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New Strike vs Heritage – What’s the difference?

Posted on April 22, 2022November 29, 2023 by Vanessa Brockwell

The gold sovereign was first created under the authority of King Henry VII in 1489, when he demanded a ‘new money of gold’ to illustrate his powerful reign. The sovereign, made for kings and queens, has been prestigious throughout history for its reliability, strength and accuracy, and has represented the advancement of the art of minting.

Here at Hattons of London we have an incredible selection of both new strike and heritage sovereigns, but what is the difference between the two? In our latest blog we will be exploring the two categories and what opportunities each has to offer.

Heritage Coinage at Hattons of London

Posted on April 14, 2022November 29, 2023 by Vanessa Brockwell

As we celebrate World Heritage Day, we take a look at some of the most historically significant and interesting sovereign coinage currently available at Hattons of London. These sovereigns offer a fascinating and deeper look into the last 200 years of British history and coinage, recording some of the most important moments in the history of the world’s greatest gold coins.

Queen Elizabeth II Silver Coinage

Posted on April 7, 2022 by Vanessa Brockwell

There is a phenomenal increase in the demand for Queen Elizabeth II coinage this year as we celebrate her Platinum Jubilee. Her Majesty is the longest and oldest reigning monarch in British history and there is an immense selection of coinage available as a result of her remarkable reign.

In this blog, we will be taking a look at some of the distinctive and exclusive Queen Elizabeth II silver coinage that is currently available at Hattons of London.

Five Phenomenal Facts about Concorde

Posted on April 1, 2022 by Vanessa Brockwell

Concorde first took to the skies during a test flight on 2nd March 1969, piloted by Andre Turcat in Toulouse, France. The Franco-British turbojet-powered aircraft operated between 1976 and 2003. Here, we will be taking a look at five phenomenal facts about this supersonic passenger aircraft.

The history of New Zealand

Posted on March 28, 2022March 28, 2022 by Vanessa Brockwell

In 2019, New Zealand’s first ever quarter sovereign was released to honour the 200th anniversary of Queen Victoria’s birth, featuring an effigy of the young portrait of Queen Victoria. But, what do we actually know about the country and its connection with Queen Victoria? We’ll be exploring the history here…

Five Facts about Balmoral Castle

Posted on March 18, 2022 by Vanessa Brockwell

Balmoral Castle, located in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, has been part of the Royal Family for over 150 years now.

It is famously known for being the Queen Elizabeth II’s countryside retreat which she visited every year with Prince Philip during their marriage. As a result of his passing in April, 2021 marked the first year that the Queen visited the grounds as a widow. So, what else is there to know about the royal residence? Here, we look at five facts you may not know.