A Historic First for The Sovereign

For the first time in its extraordinary history, The Sovereign has been struck in pure silver, marking a revolutionary moment for this iconic coin. Known for centuries as the “chief coin of the world,” The Sovereign’s enduring legacy of exceptional design and quality now shines in an extraordinary silver Proof edition. This groundbreaking release isn’t […]

Celebrating King Charles III’s Birthday with Exquisite Commemorative Coins

On 14th November, we celebrate King Charles III’s birthday, and this year marks his milestone 76th birthday. To honour this significant moment, we’ve selected three remarkable commemoratives that perfectly capture the essence of His Majesty’s legacy. 1. 2024 DateStamp™ UK 2025 Gold Sovereign Commemorate King Charles III’s 76th birthday with this exclusive DateStamp™ Gold Sovereign. […]

August: Collectors’ Round-Up: New Coins and Collectibles to Treasure

August has been an exciting month for coin enthusiasts and collectors alike. With a wave of stunning new releases, there’s something for every collector to cherish. Whether captivated by history, enchanted by childhood classics, or fascinated by regal traditions, these new collectables will surely spark joy and become the crown jewels of your collection. Celebrating […]

Will the New Gruffalo 50p Coin Match the Sellout Success of Previous Releases?

The Gruffalo’s Child, the beloved sequel to The Gruffalo, is celebrating its 20th anniversary. The Royal Mint has released a highly anticipated 50p coin to mark this special occasion. We at CPM are thrilled to offer our valued customers the Silver Proof edition of this special release. It is highly sought-after, making it a must-have […]

The Royal Seal of Approval: The new Royal Mint issue.

A royal seal is the chief seal of the crown, which has been used to signify the reigning monarch’s approval of important documents for centuries. In fact, they were so important that counterfeiting a Seal of the Realm was considered high treason and punishable by death. Tracing its roots back to the Middle Ages and […]

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 […]

Starting the New Year off with a SELL OUT – UK 2023 Annual Coin Sets JUST launched

Just yesterday, The Royal Mint launched the highly anticipated UK 2023 Annual Coin Set, said to be one of the most sought-after coin launches we’ve seen in years.   The coins are the very first 2023 dated coin to feature the effigy of King Charles III, a significant change to UK coinage for over 70 years, […]

The war hero who features on both a UK banknote, and now a 50p coin

Known for accelerating Allied efforts to read German naval messages, Alan Turing led a team at Bletchley park that eventually cracked the code to the Enigma machine. The Engima machine was a device that encrypted German messages, and without breaking it, it is thought that Britain and its allies might not have countered the German […]

Technological advances of Victorian Britain, celebrated on a £5 coin

The Industrial Revolution rapidly gained pace during Queen Victoria’s reign all because of the power of steam. Victorian engineers developed bigger, faster and more powerful machines that could run whole factories. This led to a massive increase in the number of factories (particularly in textile factories or mills) in Britain. By 1870, over 100,000 steam […]

The Platinum Jubilee and the never-ending SELL OUTs

As I’m sure you are aware by now, this year Queen Elizabeth II will be celebrating her 70th year on the throne – the first British Monarch to ever do so and the only one we’ll see in our lifetimes! It’s going to be a celebration of a lifetime with pudding competitions, a four-day bank […]