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Could this coin, described as a 'Rare Error', really be worth £35,000?

Are 1971 1p Coins Really Worth £35,000 On eBay?

27th February 2024

Is this 'New Pence' Penny really a rare error coin worth thousands or just a trap for unsuspecting collectors?

As 1997 was the year that the new, smaller 50p coin was introduced a large number were minted to replace the larger coins which were to be withdrawn.

Are 1997 Britannia Fifty Pence Coins Really Rare?

15th December 2023

Are these circulated Royal Mint coins really worth up to £10,000? Lets debunk some extraordinary eBay listings.

More of these little-known error coins could be found in premium Britannia coin sets from The Royal Mint.

Rare 2002 Gold Tenth Ounce Britannia Mule Coins

9th December 2023

More of these little-known error coins could be found in premium Britannia coin sets from The Royal Mint.

The Royal Mint's release schedule is a closely guarded secret but we can reveal a comprehensive list of the new coinage available next year.

What Coins Will The Royal Mint Issue In 2024?

6th December 2023

The secret 2024 release schedule for UK’s national mint includes Winston Churchill £2s, Harry Potter 50ps and RNLI coins.

The Royal Mint has just confirmed the imminent release of new 2023 definitive coin designs. This means that the standard reverse or 'tails' designs on UK coins will be updated for the first time in 15 years.

What Are Definitive Coins? New Charles III Coinage Out Now

8th October 2023

Full details on The Royal Mint's highly-collectable 2023 definitive UK coin sets and why you should secure yours Charles III coins today.

Coins Rarer Than A Kew Gardens 50p

16th June 2023

Did you know there are lots of coins that are even rarer than the Kew Gardens 50p? We take a look at some of the rarest that you may (and may not) find in your change.

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.

Base metal, brilliant uncirculated and silver pre-1997 Two Pound coins from The Royal Mint.

Collecting Pre-1997 Single Metal UK Two Pound Coins

2nd March 2023

Are old, £2s legal tender? Are they rare? What are they worth? We have the answers in this free collector's guide.

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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