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 […]
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Nine Facts You May Not Know About King Charles III
Charles Philip Arthur George became King of the United Kingdom and the 14 other Commonwealth realms on 8th September 2022, following the death of his mother, Queen Elizabeth II. Although he has spent the majority of his life in the public eye, there are still some things that you may not know about our new […]
Silver: Six Interesting Facts
Silver is one of those metals that you probably encounter every single day, sometimes without even realising. From coins and jewlery, to electronics and cars, silver comes in many forms; but how much do you really know about this metallic element? We’re bringing together six facts about silver that we think you may not know… […]