A guide to the 1953 Coronation British coins

A guide to the 1953 Coronation British coins

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…

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Coin Collecting: An Established Hobby

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…

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