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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The Ultimate Royal Family Lovers Gift Guide
A Royal Treat: Discover the Perfect Gift for Fans of the Royal Family! Do you know someone who is a Royalist? Maybe you have a family member or friend who is obsessed with the Royal Family? If so, then events such as birthdays and Christmas are the best time for you to give the royalist […]
Commemorative crown coins of past monarchs
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 […]
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 King Charles III Greatest Monarchs Silver Crown
Britain has a new monarch. This is something that no-one for generations has written. Not for 70 years has this been uttered and it feels remarkable to be able to declare to you that there are now coins bearing the portrait of ‘our King’. While the world debates what sort of monarch he will be, […]
A Beginner’s Guide to Coin Collecting
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 […]