Mint of Gdansk produces collectors boxes for the Queens Beasts bullion coin ranges
One of the best of the modern bullion coin series, the Royal Mint’s Queens Beasts has proven popular with collectors because of its superb design and defined range. A series of ten designs based around iconic British symbols, the Jody-Clark penned coins have ably stepped into the gap left by the Britannia now having a fixed design, much like the equally boring Maple Leaf, Philharmoniker and Eagle coins – each fine coins, but ubiquitous to the point of overload.
The Royal Mint does produce a superb range of proof coins using the Queens Beasts artwork, but in a manner typical for this mint, they’re expensive and limited in availability. Besides, the bullion coins have a design more than capable of standing equal to them. Sold unpackaged, the collector does have the dilemma of how to hold the set, as it’s one with appeal far outside the stacker community it’s aimed at.
Polish dealer the Mint of Gdansk, have produced a wooden box series that should make things easy. Three versions are available, one each for the 2oz silver and the ¼oz and 1oz gold variants of the coin. Each is felt-lined and has space for all ten issues in the series. A nice touch is that every space has a plaque below it with the coin name inscribed on it, something that lifts this box above the usual generic type. Equally handy is that a set of capsules are provided to hold the coins. Given that dealers often encapsulate these bullion coins themselves, the variety of capsules used can be off-putting, so having a standardised set that fits the box well is a real benefit.
The lid of the box has a foil image of a crowned lion on it, along with the title ‘Queens Beasts’. Selling for around 200 Zloty ($56 USD / £43 / €47), it’s a good way to compile a set of this superb bullion coin series, not matter which format you prefer. Available now from the Mint of Gdansk who ship worldwide.
This coins-in-a-wood-box craze must be a real money spinner for some. Had a mate moaning about some balls-up with a libertad coin set he’d thrown money at months ago that’s only just shipping now. A real glutton for punishment if ever there was one. Lol!
He was a bit miffed to learn that sets aren’t put together by the tender hands of vestal virgins, or even given the OK by the man from Del Monte. It’s amazing what some people spend money on when it has some certificate attached.
Definitely an issue, although those Libertad sets are well worth seeking out as it isn’t easy to put them together. My pet peeve is a never-ending range of modified bullion coins (paint, gilding etc). Simply don’t cover them here as its impossible to keep track of them all and virtually none of them are official.
This wooden box is so perfect! The best quality and really practical.
Es ist wirklich sehr schön und praktisch ich empfehle es Ihnen sehr herzlich
I am really satisfied with this collection box. It’s made with high quality wood and look georgus. My coins had really nice plastic capsules .
The box looks professional. Very good idea!