The Royal Mint has released its 2022-dated 50-pence range of Christmas coins in celebration of the 10th anniversary since the release of The Snowman and The Snowdog. The collection, released in time for the holidays, follows on from the popularity of the original “The Snowman” coin series. The latest design is based on the animated […]
Retrospective — Collecting world coins during the reign of Queen Elizabeth II, part 5
1990s It was in 1990 that the Royal Mint introduced a new British coin, or rather a new denomination for the traditional crown, which now had a face value of £5 and in place of decimalised crowns denominated as 25 new pence. The first coin was released on the occasion of the 90th birthday of […]
Retrospective — Collecting world coins during the reign of Queen Elizabeth II, part 4
1980s I think it’s fair to say it was during the early half of the 1980s when many world mints began cultivating modern coin collectors perhaps more aggressively than previously seen. This was likely due to the private entities such as the Franklin Mint and John Pinches in the UK who contracted with small countries […]
Be wary of King Charles III “pretender” coins, cautions Professional Numismatists Guild
New coins depicting King Charles III are expected to be popular with the public and collectors when the Royal Mint strikes and distributes them, according to the Professional Numismatists Guild. However, the nonprofit coin dealer’s organization cautions that consumers and investors should know the difference between official legal tender and coins issued by countries not part […]
Retrospective — Collecting world coins during the reign of Queen Elizabeth II, part 3
1970s In the United Kingdom, Decimal Day took place in February 1971. At such time, the country transitioned over from a pre-decimal system of 12 pence to one shilling and 20 shillings equalling one pound, to a simpler system of 100 pence to one pound. The process of changing over the currency involved more than […]
United Kingdom: Fourth coin in “British Monarchs” series released featuring King Edward VII, known as the peacemaker
The Royal Mint released its fourth coin in the “British Monarchs” series, focusing on the dynasties and monarchs who ruled over England, and, ultimately, the United Kingdom. The fourth coin features King Edward VII (1841–1910), eldest son of Queen Victoria and her consort Prince Albert of Saxe-Coburg Gotha. Known throughout much of his life as […]
Retrospective — Collecting world coins during the reign of Queen Elizabeth II, part 2
1960s Two primary modern chapters of Britain’s numismatic history were reflected in both colonial and national coinage. As Britain’s Empire was winding down during the 1950s and ’60s, many territories were gaining independence as Republics, which meant the Queen’s likeness was omitted from many new countries’ coins, banknotes, and stamps. Another significant event occurred with […]
United Kingdom: New commemorative coins remember centenary anniversary of the British Broadcasting Corporation
The Royal Mint has released new collector coins which recognise one of the country’s — and world’s — most identifiable symbols of communication and broadcasting. For a century, the British Broadcasting Corporation, familiarly known globally as the “BBC,” has informed, educated, and entertained viewers and listeners in the United Kingdom and around the world. Founded […]
Retrospective — 70 years, the coins of Queen Elizabeth II, part I
Following the news of the death of Queen Elizabeth II, I was asked by my editor here at Coin Update and World Mint News Blog if I would share with our readers some of my favourite coins minted during the Queen’s reign collected over the years and why I added them to my collection. Over […]
United Kingdom: Memorial Crown coins released dedicated to the life of the Late Queen Elizabeth II
The Royal Mint has released new memorial Crown coins, which are in remembrance of Her Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, whose death occurred on the 8th September. Despite the advanced age of the Queen, who was 96, the announcement of her death, which was made at 6:30 pm London time, startled and upset many not […]
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