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As gold continues to drop many are thinking it's time to start buying. Although the Gold Sovereign is UK's premier gold bullion coin, the Gold Britannia is a great option. It is one ounce (31.21g) of almost pure gold (999.9 gold). Read more about it at coinparade.co.uk/uk-gold-bri…
The 1697 William III Shilling minted by the Royal Mint at the Tower Mint in London. Silver, diameter 27mm and weighs 5.91g. The Obverse shows the laureate bust of King William III facing right. Legend is "GVLIELMVS III DEI GRA". Read more at coinparade.co.uk/1697-shilli…
The 2023 Hogwarts School of Witchcraft Silver 50p Proof . The Harry Potter collection concluded with Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. The Reverse shows an image of the 1000 year old castle to which wizards know as Hogwarts School. Read more at coinparade.co.uk/2023-fifty-…
The bullion version of the 2023 Silver Britannia and carries several security features that have been copied from the Gold Britannia. Read about them at coinparade.co.uk/2023-silver…
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Guide to Collecting Half-Sovereigns
The Gold Half-Sovereign is a gold coin, being as it suggests, half the value and half of the gold weight of a gold sovereign. coinparade.co.uk/half-sovere…
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The 1723 Crown DECIMO SSC – George I: The SSC indicate the silver came from the South Seas Company. DECIMO shows the Regnal year. Read more at coinparade.co.uk/1723-crown/
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The 2022 Lion of England 1oz Gold bullion coin (1 Troy oz of 999.9 Fine Gold), part of the Royal Mint's Royal Tudor Beasts collection. This is the 'Lion of England'. Read more at coinparade.co.uk/2022-royal-…
The 2027 Gold Sovereign minted to Proof standard and in 916.67 (22 carat) Yellow Gold. Mintage is limited to only 3,000. Read more at coinparade.co.uk/2027-gold-s…
The UK Silver Sovereign is a modern silver version of Britain's famous Sovereign coin, traditionally made from gold. The first official Royal Mint Silver Sovereign was released in 2025, repeated in 2026 & 2027. They are 99.8% pure silver. Read more at coinparade.co.uk/2027-silver…
The 2027 Gold Sovereign bullion coin minted in 916.67 (22 carat) Yellow Gold. Read more at coinparade.co.uk/2027-gold-s…
The 2026 Winnie the Pooh Kindness 50p Silver Proof: A Silver Proof 50 pence coin, part of a 3-coin Winnie the Pooh collection from the Royal Mint celebrating 100 years of A A Milne's famous bear. Read more at coinparade.co.uk/2026-winnie…
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William the Conqueror, who won the Battle of Hastings on this day in 1066, is depicted on this silver penny. This coin was struck at the Hastings mint within two years of the decisive battle that bears the town’s name (1066-1068). From the Hunterian collection.
The 2026 Game of Thrones Fire 50p Silver Proof: A .925 Silver Proof 50 pence coin celebrating the incredible HBO TV series 'Game of Thrones'. Read more at coinparade.co.uk/2026-game-o…
The 2026 60 Years of Star Trek - Live Long and Prosper 50p Silver Proof: A Silver Proof 50 pence coin celebrating 60 years of Star Trek. Read more at coinparade.co.uk/2026-60-yea…
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The 2026 Wicked Silver 50p Proof: A .925 Silver Proof 50p to celebrate the successful West End musical Wicked. Read more at coinparade.co.uk/2026-wicked…
The 2026 Cluedo 50p Silver Proof - Charles III: A silver proof 50p (50 pence) coin celebrating the ever-popular Cluedo board game which has gone on to sell more than 150 million games. Read more at coinparade.co.uk/2026-cluedo…
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Henry VIII is depicted on this gold medal that was made to celebrate his role as the Supreme Head of the Church of England in 1545. This example from the Hunterian collection is one of just five known gold specimens.
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Silver Groat of King Henry VIII, minted between 1544 and 1547 at the Tower Mint in London. Groats around this time where minted in London, Southwark, Bristol, Canterbury and York. Read more at coinsnotebook.com/1544-groat…
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The 1908 Sixpence - Edward VII: The Reverse, by Jean Baptiste Merlen, simply shows the words SIX PENCE, crowned, enclosed in a wreath. The design was used 1902-1910. Read more at coinsnotebook.com/1908-sixpe…
