In 1839, the gold Five Pounds depicted a remarkable interpretation of Una and the Lion by William Wyon on its reverse. The story can be found in Edmund Spenser’s epic […]
Merchant Navy Day: Remembering the sacrifices made
During World War I, Britain had a high dependence on civilian ships when it came to the importing of necessities such as food and raw materials, as well as transporting […]
The London Mint Office starts search for the descendants of the ‘Welcome Stranger’ discoverers – is this you?
The London Mint Office has launched an appeal to find the living descendants of the two Cornishmen who discovered the ‘Welcome Stranger’ gold nugget
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 […]
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 […]