In the wonderful world of numismatics, you will hear many terms for the gold and silver that you purchase, and some of the terms that you may hear could be PROOF, UNCIRCULATED, and BULLION. Here is a quick guide to the differences between the three.
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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 […]
The National Flowers of the United Kingdom
To recognise the importance of the four countries of the United Kingdom to the King, each is represented alongside the king’s cypher on our ‘The 2023 King Charles III Accession Silver One Crown‘, by their distinctive national flowers: the English rose, the Scottish thistle, the Welsh daffodil and the Irish shamrock. You may recall that […]
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 […]
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 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 […]