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Tutankhamun: Dissecting the Prestige set

Posted on November 22, 2022January 12, 2023 by Vanessa Brockwell

Our latest release: the 2022 Tutankhamun Discovery 100th Anniversary Gold Sovereign Range, celebrates one of the richest and most important archaeological discoveries of all time. This special series features the priceless treasures of Tutankhamun’s tomb, surrounded by deep black enamel, to simulate it emerging from the dark.

These special features give the sovereign coins great appeal to those interested in the history of Egypt, and also to sovereign collectors the world over. In this blog, we will be dissecting the coin designs of this remarkable range…

The 2022 Tutankhamun Discovery 100th Anniversary Gold Sovereign Range

Posted on November 18, 2022January 12, 2023 by Vanessa Brockwell

On 4th November 1922, the tomb of Tutankhamun was discovered, sparking quite simply one of the richest and most important archaeological discoveries of all time. For some 3,000 years, the burial site of the young Egyptian pharaoh had lain unknown until British archaeologist Howard Carter located it in the Valley of the Kings in Luxor.

Even today, a whole century after the discovery was made, the name Tutankhamun is still associated with the riches of ancient Egypt, and Howard Carter must rank as the most famous archaeologist of all time. To celebrate the 100th year anniversary of this discovery, an important gold sovereign ‘first’ series has been released, simulating these gold treasures emerging from the dark. Introducing The 2022 Tutankhamun Discovery 100th Anniversary Gold Sovereign Range, and in particular, the quarter sovereign…

The House of Windsor – Elizabeth II

Posted on November 12, 2022November 29, 2023 by Vanessa Brockwell

Queen Elizabeth II is the longest and oldest reigning monarch in British history; reigning for an incredible 70 years and 214 days.

In our latest blog of “The House of Windsor” series, we take a look at the remarkable life and reign of Queen Elizabeth II.

Seven Facts about the Tower of London

Posted on November 7, 2022January 12, 2023 by Vanessa Brockwell

Located on the north bank of the River Thames, the Tower of London, officially titled His Majesty’s Royal Palace and Fortress of the Tower of London, is a historic castle which was founded in 1066 as part of the Norman Conquest.

The Tower of London is a pre-eminent part of English history and is one of the country’s most popular tourist attractions today. But what do we actually know about this historic monument? Here, we have some fascinating facts about the Tower of London which you may not know.

QEII Cypher & Signature Five Pound Crown Set

Posted on November 2, 2022January 12, 2023 by Vanessa Brockwell

Featured as our Product of the Month for November, we have the remarkable ‘Queen Elizabeth II Cypher and Signature Five Pound Crown Set’. This set celebrates two of the most iconic personal symbols of our Late Queen Elizabeth II.

TV Advert Presenters of Hattons of London

Posted on October 28, 2022January 12, 2023 by Vanessa Brockwell

Since being established in 2017, Hattons of London have produced many television advertisements with the aim of publicising the newest and most exclusive sovereign ranges.

Over the years, a variety of different presenters have been featured within these advertisements to grab the viewer’s attention. Here, we will be looking back at all previous presenters, and which sovereign ranges they introduced to the public…