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 […]
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What is Numismatics and who are Numismatists?
What is Numismatics? Numismatics, derived from the Greek word “nomisma” meaning “coin,” is the study and collection of coins and currency. It encompasses various aspects, including the historical, cultural, artistic, and economic significance of coins. Numismatics provides a window into the past, allowing collectors to explore different civilizations, rulers, and events through the coins they […]
Seven Facts about Westminster Abbey
Westminster Abbey is an Anglican church in the City of Westminster, London that attracts over 1 million visitors each year. Continue reading to find out seven incredible facts about this World Heritage Site… It was originally on an island Founded in 960 AD, Westminster Abbey was situated on a small island on the River Thames, […]
Trooping the Colour Ceremony
This Saturday, 17th June, the Trooping the Colour will take place. King Charles III will ride on horseback at the ceremony, marking the first time that the reigning Monarch has ridden at Trooping the Colour since Queen Elizabeth II in 1986. Find out all you need to know about Trooping the Colour here… What is […]
Eight Facts You May Not Know About Queen Camilla
Camilla, the wife of King Charles III, became Queen Consort of the United Kingdom and the 14 other Commonwealth realms following their coronation on 6th May 2023. Although she is a popular royal figure, here are eight facts about the Queen which you may not know… King Charles III and Queen Camilla have been married […]
Wedding Traditions and Coins
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 […]
Which monarchs to look for when coin collecting
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 […]
Royal Maundy
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 […]
Royal Cyphers
A royal cypher is a monogram or monogram-like device representing a reigning King or Queen. They usually appear on letter boxes, government buildings or state documents and often consist of the initials of a monarch’s name and title. Queen Elizabeth II’s royal cypher is most recognised due to her incredible 70-year reign, and consists of […]
The United Kingdom’s floral motifs
The English rose, the Scottish thistle, the Welsh daffodil and the Irish shamrock are all floral motifs of the United Kingdom, and to recognise the importance of these countries to King Charles III, they are featured alongside his royal cypher on our new silver one crown. Here, we look at the origins of each national […]