by mrwatson | Sep 30, 2022 | Coins, Previous Prizes
A beautiful coin in a three-coin series, honouring the dedication of Her Majesty the Queen to the Crown throughout her milestone 70-year reign. Excitingly, the third coin in the series honours the Queen’s non-stop work for the Commonwealth. Serving as Monarch to 14...
by mrwatson | Aug 31, 2022 | Coins, Previous Prizes
The Royal Mint have released their final UK 50p coin featuring beloved Winnie the Pooh and his best friends, Eeyore, Piglet and Tigger. Created by A.A. Milne, the characters from the Hundred Acre Wood have stolen the hearts of readers old and young for the last 95...
by mrwatson | Jul 31, 2022 | Coins, Previous Prizes
The Royal Mint have released a 50p honouring mathematician, philosopher and scientist, Alan Turing! Famous for his leading role at Bletchley Park, breaking Nazi codes during the Second World War, it’s believed that his team’s work saved millions of lives...
by mrwatson | Jun 30, 2022 | Coins, Previous Prizes
2022 celebrates the 50th anniversary of Pride, and to mark the event a 50p has been released by The Royal Mint. Featuring a colourful rainbow design by LGBTQ+ activist Dominique Holmes, this is the first ever UK coin released to celebrate Pride! Each of the five...
by mrwatson | May 31, 2022 | Coins, Previous Prizes
Queen Elizabeth II’s 70-year reign has been celebrated by The Royal Mint with the Platinum Jubilee 2022 £5 Coin. Rather than the customary portrait of the monarch on the obverse, the Platinum Jubilee design depicts the Queen on horseback, making it a truly special...
by mrwatson | Apr 30, 2022 | Coins, Previous Prizes
An extraordinary achievement; Her Majesty the Queen celebrates a remarkable 70-year reign with her Platinum Jubilee. To mark this once in a lifetime achievement, The Royal Mint have issued the Platinum Jubilee 50p BU Pack – and it’s the first time ever a Royal event...
