The Royal Mint has just released a second 2022 Sovereign: the first to feature the new portrait of King Charles III. We’ve got all the details on this unprecedented memorial collection, struck with a special royal arms reverse by one of the UK’s top coin designers. Sovereigns have often been issued to mark royal milestones, included […]
It’s reasonably well known that the UK Kew Gardens 50p is one of the rarest coins that you can find in your change, and they command a collector’s price which is hundreds of times higher than the coin’s face value. But did you know there are lots of coins that are even rarer that you should be […]
Is this the most impressive medal ever designed in Britain? Many experts regard Benedetto Pistrucci’s Waterloo medal as the engraver’s masterpiece. This is high praise considering he also designed the classic St George and the dragon reverse, used on gold Sovereigns. Commissioned to celebrate the Allied victory at the Battle of Waterloo, Pistrucci’s medal took […]
What are 25p Crowns? These commemorative coins are instantly recognisable to collectors, but they can trip up when sorting through old money boxes. Particularly when some eBay sellers are offering them for hundreds or even thousands of pounds. If you’re looking to sell an old coin collection, it is essential that you know what these […]
