The Remarkable Legacy of Charles Darwin Honored with Gold Sovereigns

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Few individuals in history have left a legacy as profound and transformative as Charles Darwin.

Known as the father of evolutionary biology, Darwin’s groundbreaking work, ‘On the Origin of Species’, forever changed the way humanity understands the natural world. His contributions to science and philosophy have earned him a place near the top of the 2002 BBC’s Poll on the ‘Greatest Britons’, as decided by more than one and a half million votes. Today, his legacy continues to inspire not only scientists and scholars but also collectors of fine historical memorabilia, such as Charles Darwin coins.

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Commemorative Coins

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commemoratives

Commemorative coins are one of the most sought after and collected, due to their significance in history and the personal memories they can hold. Whether it is to commemorate a first, or to celebrate the anniversary of an event in history; either way adding a commemorative coin to your collection is one that you couldn’t go wrong with.

We’re going to take a look at some of the commemorative ranges and sovereigns we have available, looking back at the history behind the event and the significance it holds.

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VE Day 75th Anniversary and Five Facts You May Not Know

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The 2020 VE Day 75th Anniversary Gold Quarter Sovereign

This year marks the 75th Anniversary of VE Day; the day peace was brought upon Britain after six long years of war and conflict during the Second World War.

VE (Victory in Europe) Day, 8th May 1945, the day Winston Churchill declared the war was over within Europe, that had cost millions their homes and even their lives. Germany had surrendered and thousands all across the country marked the great victory with street parties, singing and rejoicing.

Here are five things that you may not know about VE Day, Winston Churchill and the decline of the German forces…

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