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 […]
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 […]
The crowning of King Charles III and Queen Camilla is set to take place on the 6th May 2023, and is an event that is steeped in royal history. Here are the most important royal articles you can expect to see during the coronation… The Diamond Jubilee State Coach The morning of the coronation will […]
A three-day UK bank holiday weekend has been granted from Saturday 6th May to Monday 8th May 2023 to celebrate the Coronation of King Charles III. Here is all you need to know about the key events spread across the celebratory weekend… Saturday On Saturday 6th May, the Coronation will take place at Westminster Abbey. […]
On 6th May, 2023, King Charles III becomes the first British monarch to be crowned in the 21st century. Not since 1953 have people lived through such an historic event, and many will not do so again. For years to come, people will ask: “Where were you when the King was crowned?”. This is a […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 Tower of London, a historic castle founded in 1066, is located on the north bank of the River Thames and is one of the UK’s most popular tourist attractions. To coincide with the release of this Silver Proof Five Pound coin, minted to celebrate Queen Elizabeth’s Platinum Jubilee of 2022, we have brought together […]