While it is such a rewarding hobby, starting a coin collection can be daunting for some, with the majority of people asking ‘where do I start?’. If you are interested in historic or royal gold coins, then you have come to the right place. In this blog, we will be talking you through the best monarchs for you to look for when kickstarting your collection…
Coin Collecting: An Established Hobby
Following the death of Her Late Majesty, demand for any Queen Elizabeth coin has surged, and the greater accessibility brought by the internet means enthusiasts no longer have to travel the length and breadth of the country to attend special events and fairs.
Is the hobby of coin collecting becoming more mainstream? We spoke with heritage British coin expert Peter Hutchison who advised that there has never been a more interesting time to become a coin enthusiast than now…
A New Generation of Coin Enthusiasts
The passing of Queen Elizabeth II has marked the biggest change in public life that the majority of people have ever encountered. New coins bearing the portrait of King Charles III have now entered circulation and alongside those of his mother; the first time in two generations that there have been coins with two different monarchs in circulation.
Living through this significant moment of history will spark new interests for some, and Peter Hutchison, heritage British coin expert, has given his view on a new generation of coin enthusiasts…
The Longest Reigning Monarchs Milestone Jubilees Silver Set
Featured as our Product of the Month for May, we have the incredible ‘The Longest Reigning Monarchs Milestone Jubilees 1897 and 2022 Silver Set’. This set brings together the official British silver medal for Queen Victoria’s Diamond Jubilee with the official British silver 50p coin for Queen Elizabeth II’s Platinum Jubilee.
The year 2022 not only celebrates the Platinum Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II, which is the first such jubilee in British History, but also the celebration of our second-longest reigning monarch’s Diamond Jubilee; Queen Victoria’s. This royal jubilee took place in 1897, a celebration for a remarkable sixty years of reign, marking 2022 as the 125th anniversary.
Six Coinage Portraits of Queen Victoria
One of Britain’s greatest monarchs, Queen Victoria, commanded the greatest empire the world has ever seen for over 63 years. The gold sovereign has a prestigious reputation around the globe, which was established in the reign of Queen Victoria, and over 25% of the population used coins with Queen Victoria’s portrait. However, despite this, there were minimal coinage portraits of Queen Victoria produced.
In our latest blog, we will be exploring six effigies that appeared on coinage during Queen Victoria’s reign…
The Life of Sir Thomas Brock
Sir Thomas Brock, an English sculptor and medallist, is the creator of many notable sculptures and statues, often on an epic scale. Here, we will be taking a look at his life and famous works…