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Non Numismatic Discussion => Chin Wag => Topic started by: JeffH on September 09, 2017, 06:38:15 AM

Title: The london Silver vaults
Post by: JeffH on September 09, 2017, 06:38:15 AM
London Silver vaults (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/London_Silver_Vaults)
Piccies (https://www.google.com.au/search?q=london+silver+vaults&client=firefox-b&dcr=0&tbm=isch&tbo=u&source=univ&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwjPvYSxvpbWAhXDPI8KHShDBwkQsAQIRQ&biw=1680&bih=951)
That's a lot of silverware in one place!
Title: RE: The london Silver vaults
Post by: seedyrom on September 09, 2017, 08:03:34 AM
It's interesting how it is stored as objets d'art.

Whereas gold, is just treated like a red headed step-child.

https://youtu.be/CTtf5s2HFkA
Title: RE: The london Silver vaults
Post by: robbiegal on September 09, 2017, 10:31:41 AM
Quote from: 'seedyrom' pid='111502' dateline='1504910014'It's interesting how it is stored as objets d'art.

Whereas gold, is just treated like a red headed step-child.

https://youtu.be/CTtf5s2HFkA

Creepy  expression there ..............
Title: RE: The london Silver vaults
Post by: trout on September 09, 2017, 10:50:06 AM
The Silver is likely bought at Melt prices then on sold as collector pieces or objects d'art.
It is a retail business after all.
Title: RE: The london Silver vaults
Post by: Triggersmob on September 09, 2017, 11:11:08 AM
I remember seeing a TV programme about this a few years ago. :)
Title: RE: The london Silver vaults
Post by: Fulvio on September 10, 2017, 07:20:28 AM
Somewhat off-topic, but interesting:

http://www.zerohedge.com/news/2016-05-08/hsbc%E2%80%99s-london-gold-vault-gold%E2%80%99s-secret-hiding-place

(https://www.bullionstar.com/blogs/ronan-manly/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/dsc_0005_800.jpg)
Title: RE: The london Silver vaults
Post by: Pedro on September 10, 2017, 07:23:08 AM
Skiting again Fulvio :winkextra:

Pedro
Title: RE: The london Silver vaults
Post by: ausjack on September 10, 2017, 08:19:17 AM
Bout time you tidied up again McDuck :P
Title: RE: The london Silver vaults
Post by: Fulvio on September 10, 2017, 12:54:54 PM
Quote from: 'ausjack' pid='111526' dateline='1504997357'Bout time you tidied up again McDuck :P

You've been peeking, haven't you? The pile of sacks to put away just got a little taller with the three from the coin swap. :(

I'm seriously considering going ahead with those PP buckets now, even if I have to buy an insane quantity. At least then I wouldn't have to worry about environmental damage.
Title: RE: The london Silver vaults
Post by: Unicorn on September 10, 2017, 01:54:16 PM
Quote from: 'Fulvio' pid='111536' dateline='1505013894'I'm seriously considering going ahead with those PP buckets now, even if I have to buy an insane quantity .......

Rainbows and skittles McDuck, they're beaut tubs!
(http://www.australian-coins.net/gallery/albums/userpics/11067/skit1.jpg)
Title: RE: The london Silver vaults
Post by: seedyrom on September 10, 2017, 05:12:59 PM
You won't have any coins to put in there if you keep spending them at the dentist
Title: RE: The london Silver vaults
Post by: Fulvio on September 10, 2017, 07:10:44 PM
Quote from: 'Unicorn' pid='111537' dateline='1505017456'Rainbows and skittles McDuck, they're beaut tubs!

Your dentist must love you! :)

Anyway, its been a very long time since I looked at these, but as I recall I rejected them cos the seal wasn't up to snuff, unlike the 1kg clear ones Coles and others use. Plus, clear. Not. I may as well use chip packets that are free if I'm not going to see what's inside, eh? ;)
Title: RE: The london Silver vaults
Post by: Unicorn on September 10, 2017, 07:34:34 PM
Quote from: 'Fulvio' pid='111542' dateline='1505036444'Your dentist must love you! :)

:laugh2: ..... Not a one in my head.

(http://www.australian-coins.net/gallery/albums/userpics/11067/gran.jpg)

They are great for sorting ......
Title: RE: The london Silver vaults
Post by: Fulvio on September 10, 2017, 09:01:39 PM
Quote from: 'Unicorn' pid='111543' dateline='1505037874'They are great for sorting ......

Not as good as Aldi Mushroom tubs. Two sizes too, but they stack together nicely.