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We have information on thousands of coins with images, mintages and other information. Includes Sovereigns, £2, 50p and many more.
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The Obverse shows a half-length bust of a crowned James VI holding a sword. The Reverse shows a crowned coat-of-arms showing 'XX S' as a mark of value, 20 shillings.
The Royal Mint's Star Wars™ collection continues with the starship Millennium Falcon, originally flown by Han Solo and the Wookiee Chewbacca.
St George and the dragon not only appeared on gold sovereigns but also on some crowns. The Regnal date on the edge is in Roman numerals. For 1900, this could be LXIII or LXIV.
John Bergdahl designed the Reverse showing the Battle of Hastings in 1066 when King Harold was hit in the eye with an arrow, a detail from the Bayeux Tapestry.
The Queen's Beasts series concludes with a coin that shows all ten of the Queen's Beast. This one-ounce .999 silver proof was issued on 29 April 2021.
The 2024 Silver Britannia Proof features a modern depiction of Britannia. Denominated as Two Pounds. 999 Fine Silver, with a diameter 38.61mm.
List of Silver Britannias
Description, images, mintages, history and info for coin collectors and investors.
Description, images, mintages, history and info for coin collectors and investors.
The Gold Britannia has for some years been a popular choice for 1oz gold bullion coins, but as gold prices have risen to new highs the quarter-ounce gold Britannia has become popular.
The Reverse, by William Wyon, shows Britannia seated holding a trident and Union shield. There are a few variations of this and a 4/3 overdate.
On the floor to the left is a broken spear from an earlier attack. Just above the date is the letter 'S' indicating the Sydney mint. Artist's initials (B.P.) to the right.
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