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 […]
Coin collecting, also known as numismatics, can be an enjoyable and rewarding pastime, with many people starting their coin collection after inheriting a coin or collection from a close relative, or by purchasing a coin to commemorative a specific event. Coin collecting is said to be one of the world’s oldest hobbies, one that falls […]