The arrival of Loki brought the Royal Mint’s Norse Gods bar series to a close as it was described at the time of this video. I use the unboxing to look back at Odin and Thor, examine the new design and share an unusually eventful first order from the Royal Mint.
Three subjects, one series
The video traces Odin’s seated composition, Thor’s more energetic imagery and Loki’s mischievous expression. The designs are credited in the published description to the Royal Mint’s Dan Thorne, with production by Germania Mint.
Loki’s design includes the mistletoe associated with Baldr and the serpent Jörmungandr. Those narrative details are part of the attraction of a themed series: the subject gives you another way to look at the artwork rather than merely comparing ounces.
Finish changes the character
The series appears in different metals, weights and finishes, including antiqued silver versions. The darker finish makes relief and texture a prominent part of the viewing experience. Comparing versions is therefore about presentation as well as size.
Issue limits in the original description are specific to particular formats and packaging. One of the ten-ounce figures is incomplete there, so this draft does not turn that missing number into a supposedly verified mintage.
The order was part of the story
My first Royal Mint order involved website problems, baskets changing and an accidental storage selection. I did secure an antiqued Loki, but not every item I initially wanted reached the final order.
The experience is a useful reminder to inspect a basket, delivery option and confirmation carefully, especially during a popular release. For the collection itself, the question is more enjoyable: which version do you like, and does completing a series add something to owning the individual bars?
