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Commemorative Coins

Posted on May 21, 2020 by Emma Wilde

Commemorative coins are one of the most sought after and collected, due to their significance in history and the personal memories they can hold. Whether it is to commemorate a first, or to celebrate the anniversary of an event in history; either way adding a commemorative coin to your collection is one that you couldn’t go wrong with.

We’re going to take a look at some of the commemorative ranges and sovereigns we have available, looking back at the history behind the event and the significance it holds.

The Changing Faces of Coin Portraiture

Posted on May 15, 2020May 20, 2020 by Emma Wilde

In an age filled with television, social media and all of the technology we could ask for, it’s hard to imagine a time where people couldn’t ‘virtually’ see each other, including their own Monarch or leader.

However, centuries ago most people would have only seen the face of their leader on a coin, with the obverse side depicting the image of a monarch or leader for thousands of years. We’ll be taking a look back at coin portraiture throughout the ages, and how dramatically this has changed.

The History of the Coin Toss – Heads or Tails?

Posted on May 12, 2020 by Emma Wilde

Which team goes first in a race? Who picks tonight’s film? Who washes the dishes?

You can settle almost anything with a coin toss, no matter how big, or how small. But what is the true meaning of this and what is its significance throughout history? We’re taking a look through the years…

The Twelve Greatest Sovereigns

Posted on May 4, 2020 by Emma Wilde

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

Posted on April 1, 2020April 17, 2020 by Emma Wilde

This year marks the 75^th 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, 8^th 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

Posted on March 17, 2020April 20, 2020 by Vanessa Brockwell

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.