Partner asked what I wanted for a birthday present. Initially I said a ring, but having found this forum a week ago and discovering that last year's silver purchases were up a significant amount I decided on silver, since then (last week) I've um.. made a few purchases of silver. What's a nice gold coin I could ask for - would have to be less than an ounce?
A Perth Mint Lunar coin depicting the year of your birth. Eg if born in 1963, 1975, 1987, 1999, 2011 you're born in the Year of the Rabbit. Google the year you were born and then see if she/he can buy a fractional gold coin of that year.
Now you are talking, Since you said a ring, i will assume you are female. Depending where you are from, id go for a gold coin and the gold bezel to house the coin so that you can also wear it as jewellery. Check out this guy on eBay - he is the most professional bezel seller i have seen. http://stores.ebay.com/SUPERLOOK/_i.html?_fsub=5551824 Let us know what country you are from and we can suggest gold coins.
Yep female, Qld, Ox - will have a look at the coins. The bezel is a fab idea - thanks for that suggestion.
kangaroo at sunset is a nice coin but might be a bit expensive or the rock wallaby gold coin theres usually some on ebay
Just go for the cheapest version - no need to pay an additional $200 just because the coin was minted in Birmingham in 1911 Full Sovereign http://coins.shop.ebay.com.au/i.htm...16&_trksid=m194&ssPageName=STRK:MEFSRCHX:SRCH Half Sovereign http://coins.shop.ebay.com.au/i.htm...16&_trksid=m194&ssPageName=STRK:MEFSRCHX:SRCH 4 Ducats - ( Austria-Hungarian Empire ) 0.44 oz of gold - a continental beaut http://shop.ebay.com.au/i.html?_nkw...=0&_trksid=m194&ssPageName=STRK:MEFSRCHX:SRCH 1 Ducat - same as above but 4 times less silver content http://shop.ebay.com.au/i.html?_nkw...50&_trksid=m194&ssPageName=STRK:MEFSRCHX:SRCH 1 Ducat - from Holland http://shop.ebay.com.au/i.html?_nkw...n=&_trksid=m194&ssPageName=STRK:MEFSRCHX:SRCH Our own silverstackers gold coin list http://www.silverstackers.com/calculators/index.php?page=8 Our sponsors gold coin list with live prices http://www.wdavis.com.au/live-price-list.html Good luck and get the bezel, so that you can wear it around the neck and at least be getting a 'dividend' from your gold coin.
mmm you're right a bit expensive - $3375 for 1/5 oz - buy it now 390182745863 - tis a great looking coin tho
390182745863 This is a PROOF coin and as a beginner you wont need it. and for that amount of money you could buy 11 of them ( un-PROOF version ) unproof
i just looked my self wow they got expensive theres 1 on there for 850 or best offer but a true collector coin only 1000 made
I'm liking the sovereigns and the ducats. Don't think the ox is for me - the design is not that appealing. And thanks for the link to the SS coin list - didn't know that was here. I have wdavis.com bookmarked so will check with them. Thanks for all these suggestions.
I'm the easiest person to buy for gift wise in my family. 'Just get him some silver or gold, anything will do, he's not fussy' How much more simple could you possibly want it? If your family and friends know this is the 'ideal' gift for you, it's a no brainer. You don't have to worry about doubling up, you don't have to worry about mixing and matching or whether he/she will 'like' it or not. If it's made of silver or gold, I'm happy. I wish buying gifts for other people was so simple!
I wouldn't complain if someone gave me one of these for my birthday >> http://www.nzmint.com/coins/shop-online/hmav-bounty-14-oz-gold-proof-coin Yeah I know, a rather "generous" premium over spot, but that's fairly normal with the sub-oz coins, and it's not a big mintage (1500), and after all, we're talking about a gift here, right ??
I've done a bit of research regarding the birthday present he is going to pay for. I would like to have a pendant that contains a half sovereign with veiled head, a solid opal - cos I love opals and a piece of silver. All to be contained in silver and on a silver chain. This way I will get an all in one. Does anyone have any recommendations for a silversmith to put this together for me? I actually don't have the sov, the opal or the silver at this stage. Would be interested in talking to a silversmith to do the work before each part is purchased. Will post in the Au/Nz thread when required.
If you were in Sydney i could suggest a good one (she did our wedding rings - mine twice ) but i don't know those in Qld.
Hi all, I recently bought a PAMP 5 gram Lady Fortuna gold oval pendant for my wife's birthday present and she refuses to wear it! Says she doesn't like the design. I won't repeat her comments as they may paint her as racist - which she most assuredly is not. I think it's a fantastic looking necklace but I'm not a woman after all. I even had the thing fitted with a really nice 18 karat gold chain from ABC bullion. I'm now holding it 'til gold goes to $1,800 to sell so I can at least break even!! If anyone is interested I'm happy to sell now it and take a small loss. I can of course provide all receipts and docs and the PAMP assay certificate. It is, of course, in showroom condition and hasn't spent any time out of it's box. Ho hum, such is life!! Any necklace buyers out there? Cheers, P50
