2017 Mint/Proof sets

[Hercules]

The problem with coin collecting is that it's such an expensive hobby. If I had the money, I'd buy heaps of bags, but I keep finding more important things to spend my money on.

[robbiegal]

Does anyone else think it's weird how 20 months after a new effigy is unveiled in Britain, we spend all our time celebrating the old effigy instead of embracing the new one? Talk about being stuck in the past!

not at all
we are Australia not England and not in the EU

[Hercules]

What's the EU got to do with it? I thought we were part of the Commonwealth, and as such, we always used the same portrait of the queen as Britain. If you don't like that, then go and call for a republic, because this is one of the consequences of being part of the Commonwealth.

[Cougar]

If you don't like that, then go and call for a republic, because this is one of the consequences of being part of the Commonwealth.

I think that your comment is a bit out of line and not anyway at all in connection with what RG said.

You owe her an apology Hercules

[brismike]

Well i agree with Hercules ..... what has the EU got to do with this discussion about effigies of the Queen. No apology is required at all

Cheers Mike

[Cougar]

I respectfully disagree with you Brismike. Hercules asked a general question to the forum and received in my opinion a civil reply from another member of the forum.

Hercules Wrote:  
Does anyone else think it's weird how 20 months after a new effigy is unveiled in Britain, we spend all our time celebrating the old effigy instead of embracing the new one?

RG Wrote:
not at all
we are Australia not England and not in the EU


Hercules seemed to not like this reply and took it a level that was both off topic and rude towards a well respected members opinion.
Why bite at another's opinion, or ask a question if you are not prepared to hear an answer, even if its not to the liking of ones views? The question was not about whether Australia should be a republic but a canvasing of thoughts about the length of time an effigy took to appear on our coins and the "celebration" (whatever that is) of an older and our current version. RG gave an answer as well as an explanation behind it. She didn't deserve to receive his reply to her opinion.

[kchan1111]

Just saw a deal from Downies - get mint and proof sets both for $125 (no discount) + $8 shipping. They will throw in a gold plated 1953 penny. Sounds reasonable? Plus a chance to win something that you most likely won't win.

http://www.downies.com/royal-australian-mint-coins/Australia-2017-Proof-and-Mint-Set-with-Free-Gold-Plated-Penny/7588/productview.aspx

Although much rather they give you a plain old penny. It's beautiful just the way it is.

[trout]

It is nice of you to stick up for RG Cougar :good:
If RG has taken offense at what Hercules has said I believe that Robbie would have given it to him with both barrels by now :angel:

[Cougar]

Fair call, I apologize if I was out of line.

[brismike]

Cougar - I read it all ... you didn't need to repost the whole conversation. I still do not see what the EU has got to do with anything in regards to the Effigy of the Queen. I believe that is what Hercules was objecting to and rightfully so. End of

Mike

[robbiegal]

Fair call, I apologize if I was out of line.

nah
didn't see it
thanks for defending me mate - very nice to see xx

i just made a comment - no waffling about starting a republic  for God's sakes

about time i left this forum
it is getting far too bullish for my liking

and i don't need that s**** in my life at the moment

It is nice of you to stick up for RG Cougar :good:
If RG has taken offense at what Hercules has said I believe that Robbie would have given it to him with both barrels by now :angel:

nah Robbie isn't up for the BS at the moment Trout
but thanks for the vote of confidence

[trout]

about time i left this forum

Don't you Dare, We need our forum Mum :heart:

[robbiegal]

Fanks . I fixed up my potty mouth words to keep miss pp happy
But gee
Can't people just make comments without being accused of some political rubbish

No. Wonder so many quiet types lurk
It is really stressful to get attacked for simple comments
Guilty of it myself too I suppose

Hard when you can't just chat face to face and then sat.  Woahup that's not what I meant and so on  

Anyways it was sweet to see another forum member stick up for me
I do.it for other members
It's nice to know someone is watching your back

[trout]

OK, Now that the Mint and Proof sets are out and about anyone like to Guess what the Baby and Baby Proof sets are going to contain ??

[robbiegal]

i am tooo afraid to comment ha ha  ..............

i'll leave it to the experts ...................