We’re starting the new year with a brand new blog series for you; five facts about the Twelve Greatest Sovereigns. Each segment will feature one of the twelve greatest sovereigns and provide you with five facts which you may not have known! Let’s start with the King George III Gold Sovereign (1817-1820)…
Q&A with a Heritage Coin Expert
During the festive period, many people decide to buy coins to kickstart their collection in the New Year, or to gift to their loved ones. In order to provide our new and existing clients with as much information as possible, we sat down and spoke to heritage British coin expert Peter Hutchison about all things coin related!
Find out what he had to say here…
Christmas Gift Guide: Coins under $150
Are you looking for the perfect gift for the coin collector in your life, or do you simply just want to gift yourself something this Christmas? We have rounded up our most popular coins that would make the perfect gift and are available for under $150…
QEII 1953 Coronation Coin and Stamp Set
Featured as our Product of the Month for October, we have the remarkable ‘Queen Elizabeth II 1953 Coronation Coin and Stamp Set’. This collectors set includes all ten British coins issued in 1953, and all four commemorative stamps issued for the coronation.
Money in Wedding Traditions
May is the beginning of what is known as ‘peak wedding season’, which runs until October. Springtime is historically the most popular season for weddings, with wedding venues and vendors being most in-demand.
The presence of money during weddings is a much recognised tradition that takes place in many different cultures and countries. Here, we will be exploring the different monetary rituals that occur at wedding ceremonies across the globe.
New Strike vs Heritage – What’s the difference?
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.