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…
The Queen Elizabeth II Gold Sovereign of 1957
Featured as our Product of the Month for February, we have the beautiful Queen Elizabeth II Gold Sovereign of 1957; the first sovereign coin of Britain’s most remarkable monarch…
Starting A Coin Collection: Which Monarchs?
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…
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…
A New Generation of Coin Enthusiasts
The passing of Queen Elizabeth II has marked the biggest change in public life that the majority of people have ever encountered. New coins bearing the portrait of King Charles III have now entered circulation and alongside those of his mother; the first time in two generations that there have been coins with two different monarchs in circulation.
Living through this significant moment of history will spark new interests for some, and Peter Hutchison, heritage British coin expert, has given his view on a new generation of coin enthusiasts…
Q&A with a Heritage Coin Expert
During the festive period, many people decide to buy coins to kickstart their collection in the New Year, or to gift to their loved ones. In order to provide our new and existing clients with as much information as possible, we sat down and spoke to heritage British coin expert Peter Hutchison about all things coin related!
Find out what he had to say here…
