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Coin of the Week: Una and The Lion

17th September 2019 Justin Robinson 3

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 […]

Merchant Navy Day: Remembering the sacrifices made

3rd September 2019 administrator 0

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 […]

The London Mint Office starts search for the descendants of the ‘Welcome Stranger’ discoverers – is this you?

15th May 2019 george 0

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

20th March 2019 george 0

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.

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Coin Collecting: A beginners’ guide

13th March 2019 administrator 2

So what is coin collecting? Coin collecting – or ‘numismatics’, to use its technical term – can be a very rewarding past time. We know […]

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Portrait of Dame Vera Lynn Commissioned by The London Mint Office

4th March 2019 administrator 0

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 […]

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New Year New Hobby? Explore the Fascinating World of Coins!

2nd January 2019 administrator 0

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 […]

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Unsung Heroes of WWI: Journalists of WWI

7th November 2018 administrator 0

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 […]

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Unsung Heroes of WWI: Cher Ami

7th November 2018 administrator 0

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 […]

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Unsung Heroes of WWI: The Bantam Battalions

6th November 2018 administrator 0

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 […]

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