Qcumbor Posted October 16, 2023 · Supporter Share Posted October 16, 2023 (edited) Here are the new designs for the UK circulation coins, available soon, as far as indicated by the Royal mint. At least they have one attractive side 😄 Q  Edited October 16, 2023 by Qcumbor 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steppenfool Posted October 16, 2023 · Member Share Posted October 16, 2023 (edited) Very ugly. Why divide a perfect shape like that? Edited October 16, 2023 by Steppenfool Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benefactor DonnaML Posted October 16, 2023 · Benefactor Benefactor Share Posted October 16, 2023 7 minutes ago, Steppenfool said: Very ugly. Why divide a perfect shape like that? I kind of like them! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Conduitt Posted October 16, 2023 · Supporter Share Posted October 16, 2023 5 minutes ago, DonnaML said: I kind of like them! Yes I prefer them to the fragmented shield. They remind me of the Percy Metcalfe Irish coins. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dafydd Posted October 16, 2023 · Supporter Share Posted October 16, 2023 (edited) Somebody once said , why not stick a real persons head on a coin that would be something, we all know where that led...... I like them too and I think that the offset numeric for the value helps as it allows a bigger image for the subject. I think the UK holds the record for one of the ugliest coins in the world .  And also some of the finest. I guess beauty is in the eye of the beholder. I really don't like the 1p Dormouse but the Salmon and Bees are great in my opinion. The puffin is our counties adopted bird and nest in our area. For those that have not seen one, here is one returning to feed its young on Skomer Island about 5 miles offshore.  Edited October 16, 2023 by Dafydd 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Conduitt Posted October 16, 2023 · Supporter Share Posted October 16, 2023 (edited) 38 minutes ago, Dafydd said: The puffin is our counties adopted bird and nest in our area. For those that have not seen one, here is one returning to feed its young on Skomer Island about 5 miles offshore.  I’ve seen puffins many times but annoyingly only up close in winter (I presume actually early spring), when their beaks have lost their colour (I think the black and white might also be greyer) and they don’t look as spectacular as that one. The 20p could be either but at least they haven’t colourised it…yet… Of course, another island not so far from Skomer is Lundy, where they had unofficial coins with the bird on it called the puffin and half puffin. Edited October 16, 2023 by John Conduitt 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dafydd Posted October 16, 2023 · Supporter Share Posted October 16, 2023 (edited) And here are the coins you mention @John Conduitt He was a fascinating character who bought the Island and declared himself King! These of course are a later reproduction. I have the originals but not photographed. Here is a link to his Wikipedia entry https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Martin_Coles_Harman Edited October 16, 2023 by Dafydd 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JayAg47 Posted October 16, 2023 · Member Share Posted October 16, 2023 (edited) That CCC monogram looks like the biohazard symbol! Edited October 16, 2023 by JayAg47 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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