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The Double Sovereign 200th Anniversary Gold Sovereign Range

Posted on January 3, 2024January 3, 2024 by Vanessa Brockwell

2023 marks the 200th anniversary of the gold double sovereign, the third coin in the ‘family’ of sovereign coins that was Britain’s, and the world’s, Gold Standard in the 19th and early 20th centuries. First struck in 1823, the double sovereign featured the Classical Depiction of St George and the dragon created by a master of coin design, Benedetto Pistrucci. His design has become known the world over, and is today synonymous with the gold sovereign itself.

For the 200th anniversary of the double sovereign a special series of celebration sovereigns is being minted. To tie in with the original of 1823, the design is that same tale of St George – but in a new 2023 re-imagining of it by a modern day master of design, Jody Clark.

Introducing the 2023 Double Sovereign 200^th Anniversary Gold Sovereign Range…

The Royal Family Christmas Traditions

Posted on December 22, 2023October 31, 2023 by Vanessa Brockwell

Since 1988, the Royal Family have traditionally spent Christmas and New Year at Sandringham House, Norfolk.

Just like any typical family, the royals have certain festive traditions which they follow each year, and we have all that you need to know about the facts and traditions of the Royal Family at Christmas time…

The Ultimate 2023 Christmas Gift Guide

Posted on December 12, 2023December 11, 2023 by Vanessa Brockwell

The festive season is upon us, and if you are looking for the perfect Christmas present to gift to the numismatist in your life, then you have come to the right place!

Whether they are a lover of all things military themed, or are big fans of the Royal Family, we have available the most incredible gold sovereigns and coin sets for you to choose from. With price ranges to suit all budgets, here is the ultimate 2023 Christmas gift guide!

Timeline of Prince William and Kate Middleton’s Relationship

Posted on December 7, 2023December 5, 2023 by Vanessa Brockwell

Public perception in the UK is generally that Prince William and Kate Middleton are the most beloved royal couple. Having met as students at the University of St Andrews, the couple built a solid friendship before it blossomed into a romantic relationship.

Here, we have for you a timeline of their relationship milestones…

The Prince and Princess of Wales Gold Sovereign Range

Posted on November 27, 2023 by Richard Costello

Along with the accession of Charles as our new king last year, his son, William, became the new Prince of Wales. With characteristic sensitivity, he accepted the role without a formal investiture ceremony, mindful of the fact that for many in Wales the title remains contentious. He has spoken of it as a great honour, pledging to serve Wales with humility and great respect for its people.

In our modern era, the title ‘Prince of Wales’ is no longer a title of authority but one of ceremony, and although there was no formal investiture event, the fact that William is now the 23rd Prince of Wales deserves to be recognised. His wife Catherine, or ‘Kate’ as she is often known, is now the Princess of Wales, the first to use that title since William’s mother, Diana, Princess of Wales.

To celebrate the new Prince & Princess of Wales, for the first time in over 200 years of gold sovereign history, coins have been minted from 22 carat gold that includes a trace amount of rare Welsh gold in the mixture. Gold sourced from the mines in Wales is highly prized, and very rare, and it has a long and proud association with the Royal Family.

Introducing the 2023 Prince and Princess of Wales Gold Sovereign Range…

Dissecting The King Charles III 75th Birthday Sovereign Series

Posted on November 24, 2023November 22, 2023 by Vanessa Brockwell

Our latest gold sovereign range; The 2023 King Charles III 75th Birthday Gold Sovereign Range, features a design in the style of the gold ‘Carolus’ coins of the King’s 17th-century predecessor and namesake, King Charles I, making an intriguing historic connection between British monarchs some four centuries apart.

Each coin in this series features the same design: namely, a portrait of King Charles III, wearing the St Edward’s crown and resplendent in his coronation robes, holding the orb in one hand and the sceptre in another. In this blog, we will be dissecting the key features of the coin design from this remarkable range…