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 […]

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 […]

UK circulating coinage is about to change completely

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 […]

Revealed today – Official King Charles III effigy unveiled by Royal Mint

The Royal Mint has today unveiled the official coin effigy of King Charles III that we’ll be seeing on our circulating coinage in the not-too-distant future. The portrait has been personally approved by His Majesty and has been created by British Sculptor Martin Jennings. In keeping with tradition the new King faces left – the […]

4 reasons The Royal Mint’s brand-new Sovereign issue will create collecting hysteria

Five years ago, The Royal Mint released a special version of its flagship Gold Sovereign that sold out within 24 hours of launch. Now, they’ve reintroduced this scarce coin for 2022, and we’re set to see the same hysteria and demand. The double-thickness Gold Proof Sovereign Known as the Piedfort Sovereign, the coin is struck […]

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 […]

The Sovereign everyone mistakenly thinks is a mistake

“My coin has an error. One of the sides is upside down!” If you’ve had that thought when looking at certain coins, don’t worry you’re not alone. The “upside down coin” question is one of the most common we’re asked. In almost all cases, it’s never a mistake, but the alignment style decided by the […]