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The King Charles III Accession Silver Crown

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

The King Charles III Greatest Monarchs Silver Crown

Britain has a new monarch. This is something that no-one for generations has written. Not for 70 years has this been uttered and it feels remarkable to be able to declare to you that there are now coins bearing the portrait of ‘our King’. While the world debates what sort of monarch he will be,

A Short History of the Halfcrown

Dating back to the reign of Henry VIII, the halfcrown has nearly a five-hundred-year history. It ceased to be legal tender on 1st January 1970 in preparation for “Decimal Day” in Britain, which happened the following year. It was equivalent to one-eighth of a pound, or two shillings and sixpence. Here, we take a brief

British Coinage Latin Meanings

Latin inscriptions have adorned the obverse of British currency for hundreds of years. Here, we take a look at what these inscriptions mean.

The History of the Prince and Princess of Wales Titles

In September 2022, following the sad passing of Queen Elizabeth II, Prince William and Catherine Middleton were named as the new Prince and Princess of Wales during King Charles III’s first address to the nation. These titles have been used within the Royal Family for centuries, but many of us still question where this tradition

A guide to the 1953 Coronation British coins

Although Elizabeth II became Queen on 6th February 1952, following the sad passing of her father, King George VI, she was not formally invested until her coronation on the 2nd June 1953. As a result, the Royal Mint had almost 18 months to prepare coinage for the new monarch, a process which involves utilising years

20 Facts About The Royal Family

Discover 20 Fascinating Facts About The Royal Family That Will Leave You Astonished Currently, six out of ten Britons favour the British Royal Family, and over the years more and more people have become obsessed with the Royal Family, and love to keep up to date with what they are doing. Of course, any news

Journey into the World of Commemorative Coins

Uncover Hidden Treasures: A Journey into the World of Commemorative Coins Whether you are just embarking on this new and exciting journey into the world of commemorative coins, or are already an avid coin collector, there is tonnes of information and advice out there to help you with everything you need to know about collectable
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