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The Timeless Tradition of King Charles Maundy Money 2024

Posted on July 1, 2024October 2, 2024 by Sofia Soares

Maundy money, a centuries-old tradition, involves the monarch giving specially minted coins to elderly people in a ceremony inspired by Jesus Christ’s commandment of love and service. This blog delves into the rich history of Maundy money, tracing its origins back to the reign of Charles II, and explores its enduring significance in today’s Royal Maundy ceremony. Discover how King Charles III continued this noble tradition in 2024, the special tribute gold Maundy set designed for his coronation year, and the heartfelt message from the King himself.

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A guide to the 1953 Coronation British coins

Posted on June 1, 2023August 14, 2024 by Vanessa Brockwell

Although Elizabeth II became Queen on 6th February 1952, following the sad passing of her father, King George VI, she was not formally invested until her coronation on the 2nd June 1953.

As a result, the Royal Mint had almost 18 months to prepare coinage for the new monarch, a process which involves utilising years of royal tradition. Here, we will be exploring the complete collection of 1953 Queen Elizabeth II coronation coins…

The Importance of Royal Maundy

Posted on April 3, 2023August 9, 2024 by Sofia Soares

Royal Maundy is the tradition of the British Monarch ceremonially distributing small silver coins, known as “Maundy Money”, to elderly recipients. It dates back as far 600 AD and its origins lie in the story of Jesus washing the feet of his disciples after the Last Supper. The word “Maundy” comes from the Latin word “mandatum”, meaning the command that Jesus gave to his disciples to “love one another”.

The Penny Black Anniversary Set

Posted on December 16, 2022August 9, 2024 by Vanessa Brockwell

Featured as our Product of the Month for December, we have the remarkable ‘Penny Black Anniversary Set’. This set includes an original 1840 Penny Black stamp, along with the world’s first blackened fifty pence coin to mark it’s 180th anniversary.

QEII Cypher & Signature Five Pound Crown Set

Posted on November 2, 2022August 9, 2024 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.

QEII 1953 Coronation Coin and Stamp Set

Posted on October 3, 2022August 9, 2024 by Vanessa Brockwell

Featured as our Product of the Month for October, we have the remarkable ‘Queen Elizabeth II 1953 Coronation Coin and Stamp Set’. This collectors set includes all ten British coins issued in 1953, and all four commemorative stamps issued for the coronation.