Granny Bait - Printable Version

Granny Bait - Printable Version

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RE: Granny Bait - markn - 14-07-2014

(14-07-2014, 01:48 PM)kchan1111 Wrote: Came across this... thought it was a very nice design. Should I feel shame finding it attractive?

It's a classic design and there's no shame in finding it attractive. But if it was me I'd be looking for my coats of arms on something with a bit more history:

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RE: Granny Bait - kchan1111 - 14-07-2014

(14-07-2014, 01:51 PM)markn Wrote:
(14-07-2014, 01:48 PM)kchan1111 Wrote: Came across this... thought it was a very nice design. Should I feel shame finding it attractive?

It's a classic design and there's no shame in finding it attractive. But if it was me I'd be looking for my coats of arms on something with a bit more history:

Very nice.

RE: Granny Bait - markn - 14-07-2014

(14-07-2014, 01:54 PM)kchan1111 Wrote:
(14-07-2014, 01:51 PM)markn Wrote:
(14-07-2014, 01:48 PM)kchan1111 Wrote: Came across this... thought it was a very nice design. Should I feel shame finding it attractive?

It's a classic design and there's no shame in finding it attractive. But if it was me I'd be looking for my coats of arms on something with a bit more history:

Very nice.

And I think sold for about the same as it's going to cost to get one of those proof 5 pounders here in Australia.

RE: Granny Bait - kchan1111 - 14-07-2014

(14-07-2014, 01:51 PM)markn Wrote:
(14-07-2014, 01:48 PM)kchan1111 Wrote: Came across this... thought it was a very nice design. Should I feel shame finding it attractive?

It's a classic design and there's no shame in finding it attractive. But if it was me I'd be looking for my coats of arms on something with a bit more history:

Very nice.

RE: Granny Bait - robbiegal - 14-07-2014

(14-07-2014, 01:48 PM)kchan1111 Wrote: Came across this... thought it was a very nice design. Should I feel shame finding it attractive?

GB 2014 £5 Prince George 1st Birthday Silver Proof

"Should I feel shame finding it attractive?"

I think it is terrible that another collector has to even pose that question
if you like the coin & can afford it then go for gold
as I have said before, I find the term granny bait derogatory and insulting to grannies (being one myself!! ha ha) and to the collectors who enjoy collecting the modern silver coins

RE: Granny Bait - kchan1111 - 14-07-2014

(14-07-2014, 05:52 PM)robbiegal Wrote: I think it is terrible that another collector has to even pose that question
if you like the coin & can afford it then go for gold
as I have said before, I find the term granny bait derogatory and insulting to grannies (being one myself!! ha ha) and to the collectors who enjoy collecting the modern silver coins

Thanks for that robbiegal. I am not really that ashamed of my fondness for the shiny new silver designs. The only reason why I am a bit wary is the drop in value later. I could potentially have gotten cheaper if I wait. I got to be careful though. If I buy everything that I like I would be bankrupt very soon.

May be "kitsch" is better word. Kitsch or no kitsch - I like designs with coat of arms on them.

RE: Granny Bait - robbiegal - 15-07-2014

I rather like how they have done the date on the design

RE: Granny Bait - kchan1111 - 22-07-2014

http://www.australian-threepence.com/coin-news/prince-george-1st-birthday-coin/

"This Royal Arms was also struck onto a British 5 shilling Crown in 1960 seen below."

That's why it's so nice. Designed by people back when they still have good tastes.

RE: Granny Bait - interest - 01-11-2014

Today I bought some Granny Bait.
The Perth Mint will release no more than 1,914 of The ANZAC Spirit 100th Anniversary Coin Series – First Convoy 2014 1/2oz Silver Proof Coin. I will be selling it I think.
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RE: Granny Bait - autocoupler - 02-11-2014

(01-11-2014, 12:00 PM)interest Wrote: Today I bought some Granny Bait.
The Perth Mint will release no more than 1,914 of The ANZAC Spirit 100th Anniversary Coin Series – First Convoy 2014 1/2oz Silver Proof Coin. I will be selling it I think.

I'm not much on silver proofs, but do pick up the odd one or two that I think has an important relevance to our history. I reckon this one celebrates one of those events. At a mintage of 1914 it may be harder to get though.