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King Charles III and his 75th Birthday

Posted on November 17, 2023November 28, 2023 by Vanessa Brockwell

Earlier this week, on 14th November 2023, King Charles III celebrated his 75th birthday. This was the first time in over 200 years that a reigning British king has celebrated this milestone birthday. In fact, only two other British kings have ever reached their 75th birthday; George II and George III, although no celebrations of any kind were held in their honour.

Were you wondering what kind of celebrations took place to mark this milestone birthday? If so, continue reading as we cover everything there is to know about His Majesty’s 75th birthday…

The 2023 King Charles III 75th Birthday Gold Sovereign Range

Posted on November 2, 2023November 29, 2023 by Vanessa Brockwell

After more than seventy years as heir to the throne, King Charles III has had the longest wait in British history. Upon his accession, he became the oldest monarch in British history to inherit the throne – which means that this 75th birthday is his first milestone birthday celebration of his reign!

Now, as His Majesty’s 75th birthday approaches, a series of limited edition gold sovereign coins is being released in tribute to this milestone in his lifetime. For the first time in over 200 years of gold sovereign history, the birthday of a reigning British king is being marked by the striking of commemorative gold sovereign coins! Introducing the 2023 King Charles III 75th Birthday Gold Sovereign Range, and in particular, the one-eighth sovereign…

Spotlight Products

Posted on October 28, 2023October 23, 2023 by Vanessa Brockwell

Something new and exciting has landed on our website; the Spotlight Products page!

This is a selection of higher denomination, sought-after and extremely low mintage issues that are available to you via our Dedicated Account Manager service. All of the products featured on this page are extremely limited in availability, and so we urge you to act quickly to avoid disappointment!

Here is more information on these fantastic issues…

The Official Crowned Coinage Portrait of King Charles III

Posted on October 18, 2023October 19, 2023 by Vanessa Brockwell

On 6th May 2023, our sixty-fifth monarch, His Majesty King Charles III, undertook the sacred coronation ceremony and became the first British monarch to be crowned in the 21st century. Were you one of the 18.8 million people who tuned in to watch King Charles III’s coronation?

Lord Nelson’s Navy Coin Set

Posted on October 9, 2023October 9, 2023 by Vanessa Brockwell

Featured as our Product of the Month for October, we have the unique Lord Nelson’s Navy Coin Set, which is comprised of coins that would have been used by the men in Nelson’s navy…

The Milestones of Queen Elizabeth II

Posted on September 29, 2023November 29, 2023 by Vanessa Brockwell

Our longest reigning monarch, Queen Elizabeth II, was a beacon of strength, stability, honour and grace, managing her role as both monarch and mother in such a way that her legacy will continue to live on.

Her incredible reign of over 70 years is the longest of any British monarch, as well as the longest reign in the history of any female head of state. Thus, throughout her time as monarch she marked a variety of milestones and achievements. Here are some of the key milestones during Queen Elizabeth II’s reign…