A Beginners Guide to Coin Collecting
Coin Collecting Glossary – The In’s and Out’s
If you’re interested in starting coin collecting, but want to do a bit of research beforehand, we think the perfect place to start is learning some of the key terms.
Coin collecting can be both rewarding and intimidating at the same time, with it often seeming like coin collectors are speaking their own unique language. With that in mind, we have put together a glossary of terms to help you along the way and to allow you the best possible chance of starting and progressing your coin collection.
The Twelve Greatest Sovereigns
We’re taking a look back at some of the greatest sovereigns of the past 200 years. The coins are, we believe, among the 12 greatest for their historical significance and interest. We’ll look at the history, the obverse and reverse design and of course the reasons why we believe they deserve to be among the Twelve Greatest Sovereigns.
VE Day 75th Anniversary and Five Facts You May Not Know
This year marks the 75th Anniversary of VE Day; the day peace was brought upon Britain after six long years of war and conflict during the Second World War.
VE (Victory in Europe) Day, 8th May 1945, the day Winston Churchill declared the war was over within Europe, that had cost millions their homes and even their lives. Germany had surrendered and thousands all across the country marked the great victory with street parties, singing and rejoicing.
Here are five things that you may not know about VE Day, Winston Churchill and the decline of the German forces…
Detectorists’ discoveries: around the world in four coins
Most people’s entry into the world of numismatics isn’t black and white (or 22-carat gold), as few things are in life. We’ve found that some of our customers are inspired by incredible discoveries from metal detectorists around the world.
How to Look After Your Sovereign Collection
You’ve started your sovereign collection and enjoy adding world-first and limited edition coins to your portfolio, such as The 2019 Moon Landing 50th Anniversary Gold Quarter Sovereign The journey doesn’t stop there, though: it’s important to know how to take care of your collectables and prevent damage so you can continue to treasure your collection.
You’re in safe hands with us – so read on to find out how to store, touch and enjoy your coins in a way that will keep them in peak condition for generations to come.