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New coins issued to commemorate the three leaders who inspired an Allied victory
Posted by David Whittaker on
2019 marks 75 years since the Normandy Landings which took place on 6th June 1944, also known as D-Day. It was the largest seaborne invasion in history. The operation laid the foundations of the Allied victory on the Western Front and the subsequent liberation of Nazi-controlled Europe. Three of the most influential people during Operation Neptune (AKA D-DAY), and World War II in its entirety, were Winston Churchill, General Bernard Montgomery and of course, King George VI. Each of these historical figures played a vital role in the Allied victory and delivering speeches that inspired the nation and boosted morale...
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First Look: The Royal Mint UK 2019 Commemorative Coins
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Each year, The Royal Mint marks important British anniversaries, events or accomplishments on the UK's coins and today we are delighted to reveal the new designs for 2019. Scroll down for a first look at all five of the brand new designs… The 200th Anniversary of the Birth of Queen Victoria £5 After ascending to the throne in 1838 Queen Victoria’s reign became the longest reign of a British monarch at the time. She oversaw a time of great change and expansion of the British Empire. This £5 coin has been issued to celebrate the 200th Anniversary of her birth and depicts some of the momentous...
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New Royal Mint issue flies in... the RAF Sea King Helicopter coins
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First look: New Royal Mint UK coin designs for 2017
Posted by Mark Liversidge on
Every year the UK's coin issuing authority, The Royal Mint, issue a brand new set of commemorative coins for circulation. Created by some of the world's most talented numismatic artists, the designs celebrate key British achievements and anniversaries and are always keenly sought-after by collectors immediately after their release. And today the Royal Mint have unveiled the new coins for 2017... £5 - King CanuteA Viking warrior and hailed as the first 'King of all England', this brand new £5 coin honours King Canute, who seized the throne long before the Norman Invasion of 1066. The coin has been issued to mark...
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