King Charles III and his 75th Birthday

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Earlier this week, on 14th November 2023, King Charles III celebrated his 75th birthday. This was the first time in over 200 years that a reigning British king has celebrated this milestone birthday. In fact, only two other British kings have ever reached their 75th birthday; George II and George III, although no celebrations of any kind were held in their honour.

Were you wondering what kind of celebrations took place to mark this milestone birthday? If so, continue reading as we cover everything there is to know about His Majesty’s 75th birthday…

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The 2023 King Charles III 75th Birthday Gold Sovereign Range

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After more than seventy years as heir to the throne, King Charles III has had the longest wait in British history. Upon his accession, he became the oldest monarch in British history to inherit the throne – which means that this 75th birthday is his first milestone birthday celebration of his reign!

Now, as His Majesty’s 75th birthday approaches, a series of limited edition gold sovereign coins is being released in tribute to this milestone in his lifetime. For the first time in over 200 years of gold sovereign history, the birthday of a reigning British king is being marked by the striking of commemorative gold sovereign coins! Introducing the 2023 King Charles III 75th Birthday Gold Sovereign Range, and in particular, the one-eighth sovereign…

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The Official Crowned Coinage Portrait of His Majesty King Charles III

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The 2023 Coronation of His Majesty King Charles III Gold Proof Sovereign

On 6th May 2023, Britain’s sixty-fifth monarch, His Majesty King Charles III, undertook the sacred coronation ceremony and became the first British monarch to be crowned in the 21st century.

Not since 1953 have people lived through such an historic event, and many will not do so again. The world is a disparate place to that of the late Elizabeth II, but one that still holds dear the longstanding traditions of ceremony and celebration.

This is a great moment for Britain, and because of its significance, Royal Mint produced an exceptional proof gold sovereign celebrating this historic event, and for the first time, we are giving our clients the opportunity to own this remarkable coin…

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The Milestones of Queen Elizabeth II

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Britain’s longest reigning monarch, Queen Elizabeth II, was a beacon of strength, stability, honour and grace, managing her role as both monarch and mother in such a way that her legacy will continue to live on.

Her incredible reign of over 70 years is the longest of any British monarch, as well as the longest reign in the history of any female head of state. Thus, throughout her time as monarch she marked a variety of milestones and achievements. Here are some of the key milestones during Queen Elizabeth II’s reign…

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Dissecting The Queen Elizabeth II Memorial Sovereign Series

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Dissecting the Queen Elizabeth II Memorial Sovereign Series

Our latest release; the 2023 Queen Elizabeth II Memorial Gold Sovereign Range, marks the first anniversary of the passing of Queen Elizabeth II with designs that recall the military procession and State funeral with which this nation paid its last respects, to our greatest ever monarch.

Each coin in this series features one of the armed services that played such an important role in the queen’s funeral procession. Here, we dissect the reverse sides of these incredible sovereigns for you…

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