Discover the best way to store your coin collection So you’ve set out on your coin collecting journey – that’s great! There is no better feeling than the buzz you get from bagging yourself rare coins, and watching your collection grow over time. As one of the most popular hobbies out there, coin collecting is […]
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, […]
Unlock the secrets to a successful coin collection: Top tips for beginners Have you been introduced to the world of numismatics, and have no idea where to start? Beginning a coin collecting journey can be daunting, as there are numerous paths to follow depending on the metal, denomination or theme. The key to a successful […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Although a fantastic and rewarding hobby, coin collecting can be daunting and may leave you questioning ‘where do I even begin?’. Here, we walk you through which monarchs to look out for when starting your coin collecting journey… Elizabeth II The longest and most diverse coin series in British history lies with Elizabeth II. Because […]
Traditionally, Royal Maundy is when the British monarch distributes small silver coins, known as “Maundy Money”, to elderly recipients during a ceremony. The word “Maundy” originates from the Latin word “mandatum”, which means the command that Jesus gave to his disciples to “love one another”. The importance of Royal Maundy The Royal Maundy service […]
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 […]