets embedded in the wood frame and stands firmly at an angle on any metallic surface:


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    The 2014 Britannia is a classic (just in case anyone forgot :))


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    Nothing gets by you Pete. :)

    Is it magnetised or weighted like those wine bottle holders?
     
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    Quite strong magnets. That's a metal table I photographed it on and the magnets are holding it firmly.
     
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    Looks good.
     
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    Are you sure wasn't the Cups ( suction cup )??
    If it a Lizard , could have the reptilian feet
     
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    No flies on SilverPete, but you can see where they've been.
     
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    Pity magnets don't kill milkspots. That 5 oz coin is covered in them.
     
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    Well, is Britainia !!! What do you expect???
    Have been warned earlier, they are subject to milkspot
     
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    That coin looks pretty mint to me. Lovely design.

    What RRP were these originally?
     
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