Wow.. don't hold back!! You clearly have never bought a car and lost money on it. Yes, these coins can be expensive, but the collectability outweighs the cost in a few years. Even this year's new Royal Mint Silver Sovereign, which cost me a lot more than spot value, is now changing hands for over £200.... to me that's a £70 gain in a month. So while collectors make money in the long term, others "losers" will not.

@@LesCoins-uk I own 2 cars. A 1948 Mk. 6 Bentley and a 1962 Morris Minor 1000. Both are worth more than I paid after adjustment for inflation.

@@JamesWilliamson-w8y Nice cars! However you've countered your own argument with this evidence. They are worth considerably more than their original value. My own example would be - Gold price = £2100 per oz, and there's approx. 30g to 1oz. £2100 / 30 = £70. Gold Sovereign = 8g (rounded up) = £560, but I paid £800 for a proof version. That same coin is now changing hands for £1200. I may have paid above spot price, but the collectability will win 99% of the time.

@@LesCoins-uk Just shows that there are people who know the price of everything but the value of nothing. Enjoy your profits, I'm sticking with bullion.

For what it is, it is expensive, but I like silver.

Good question. Not sure to be honest. It may be case of collecting them in case they are low mintage, so become hard to get, or like me, to compete a year run or ensure I have 1 of each issued... others treat them like Pokemon - gotta buy 'em all 🤣

I see your "and" and raise you an "and what?". This video, like the many others, are on a playlist on my channel listed as "Single Coin Showcase - shorts", so they don't need any further introductions. Cheers.

Hiya!! It's bought now for collecting purposes, but the good side effect is it will make money in a few years, even if silver prices go back down. Limited mintage = profit in years to come (maybe even be my retirement fund!). Cheers.

Hi Jamie. I'm with you... Sovereigns are gold not silver. But I'm a sucker for shiny thing 🤣 I was surprised a couple of years ago when Isle of Man and Gibraltar had their first "silver sovereigns", and they didn't have the Pistrucci design either!! Cheers.

I'm looking at this Monday... so 2 more days 😉Cheers.

@@LesCoins-ukyes, i hope its great, can you someday make a 45 min world coin hunt

@@Beckiequeenofwoof1 That is an idea to think about. I am looking to boost my "watch time", as although there are over 250 videos, they're mostly under 15 minutes.

Survived 99 years

It is a nice coin. Just think... only a few years later that cross was a lot more angry looking 😉 Cheers.

@@LesCoins-ukww2 germany😅

Correct, but in countries where English is the primary language, it's more commonly known as CCCP for the old Soviet. It's certainly the incorrect way to read it, but that's how us lazy Westerners read it 😂 Cheers.

Hi. Even outside of the UK, you will find 50p coins. Keep looking as your collection will grow. Cheers.

@@LesCoins-ukmy collection will grow, i hope for coins as my presents 🎁

Hi. Yes, I often watch his videos. Thank you for comparing our content... I'm honoured! Cheers.

Thanks Louis. I started in Nov23 by Mar24, I only had about 30 and nearly quit. April came along and things suddenly started to happen!! Cheers.

@ it’s pay to keep going mate . I’m glad you did 😎🎉

@@LouisKelch Thanks 😁

Hi Tom. Thanks.. it's appreciated 😁 Now for a new target!! Cheers.

Hi. Span? Typo and you mean Spain? The reverse shows King Albert II of Belgium. Cheers.

Thanks. Onwards & upwards!! Now have to get my watch hours up a bit too 😂Cheers.

Hi Beckie. Thanks. The next one should be out in a few days 😉 Cheers.

@@LesCoins-ukyes, good to hear that the next is coming soon

Thanks Ian, it really is appreciated 😁 Cheers.

Hello! It is and certainly a territory that I've not seen before. 1000 subs hit today! Cheers.

Hi Neil. Mini hunts... nice idea... I might steal it! A Salmon from a hunt would be amazing, and I'd be over the moon to get in my change. I've only had 1 so far, but it took me years to get 1 Kew Gardens, so I'm not holding my breath (but I am keeping my fingers crossed). Cheers.

@LesCoins-uk ..great..I haven't found a Kew yet so yre 1 up on me there..👏..I have 2 salmon so far though..great to chat with you as nobody I know appreciates the complexities of coins..🪙🤔🪙

Yes, but most countries have a dark side.

Hi Alan. The NI version is the lowest minted and most collectors struggle to get it and manage to get that one last. For me it was my first, but the others took forever to find. Keep looking... you'll get it one of these days!! Cheers.

@LesCoins-uk hopefully, all the others I've had in change, including a kew gardens 50p and a off side 50p

Hiya. Thanks for the sub. It really is appreciated, even more so to someone who isn't into the coin collecting thing. I don't believe in rushing and talking at 100mph. I try to do my vids like I would chatting to friends in the same room. There are special coins and there "special" coins. Most are circulated so are kept in a folder, whilst the silver coins, bars, and older silver coins (pre-WW2) and my Sovereigns are are either in their own display boxes & capsules or in capsules stored in trays. Cheers.

It's nice, good luck to you mate I think you'll hit 1000 very soon

Hi Tom. Great question! It's a bit of both for me. Initially bought for collecting/hobby purposes but then after a couple of years, even if silver stays around the same price, the collectability of the coins or bar will go up, and in turn the price others would be willing to pay. Thanks for the compliment... and the accent is Bristolian (I'm from Bristol, England, (in case you're not local 😉) Cheers.

Hi. That sounds very much like the 1996 £2 coin to celebrate the 10th European Football Championships (Euro 96), held here in the UK. It was the last of all the old style (non bi-metal) £2 coins produced. There were 5,141,350 minted and they sell on Ebay for between £5 and £10, depending on condition. Cheers.

@@LesCoins-uk Thankyou for letting me know, I think Iwill leave it in the safe a while longer....

Yes, just a shame about the hole! 😢Cheers.

@ I would have that as a Christmas decoration on my tree I got 2 coins on my tree with holes in them 😊⚓️👍🧲

@@blisteringbarnaclesmagnets6364 What a great idea!! I've got a couple of others with holes... I'll have to find some fine tinsel to hang them with!! Cheers.

@ perfect they look great on a Christmas tree 🎄 ⚓️👍🧲

Hi Steven. Glue on coins is a real bugbear of mine. Removing glue depends on the sort of glue and how thick it is. Many people use turps/paint thinner, others use nail polish remover. Another option could be to use extremely hot water. Submerse the coin for a few minutes, letting the hot water soften the glue, then you may be able to scrape it off with a thumbnail. Don't forget - the coin will be hot! Good luck. Cheers.

@LesCoins-uk cheers

Thanks. I've been getting a lot of the usual reverses recently, and nearly didn't bother checking... glad I did!! Yep, the 1k is 18 away at present. Think I need to start planning the giveaway! cheers.

Er, thanks?

Hi, This year is worth about 50 pence (US 50 cents), but if there is a letter H next to the date, then £1 (US $1.50). Cheers.

Hi, thanks for the information. I had a feeling it wasn't real, as the character on the left of the reverse didn't look like any of the other coins. Looking at the wear I would say it was contemporary, or at least 100-150 years olds, even as a fake. Thanks again 😁 Cheers.

Hi Neil. Thanks for the offer. I'd need to know more about the coins in the album... dates, face value etc... German coins from about 100 years ago were a mix... some were zinc and some were aluminium, whereas some could even be silver. If you want to drop me an email with some details ([email protected]), we can go from there. Thanks again. Cheers.

Hi. Set of 2? I was only aware this one came out on its own. I'd be interested to know of the other just in case I've got one missing! 🤣 Cheers.

@ Iv just posted a picture on my community page and tagged you on it ⚓️🧲👍😊

@@blisteringbarnaclesmagnets6364 Got it, thanks. I didn't realise Westminster Collection had issued them as a pair. I have replied there saying - I've got the Trafalgar as BU and in used condition and the Nelson only in used condition. Cheers.

Hi. It's a nice design. Many £5 coins have reverses that are not very detailed, but somehow this one carries it off! Cheers.

Hi. If you mean how much is it worth, it's about £1.50-£2 (US $2-$2.50). Only 5 ,287, 584 minted. Cheers.

Hi, Yes, I've seen many Japanese coins but this one is by far the best. It could be complete gibberish that's written on it, but I'd still collect it! Cheers.

You got me... secret is out 🤣🤣 Cheers.

Hi, these are worth about 25 pence, or US 30 Cents

Hi. 5 Ore is not a lot. It's 0.05 Krone... This coin is worth 15 pence (US 20 cents). Cheers.

er, Hi!

Yep, she's hefty lass! Cheers.

Hi, This is potentially one of the older Irish ones I've come across. Most are from the 1960's. Cheers.

Hi Capt. Do you mean South Wales? The small diamond, below the first digit of the year is from Llantrisant. Apart from Heaton, all other mints used are in India. Cheers.

Soon my young friend... soon!

Hi, thanks for the offer, but I already have over 10kg of world coins and about 5kg of of British pre-decimal. Cheers.

Hi, They were issued between 1991 and 2004... so we have a few more to find! 😁 Cheers.