A monumental moment for collectors has just been unveiled — the iconic HMS Belfast has been immortalised on an official UK £2 coin for the very first time. Not only does this release pay tribute to one of Britain’s most formidable warships, but it also marks a double first in UK coin history: it is […]
Tag: Silver Proof
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 […]
Remembrance Day: Honouring All Who Served
Remembrance Day is a time when we honour and remember the sacrifices of those who served in the armed forces, defending our freedoms and values. It is a day of reflection on the bravery and selflessness shown by countless men and women throughout history, and a reminder of the impact of service that continues to […]
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 […]
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 […]
A birthday coin design fit for a King…
On 21st June 2022, we marked the 40th Birthday of our future King, the Duke of Cambridge. And of course, appropriately for a significant royal milestone, there’s a brand-new Silver Proof £5 to honour the occasion, which has been specially authorised by Guernsey. Plus, there’s a particularly stunning design gracing the reverse of this new […]
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 […]
Dissecting a Design: The East India Company’s first 7-sided 50p
The East India Company have just released their FIRST EVER 7-sided 50p coin. It honours perhaps the most famous Aesop’s Fable – the Hare & the Tortoise with a stunning design and an edition limit that will have collectors scrambling to get their hands on it. Click the points below to find out more about […]
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 […]