Hurry, only 538 of these 10 Pound Gold Britannia Proofs exist worldwide! Don't miss this first-ever opportunity!

I'm always on the lookout for new and unique opportunities to share with my many loyal customers. And I don't mind traveling great distances to find them.

Recently, the pursuit of one such opportunity led me all the way to South Wales, to the British Royal Mint.

It all started with an urgent call early one morning from Jonathan Cockroft, my close colleague at the Royal Mint.

"Nick, there's something I've been waiting to talk to you about all day!" he said excitedly. It was already late afternoon in South Wales.

"I know you're planning to visit us next month," Jonathan continued. "Any way you can move it up—say to next week?"

"Next week?" I said incredulously. "What's the rush?"

"I have something very exciting to show you—something you need to see now!"

If my steadfast and reserved British friend was this excited, I was in. "This must be good," I chuckled. "I'll call my travel agent."

Now, here I was just days later, walking up the steps to the British Royal Mint.

"Nick, what took you so long?!" Jonathan shouted, giddy as a schoolboy, as he greeted me at the door. "Wait till you see what I have to show you!"

A prize well worth the trip across the pond.
Soon we were in Jonathan's office chatting and catching up. The suspense was killing me. What could it be?

"Well, where is it?!" I demanded. "I've flown four thousand miles for this. Out with it already!"

"Of course, of course!" Jonathan said playfully, sliding a gold coin in a protective plastic case across the desk to me.

I immediately recognized it as a 10 Pound Gold Britannia Proof of exceptional quality.

"My goodness, what a beautiful Britannia!" I gushed.

"Indeed!" said Jonathan. Then he revealed the true significance of this coin.

An exciting first.
"It's a first-ever certified First Strike^® Gold Britannia!" Jonathan continued. "We've never done this before! It's one of only 2,200."

"Brilliant, Jonathan!" I said appreciatively.

Now I understood why he was so intent on my visiting him. This was, and is, an amazing development.

I was, quite simply, stunned by this news! Happily stunned!

For starters, collectors are in love with any "first." And this coin had two prominent firsts to its credit.

First, it was a First Strike.

Collectors covet First Strikes, because they believe First Strikes are the most detailed strikes off the new dies.

It's akin to buying an artist's lowest-numbered painting or print.

The lower the number the more value the buyer places on the work of art.
   
First Strike status can supercharge a coin's value!
Because few coins are certified as First Strikes, they're often hard to find.

And collectors will often gladly pay a premium for First Strikes due to their scarcity.

Secondly, because this Gold Britannia was a first-ever First Strike, it would be even more desirable to collectors. And that could enhance its value in short order.

"Nick!" Jonathan said firmly, "you still haven't heard the best part."

An offer that absolutely floored me.
"As I was saying," Jonathan continued, "There are only 2,200 of these First Strike £10 Gold Britannias.

"And due to our longstanding relationship, we'd like you to be our trusted distributor," Jonathan said with conviction.

My jaw dropped nearly to Jonathan's desk as I pondered his proposal.

"Well Nick, what do you say?" Jonathan inquired.

"Yes, of course, I accept!" I said excitedly.

We shook hands and quickly worked out the deal. Jonathan agreed to send all 2,200 proofs to PCGS for grading immediately. 

It's important to understand the extra care and craftsmanship that go into producing proofs, which are minted exclusively for collectors.

The result is stunning details and a beautiful mirrored background.

Precisely the type of coin that collectors covet!

To my delight, 538 coins came back with a Proof 69 grade, one point shy of absolute perfection!

Collectors love quality, and a graded coin, especially a near-perfect PR69, is highly sought after.

Be among the first to own these First Strike Gold Britannias!
I have only 538 of these exquisite 2011 First Strike £10 PR69 Gold Britannias, which I'm reserving exclusively for you.

So it's likely this historic, first-ever First Strike issue will sell out fast!

We have every single one of them, worldwide. Even British citizens can't get this coin anywhere but here!

Own these coins for as low as $349!

I can't predict what they'll be worth one day, but I can tell you they'll likely be in high demand. And high demand leads to premium prices.

I urge you to order your First Strike Gold Britannias today, before they sell out! This truly is a unique opportunity to own an historic coin. Don't delay or they'll disappear!

Buy more and save!
1 — 4 coins for $399 each
5 — 9 coins for $379 each—save $100!
Best buy: 10 or more coins for $349 each. Save at least $500!

First Strike is a registered trademark of PCGS (Professional Coin Grading Services). Facts and figures were deemed accurate as of May 2011.

2011 British Tenth-Ounce Gold Britannia PR69 First Strike