Are “Trial of the Pyx” Royal Mint coins worth collecting?

The Trial of the Pyx is a judicial ceremony in the United Kingdom to ensure that newly minted coins from the Royal Mint conform to their required dimensional and fineness specifications. Although coin quality is now tested throughout the year under laboratory conditions, the event has become an annual historic tradition. Each year, thousands of coins are put on trial, consisting of both those struck for circulation and non-circulating commemorative coins.

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[JoeBilello]

Hello Brother Numi, I've been doing so many other things for a while but I now need to get back into my coins and collecting again😊

[sam-ib]

They look good in the ngc slab with the label 👍. If people know of the pyx and are after one, a ngc verified is the best option I think . They look smart .

[browpetj]

Interesting stuff indeed! Who are the consultants at the NGC? Surely these guys must be renowned subject matter experts in the industry are they? 🤔

[ianbird]

Good step forward by the mint . But the could also add a code on the coin similar to a pattern coin

[ericdawson]

More power to those that collect these. Personally I would not and do NOT understand the collecting of coins that are just average samples of coins struck by the RM with no INDIVIDUAL or DISTINGUISHING characteristics from any other such coin.
Also it is my understanding that many were not sold.

Trial coins - which these are decidedly NOT hold just a bit more appeal but not worth the cost IMHO.

[TheBigpCollection]

Id love to collect the 50p trial of the pyx coins... but they are way over my budget 😔 😟

[johnlee]

They are fascinating but I personally wouldn't pay a premium for a purposefully damaged proof. Graded or otherwise.

[chrisb.h]

I don't really see the point in these... most collectors want perfect .. or near to .. not damaged coins regardless .. I really like the Royal Mint / NGC labels ... it's a shame the RM don't become an official NGC partner / agent ... and give the option to use their label ..