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Step into Tudor History: The Wives of Henry VIII Colour BU 50p Set

Posted by Eleanor Warner on

Step into the dramatic world of Henry VIII’s six wives with this exclusive 50p coin set, officially authorised by Buckingham Palace. Each coin brings to life the powerful women who shaped England’s history in vivid colour. With only 750 sets available and over 70% already sold, this limited edition collection is quickly becoming a must-have for collectors. Read on to discover the fascinating stories behind each queen and why this set is the perfect addition to your collection!

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The rise in popularity of the 50p and the end of an era…

Posted by Hannah Meneghini-Relf on

The 50p coin has undoubtedly become the collector’s favourite and Britain’s most collectable coin. And whilst there were hints of rising popularity before (Kew Gardens and the Olympics 50p coins top of the list), it wasn’t until a mischievous little bunny appeared on the coins that things really kicked off. And with it came a whole new dawn of collecting, and a new generation of collectors. The First Peter Rabbit 50p In 2016, we celebrated the 150th anniversary of the birth of one of Britain’s most revered authors: Beatrix Potter. Of course, she wasn’t just an author she was also...

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Are you ready to return to Neverland? Take a closer look at the BRAND NEW Peter Pan 50p Coins…

Posted by Hannah Meneghini-Relf on

  Peter Pan remains one of the most cherished and loved children’s stories of all time. Issued by the Isle of Man and developed in partnership with Great Ormond Street Hospital Children’s Charity (GOSH Charity), last year’s Peter Pan 50p coins saw unprecedented demand, with tens of thousands queuing to get their hands on them. In fact, in just a matter of months, through the sales of these Peter Pan 50ps, collectors raised over £250,000 for Great Ormond Street Hospital. And this month we saw the release of the second (and final) collection of exciting new British Isles 50p celebrating Peter Pan and the best-loved...

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First Look: The Royal Mint UK 2019 Commemorative Coins

Posted by David Whittaker on

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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