Al Kowsky Posted September 4, 2023 · Member Share Posted September 4, 2023 CNN has published an article authored by Oscar Holland on a commemorative coin made for the late Queen Elizabeth II, said to be the world's most valuable coin. The coin contains nearly 8 pounds of gold & 6,426 diamonds 😮! This coin has to be the epitome of decadence & fitting for the British monarchy. https://www.cnn.com/style/queen-elizabeth-coin-east-india-company/index.html 5 1 1 1 2 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
expat Posted September 4, 2023 · Supporter Share Posted September 4, 2023 If I had 23 million laying around, I don´t think I would be buying just 1 coin, although it is not for sale apparently. Quite a fascinating article about its construction. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Limes Posted September 4, 2023 · Supporter Share Posted September 4, 2023 36 minutes ago, Al Kowsky said: CNN has published an article authored by Oscar Holland on a commemorative coin made for the late Queen Elizabeth II, said to be the world's most valuable coin. The coin contains nearly 8 pounds of gold & 6,426 diamonds 😮! This coin has to be the epitome of decadence & fitting for the British monarchy. https://www.cnn.com/style/queen-elizabeth-coin-east-india-company/index.html Money well spent... Sarcastic mode off. 1 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benefactor DonnaML Posted September 4, 2023 · Benefactor Benefactor Share Posted September 4, 2023 Ugly, isn't it? 4 1 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AETHER Posted September 4, 2023 · Member Share Posted September 4, 2023 11 minutes ago, DonnaML said: Ugly, isn't it? Extremely 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry G Posted September 4, 2023 · Member Share Posted September 4, 2023 I am generally against melting coins down for their precious metal content but this... needs to go 2 1 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Qcumbor Posted September 4, 2023 · Supporter Share Posted September 4, 2023 To me it looks like a candy box lid, and not even nice at it. Thank you but no thank you : give me a tenth of what it's worth (or supposed to be) instead ! Q 3 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ewomack Posted September 4, 2023 · Supporter Share Posted September 4, 2023 (edited) Maybe I could use the Paypal layaway plan? I mean, that seems reasonable, really. How much is sales tax? I may need a go fund me account... Maybe I should have gone with the 60 day plan? Edited September 4, 2023 by ewomack 3 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Kowsky Posted September 4, 2023 · Member Author Share Posted September 4, 2023 4 hours ago, DonnaML said: Ugly, isn't it? That's an understatement 😏.... 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Kowsky Posted September 4, 2023 · Member Author Share Posted September 4, 2023 2 hours ago, ewomack said: Maybe I could use the Paypal layaway plan? I mean, that seems reasonable, really. How much is sales tax? I may need a go fund me account... Maybe I should have gone with the 60 day plan? How about a 60 year plan 🤔? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CPK Posted September 4, 2023 · Supporter Share Posted September 4, 2023 What they don't tell you is right after the camera flashed he accidentally dropped it. 😄 Joking aside, that is a seriously impressive piece of work. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benefactor robinjojo Posted September 7, 2023 · Benefactor Benefactor Share Posted September 7, 2023 (edited) Seems a bit over the top to me. Edited September 7, 2023 by robinjojo 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Kowsky Posted September 8, 2023 · Member Author Share Posted September 8, 2023 On 9/4/2023 at 7:09 PM, CPK said: What they don't tell you is right after the camera flashed he accidentally dropped it. 😄 Joking aside, that is a seriously impressive piece of work. Many hours of labor went into that creation, but was it worth the time & expense 🤔? 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Kowsky Posted September 8, 2023 · Member Author Share Posted September 8, 2023 14 hours ago, robinjojo said: Seems a bit over the top to me. British royalty has always been "over the top"..... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Finn235 Posted September 8, 2023 · Member Share Posted September 8, 2023 If it requires hand assembly, can we please stop calling it a coin? 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Restitutor Posted September 8, 2023 · Administrator Share Posted September 8, 2023 Wonder if they edited the photo. The chocolate coin seems to not be perfectly round, looking at the space on the right between his fingers. Seems jagged! Weird. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Conduitt Posted September 8, 2023 · Supporter Share Posted September 8, 2023 45 minutes ago, Restitutor said: Wonder if they edited the photo. The chocolate coin seems to not be perfectly round, looking at the space on the right between his fingers. Seems jagged! Weird. Yes I noticed that. Definitely a mistake in Photoshop. Perhaps there was something behind him that they removed but didn't do a good job of tidying up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Limes Posted September 8, 2023 · Supporter Share Posted September 8, 2023 Just now, John Conduitt said: Yes I noticed that. Definitely a mistake in Photoshop. Perhaps there was something behind him that they removed but didn't do a good job of tidying up. Perhaps the lizard people tried to hide something! 😉 1 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Kowsky Posted September 9, 2023 · Member Author Share Posted September 9, 2023 On 9/8/2023 at 2:31 PM, Restitutor said: Wonder if they edited the photo. The chocolate coin seems to not be perfectly round, looking at the space on the right between his fingers. Seems jagged! Weird. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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