New Strike vs Heritage – What’s the difference?

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Heritage V New Strike

The gold sovereign was first created under the authority of King Henry VII in 1489, when he demanded a ‘new money of gold’ to illustrate his powerful reign. The sovereign, made for kings and queens, has been prestigious throughout history for its reliability, strength and accuracy, and has represented the advancement of the art of minting.

Here at Hattons of London we have an incredible selection of both new strike and heritage sovereigns, but what is the difference between the two? In our latest blog we will be exploring the two categories and what opportunities each has to offer.

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Queen Elizabeth II Silver Coinage

Posted on by Vanessa Brockwell

The Queen Silver Coinage

There is a phenomenal increase in the demand for Queen Elizabeth II coinage this year as we celebrate her Platinum Jubilee. The Queen is the longest and oldest reigning monarch in British history and there is an immense selection of coinage available as a result of her remarkable reign.

In this blog, we will be taking a look at some of the distinctive and exclusive Queen Elizabeth II silver coinage that is currently available at Hattons of London.

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Five Facts about Balmoral Castle

Posted on by Vanessa Brockwell

Balmoral Castle

Balmoral Castle, located in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, has been part of the Royal Family for over 150 years now.

It is famously known for being the countryside retreat for Queen Elizabeth II, which she visited every year with Prince Philip during their marriage. As a result of his passing in April, 2021 marked the first year that the Queen visited the grounds as a widow. So, what else is there to know about the royal residence? Here, we look at five facts you may not know.

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