IanB

Just rubbed my crystal balls and the spirits are telling me 20 mins into the first half. So there is no confusion thats the first goal from either team?

Germany 2, France 1

Just sent you a PM

Just heard the radio, Iceland are 4 nil,down. Guess I don't get the coin. Unless I can change my mind and say 4 nil to France

Iceland 1 France 0

https://tompride.wordpress.com/2015/12/08/wounded-british-soldier-shuts-up-anti-muslim-racists-with-epic-message/ And what should this be called?

Good, lets fight racism together, it's a fight worth fighting. But comparing us to Hitler, come on, really!

It looks like we are in agreement that racism is unacceptable and should not be tolerated, but is yours and Chky argument that we are now a nation of racist? I think we are not, we are a nation who has welcomed immigration for centuries as our DNA will attest to. There are small groups in every culture that hates others not like themselves, but to use it as an argument for the UK choosing to leave Europe is at best clutching at straws. Chky comparisons with Hitler are insulting to a nation who stood up to tyranny from a dictator bent on world domination. A small nation of people who said NO we will not tolerate this. I think an apology is required please for all those who made the sacrifice. Please can we stop this fallback reaction of racism whenever someone disagrees with a political outcome that they do not like. It really is the default setting for those who have run out of arguments.

Very few votes have a unanimous conclusion, however in a democratic society it falls to the loser to except the results, not how has been suggested that we keep having votes until the outcome changes. I figured that Chky was from Germany and it's obvious that he feels strongly about the outcome of the vote, but it was a vote that I guess he could not take part in. The result stands and the British people can argue about it or they can work together to get the best results for all and that includes Europe. To bring up the subject of internment camps is a very poor argument and really has no place in these discussions.

Iceland to win 1 - 0. Just because I think if a shop that sells frozen food can get this far then they deserve a crack at the title.

Well that is news. Our country has been divided in one form or another for centuries but somehow we manage to pull through. We make a speciality of strength through adversity. The British population voted to leave, get over it and move on and stop whining about it. We have a tough couple years ahead of us which we will get through because that's what the British people do. if you don't like it, then move.

Hi Damowain, Welcome to the forum. It sounds like you may need to pick up a couple of extra books. The Rotographic ones advertsed on this site, about grading and collecting will be very helpful. eBay is just one place to buy from, but be careful you do not rush in and buy everything you see just because you want some coins. Have a think on what you fancy, ask some questions on here and take your time. Go back through some of the old posts and you will start to see the names of dealers mentioned, also have a look at the coins for sale section and you will start to get a feel for things. you do not have to spend big money to get a few nice coins and remember don't worry if you miss a coin for sale, like buses there will be another one along shortly Ian

That's a nice find and a great price compared to the book price. Wish I could spot these.

Check your pockets http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-wiltshire-36530514

That's a fair collection for a reasonable amount of money.

That's a cracking bit of history, especially the story of the Lima coins. Would make a good book and film. Hard times, never knowing if today was your last day but what an adventure.

Hi Stuntman, As someone who's collection doesn't have any shillings "Yet" and only a couple of Half Crowns. Whats the significance of LIMA and VIGO? Ian

No worries, I will have a look at the TC Coins for the moment.

All very, very nice Matt, my favourite one is the 1910. Originally I thought I would take a couple of hours to have a look at his coins but now the do not disturb sign has gone up for the rest of the afternoon

Blimey there are loads on there. I am going to have to lock the office door and pretend that I am writing a report or something so I do not get disturbed for an hour or two.

Oh you had me there well and truly

Thank you Matt, sorry about the ginger comment. I apologies now in case I have caused offence

Thank you Pete, I can log onto the CGS site but how do I search for TC Coins. I am sure its going to be obvious once you tell me but for the moment, I am have a blonde moment. Apologies to all who are blonde, I best stop now before I say something about gingers as well

Good morning Guy, just to let you, the penny arrived safely. Its a cracking coin and will sit nicely in the collection. Do you have an updated list of your other for sale coins? Ian

That is a coin with a lot going on in the design and I am guessing its been in circulation. From the photo its hard to tell if it has been cleaned. Personally it would not bother me, I reckon you should carry on collecting them and let it be a lesson for the future. Don't let this get you down, enjoy what you have and stick with it.