A History of Britannia on UK Coinage
The allegorical figure of Britannia has had a presence on our coins from as early as the Roman era, to as recently as the end of Queen Elizabeth II’s reign. Let’s take a closer look into the history of...
View ArticleCelebrate over 250 years of Royal History with the Buckingham Palace £5
When visiting London, there’s one place that’s most likely to be on everyone’s sightseeing list…Buckingham Palace! And as one of the most recognisable buildings in the world, it’s only fitting that it...
View ArticleChange Checker LIVE 50p Swap is coming to Essex…
We’re extremely excited to announce that we’re bringing our Change Checker Live 50p Swap to Essex! Join us on Saturday 13th April from 9am – 9pm in Lakeside Shopping Centre where we’ll be giving...
View ArticleSpectacular Star Wars™ Spacecraft 50ps flying into your collection!
Get ready to embark on an epic journey through the galaxy with the Star Wars™ Spacecraft 50p series! This 4-coin series features some of the most iconic spacecraft from the Star Wars™ universe, kicking...
View ArticleHarry Potter The Winged Keys 50p – Catch it while you can!
Attention collectors – the enchanting 2024 UK Harry Potter: The Winged Keys 50p is flying your way! But it’s more than just a coin, it’s a portal to the wondrous world of Harry Potter… Based on one of...
View ArticleTo collect, or not to collect…the Shakespeare £2 coins!
The answer, of course, is to collect! Seasoned collectors will know that the 2016 Shakespeare £2 coins are some of the most popular coins in circulation. This isn’t only because they celebrate the most...
View ArticleQueen Camilla represents King Charles III at this year’s Royal Maundy Service
Maundy Thursday is an Easter tradition dating back to 1622, when Charles II was the reigning monarch. The tradition usually involves the monarch gifting members of the public coins as part of a special...
View ArticleWhy are the Olympic 50ps so Sought-After?
As we look ahead to the 2024 Paris Olympic Games this year, I can hardly believe it’s been more than 10 years since London 2012! Not only was this a pivotal moment in Britain’s sporting history, but it...
View ArticleA work of art…the 2024 National Gallery £2
There’s one building in London that has a certain grandeur, a place that holds over 2,300 works of art dating back to the 13th century… I am of course talking about the National Gallery, and to mark...
View ArticleA History of Queen Elizabeth II on Coins
From the post boxes on the street to the change in our pockets, each day we are reminded of our late monarch – Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II (1926 – 2022). And, with 29 billion individual coins in...
View ArticleChange Checker LIVE 50p Swap! Join us at Duxford Summer Air Show
We’re extremely excited to announce that we’re bringing our Change Checker Live 50p Swap to Duxford for their D-Day 80 Summer Air Show! Join us on Saturday 1st June and Sunday 2nd June at the Imperial...
View ArticleJust how rare are your coins? Your latest Scarcity Index Update!
It’s time for your latest Scarcity Index update – your chance to discover the UK’s most sought-after circulation 10p, 50p, and £2 coins of the last three months! Our Scarcity Index uses data from the...
View ArticleUK 50p commemorates the 80th Anniversary of D-Day
2024 marks 80 years since the day that turned the tide of the Second World War, and in commemoration, a UK 50p has been released to honour the D-Day landings. Add the 2024 UK Day-Day 50p to your...
View ArticleEverything you need to know about Polymer Banknote Serial Numbers
The new King Charles III banknotes are set to enter circulation on 5th June 2024, and whilst the reverse designs will remain unchanged, this will be be the first time we’ve ever seen a King feature on...
View ArticleThe D-Day 50p Face Value Giveaway
2024 marks 80 years since the historic event that turned the tide of the Second World War, forever remembered as D-Day. In commemoration, The Royal Mint has struck an official UK 50p. This UK legal...
View ArticleThe latest Isle of Man TT £2 coin hits the tracks!
The Isle of Man TT races, an annual tradition since 1907, return again this year. Riders and spectators from around the world will travel to the island for what’s been nicknamed ‘the most dangerous...
View ArticleFirst King Charles III Banknotes ENTER CIRCULATION!
The first banknotes featuring King Charles III entered circulation today (5th June 2024), here’s everything you need to know. Hot off the press In November 2023, The Bank of England started printing...
View ArticleHere’s where you can find the new King Charles III Banknotes…
The new King Charles III Banknotes entered circulation on 5th June 2024, and collectors have been rushing to secure the ones with the lowest serial number. The branch manager at Sunderland City Post...
View ArticleStriking designs – A look at football themed UK coins
EURO 2024 kicks off today (14th June 2024), so we’ve taken a look back at some of the UK coins that have been issued to celebrate the beautiful game. 1996 Football Single Metal £2 The single metal...
View ArticleChange Checker LIVE D-Day 50p Swap! Join us at the Royal International Air...
We’re extremely excited to announce that we’re bringing our Change Checker Live 50p Swap to the Royal International Air Tattoo (RIAT)! Join us at the Royal International Air Tattoo from Friday 19th to...
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