UK Olympic 50p series

[augsburger]

Woohoo, though I'm sure the horse wasn't committing suicide when I drew it

[andyg]

What made you choose which bit of shading should go where on the horsey?

Got the two men being sucked into a vortex too, though that's a strange sport if you ask me

[augsburger]

What made you choose which bit of shading should go where on the horsey?

I just drew it as you would with cross hatching. I have the original image on my e-mail but I don't know if I'm allowed to publish it as it belongs to the mint, apparently! Then it kind of makes sense!

[africancoins]

Two pictures - these are two versions (one as seen and one flipped/mirrored) of the same picture of the obverse of a Shooting 50p from circulation.

This is a die clash and the only lettering that shows due to this die clash is the "50 PENCE" from the reverse appearing backwards on the obverse. I have never seen die clashing involving lettering on a GB coin before. As well "50 PENCE" (not visible to full height) there are a few slight design "outlines" on the obverse of the coin that are from the reverse design.

Are there any others like this around ?

Thanks Mr Paul Baker

[Figleaf]

Fully convincing picture, Paul. Congratulations. First class eyesight.

Peter

[andyg]

Here is an oddity - a mint sealed bag of brand new 50p, containing Guides 2010 commemoratives and 2011 olympic 50p....

[kena]

That is odd.

By the way, how are mint bags of coins obtained?

Ken

[andyg]

You have to ask nicely at a post office (be prepared for them to simply say "no" or alternatively, deny all knowledge that coins circulate in England ) - better still is to know the franchise owner....

[kena]

So next stupid question:

Coudl you share how many are in the various bags?

Since I am wondering if the guy who runs the post office in our village shop would be able to get them.

Ken

[andyg]

1p and 2p in bags of £1
5p, 10p, 20p in bags of £5
50p, £1, £2 in bags of £10

Post offices cannot control which supplies they get - they are only able to ask for a set value I believe and it's pot luck if they get new ones or old ones.

[Bimat]

Anybody has all the 29 coins? (Not the BU packs but the raw unc coins)?

Aditya

[Vivek]

Received my set  with album...
Nice to see all 29 coins in album.....Album is nicely designed to hold all the coins. Will Upload pics soon.
Vivek

[Bimat]

Received my set  with album...
Nice to see all 29 coins in album.....Album is nicely designed to hold all the coins. Will Upload pics soon.

Congratulations!

Aditya

[Vivek]

attaching pics..

[MWM]

WOW.. Superb..