The first Gold Proof US Eagle was launched in 1986. They have been minted every year except 2009 and the design has remained unchanged. Until now… Find out everything about the brand new design by clicking on the points below. If you’re interested… I have just 14 US 2021 Gold Proof Type II Eagles available. Limited to just 3,375 […]
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Dissecting a Design: The coin with James Bond’s seal of approval?
Perth Mint have just released an Official 20201 James Bond Silver Coin and its design is a real treat for Bond fans. Learn all about it by clicking the points below. If you’re interested… I’ve managed to get my hands on just 100 of the 5,000 edition limit for CPM clients and they are already […]
Dissecting a Design: “Through adversity to the stars” – the scarce UK coin honouring the RAF
2018 marked the Centenary of the RAF. To honour the occasion The Royal Mint announced a brand new £2 coin. It featured the official badge of The Royal Air Force and, quite frankly, looked stunning. Each element of the design holds an interesting insight into the RAF. Find out the significance of each by clicking the […]
Dissecting a Design: The “Pride of Two Nations” – What makes this ground-breaking set unique?
In 2019, the Royal Canadian Mint and the United States Mint came together, for the very first time, to release an exclusive limited edition coin set. Collector’s rushed to secure the ground-breaking set. To find out why it has been so sought-after click on the points below. If you’re interested… Sold out on launch day these sets are […]
Dissecting a Design: The coin that shouldn’t exist and how it hides a silent protest in plain sight
Every now and then there’s a coin with a story that’s so remarkable I end up telling everyone – the wife, friends, colleagues, even the cat if she listens… The Peace Dollar from 1926 is such a coin. It’s a coin that shouldn’t really exist. Click on the points below to find out why… If […]
Dissecting a Design: The coin of the Gods – the Alexander the Great Silver Drachm
Undefeated in battle, Alexander the Great is one of history’s most successful military leaders. By the age of 30 he had built an empire stretching from Greece to north-west India. His coinage was key to the expansion of his empire and the design of the Silver Drachm holds fascinating reflections of his mythological beliefs and claims. […]
Dissecting a Design: The most important £5 coin issued this year
The most important £5 coin issued this year. It’s a bold statement. But one I believe to be true of this Silver Proof coin released to celebrate Her Majesty the Queen’s 95th birthday. This moment is crucial in our country’s history. As the longest reigning monarch the UK’s ever seen this coin will forever be a […]
Dissecting a Design: The coin fit for a spy
This year has seen many unexpected changes in the film industry with some anticipated cinema releases going straight to streaming platforms and others postponed entirely. But I don’t think any film has made quite as many headlines as the twice-postponed 25th James Bond film; No Time to Die. Which makes the coins released to celebrate […]