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Dear Peter I am writing to you in response to your enquiry of 25 April. The Deputy Master of the Royal Mint wrote the following in his Annual Report of 1934 about the darkening of pennies: “In my Report for 1933 I drew attention to the fact that no bronze pennies were required to be struck for circulation in that year. Large stocks of this denomination were held by the Banks and, in accordance with the usual policy of this Department, the issue of pence had from October, 1932, been suspended in this country. In the autumn of 1934, however, it became evident that the stocks had to a large extent been absorbed. I, therefore, invited representatives of the Banks to meet me in order to discuss this position. As a result of our deliberations it was generally agreed that the ban on the issue of new pennies from the Mint should be to some extent relaxed. There was, however, some anxiety displayed that the issues should not be too lavish, especially in meeting the constant demand for bright new pennies, so much desired for the Christmas Stocking, a demand which is spurious to the extent that it is followed, as it often is, by inconvenience to the Banks when the young recipients disgorge their treasures in exchange for other delights which subsequently appeal still more to their taste. Last Christmas, therefore, I felt compelled to meet these views of the Bankers and arranged that all new pence, for the time being, should be issued only after their attractive sheen had first been removed. I am glad to be able to report that, in view of the clear evidence we now have of a very large increase in the genuine demand for pennies this year, the precaution has not proved necessary.” I hope this answers your question. Best wishes

My late father in law, a pilot, used to play this to my wife when she was a girl. Still a masterclass in deadpan public speaking..... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7KbUNzi58wM

That's a bit of a surprise.....didn't know there was that sort of tracking of a coins 'passport'.... Mind you, that price was a surprise too- nice one!

I purchased this 1897 High tide about three weeks ago which arrived today. I have not noticed before that the price i paid has been added on to the information.......Latest auction appearances. Does anyone know please how this has happened ,such as has it been added by the seller or does it pick up the details from the ebay sale. https://www.pcgs.com/cert/82915544 Pete.

Reported, again. I suggest as many as possible here do so again too.

u missed out the public bit lol

She has ended the sale by saying there is "an error" in the listing :) But she has now put it on auction: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/123750447136?_trksid=p2471758.m4704 The 3 bids so far could be shill bids are the bidders have 100% activity with the seller. If you google marlybob1, the predecimal site comes up as the fourth result on the first page and so people can see this discussion. This should help anyone thinking about bidding.

The other Heritage photos were more impressive:

There were 4 nice Proof Victorian Coppers sold at Heritage a couple of days ago, the most expensive (worst condition of the four imo) was this 1859 at $5520. Interesting that the 59 date style on the proof is the same one which was over-stamped with 60 for the rare variety 1860/59

try liz truss and pork markets in seach engine google its a corker

I'd go with the quadrums too, I think for coins you want to handle they're the best option. If you look on ebay, pay attention to the pack size. Some are for a 10 pack @ £6.95, other people have packs of 6, 5 or even 2 for that money.

You don't understand that I don't understand. However, a picture tells more than words, so now it makes sense. I lost the will to live long before I got to page 86.