The Striking of Bi-Metallic Coins

Bi-Metallic One Pound Coin

Our latest release, the 2022 St George and the Dragon Bi-Metallic Gold Sovereign Range, are the world’s first gold sovereign coins to be struck using two types of solid 22 carat gold, also known as bi-metallic. We are already familiar with bi-metallic coins in circulation. However, this is the first time this technically demanding form of striking has been attempted with gold coins.

In our latest blog, we will be exploring the process of striking bi-metallic coins…

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St George and the Dragon Design Heritage Coinage

St George and the Dragon Design Heritage Coinage

A depiction of St George vanquishing the dragon is one of, if not the, most renowned reverse designs on sovereign coins. This mythical tale of good triumphing over evil has such a long and illustrious association with the gold sovereign coin that the two are almost synonymous.

Engraved by Benedetto Pistrucci, the George and the Dragon design first appeared on British sovereigns in 1817. For more than 200 years, this design has been used on the coins of every British monarch, except for William IV. Here, we will be exploring the coinage available at Hattons of London that feature this remarkable design…

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The Longest Reigning Monarchs Royal Jubilees Sets

With this year’s celebration of the Platinum Jubilee for Queen Elizabeth II – the first such jubilee in British history – also comes the celebration of our second-longest reigning monarch’s Diamond Jubilee. That celebration was in the year 1897 for Queen Victoria’s Diamond Jubilee; an incredible 60-year reign.

In honour of our two longest reigning monarchs, Hattons of London have two coin sets that bring together British pieces in celebration of these two important royal jubilees…

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Heritage Coinage at Hattons of London

Heritage Coinage at Hattons of London

As we celebrate World Heritage Day, we take a look at some of the most historically significant and interesting sovereign coinage currently available at Hattons of London. These sovereign coins offer a fascinating and deeper look into the last 200 years of British history and coinage, recording some of the most important moments in the history of the world’s greatest gold coins.

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Queen Elizabeth II Silver Coinage

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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