just received 2007 Britannia...question..

rgl1345

My first. Can I leave it in the Mint package or am I better off removing it?
Thanks
Ron

laurentyvan

Please, as a veteran, you should realize you're much better off leaving it in the mint package if you wish to resell it or maintain it's theoretical book value, or simply wish to receive it and collect it as minted unless there's a really good reason to break it out.
Or, perhaps, you simply wish to put it into a 2x2 holder in an album page (which I generally concur with).

A bullion coin for a world collection which wants to ascend in grade (based on condition) should be graded but will you receive enough of a premium once slabbed to make it worthwhile?

Is there an image?

rgl1345

<< <i>Please, as a veteran, you should realize you're much better off leaving it in the mint package if you wish to resell it or maintain it's theoretical book value, or simply wish to receive it and collect it as minted unless there's a really good reason to break it out.
Or, perhaps, you simply wish to put it into a 2x2 holder in an album page (which I generally concur with).

A bullion coin for a world collection which wants to ascend in grade (based on condition) should be graded but will you receive enough of a premium once slabbed to make it worthwhile?

Is there an image? >>



I would like to keep it in the mint cardboard and plastic IF that material will not be harmful to the coin later.
Sorry I didnt say what I meant

drjules

I have a set of these Britannias, the early ones I purchased from ebay and they are in air tites, a couple I cracked out of the mint packaging to put in air tities and the latest ones are still in the mint packaging. From what I can see, at least the one I had for 2005 there was a small, circular hole in the outer bag (presumably the let air out after sealing) so the bags are not air tight. My opinion of these are that they are bullion in the same category as American Silver Eagles or Australian zodiacs and Kookaburras, so storage should be practical and match your display preference. Of all my Britannias only the 2004 has any toning, a tiny dot on the reverse at the very top (on the word ONE), that one I cracked out of the mint packaging as soon as I got it, handled it with cotton gloves and put it in an air tite.

Dr J

laurentyvan

Nice answer DrJ!

rgl1345

Thanks Dr.J

ziggy29

I received mine the other day, too. Really it depends on your preference for display, with the obvious caveat that you be very careful removing and handling the coin. Personally I prefer airtites but I'm a little afraid of putting a nick or a fingerprint on it.

I noticed that they didn't go for the "reverse proof" finish on the 2007 as they often have in years past. Or do they only have that effect with the "standard" design?