Description

The Robertson’s 2001 Gold Farewell Golly badge is one of the rarest and most significant pieces in the entire history of Golly collecting. Issued to mark the end of Robertson’s long‑running promotional era, this heavy 9ct gold‑plated Golly badge features the character waving goodbye while holding a suitcase engraved with the year 2001 — a symbolic farewell to more than a century of brand heritage.

This scarce Robertson’s Golly badge is highly prized for its exceptional build quality, commemorative design and limited distribution. The reverse carries the full maker’s details © J. Robertson’s along with an impressed serial number 1049, confirming authenticity and placing it firmly among the most desirable late‑era Golly issues. The weighty gold plating, crisp detailing and polished finish give this Golly pin badge a premium feel that sets it apart from standard enamel releases.

Collectors especially value examples that remain complete with their original pin fittings, black velour presentation case and official certificate, as these elements were only supplied with the genuine 2001 farewell issue. When preserved in excellent condition, the 2001 Gold Farewell Golly stands as a centrepiece item — a historically important, limited‑run badge marking the final chapter of Robertson’s Golly production and the end of an iconic British promotional tradition.