Commemorative Proof Silver
How to Personalise an Engraved Executive Gift
If you have read my articles on how to personalise an executive gift you will have seen that there are many ways to achieve the perfect results.
In this article I want to explore further the options you have when choosing an engraved executive gift to give to your valued clients, suppliers or colleagues.
The most obvious way of personalising an engraved executive gift is to add the person's initials; this makes the gift highly personal, and can show that you really have thought about them and the process.
As an example, imagine someone gave you or one of your friends some elegant cuff links that had been engraved with a company logo, you might imagine that apart from when the are visiting that particular company, they might not choose to wear what it clearly an advertisement on a normal day at the office.
Contrast that with the thought of a beautiful pair of silver plated cufflinks, with each one discreetly engraved with initials and the whole gift giving experience moves to a new level. The lucky recipient views the engraved executive gift as a highly personal gift, and one that will be treasured, and of course always remembered will be who and when gave them such a beautiful gift.
There are many times though when an engraved executive gift needs more words than just simple initials, perhaps you are commemorating a product launch, an anniversary, or even a promotion or retirement.
Engraved executive gifts are perfect for awards or recognition gifts, and it is when the gift is for one of these purposes that it makes sense to try and add a longer message.
Most good online engraved executive gift stores will give you the option to usually select three lines of about 15 letters that can be engraved on the item where space allows, or if it is a smaller item, perhaps just one line.
Some online stores charge just a modest extra amount for engraving, so there is no need to worry about huge charges for making the gift perfect for your purpose, and the best engraved executive gift sites will arrange for delivery to be made to you in as little as two or three days, saving you time and money.
Lets imagine that you have a company anniversary, and you want to give your top 25 clients an engraved executive gift as a lasting reminder of such a momentous occasion.
My recommendation is that you come up with a standard message for each one, but take the trouble to add their name to the engraved executive gift as well, making it personal to them, and reminding them at the same time how much you value the relationship.
A typical message might be " Presented to (insert name) on the occasion of the 25 year anniversary of (insert your company name) on (insert the date)
Now, there are a few simple steps to make sure that when you have say selected an elegant silver plated and engraved executive gift that is suitable for a 25th anniversary, you get as much goodwill as possible.
There is probably no bigger faux pas than having a spelling mistake of a name or company on an engraved executive gift, so please take your time to proof read the names and spellings, and always ask a colleague to double check what you are about to order.
When you receive the delivery, always check every single one and then if you have used one of the elegant engraved executive gift sites that give you gift boxes, gift tags and gifts bags, you should hand write a simple but personal message to each person, add their name to the gift card envelope, and then staple or attach the card to the gift bag to make it easy to see who gets each gift.
Remember also that you do not need to select the same engraved executive gift for everyone, you can, if you use a good online engraved executive gift web site, choose a different gift for everyone.
Giving a well thought out engraved executive gift to a key client, and important supplier or a valued colleague is will make a huge positive impact on your relationship, so take your time and enjoy the process of selecting a perfect engraved executive gift.
About the Author
Jo Varley is the founder and Chief Executive Officer of Ice London, the elegant gift brand that includes elegant personalised executive gifts such as luxurious leather, silver plated and Swarovski crystal decorated items, the collection is available through retail stores, corporate gift distributors and online
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Commemorative Proof Silver
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Commemorative Silver Dollar Proof
Throughout history there have been occasions that were marked by a silver dollar proof. In 2009 it is the Abraham Lincoln commemorative proof to celebrate the year of his birth. There are 500,000 coins available for the occasion and they currently range in the $60 range for those who are interested. Of course the price will vary depending on where you purchase the coins. The available information did not state if they would be available for circulation but as a proof it is not likely.
This is certainly not the first silver dollar proof to become available but it is the newest to date. There are many previous occasions when the issuance of a proof was used. The Eisenhower proof is currently selling for $14, so if you are looking for an inexpensive silver dollar proof you may want to start with some of the older ones. On the other hand the 2005 Marine Corps Commemorative proof sells for about $80. The price you pay for the proofs depends on the occasion, the number of available proofs and the popularity of each one. Like any other coin, collectors will control the price you can expect to pay.
In order to find out the value and availability of any silver dollar proof you can conduct online research. If you are looking for a particular proof you may need to look a little longer unless it is a very popular issue. In addition you want to remember that each dealer sets its own prices, so if you are on a budget you can do a price comparison and find something that meets your budget requirements. You have to remember that the more important the occasion the more you are going to have to pay for the commemorative proof that it represents.
For the true collector there are many different possibilities in which you might want to invest. In some years you may only find one or two commemorative proofs while other years you may see three or more. Choosing the best one for a collection is a decision the serious collector has to make, especially if he or she only has a specific amount of money to spend at that time. There are many of the silver dollar proofs from which you can choose so even if your funds are limited you will be able to choose something new for your collection.
A good way to choose your proofs is to write down those occasions that are of interest to you and begin looking for the coins that commemorate those occasions. You will usually find an advertisement online or locally that will provide the newest information-write it down even if you don't plan to purchase any proofs at that time. You will have the information handy for later and will be able to make your selections from your "wish list." It is also something you can provide your family for birthday, Christmas or graduation gifts. Coin proofs are never out of season and are something you can even start for your child.
About the Author
Rachel Barr