An exceptionally rare Pattern penny struck during the brief reign of King Edward VIII is set to be auctioned later in September. The coin, whose sale is to be arranged by Spink, London, is regarded as a “Pattern” and dated “1937,” was one of a tiny handful of trial coins that were quietly produced by […]
United Kingdom: Adventurous travelling bear, Paddington, out and about in the city of London once again on new coins
The Royal Mint has released (13th August) two new commemorative coins featuring one of the world’s most lovable children’s characters, Paddington Bear. Following up on the popularity of the 2018-dated 50-pence coins which saw Paddington visit his namesake train station and the guards outside Buckingham Palace, the latest coins depict Paddington’s adventures to two of […]
United Kingdom: Plans to mint “Brexit” coin revisited in time for departure date
It has been reported that plans to mint a commemorative coin to mark the departure of the United Kingdom from the European Union have gained traction once again as Britain’s Finance Minister is understood to have scheduled production for the coins. Mainstream media in the UK has published information that British chancellor Sajid Javid has […]
United Kingdom: Ceremony of the Keys features on last Proof coins in Tower of London Crown Collection
Today, (6th August) The Royal Mint officially launched the final coin in the 2019-dated Tower of London Collection and is entitled “The Ceremony of the Keys.” Following on from the Yeoman Warders, the Ceremony of the Keys coin follows on one of Britain’s most iconic heritage sites and celebrates a ritual that has taken place […]
United Kingdom: Royal Mint estimates more than 145 million pound coins not yet redeemed
The Royal Mint has announced they estimate that around 145 million (worth U.S. $180 million) old-style one pound coins have not yet been redeemed. The previous coins, initially introduced into circulation in 1983 to replace the banknote of the same denomination, were deemed a great success, when — in just a short amount of time […]
United Kingdom: Rare early sovereign offered by Royal Mint by ballot
The Royal Mint has announced that after having acquired an exceedingly rare British gold sovereign coin, they will make it available to an interested collector by ballot. The coin in question, an 1819-dated George III sovereign, was first minted just two years after the initial issue of the country’s first gold coins since the great […]
United Kingdom: 200th anniversary of Queen Victoria’s birth observed with limited edition strike on the day sovereign
The Royal Mint has released new special edition sovereigns to mark the 200th anniversary of the birth of one of the country’s longest-reigning monarchs, Queen Victoria. The 24th May marks exactly 200 years since the birth of Queen Victoria. The gold sovereign bicentenary anniversary coins are a limited edition that will be issued as a […]
United Kingdom: Second £2 coins marking the 250th anniversary of James Cook’s discoveries now available in precious metal
The Royal Mint has launched (21st May) the precious metal versions of the second of three coins commemorating the 250th anniversary of the momentous voyage begun by Captain James Cook and the ultimate discovery of a vast continent at the bottom of the globe: Australia. Captain James Cook grew up in the historic port of […]
United Kingdom: Penny and two-pence pieces gain reprieve from chancellor
The question arose once again this month about whether the two smallest coin denominations should be discontinued in the United Kingdom. This was today put to rest at least for the foreseeable future by British Finance Minister Philip Hammond. The announcement, made during the Verdict of the Pyx ceremony in London, where he reiterated plans […]
Mayflower Quadricentenary Numismatic Program: Does it matter that it is not a congressionally mandated commemorative?
In 2020, the U.S. Mint will issue a $10 gold coin and accompanying silver medal to commemorate the 400th anniversary of the Mayflower landing in 1620. This program was not authorized by congressional legislation and is being issued using the Mint’s existing legal authority to strike bullion gold coins and silver medals at the discretion […]
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