British coinage has had its fair share of fascinating tales over the years. But one aspect of our rich heritage that often goes unnoticed is the very coins that started it all. The ones that circulate in our change from day to day. Our circulating coins are about to change, with the Royal Mint having […]
Life and legacy of Queen Elizabeth II: 2023 Memorial Coin Range
Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II committed herself to a life of royal duty, earning the affection of generations here in the United Kingdom, across the Commonwealth, and around the world. To preserve her majesty’s memory after her passing last year and the profound impact she made on countless lives, a breathtaking collection of memoriam coins has been unveiled – […]
Why this Coronation Coin sold for the same price a Porsche. Only 5 have been commissioned.
Just last week, a special Coronation coin went on sale. Struck from half a kilo of 99.9% PURE GOLD it’s the most impressive coin I’ve had the privilege of seeing. Firstly, it’s one of the largest gold coins to be issued, measuring a huge 100mm in diameter. And there’s a reason it needed to be […]
Register Your Interest – New UK Star Wars™ Collection
The Star Wars™ Collection will finally land on 10th July 2023 with the first in a collection of coins dedicated to one of the most popular film franchises in cinematic history. The four-coin collection celebrates some of the most popular partnerships from the original Star Wars™ trilogy. The collection begins with a design featuring the […]
His Majesty’s most important UK Sovereign has just been released: Rare obverse design change
This year, we had the privilege to witness the Coronation of our new monarch, King Charles III. The grandeur of the moment hung heavily in the air, as the hallowed halls of Westminster Abbey echoed with the weight of history. A palpable sense of anticipation reverberated through the invited guests and the thousands that lined […]
How a Second World War Raid came to feature on this latest coin release…
16th May 1943 – just as the sun was setting on a cool spring evening, an elite group of RAF bombers assembled. Ready to take on one of the most daring missions of the Second World War. In the quiet depths of a moonlit night, there emerged a force unparalleled in unwavering bravery. The gallant […]
Over 66,000 queued online – the Coronation sell out story so far.
After The Royal Mint revealed the coin designs to commemorate the King’s Coronation, there was no doubt in my mind that this launch was going to be on a scale that I hadn’t seen since the Platinum Jubilee. And I wasn’t wrong. This morning at 9am, I sat on The Royal Mint’s website eagerly anticipating […]
New official UK Coronation Coins revealed
UPDATE: A new range of UK coins have been authorised for release to celebrate the King’s Coronation. The designs have just been revealed this morning and, importantly, it has been confirmed that a BRAND NEW portrait of the King will feature on the obverse of all coins in the range. This is the FIRST TIME […]
The reign longer than Queen Elizabeth II?
Since 1958, the portrait of Queen Elizabeth II has featured on the obverse of British coins. And now, for the first time in 70 years, a new portrait of King Charles III is entering circulation. But did you know that there’s another British icon who has featured on coins for far longer? In fact, she […]
Official Royal Proclamation confirms UK’s first Coronation Coins
King Charles III has announced that his Coronation in May will be celebrated with a new range of UK coins. Click here to sign up for PRIORITY NOTIFICATIONS The Royal Proclamation details a range of limited edition coin specifications including a 50p and a £5 coin, a Sovereign range, and ounces. The launch date is yet to […]