by mrwatson | Jun 30, 2025 | Active Comp, Coins
An official UK £2 coin has been issued by The Royal Mint to celebrate 350 years of the Royal Observatory in Greenwich – the historic British institution that revolutionised our understanding of longitude, navigation and time. Commissioned by King Charles II in...
by mrwatson | May 31, 2025 | Coins, Previous Prizes
A new UK 50p coin has just been issued to mark 80 years since Europe claimed victory in the Second World War. Signifying the end of six years of hardship, the coin features the Peace Dove, designed by the late John Mills. Originally seen on the £2 coin issued for the...
by mrwatson | Apr 30, 2025 | Coins, Previous Prizes
The iconic Red Arrows have mesmerised audiences worldwide with their unmatched speed, remarkable agility, and pinpoint precision. Now, for the first-time ever, the Red Arrows take flight on a new UK 50p – celebrating 60 years since their first aerobatic display....
by mrwatson | Mar 31, 2025 | Coins, Previous Prizes
From the rhythm guitar of The Beatles to his profound solo work, John Lennon remains one of the most influential musicians of all time. Renowned for his poetic song writing and visionary artistry, Lennon’s music has resonated across generations, from his Beatles...
by mrwatson | Feb 28, 2025 | Coins, Previous Prizes
Celebrate the timeless charm of Mary Poppins with this beautifully crafted new UK 50p coin. Honouring the legacy of P. L. Travers’ beloved character and Mary Shepard’s iconic illustrations, this coin is a must-have for collectors and fans of the classic...
by mrwatson | Jan 31, 2025 | Coins, Previous Prizes
A brand-new UK £2 coin has been issued to pay tribute to the legendary English novelist, Eric Arthur Blair – famously known as ‘George Orwell’. From the satirical likes of Animal Farm to the iconic dystopian fiction, Nineteen Eighty-Four, Orwell’s literary...
