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What Are Royal Maundy Coins? Complete Guide To Maundy Money

6th April 2023

These specially struck UK silver coins are part of a centuries-old British royal ceremony, held on Maundy Thursday each year.

Behind-the-scenes details on our new Wiltshire shop: address, launch date, jobs and more.

Britannia Coin Company To Open New Shop In Royal Wootton Bassett

5th April 2023

Behind-the-scenes details on our brand new Wiltshire headquarters: address, grand opening, jobs and more.

A 17 February proclamation, published in The London Gazette, confirms that Thomas Simon's famous 1663 Petition Crown will be recreated on new British collectors coins from The Royal Mint.

1663 Petition Crown Is Next Coin In Great Engravers Series

18th February 2023

A Gazette proclamation confirms that the Thomas Simon design will feature in the hit Royal Mint coin series.

Coin's aren't your typical Valentine's Day gift these days but in the past they were a popular way to show affection.

Gift Guide: What To Buy A Coin Collector For Valentine's Day

5th February 2023

Our top five list of premium 14 February gifts for all coin collectors.

1965 Winston Churchill Coins: What Are They Worth?

24th January 2023

These British commemorative Crowns are often found in old coin collections but are they valuable?

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1859 Ansell Sovereigns: Rare Victorian Gold Coins

16th January 2023

Ansell-Ribbon Sovereigns are scarce and sought-after British gold coin, the result of an innovative metallurgical experiment.

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What New Coins Will The Royal Mint Issue In 2023?

22nd December 2022

Annual sets, Sovereigns, 50ps and £2s - what UK coins can we expect in 2023?

Thumbnail image of Jody Clark fifth definitive UK coin portrait of Queen Elizabeth II.

Who Is Jody Clark? British Coin Designer's Most Famous Creations

12th December 2022

The artist behind the fifth and final definitive portrait of The Queen has worked on a wide range of other coins.

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Special Edition 2022 Memorial Sovereigns With Charles III Portrait

8th October 2022

Everything we known about the Memorial Sovereign range: an unprecedented second Sovereign release for 2022.

First UK Coins With Charles III Portrait: Elizabeth II Memorial Range

30th September 2022

New Royal Mint commemorative coins will be the first to feature a new portrait of King Charles by Martin Jennings.

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Will King Charles III Wear A Crown On His Coins?

26th September 2022

Clues from numismatic history might help us answer this key question about the new King's coinage.

King Charles III: Will Elizabeth II Coins Be Withdrawn?

8th September 2022

What we know so far about new King Charles coins and what the sad passing of Queen Elizabeth II means for UK collectors.

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We are always proud to show off our previous customers experiences with you and what they thought of our purchasing through with Britannia Coins.

Excellent and prompt service. Great quality coins. Well priced and swift delivery. Would recommend this company to anyone. Thank you

Ben C

15th May 2023

Excellent service. Coins arrived on time. In very good condition. More than pleased with the product. Will purchase more coins from this supplier

David K

15th April 2023

Great range of coins. And prompt delivery

Ronald S

7th March 2023

Service, product quality, tel. conversation information and PRICE (!), excellent! I will certainly be dealing with you in future.

George C

9th February 2023

Fast response, competitive prices. No complaints.

Michael West

18th January 2023

Fast delivery service. Excellent. Exactly as discribed. Well packaged.

Robert Macknay

18th January 2023

Perfect thanks

Mark Crowder

18th January 2023

Very good service and quick delivery. Thanks very much

Karol Frania

18th January 2023

Love it, love it, love it. What can I say, couldn’t improve anymore, ordered the sovereign Monday morning and had it by Tuesday morning. Would highly recommend Britannia coins and I’ll definitely be back when funds allow. Many thanks! ***

Catherine B

18th January 2023

Great choice of coins at the best price found online. Delivered securely and really quickly. Highly recommended 👍

Mark W

18th January 2023

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