A Collectors Guide to Silver Crown Coins Are you an avid collector looking to delve into the fascinating world of coin collecting? Coin collecting is a hobby that has captured the hearts of enthusiasts around the globe. In this comprehensive guide, we will take you on a captivating exploration of the art of collecting commemorative […]
Unlock the Secrets of Coin Collecting: The Ultimate Guide to Commemorative Coins Do you have a passion for history? Perhaps you have a love for the Royal Family? If you pair these interests with the enjoyment of collecting coins, then what better way to add commemorative coins into the mix! Commemorative coins are essentially what […]
Uncover the Fascinating World of Commemorative Coins: Rare Double Portraits That Will Leave You in Awe! The King’s coronation earlier this year was an absolutely momentous occasion that will forever be etched in history. Witnessing the crowning of King Charles III and Queen Camilla was truly a once-in-a-lifetime experience. It was a sight to behold, […]
Five Limited Edition Commemorative Coins That Will Take Your Collection to the Next Level Whether you are an expert or a novice, coin collecting is an incredibly rewarding pastime, and adding commemorative coins to your collection is the best way to raise your collecting game. Commemorative coins often signify a historic event or anniversary, so […]
At the coronation ceremony on Saturday 6th of May 2023, we saw not only the crowning of King Charles III but also that of his wife as Queen Camilla. This change to her titles is a sign of the deep affection the king has for the woman who is by his side. Even the coronation […]
This year we witnessed the coronation of a new British monarch, the first for over seventy years, reminding us how special an event like this is. Coins have already been issued to commemorate the event, but did you know that of the five monarchs to precede King Charles III, only three of them had crown […]
We have now entered what is known as ‘peak wedding season’, which runs from May until October each year. There are numerous traditions which occur during weddings across all different cultures and countries, especially with the use of money. Here is everything you need to know about these traditions that occur in wedding ceremonies all […]
On 6th May, 2023, King Charles III becomes the first British monarch to be crowned in the 21st century. Not since 1953 have people lived through such an historic event, and many will not do so again. For years to come, people will ask: “Where were you when the King was crowned?”. This is a […]
The Crown has a long history, dating all the way back to Tudor times. More recently, it is struck as a COMMEMORATIVE coin to mark significant royal milestones. In this blog, we go back to the origins of the Crown coin… The 16th Century The ‘Crown’, or ‘Crown of the Double Rose’ as it was […]
This is a great moment in British history: we have a new monarch for the first time in over seventy years, and our first king since the mid-twentieth century. There are generations alive today for whom this will be the first time they have uttered the words “God save the king”. In this day-and-age of […]