Irish Euro Gold and Silver Commemorative coins

ActingDanClark · 03-12-2019 9:10pm

Rubberlegs wrote: »

Nothing as yet, the only communication I have has is an email to say the order was successful and will be processed when the technical difficulties are sorted. The money that was pending has now been taken so hopefully won't be too long before arrival.

Same as

ajmorno · 11-12-2019 12:19am

It’s been two weeks now and no word - be plenty of unhappy people if they don’t arrive before Christmas - anyone received theirs yet?

Shelmalier · 11-12-2019 10:55am

ajmorno wrote: »

It’s been two weeks now and no word - be plenty of unhappy people if they don’t arrive before Christmas - anyone received theirs yet?

I received mine in the post yesterday.

ActingDanClark · 11-12-2019 3:06pm

Yeah received on Monday, sorry ☹️

ajmorno · 11-12-2019 3:18pm

ActingDanClark wrote: »

Yeah received on Monday, sorry ☹️

Hopefully shall arrive this week so!

Rubberlegs · 11-12-2019 5:41pm

ActingDanClark wrote: »

Yeah received on Monday, sorry ☹️

Did it come in plain packaging? Asking as mine is a present for the other half and I'm hoping it will come when I'm at home, rather than him

NiallArmstrong · 14-12-2019 5:22pm

Hi there,

I'm happy to exchange a Phil Lynott coin for one of last year's Rory Gallagher coins if anybody is interested....PM me

Niall

machiavellianme · 16-12-2019 7:55pm

NiallArmstrong wrote: »

Hi there,

I'm happy to exchange a Phil Lynott coin for one of last year's Rory Gallagher coins if anybody is interested....PM me

Niall

Are you swapping a Phil Lynott coin or do you have a Rory coin to swap?

Sitamoia · 16-12-2019 9:16pm

I also have a Phil Lynott, looking to swap for a Rory if anyone has one? Has to be in pristine condition, PM me

NiallArmstrong · 17-12-2019 3:46pm

Ha. Sorry. I can see that my message was unclear.

I have an extra Phil Lynott coin but I missed out on the Rory one last year, so I'd swap a Phil Lynott coin directly for a Rory one if anybody was interested.

XMG · 19-12-2019 12:53pm

I got my 3 Phil Lynott's today, twas a long wait, although I'm overseas. Nice enough coins and the box is a nice touch. I must have been one of the lucky ones as my ordering process was fairly smooth, hung a few times and was using a foreign credit card as well. Got an order confirmation email within 5 minutes.

The bubble wrap envelope they came in was a bit disappointing though, fully expected the boxes to be damaged seeing as it had been in transit since 9th December but somehow they were grand.

machiavellianme · 22-12-2019 10:36am

Crikey, no fewer than 21 coins currently for sale on eBay. Given that there were only 3000 minted and there's 87 already sold on that platform alone, is it fair to say that most were bought as short term investments? The maximum price reached so far is EUR 617.98 while the lowest was EUR 100 + postage. Not too bad for less than a month in circulation, although the average price has dropped substantially with each passing week and its just over 200 now.

Spocker · 22-12-2019 2:04pm

170 on adverts now: https://www.adverts.ie/memorabilia/phil-lynott-coin/19444924

sirdeclan · 03-01-2020 3:26pm

Anyone willing to exchange a 2007 Ivan Mestrovic Coin for a Phil Lynott coin?

Thanks.

Elegant Chaos · 04-02-2020 10:26am

Apologies if this isn't the right thread for this, but I'm sure someone here could give some advice. My later father collected a number of euro commemorative coins - mainly from 2006 to 2017. My mother has asked me to look in to valuation of these with a view to possibly selling them. What is the best way of going about this? If I were to attend the International Coin Fair in the RDS this month, could I just bring them along for valuation? Would I be better directly approaching individual dealers for a valuation? Is it possible to recommend dealers on boards? Any suggestions appreciated.

Blade · 04-02-2020 10:28pm

Elegant Chaos wrote: »

Apologies if this isn't the right thread for this, but I'm sure someone here could give some advice. My later father collected a number of euro commemorative coins - mainly from 2006 to 2017. My mother has asked me to look in to valuation of these with a view to possibly selling them. What is the best way of going about this? If I were to attend the International Coin Fair in the RDS this month, could I just bring them along for valuation? Would I be better directly approaching individual dealers for a valuation? Is it possible to recommend dealers on boards? Any suggestions appreciated.

Best to bring them to the coin fair and any of the dealers or the Numismatics Society or Dublin Coin Auctions will give you an idea of price. Keep in mind though that if these coins were collected from circulation they will have little or no value above face. If they were mint uncirculated, that's a different story.

Spocker · 18-04-2020 7:07pm

Anyone hear of this years set yet (if at all?)

fantafanta · 10-07-2020 2:06pm

Hi.
Does anyone know when the Luke Kelly silver coin will be released please?
I only see the 2020 baby set and annual mint sets available on the website at the moment.
https://www.collectorcoins.ie/en/annual-mint-set-2020.html
https://www.collectorcoins.ie/en/baby-set-2020.html

Thanks.

Blade · 11-07-2020 3:07am

fantafanta wrote: »

Hi.
Does anyone know when the Luke Kelly silver coin will be released please?
I only see the 2020 baby set and annual mint sets available on the website at the moment.

I haven't heard anything yet anyway

Danco · 20-08-2020 11:57pm

Hi folks, I've recently gotten interested in Irish proof euro coins and I bought the Dracula coin from the central bank a week or so ago. Having received it I notice that the cardboard slipcase that goes over the box is not labelled at all (I've seen elsewhere that the older coin issues had the name of the coin printed on the slipcase and some more recent ones have a sticker applied to the slipcase). Can anyone tell me whether the Dracula coin had labelled slipcases? I'm wondering if I got a dud.

Also, there's no notch in the tray that holds the coin in place which makes it very difficult to remove the capsule from the box - is this standard for this coin and were they all issued this way? I've had a look around to try to find out myself but it's hard to tell whether there's a notch or not in the photographs that I've seen of the coin because the tray inside the box is black and wouldn't show up a notch too clearly even if it was there.

Any clarity on these two (admittedly minor) issues would be appreciated!

Blade · 21-08-2020 12:54am

Danco wrote: »

Any clarity on these two (admittedly minor) issues would be appreciated!

I don't have the Dracula coin to confirm. But the presentation packing from the Central Bank changes all the time. More than likely you have the correct packing for that coin.

Danco · 21-08-2020 9:32am

Blade wrote: »

I don't have the Dracula coin to confirm. But the presentation packing from the Central Bank changes all the time. More than likely you have the correct packing for that coin.

Thanks for the swift response Blade, I appreciate it. I'd say you're right and that the packaging is as standard. Having seen the recent post about the sticker on the 100 Years of Transatlantic Aviation slipcase I just got to wondering about the Dracula one. I also bought the Ha'penny Bridge coin in my CB order and that has a notch in the tray which makes checking out the obverse side of the coin a whole lot easier! Thanks again for the reply.

fantafanta · 06-11-2020 7:17pm

The luke Kelly coin release has been delayed until next year due to supply chain delays. I'm assuming that the same is going for the other coin releases.
https://www.rte.ie/news/ireland/2020/1106/1176474-luke-kelly-coin/

CarPark2 · 15-01-2021 4:59pm

Elegant Chaos wrote: »

Apologies if this isn't the right thread for this, but I'm sure someone here could give some advice. My later father collected a number of euro commemorative coins - mainly from 2006 to 2017. My mother has asked me to look in to valuation of these with a view to possibly selling them. What is the best way of going about this? If I were to attend the International Coin Fair in the RDS this month, could I just bring them along for valuation? Would I be better directly approaching individual dealers for a valuation? Is it possible to recommend dealers on boards? Any suggestions appreciated.

Not sure if you already dealt with this, but just in case.....
These commemorative coins are also sold on Adverts etc. For example: https://www.adverts.ie/coins/ireland-boxed-bram-stoker-dracula-silver-proof-coin-cert/20415462
You could take a look for the coins that you have and get an idea of the price that they generally go for. Also, double check the central bank website to see if they are still for sale (https://www.collectorcoins.ie/en/shop/type.html). Most have already sold out, but if one of yours is still available, the price you get will likely be less than the price of a new one from the Central bank.

Shelmalier · 16-01-2021 3:08pm

I think the advice earlier is sound. I'm no expert but here a few other thoughts. You could ask one of the auction houses in Dublin (Whytes do coins) to value them for you and see if you'd be interested in them auctioning them for you as a collection. However, I remember hearing that you're unlikely to do as well if you sell them as one collection compared to selling them individually - maybe some others in here would have a view on that? Finally you can calculate the total gold and silver content of the coins and calculate total value at spot gold and silver prices - they're worth more as coins especially if they're scarce and sought after but if gives an indicative 'worst case' value of what you have.

scheister · 05-07-2021 11:16am

Does any one have any idea when the 2021 coins are likely to be released?

fantafanta · 01-08-2021 4:25pm

The 2021 annual mint set and baby set are available on the central bank website collectorcoins.ie. Still no sign of anything on gold and silver releases yet scheister. Sorry, I can't post you the link, but it seems like my access level has been reduced to remove that option.

fantafanta · 04-11-2021 9:45pm

New silver coin on Central bank website. It's a silver 2020 Gothic Architecture coin, with issue limit of 2000 coins. it looks nice.

The Europa Star Series is a unique coin programme that was first launched in 2004, bringing various European monetary institutions together around a common theme. The current theme for the Europa Star series is “Great Ages of Europe” and has been running from 2016–2020. These ages are linked to the architecture celebrated on the €20–€500 Euro bank notes. The 2020 issue will celebrate Dublin’s Christ Church Cathedral under the theme of ‘Gothic Architecture’.

Spocker · 05-11-2021 3:24pm

Link for the Gothic Architecture/Cathedral coin: https://www.collectorcoins.ie/en/europa-star-series-gothic-architecture-%E2%82%AC10-silver-proof-coin.html

fritzelly · 09-11-2021 4:51pm

Had to google to find this thread again

Only just received the "newsletter"

Is everyone buying this - doesn't seem to be selling that quick

pawrick · 10-11-2021 9:17pm

Just spotted the newsletter in my spam, noticed the stock (2000 issued) is limited when I checked the site. I bought a couple of them as I like it, one to keep and one to swap at some point.

05-01-2022 2:38pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/117691829#Comment_117691829

I emailed them to ask what the story is with releases in the series for 2021 and received the following:

Hello $hifty

Just to confirm that there won’t be any coins issued in the future to commemorate 2021 – we should have details of our 2022 coin programme available shortly on the website – www.collectorcoins.ie

Kind regards

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Pretty disappointed, to be honest.

hblock21 · 01-04-2022 9:18am

Hi,

Anyone know why there is no 2018 Baby set for sale on

https://www.collectorcoins.ie/en/shop/giftsets/babysets.html

Thanks!

pawrick · 23-06-2022 11:53am

Received this today, note people will need to re-register. A price hike also on older coins or at least on the last one i had a receipt to hand for.

Dear customer,We are delighted to announce that our collector coin website www.collectorcoins.ie has been updated and we hope that you will enjoy the new look and layout.

2022 Collector Coin Programme

Our next coin scheduled to be launched in late July, is a beautiful silver proof coin paying tribute to the remarkable life of Dr Kathleen Lynn and her political, medical and social achievements. Dr Lynn established St Ultan’s hospital in 1919, which became the specialist hospital for the BCG vaccination in Ireland. She worked tirelessly with Dublin’s inner-city poor and in particular deprived mothers and children. Dr Lynn was politically active during the 1913 Dublin Lock-Out, the 1916 Rising and the War of Independence. She was Chief Medical Officer of the Irish Citizen Army and a member of the executive committee of the Irish Women’s Suffragette and Local Government Association.

The coin, presented in a box with certificate of authenticity, containing background text and images will be available on www.collectorcoins.ie. When the sale date is confirmed, we will send an update to all newsletter subscribers. This is a unique opportunity to add to your coin collection or indeed to buy this coin as a thoughtful gift.

We also have a number of other exciting coin products scheduled for later this year and we are looking forward to announcing details of these really soon via our newsletter.

Other Collector Coin Products

We also have a limited quantity of collector coin products issued in previous years commemorating a range of significant Irish people, events and historical milestones. Such milestones include 100 years since Women won the Right to Vote and 100 years of Transatlantic Aviation. Literary and artistic figures are also recognized, such as brothers W. B and Jack B Yeats. The artist and architect Eileen Gray, who was one of the leading members of the modern design movement, is recognized as part of the Europa Star series coin programme. She made a huge contribution to the international style of twentieth century Europe.

Customer re-registration

Please note you will need to re-register as a customer on the updated site again via the home page www.collectorcoins.ie. We do apologize for this inconvenience.

Buttons04 · 07-07-2022 12:48pm

Hi folks,

Have decided to start collecting the annual mint sets and Proof sets recently.. Coin collecting Novice..

Have got most of the annual sets.. just starting to look into the proof sets

Just wondering if any recommendations where to source some of these or search terms for ebay or general advice..

thanks in advance

Spocker · 26-09-2022 12:10pm

Anyone manage to pick up one of the Phil Lynotts this morning? The page just went from "Not Available" to "Sold Out" for me

pawrick · 26-09-2022 12:53pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119666217#Comment_119666217

same here and nothing was showing at 10 for me even though i kept refreshing the website

Spocker · 24-10-2022 2:27pm

Don't forget the Luke Kelly coin is on sale since 2pm today - it took me 25 minutes to get an order through, what a shocking website

Standard Toaster · 24-10-2022 2:27pm

Anyone else managed to snag a Luke Kelly €15 Silver Proof coin 2020 ?

Site was getting hammered when I was trying

pawrick · 24-10-2022 2:30pm

Managed to get one around 2:07. Just cleared one out of my basket on another browser i was trying to buy from.They haven't sold out yet.

Wheety · 24-10-2022 2:49pm

Website is working now.

Standard Toaster · 24-10-2022 3:20pm

Looks to be sold out now

NiallArmstrong · 26-10-2022 10:13pm

Hi there,

Just wondering if anybody is interested in exchanging a Rory Gallagher coin for a Phil Lynott coin? I managed to get two Phil Lynott coins when they came out but missed the Rory Gallagher one.

Cost of buying the Rory Gallagher coins from private sellers now are fairly prohibitive so would be great to find someone to do a straightforward swap.

Niall.

Pugani53 · 27-10-2022 10:30pm

Hi Niall, I was at coin fair last Sunday in Dublin & swapped a Phil Lynott for a Rory Gallagher coin but had to put €100 with it, that was the best price I could get, highly unlikely you’ll get a straight swap but you might be lucky🤞

NiallArmstrong · 28-10-2022 10:02am

Hey Pugani,

Thanks a lot for getting back to me with that info. Very helpful.

Looks like I have missed the boat on the coin fair for another year. I presume it was the one in the RDS you were at? I don't suppose you know of any others coming up? Google doesn't yield any obvious answers for me.

Appreciate the pointers.

Niall.

Pugani53 · 29-10-2022 1:46pm

Yea that was the rds, there will be another there in about 6 mths, there is an antique fair in limerick racecourse on 19th,20th November & there will be at least 2 coin dealers there,

NiallArmstrong · 30-10-2022 1:08pm

Thanks so much for that. Really appreciate the help. I have Limerick in the calendar. I'll take my chances there!

Rollercoaster · 09-11-2022 12:30am

I have 2 proof sets, one from 2007 and another from 2009. Each of the proof sets includeds a commerative 2 Euro from that year

I am looking to exchange either for a Phil Lynott coin but I would also consider selling these if someone needs a proof set for their collection.

Please PM me if you are interested.

fritzelly · 09-11-2022 12:35am

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119851507#Comment_119851507

Good luck on anyone wanting to do that swap when the Phil Lynott is going for a whole lot more than the proof sets are worth (even combined)

Rollercoaster · 09-11-2022 1:20am

The proof sets and Phil Lynott coins all had limited availability and have all sold out on https://www.collectorcoins.ie

The cental bank selling price for 2007 and 2009 proof sets was €80 each which is more than the single Phil Lynott coin at €64.99. As all these coins have increased in value this is a fair swap for someone with a spare Phil Lynott coin.

Irish Euro Gold and Silver Commemorative coins

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