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 […]
New Year New Hobby? Explore the Fascinating World of Coins!
Looking for a new hobby this new year? Why not explore the exciting world of coins? Here is a blog to get you started! Anatomy of the coin. Although exchange […]
Unsung Heroes of WWI: Journalists of WWI
On the build up to remembrance day we are bringing you stories of unsung heroes from the Great War to remember those from both the front line as well as […]
Unsung Heroes of WWI: Cher Ami
On the build up to remembrance day we are bringing you stories of unsung heroes from the Great War to remember those from both the front line as well as […]
Unsung Heroes of WWI: The Bantam Battalions
On the build up to remembrance day we are bringing you stories of unsung heroes from the Great War to remember those from both the front line as well as […]
Unsung Heroes of WWI: The Canary Girls
On the build up to remembrance day we are bringing you stories of unsung heroes from the Great War to remember those from both the front line as well as […]
One of the most iconic posters of the First World War?
Want to own your very own FREE Official Imperial War Museums Silver Layered Ingot? Simply click the image below to claim yours now! Calling the country to arms. The Great […]
Coin Designer Bishop Gregory Cameron Visits The London Mint Office
For as long as coins have existed, artists have been required to design them. After all, a coin without a design is simply a blank piece of metal and therefore […]