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Five Phenomenal Facts about Concorde

Posted on April 5, 2022August 11, 2022 by Vanessa Brockwell

Concorde first took to the skies during a test flight on 2nd March 1969, piloted by Andre Turcat in Toulouse, France. The Franco-British turbojet-powered aircraft operated between 1976 and 2003. Here, we will be taking a look at five phenomenal facts about this supersonic passenger aircraft.

Coin Collecting Glossary – What You Need To Know Part 2

Posted on April 20, 2021September 7, 2023 by Richard Costello

Following on from our blog ‘Coin Collecting Glossary – What You Need to Know’, we take a look at some more of the terms that you may find useful if you are starting out in the wonderful world of numismatics.

Queen Elizabeth II’s 95th Birthday Sovereign Range

Posted on April 6, 2021July 28, 2021 by Richard Costello

2021 Queen’s 95th Birthday 24 Carat Gold One-Eighth Sovereign Banner

Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II celebrates her 95^th birthday this year on April 21^st, making her Britain’s oldest reigning monarch. This, together with what has been an incredible 69-year reign so far, makes her quite a remarkable presence and one that Britain will rejoice and celebrate in April this year.

In 1947, Queen Elizabeth II married Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, and the couple has four children: Charles, Prince of Wales; Anne, Princess Royal; Prince Andrew, Duke of York; and Prince Edward, Earl of Wessex. In 1953, Elizabeth was crowned and officially recognized as sovereign. Since then, the Queen has served in her role as the Queen of England, and in 2018, she became the first British monarch to reach a Sapphire Jubilee—a celebration to mark 65 years of her reign.

The Mayflower and Seven Facts You May Not Know

Posted on November 27, 2020July 28, 2021 by Richard Costello

The 2020 Mayflower 400th Anniversary gold Quarter Sovereign Banner

On 16th September 1620, a merchant ship called the Mayflower sailed from England to Plymouth, USA to the ‘New World’. On board the ship were 102 men, women and children; half of which were Pilgrims’ looking for a new life away from religious persecution. After a treacherous journey through storms and high waves, the mayflower finally reached its journeys end after 66 gruelling days.

We’re looking at the history of the vessel, as well as five facts you may not know…

Una and the Lion – The World’s Most Beautiful Coin?

Posted on November 17, 2020July 28, 2021 by Richard Costello

Storytelling through coins, is one of the most significant ways historical events are recalled, for the simple reason that currency is a constant that has always been around in one form or another. It has adapted, changed and transformed, but it is always there telling a story of history…

There’s one coin in particular though that holds more meaning and beauty than any other, blending fact and fiction to produce what can only be described by many as the world’s most beautiful coin. Una and the Lion.

The 2020 Unknown Warrior 100th Anniversary Gold Sovereign Range

Posted on November 4, 2020July 28, 2021 by Richard Costello

This year, we mark a very solemn centenary; on the 11th of November it will be the 100th anniversary of the laying to rest of the Unknown Warrior in Westminster Abbey.

The nature and scale of the First World War was unlike anything that had been seen before. Large numbers of soldiers fell in the service of their country and have no known grave. To honour these men, and to ensure their sacrifice would be forever remembered, an unidentified British soldier from the battlefields in France was buried in Westminster Abbey, to represent all those who fell in battle and had no proper burial.