UK Coin Collecting Guides – Descriptions, Rare Coins, Identification and Values
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CoinParade Database of Coins We have information on thousands of coins with images, mintages and other information. Includes Sovereigns, £2, 50p and many more.
Guide to Collecting £5 Coins The Royal Mint issue many £5 coins both individually and as a series. They are all commemorative and are usually available as BU and silver.
Guide to Collecting £1 Coins The main currency of the UK, the GBP £1 coin replaced the previous £1 banknote in April 1983. Easy to collect, many of the early coins are still quite cheap. Many different and interesting Reverse designs.
Guide to Collecting Guineas The Guinea is a famous British gold coin minted between 1663 and 1814. Collecting Guineas is popular as they are steeped in history.
Guide to Collecting Gold £2 Gold £2 Coins can be one of two kinds. The original £2 was the Double Sovereign, but nowadays the gold £2 can be the gold version of the circulating bi-metallic coin.
Guide to Collecting Crowns The Crown is a very old coin, with origins dating back to Henry VIII. The English Crown first appeared in 1526.
Guide to Collecting £2 Coins The UK £2 coin is one of the most collectable modern coins in circulation.
Guide to Collecting 50p Coins 50p coins are very collectable and our guide will give you an insight into what 50 coins are rare.
Guide to Collecting Silver 50p Coins While 50p coins are very collectable, there's more reason to get the silver version. It costs more but you get a fine silver version and it's usually with a proof finish.
Guide to Collecting Silver £2 Coins Silver £2 coins are £2 - but in silver!. It gives even more collectability. Find which are the best to collect.
Guide to Collecting Gold Sovereigns Guide to Collecting Gold Sovereigns with descriptions, mintages, which sovereigns are collectable.
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