It was so much fun getting some new coins that I had to go find some more different ones, and they arrived today. We also ordered a coin storage box, and some storage capsules, from AliExpress. The box arrived today too, but we’re still waiting for the capsules.
Before we get down to the nitty gritty, here’s a pic (with some @sift666 special effects) of our cat inspecting the new set up to see what’s going on:
Year of the Rooster
The first coin is a Nuie Island coin celebrating 2017, the Year of the Rooster. The first photo I took, when the light was good, must have had some cat fur on it, so I had to take it again and it's not as good.
I think I'd better put in the first one too, even with the fluff!
One of the interesting features of this coin is that it’s a combination of matt silver and shiny silver. It’s quite effective and pretty, isn’t it?
The same effect is on the back, except instead of the background being shiny, it’s the Queen’s head that’s shiny, and the background is matt.
Year of the Horse
This is a Royal Mint coin celebrating 2014, the Year of the Horse, so it’s official name is the Lunar Horse.
There’s some very nice detailing in the horse’s tail and mane. And here’s the back.
Is it just me, or is this picture of the Queen a bit overlarge?
If any kiwis are wondering where they came from, I got them on Trade Me from seller @startel
And speaking of bullion sellers, I suggested to the guys from MyGold, who sell bullion for cryptos, that they set up an account here. I’m sure you’d all love to hear from them
The storage box
It cost us about NZ$25 on AliExpress and it holds 20 standard sized coins in capsules. Here’s what it looks like on the outside.
So far we only have 4 coins in capsules. The bar we got from @firecajun9262 can sit in it too, but the Vicksburg doesn’t fit. It’s just propped up for the photo.
When the capsules arrive, another 3 will be added, then I’ll start gradually whittling away at my wish list. Here’s another @sift666 image.
Wish List
No rush, but some of the others I’d love to have:
• 2010 Austrian Philharmonic 1oz
• 2018 Steem round
• Perth Mint 1oz bar with dragon
• Some more lunars
• And there are some nice coins featuring NZ and Australian wildlife
Thanks for reading
Photos by me and @sift666
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