Guides for Coin Collectors on Interesting Facts

The National Flowers of the United Kingdom

Posted on March 14, 2023September 2, 2024 by Vanessa Brockwell

To recognise the importance of the four countries of the United Kingdom to the King, each is represented on individual coins of our latest release; the 2023 King Charles III Accession Sovereign Series, by their distinctive national flowers: the English rose, the Scottish thistle, the Welsh daffodil and the Irish shamrock. You may recall that upon his accession King Charles III visited each of these home nations.

In this blog, we explore all there is to know about the national flowers of the United Kingdom.

Winston Churchill – Nine Facts

Posted on January 23, 2023October 2, 2024 by Sofia Soares

Winston Churchill was born on the 30th November 1874 and sadly passed away on 24th January 1965 at 90 years old. Most people remember him as the prime minister who led Britain to victory during World War II. But what else do you know about this remarkable man? Here are nine facts that you might find interesting…

Five Facts about Buckingham Palace

Posted on October 13, 2022August 12, 2024 by Vanessa Brockwell

Buckingham Palace, located in the City of Westminster, is the administrative headquarters for the British monarchy.

Did you know that the palace attracts more than 50,000 visitors from around the world each year? That’s not the only fascinating fact about this royal residence. Here, we identify the top five most incredible facts about this royal residence.

Six Facts About Prince William…

Posted on June 24, 2022August 9, 2024 by Vanessa Brockwell

HRH Prince William, Duke of Cambridge, turned 40 on 21st June 2022. Being second in line to the British throne has meant that William has lived his entire life in front of the public. However, there are still many things that you may not know about our future king.

Here, we will be looking at six facts about Prince William…

Queen Elizabeth II – Seven Unusual Facts You May Not Know

Posted on March 14, 2022August 9, 2024 by Vanessa Brockwell

Ruling for an incredible seventy years, Queen Elizabeth II is not just the longest reigning monarch in British history, but also the oldest. As the festivities for her Platinum Jubilee continue, we take a look at seven things which you may not know about the Queen.

Queen Victoria…Six Things You May Not Know!

Posted on May 7, 2021August 9, 2024 by Sofia Soares

Queen Victoria reigned from just after her 18^th birthday until her death at the age of 81. She is our second longest reigning monarch. She was married to her beloved Albert for 21 years, and mourned his death for nearly 40 years afterwards. But what else do you know about Victoria. Here are six unusual facts that you may find interesting.

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