Proposed 75th Anniversary release of British King Edward VIII Patterns 1936

Wow ,

What a beautiful set of patterns they are too!!

Special 75th Anniversary Release of a Golden Edition Set of Patterns King Edward VIII
The King Edward VIII 1936 New Strike Pattern Set GOLD EDITION
Strictly limited to 499 sets

Has anyone secured a set ?

no!!! but do you have photo or link ???

Hello again,

Ooops I still have lots to learn about this forum hahaha...

The bumpf on the website says the following.........

The King Edward VIII 1936 New Strike Pattern Set GOLDEN EDITIONA World Famous Royal Controversy
This year marks the 75th anniversary of the brief reign of King Edward VIII. The events surrounding his reign and subsequent abdication are among the most remarkable and controversial in modern British history. King Edward VIII, as head of the Church of England, desired to marry an American divorcee, Mrs Wallis Simpson. As this threatened to bring scandal to the monarchy he made the the decision to sign an instrument of abdication - the only time this has ever happened in our history. The following day, after broadcasting to the nation and the empire to explain his actions, he left for Europe. Edward's brother became King George VI.

A Special 75th Anniversary Release
King Edward VIII abdicated in November 1936, before the Royal Mint could strike coins with his portrait for circulation. There is no way for collectors to own a series of British coins representative of this short-lived king. To mark this year’s 75th anniversary of this world famous royal controversy, a set of patterns have been newly struck featuring a portrait of King Edward VIII on one side and important British coin motifs on the other, making it possible for collectors and royal enthusiasts alike to now own an example set for this king.

The edition limit of this set is just 499, and it has been struck in solid sterling silver and then exquisitely layered in pure 24 carat gold, thus reproducing the prestigious appearance that a set of gold patterns would have had, if presented to the king himself. Furthermore, each is struck to Proof standards, the highest possible quality, and the set is presented in a handsome wooden presentation case with an informative certificate of authenticity. Considerable demand is expected from outside Britain as well as within the UK, from the various strong collecting nations around the empire where Edward was very popular.

Beautiful Patterns Designed for the Uncrowned King
The King Edward VIII 1936 New Strike Pattern Set GOLDEN EDITION is a set of six newly struck patterns of designs that may have been struck for King Edward VIII, the uncrowned king. This new set of designs incorporate a finely detailed portrait of King Edward VIII on the obverse, and important British coin motifs on the other. The designs are among the most interesting, sought after and beautiful British coin designs of all time.

Featuring some of our most important coin motifs - some are not otherwise available
The motifs specially selected for the reverses of these patterns are among our nation’s most important; but they include versions or adaptations proposed for our coinage in the past, but in some cases never actually struck:

The five shilling crown pattern depicts Una and the Lion, a design used on the incredibly rare 1839 gold £5 coin of Queen Victoria, believed by many to be Britain’s most beautiful coin motif ever.
The halfcrown pattern shows a rendition of St George and the Dragon, Britain’s most famous coin motif, proposed for a new coin in the reign of Queen Victoria but which never entered production.
The two shillings pattern features a version of the four shields of the Royal Arms, Britain’s longest serving coin motif, which includes one of the shields for the Empire - a design proposed but which never went into production.

The shilling pattern shows Britannia, one of our nation’s most iconic coin motifs, and undoubtedly one of our most popular, in a pose from a rare trial piece of King George III.
The sixpence pattern features another unadopted version of the Royal Arms, never seen on our coinage.
The threepence pattern features an oak and acorn wreath design not seen on any British coin.


And the link to the only photo I could find is....
http://www.londonmintoffice.org/frontend/mediabank/20049/EdwardVIII-Fantasy-Set-gold-plated-coins_l.jpg

wow!!!thank you very much. is this the royal mint thats making these?

Mmmm hahaha thats not the photo i saw
its supposed to be a set  gold patterns.

 no really is the royal mint to make those coins that your talking about??/

Yeah they are,

And theres only going to be 499 sets of them ,
at least thats my understanding.

I beg your pardon,
its NOT Royal Mint
its The London Mint Office

These are NOT real coins, but are fantasy coins. Gold-plated silver tokens which look like the original coins. Customers outside the UK might be confused. Be very careful about what you're buying, and make sure you fully understand it before parting with your money.

Matt

Hiya Matt,

Theyre not?
Oh thank you for your advice, I'm glad I saw your post.

So maybe its better to invest my cash in maybe a soveriegn
or some other REAL coin(s) and not fantasy patterns?



 

Απόσπασμα: DocZafHiya Matt,

Theyre not?
Oh thank you for your advice, I'm glad I saw your post.

So maybe its better to invest my cash in maybe a soveriegn
or some other REAL coin(s) and not fantasy patterns?

If you are looking to invest this sort of money (I think they're about 400 pounds sterling which is roughly $680 US) then certainly look at sovereigns which have a more standard value.

As works of art these fantasy coins may be very popular, but I should not invest in them even if I did have that sort of money.

Matt

you right matt,the way things going!!!

almost forgot here is the man we are talking about!!!

Cheers Guys,

Nearly would have made a a fatal mistake!
Woiuldnt have been the first but none the less.
Thanks for the info,
I'll be sure to stay away from those.

Incidentally, Edward VIII was never crowned king, and after abdicating immediately left the UK and lived the rest of his life abroad. There are rumours, and speculation, that he was a neo-Nazi and that was the real reason for his unacceptability as king of England, but who really knows?

Matt

Hiya Matt,

I thought I read somewhere that he wanted to marry the american lady? something simpson?

And the fact that she was a divorcee just wouldnt have sat well
with Ma'am and her cronies in the upper echelons.

he was to take over from this man???

here you go

Hiya James,

I think the one in your photo of the coin is a george and
the one in the pattern sets is edward the VII
and I think he woulda took over after edward the VI
least thats what i think hahaha
I think he took over after this guy https://en.numista.com/catalogue/pieces857.html


Just in case i'm wrong...
I'm learning as i go along.... hahaha

You're just about there!

Edward VII acceeded to the throne in 1901 after the death of Victoria and reigned until his death in 1910. He was succeded by his son George V who then reigned until his death in 1936. His eldest son became Edward VIII and reigned for less than a year without being crowned before abdicating and forcing his brother to become King George VI (as in The King's Speech). He was crowned in 1937 and reigned until his death in 1952 when he was succeeded by his daughter Elizabeth II.

is it true that charlies is still in line to get crown? if so how could this be ? being that he marry a divorcee woman???

Απόσπασμα: james wolfe is it true that charlies is still in line to get crown? if so how could this be ? being that he marry a divorcee woman???

Charles is next in line, but many of use don't expect him ever to be king (he's too unpopular). The marrying a divorcee is all a red herring. It was regarding Edward VIII and it still is. In my opinion, the British monachy are more a stage act than anything else. great for attracting American tourists and providing material for comedians, but with no influence within the UK. The republican movement here in the UK is very strong, and getting stronger in these terrible times of austerity when even pro-royalists are questioning the cost of maintaining the monachy.

Oh well, there goes my chance of an invite to the Royal Garden Party (pity, because I have always wanted one).

Matt

Απόσπασμα: DocZafWow ,

What a beautiful set of patterns they are too!!

Special 75th Anniversary Release of a Golden Edition Set of Patterns King Edward VIII
The King Edward VIII 1936 New Strike Pattern Set GOLD EDITION
Strictly limited to 499 sets

Has anyone secured a set ?

hi i have a EDWARD VII KING AND EMPEROR 1910 BUT ITS NOT GOLD LOL

Hello Mr. Gould,

Oie lol
Stop making me jellus hahaha

On a serious tip,
Seing as I just started out coin collecting,
I guess its going to take a long time before
I can afford anything seriously nice.

But still its nice to window shop hahaha
(Just in case i win the lottery)

There were 'patterns' issued in (I think) the 1950's for at least New Zealand and South Africa crowns showing Eddy8 on obverse and (for NZ) a kiwi on the back. These are still reasonably readily available for US$20-50 in various types, nickel, bronze and different combinations of design. They are also known as 'xxnamexx' fantasies - but I cannot remember the name and am at work far from my old notes. Quite attractive pieces and usually in near proof condition.