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Dissection of the Greatest Monarchs Prestige Set

Posted on February 18, 2023November 29, 2023 by Vanessa Brockwell

Our latest release; the 2023 King Charles III Greatest Monarchs Gold Sovereign Range, celebrates the regnal milestones of some of Britain’s greatest monarchs. For our new king, these gold sovereign coins feature a portrait King Charles III, paying tribute to some of the greatest British monarchs who have gone before him.

Not only that, the coins in this range all have features that will give them great appeal to those interested in the history of Britain, and also to sovereign collectors the world over. In this blog, we will be dissecting the coin designs of this remarkable range…

House of Windsor – Charles III

Posted on February 6, 2023November 29, 2023 by Vanessa Brockwell

Charles III is King of the United Kingdom and other Commonwealth realms. He is the oldest person to accede to the British throne, having become King at 73 years of age. In this instalment of “The House of Windsor” series, we take a look at the remarkable life of the longest-serving heir apparent…

Starting A Coin Collection: Which Monarchs?

Posted on January 18, 2023January 18, 2023 by Vanessa Brockwell

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…

The History of the Christmas Broadcast

Posted on November 30, 2022January 12, 2023 by Vanessa Brockwell

The Royal Christmas Broadcast at 3:00pm on 25th December is an important part of the Christmas Day festivities for many in Britain, and this year, for the first time in seventy years, we will see the speech being delivered by a new monarch; King Charles III.

This annual tradition creates a sense of continuity for the public and gives an opportunity for the monarch to speak directly to the British people. But where did it all begin? Here, we will be exploring the history of the Christmas broadcast.

The House of Windsor – Elizabeth II

Posted on November 12, 2022November 29, 2023 by Vanessa Brockwell

Queen Elizabeth II is the longest and oldest reigning monarch in British history; reigning for an incredible 70 years and 214 days.

In our latest blog of “The House of Windsor” series, we take a look at the remarkable life and reign of Queen Elizabeth II.

All you need to know about a Dual Monarchy….

Posted on July 25, 2022November 29, 2023 by Vanessa Brockwell

As the Queen reaches another incredible reigning milestone, it is inevitable that at some point there will be a shift in the British monarchy. If the Queen does decide not to abdicate, but feels that she is unable to perform her royal duties to the fullest potential, there is an option for there to be a dual monarchy.

In our latest blog, we will be exploring all you need to know about a dual monarchy…