Maundy coins are special, not simply because they are struck in exceptionally low quantities, but because they have such a direct connection to The Queen.
Key moments of the relationship between Prince Harry and Meghan Markle
We’ve collated all the important dates and milestones in the Duke and Duchess’ relationship below!
Iron Age coin hoard valued at ‘£2.5 million’
A hoard of Iron Age coins discovered on Jersey has been valued at up to £2.5 million, but it’s finders hope its actually worth a lot more
This lucky penny saved a soldier’s life and started a bidding war
An auction battle has taken place for a very lucky penny that saved the life of a soldier in WWI.
Two Kings, Two Coins, One Direction
The abdication of King Edward VIII in December 1936 is one of the most extraordinary stories in British regal history. Edward abdicated the throne to marry American divorcee Wallis Simpson […]
Five of Dame Vera Lynn’s most popular songs, in honour of her birthday
One of the most iconic voices in British music turns 102 today. To celebrate the birthday Dame Vera Lynn, the Force’s Sweetheart, we’ve collated five of her best songs.
Coin Collecting: A beginners’ guide
So what is coin collecting? Coin collecting – or ‘numismatics’, to use its technical term – can be a very rewarding past time. We know of many collectors who have […]
Portrait of Dame Vera Lynn Commissioned by The London Mint Office
Dame Vera Lynn is as synonymous with World War II as the legendary Spitfire, and is recognised as the Briton who best exemplified the spirit of the twentieth century. Just […]
The Most Famous Artist You May Never Have Heard Of.
When I was boy, I remember being intrigued by the image of a man with an outrageous mane of long hair and a large book on his lap. He appeared […]
10 Key Moments from 67 Years on the Throne
Today marks 67 years since Princess Elizabeth became Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. During her lengthy reign, the Queen has become patron to over 500 charities, visited over 120 countries […]