One of the finest known examples of what is arguable one of the world's most sought after and beautiful coins, the 1839 British gold quintuple sovereign, simply referred to as […]
The Numismatic Guaranty Corporation has recently certified yet another British “Una and the Lion” coin. This time the coin in question received a grade of PF 65 Ultra Cameo, making […]
2017 represents a dual anniversary for Great Britain's iconic Britannia coins, with the gold coin celebrating 30 years and the silver version marking it's 20th anniversary.Since it's original debut in […]
The Royal Mint is celebrating the life and work of one of Britain's most beloved novelists of all time, Jane Austen. 2017 marks the 200th anniversary of her death on […]
In 2017 the royal House of Windsor celebrates it's centenary, and the Royal Mint is ready to mark the occasion with the release of new commemorative coins in honour of […]
Although it has been available to collectors for some time now, Britain's new twelve sided pound coin has now officially entered circulation. The new pound coin was designed as a […]
Well if nothing else the Royal Mint certainly likes to keep the numismatic press and collectors on their toes. While everyone was getting ready for the launch of the new […]
During 2017 Queen Elizabeth II will celebrate her Sapphire Jubilee, making her not only the worlds oldest living monarch at 91, but Britain's first ever monarch to have reigned for […]
A new year seems usher with it a renewed sense of optimism, that new opportunities might arise and bring with it undiscovered bounty. Well in numismatics at least we can […]
Every year on the eleventh day of the eleventh month, nations around the world remember those brave men and women who lost their lives while serving in the military. In […]
The battle of the Somme(sometimes referred to as the Somme Offensive) was contested between British, French and German troops between July 1 1916 and November 18th 1916, and is to […]
The story of England's 1966 FIFA World Cup victory has been told and re-told so many times that it has reached legendary status. 2016 marks the 50th anniversary of that […]