2013 5oz Britannia (Higher Releif) Proof

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    Melty New Member Silver Stacker

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    Melty, Jul 25, 2013
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    Altima Well-Known Member Silver Stacker

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    Yeah. Close to 500 dollars no?
     
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    I love the Britannia Series of coins - they're all so alluring
     
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    450 no worries!!! [ ] <-----insert sarcasm smile here
     
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    Hopefully you are joking. :) This is insane price. :/ For that price you can easily get some other coins which would be probably worth more (Tiffany art, etc.).

    But I guess if you really like the coin then is worth the price. :)
     
    Stark, Jul 25, 2013
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    except owl there's nothing special in this coin
    and for owl I'd pay $5 ))
     
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    Britannia's left tit is hanging out like in one of those celebrity "oops" photos.
     
    S. Ohno, Jul 25, 2013
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    Same design as the 1 oz Proof version. I looked high and dry before going to the UK recently for the 2013 proof, couldn't find one.

    And now I know why...not even released yet. I like the symbolism of the design but I'm not convinced the design is very good. Too simplistic. And the exposed breast is nothing different from a painting out of the classics but this one...just looks a little crass.

    Now the same image of Britannia as on the statue in front of Buckingham Palace: That would be a great coin.
     
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    Pricing on these is absolutely appalling and the mint is not letting its dealer network get their hands on any. How they can charge over 90 (circa $150) for a 1oz proof is beyond me. The 5oz at 450 is simply beyond belief when it contains 75 worth of silver. It's a beautiful coin but the greed of the Royal Mint is leaving a bad taste everywhere. The BU is banging on $90!!!!
     
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