A festive giveaway: Win the rare robin 'R' 10p coin Tlthis Christmas!
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The Royal Mint's 2018 and 2019 A-Z Alphabet 10p coin series brought a touch of charm and nostalgia to coin collecting, celebrating the quintessentially British icons we all hold dear. With 26 unique designs, each tied to a letter of the alphabet, these coins have captured the imagination of collectors across the country. One coin, in particular, feels especially fitting at this time of year—the “R” for Robin.
The Robin, Britain’s national bird since 1960, is synonymous with the festive season. Often seen gracing Christmas cards and wintry gardens, its association with the holidays makes it a heartwarming subject for this coin. The design features a robin perched inside the letter “R,” surrounded by intricate snowflakes, encapsulating the joy and magic of Christmas.
The Alphabet series coins are more than just beautiful designs; they’re steeped in rarity. Released in limited numbers, the 2018 coins saw a mintage of 220,000 per letter, making each design only slightly more common than the sought-after Kew Gardens 50p, which was minted just 210,000 times. In 2019, the mintage for some letters, including the “R” Robin coin, was reduced even further, with just 64,000 entering circulation. This scarcity has turned these small coins into big treasures for collectors.
The story of Britain’s 10p coin stretches back to 1992 when the smaller version of the coin was first issued. By 2005, over 1.5 billion 10p coins were in circulation. But it’s the Alphabet series, with its celebration of British culture, that has truly revitalised interest in this humble denomination. From landmarks to traditions, the series captures what it means to be British, and for many, the hunt to complete a full set has become a thrilling pastime.
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As a proud collector of the Alphabet series, I’m delighted to share my passion for these coins. The festive “R” Robin is a particular favourite of mine, not just for its seasonal significance but also for its exquisite design and rarity. To celebrate the Christmas season and spread some joy, I’m giving away one of the Robin coins from my collection.
To win, all you have to do is leave your best joke in the comments. It could be about Christmas, robins, coins, or even the alphabet. The most creative or amusing joke will win this delightful coin, which I’ll post to the winner before Christmas.
These coins are a perfect blend of artistry and history, capturing moments and symbols that are meaningful to us all. Whether you’re a seasoned numismatist or just discovering the joys of coin collecting, the A-Z Alphabet series offers a wonderful entry point into the hobby. And who knows? Perhaps the festive Robin will become a cherished piece in your collection—or even inspire a lifelong passion for the treasures hidden in your pocket change.
Good luck, and may your jokes bring a smile to everyone’s face this Christmas
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Alright, here's my joke, and i'm going to be keeping with the alphabet theme. Specifically the letter R...
So everybody knows a Little Johnny joke, Little Johnny is the grader with the foul mouth... One day at school. The teacher decides that she's going to teach them the alphabet, so she starts with the letter A, she says to the class "Who can name something that begins with the letter A?" Well Little Johnny starts squirming in his seat, waving his hand going "Me Me, me, teacher," and the teacher says to herself. I can't pick Johnny. He'll say something like asshole. So she picks on Susie, right next to him, says, "Okay, Susie name something that begins with the letter A" and Susie goes "Apple, apple starts with the letter A" "Very good."
he teacher replies. "The next letter is the letter B. Who can name something that starts with the letter B?" Well, Little Johnny is over there kicking and waving his hands like he is trying to signal a passing ship. The teacher thinks no I can't pick Johnny. He'll say something like bitch or bastard Instead, she picks his friend and says "Tom.
Can you name something that begins with the letter B?" Tom thinks a moment and then replies "Ball, ball begins with the letter B." "Very good." The teacher replies, and so she continues on through the letters and Little Johnny is more and more excited with each passing letter. Until finally, the teacher comes to the letter R... She asks the class "Who can name something that starts with the letter R?".. Well, Little Johnny is squirming and waving his hand like he's about to pee himself... And she says to herself, I can't pick Little Johnny, because he'll say something foul mouth like... And she stops and thinks, and she can't think of a single bad word that starts with the letter R. So she decides, okay, Johnny name something that begins with the letter R. So Johnny says "Rat teacher rat begins with the letter R"... "Very good, Johnny!!" she exclaimed astonished in his reply.. and then Johnny continued, "... But teacher, I mean a rat with a dick, this big..."
Thought you might like this one,..
That's a good one
I can't think of one at this time. I may have to back later if I think of one.
What a stunning coin!
Seeing I am British maybe I should start to look at 10p's and see if I can see one.
Meanwhile as we are talking about robins and stacking ....
What do you get if you cross a robin with a goldfinch?
A robin that's worth its weight in gold!
I heard the giveaway is already closed because I won ...
I am super happy :) Cool right ?
What ? He asked to comment with a joke ... Wasn't it a good one ?
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It is christmas time so, but sometimes some people are not invited to parties for some reasons! So why did the eletron wasn't invited for one Christmas party ? Because he was too negative!! bad joke I know!
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Unfortunately, just like you, i use comedy as a mask for my own short comings and insecurities. I too know the feeling of being a 1.... The only comfort i take from this fact, is that, i cant get any worse, and Mrs W's expectations cant get any lower.