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A number of Britain's past coins stand as a tribute to the country’s incredible naval heritage. One such coin is the 1703 Vigo coin.

The story of Mary and William and their coinage began with a princess who didn’t think much of her suitor.

Maria Theresa, a name that’s now well known throughout the world of numismatics, was born in 1717. The only female ruler in the House of Habsburg, she became the Archduchess of Austria and the Queen of Hungary and Bohemia at the age of 23.

Milk spots are white marks that appear on the surface of silver coins and not easily removed safely.

Most people buy gold or silver bullion as an investment, so it makes sense to minimise any outlay that will reduce your potential profit. One such expense is VAT (Value Added Tax), so this article explains whether it’s charged on gold and silver bullion, what affects their VAT liability and how it might impact you as an investor in gold and silver.

The crown coin is an enduring piece of British coinage, with a long and winding history. Today, small numbers of crowns are struck to commemorate big moments in British culture. But almost 500 years ago, large volumes of crowns were issued into circulation for everyday use.

Distinguishing between proof coins and non proof coins is generally a very straightforward task. However, there are certain coins that are decidedly more tricky to identify.

Today, the coins in circulation in Britain are simply a token of value, but our coins used to contain their value in silver or gold. In fact, it was once possible to take a file to your coins and take shavings of these precious metals – and many people did just that.

Let’s say you’ve diligently researched your investment strategy and decided investing in gold bullion should play a part in your portfolio. Naturally you want to achieve the best possible return when you decide to sell, so you need to take tax into account. Will your profits be hit by having to pay Capital Gains Tax (CGT)?

Look at one of today’s £2 coins and you’ll see a figure that has graced many coins throughout the UK’s history. This is Britannia, the female personification of Britain, a symbol of national identity.

Purchasing gold or silver bullion is a worthwhile and rewarding investment. But if you trying to decide whether to buy gold or silver bars or coins, which will be the best choice for you?

The gold bar is instantly recognised worldwide as a symbol of wealth, status and security.