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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?

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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King Charles III: Will Elizabeth II Coins Be Withdrawn?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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Double Sovereigns: History, Specifications and Mintage Figures

17th July 2022

The story of these rare British gold coins stretches back further than you might think. Click for our full guide to Double Sovereigns.

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George William de Saulles and Edward VII's Coinage Portrait

12th July 2022

The Royal Mint engraver also worked on Queen Victoria's coinage and created a celebrated and influential image of Britannia.

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Portraits Of Charles, Prince Of Wales On British Coinage

5th July 2022

Four commemorative Crowns featuring the future Charles III give us an idea of what his coinage might look like.

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A Complete Guide To 1953 Elizabeth II Coronation Proof Sets

22nd June 2022

Looking back on Her Majesty’s first Royal Mint proof specimen sets nearly seventy years on from her coronation.

Accio Numismatica! Royal Mint to Conjure Up Harry Potter Coins

13th June 2022

Four different designs will feature on a range of gold, silver and BU coins, inspired by Britain's most famous wizard.

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