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2022 City Views Rome 1oz Gold Proof The Royal Mint City Views series added this image of Rome derived from a historically important design by the artist Jacques Alphonse Testard.
2026 HMS Beagle £2 BU Commemorates the 200th anniversary of the voyage of the HMS Beagle, which carried Charles Darwin on a five-year voyage (1831–1836) around the world.
Guide to Collecting Proof Sets Royal Mint Proof Sets are very popular with collectors. Prices can start low, but some sets can have relatively high prices.
2018 The Nutcracker £5 The Reverse depicts the characters of The Nutcracker: snowflakes, Sugar Plum Fairy and the Nutcracker Soldier.
Guide to Collecting Shillings The Shilling (written 1/-) is one-twentieth of a pound, worth 12 old pence (5 new pence). Shillings are old coins and the English shilling has been around since about 1549
Guide to Collecting Eisenhower Dollar The Eisenhower Dollar was minted 1971-1978 and features an image of the 34th President of the United States, Dwight D. Eisenhower.
1698 Halfcrown – William III The Obverse is the first bust of a draped King William III, facing right. William's name is shown in Latin as GVLIELMVS.
2008 Prince Charles 60th Birthday Gold £5 To commemorate the 60th birthday of Prince Charles in 2008, this Gold £5 depicts a side portrait of Charles, Prince of Wales, by Ian Rank-Broadley.
USA Gold Eagle The American Gold Eagle is an official gold bullion coin of the United States. It was first minted by the United States Mint in 1986.
Guide to Collecting Queens Beasts The Queens Beasts is a series of 10 designs issued by the Royal Mint to represent the ten heraldic statues that were present at the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II.
1897 Crown – Victoria The 1897 Crown coin (5 shillings) was minted at the Royal Mint. A large coin (38.61mm) and very popular to collect. 92.5% silver but still available at a reasonable price.
Guide to Collecting Gold 3-Coin Sets Gold 3-Coin Sets have been made by the Royal Mint since the early 1980s. They are popular and can be a good investment.
1904-O Morgan Dollar 1904 Morgan Silver Dollar minted at the New Orleans branch of the US Mint. No more Morgan Dollars would be made until 1921.
Guide to Collecting Silver Britannia The Silver Britannia is a one ounce silver coin minted in the UK by the Royal Mint and generally available both in proof and bullion versions. Very popular with collectors and silver-stackers.
Guide to Collecting Half-Crowns The Halfcrown was a British coin first issued around 1549. Due to it's long history, Half-Crowns are great to collect.
2025 Coat of Arms Charles III Gold £5 Proof A Gold Proof five pound coin showing the new Coat of Arms of His Majesty King Charles III.
Guide to Collecting Gold £5 There are two basic kinds of gold five pound coin: the gold £5 (quintuple sovereign) type and the gold Crown. They are the same weight of gold.
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.
Guide to Collecting The Snowman coins The Snowman coins are usually issued every year around Christmas, as 50p coins, BU, silver and gold. Often colourised.
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 10p The Ten Pence coin (10p) was introduced in 1968 as a prelude to replacing the Florin (2 shilling) after decimalisation in 1971.
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 50p 50p coins are very collectable and our guide will give you an insight into what 50 coins are rare.
Guide to Collecting Silver 50p 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 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.
Guide to Collecting Double Florins Double Florins (4 shilling, 4/-) were only made from 1887 until 1890, making it one of the shortest lived coins in British history.
Guide to Collecting Pennies The Penny is one of the most famous British coins. Pennies have been around for more than a thousand years.
Guide to Collecting Chinese Lunar Year The Royal Mint's Shengxiào Collection, named after the Chinese zodiac, was introduced by the Royal Mint in 2014. Each year a Lunar animal of the Chinese zodiac representing that year is shown.
Introduction to British Coins – Current and Pre-Decimal British coinage has a long history. The article describes the current coinage and the coins of the century or so before that.
2026 ZSL £2 Silver Proof The 2026 ZSL £2 commemorated the 200th anniversary of the Zoological Society of London and its work in the conservation of wildlife.
1708 Crown – Edinburgh Mint – Queen Anne Under the bust is 'E' showing the coin was minted in Edinburgh which was then part of the new British coinage.
2026 Dennis The Menace 50p Silver Proof A 50p coin to celebrate 75 years of Dennis the Menace, a popular cartoon strip that was featured in the Beano comic.
2026 Year of the Horse 1oz Silver 2026 Lunar Year of the Horse, 999 Fine Silver one ounce coin, denominated as £2.
2025 Count Dracula 1oz Silver Bullion Coin 1oz Silver bullion coin showing Bram Stoker's Dracula. The coin is 999 silver. Mintage limited to 50,000.
2025 Iron Maiden 1oz Silver Proof Colour The 2025 Iron Maiden one ounce silver proof coin is part of the Royal Mint's Music Legends Collection and was released July 2025.
2025 Iron Maiden Five Pounds Colour BU The 2025 Iron Maiden £5 is part of the Royal Mint's Music Legends Collection. Iron Maiden are an English heavy metal band formed in London in 1975.
2025 Zog 1/40th oz Gold Proof A 1/40th oz Gold coin to celebrate 15 years of the children's character Zog.
2025 Zog 50p BU BU 50p coin to celebrate 15 years of the children's character Zog. The Royal Mint produced a series of 50p coins, plus a gold coin.
2025 Zog Silver 50p Proof To celebrate 15 years of the children's character Zog, the Royal Mint produced a series of 50p coins.
1544-1547 Groat Henry VIII – Third Coinage Silver Groat of King Henry VIII, minted between 1544 and 1547 at the Tower Mint in London. Third Coinage, Bust 1, Lis Mint Mark.
2025 Coat of Arms of His Majesty King Charles III £5 Silver Proof A Silver Proof five pound coin showing the new Coat of Arms of His Majesty King Charles III for the first time on a coin.
2025 Coat of Arms of His Majesty King Charles III £5 BU Colour A BU Colour five pound coin showing the new Coat of Arms of His Majesty King Charles III for the first time on a coin.
2025 150 Years of Liberty £5 BU Colour A five-pound BU Colour coin struck to celebrate 150 years of the luxury department store Liberty. Liberty's was founded by Arthur Lasenby Liberty in London in 1875.
2025 150 Years of Liberty £5 BU A five-pound BU coin struck to celebrate 150 years of the luxury department store Liberty. Liberty's was founded by Arthur Lasenby Liberty in London in 1875.
2025 150 Years of Liberty £5 Silver Proof A five-pound coin struck to celebrate 150 years of the luxury department store Liberty. Liberty's was founded by Arthur Lasenby Liberty in London in 1875.
2025 VE Day 80th Anniversary Silver 50p 2025 Silver Proof 50p issued to commemorate the 80th Anniversary of VE Day, which was on 8th May 1945.
1702 Guinea – Anne – Pre-Union Pre-Union coins show a rose at the centre of the reverse, whereas post-Union coins have the Garter star.
1687 Penny – James II Silver Penny of King James II minted at the Royal Mint (Tower Mint) in 1687. The coin has the same design as the Maundy money.
1686 Penny – James II Silver Penny of King James II minted at the Royal Mint (Tower Mint) in 1686. No copper pennies were minted by James II, but he did mint tin halfpennies and farthing.
2025 The Flying Car £2 1oz Silver Proof – Harry Potter The Flying Car One Ounce 999 Silver Proof version and has a Limited Edition of 750. Denominated as £2.
2025 The Flying Car Silver 50p Proof – Harry Potter This 2025 50p coin shows the famous scene from The Chamber of Secrets where Harry and Ron go to Hogwarts in a flying Ford Anglia car.
1698 Penny – William III The pennies produced were in silver and had the same design as the Maundy coins. Copper halfpennies and farthings were minted, but no copper pennies.
1705 Penny – Anne The Pennies of Queen Anne were silver and had the same design as the Maundy coins.
1716 Penny – George I Silver Maundy Penny of King George I, minted in 1716 by the Royal Mint. No Copper pennies were minted under George I (they did mint halfpennies and farthings).
1746 Maundy Penny – George II Silver Maundy Penny of King George II, minted in 1746 by the Royal Mint. No Copper pennies were minted under George II (they did mint halfpennies and farthings).
1831 Penny – William IV – Proof Copper penny of King William IV minted in 1831. Note that William IV is shown on the coin in Latin as GULIELMUS IIII.
1413-1422 Halfpenny – Henry V Henry V halfpenny minted between 1413-1422 at the London Mint. Class C.
2025 John Lennon 1oz Gold Proof The 2025 John Lennon One ounce Gold Proof coin is a Limited Edition of 400, minted in 999.9 Fine Gold.
2025 John Lennon 1oz Silver Proof £2 The 2025 John Lennon One ounce Silver Proof coin is a Limited Edition of 5,000.
2025 John Lennon £5 BU 2025 John Lennon £5 BU. John Lennon (1940-1980) was an English musician, famous for being the co-lead singer in The Beatles.
1413-1422 Groat – Henry V Silver Groat (four pence) coin of King Henry V, minted by the Royal Mint in London.
2025 Stories of the Second World War SIlver 50p Proof The Stories of the Second World War 50p from the Royal Mint commemorates the extraordinary acts of the people who served Britain and the Commonwealth during WWII.
1644-45 Gold Crown – Charles I (Tower Mint under Parliament) A circulating gold crown from the reign of King Charles I, from around 1644-1645 when the civil war raged and the Tower Mint in London was now controlled by Parliament.
2024 Death Star II Silver 50p Proof – Star Wars The fourth and final coin in the Royal Mint's Star Wars: Iconic Vehicles collection is the Death Star II.
2023 50p Definitive with Coronation Privy Mark – Charles III The Obverse has a Privy Mark of a small crown to celebrate the Coronation of King Charles III.
2025 Britannia 1/4oz Gold Proof The 2025 Quarter Ounce Gold Proof Britannia, minted by the Royal Mint in 999.9 Fine Gold with a weight of 7.80g (one quarter ounce).
2025 Britannia 1oz Silver Proof The 2025 Silver Proof Britannia, minted by the Royal Mint in 999 Fine Silver with a weight of 31.21g (one ounce).
London Coin Fair The London Coin Fair is the largest International coin fair in the UK. Dates and Venue.
193AD Silver Denarius – Pertinax / Laetitia AR Denarius of Emperor Pertinax minted at the Rome Mint in 193AD. Pertinax was the first emperor during the Year of the Five Emperors.
193AD Denarius – Didius Julianus AR (Silver) Denarius of Emperor Didius Julianus minted at the Rome Mint in 193AD.
193AD Gold Aureus – Septimius Severus Gold Aureus of Emperor Septimius Severus struck in 193AD to celebrate the Legion that proclaimed him Emperor.
2024 Royal Arms 1/10oz Gold Bullion The Royal Arms is a 999.9 fine gold bullion coin from the Royal Mint. The Royal Arms is the official Coat of Arms for the British monarch.
2024 City Views Paris 1oz Gold Proof The Gold coin is part of the City View Collection from the Royal Mint, this one showing a cityscape image of Paris, the iconic capital of France.
2024 The Lion and The Eagle 1oz Gold Proof This 999.9 one ounce gold coin is part of a group of commemorative coins to celebrate the relationship between the UK and USA. The image shows the British Lion and the American Eagle.
2024 The Lion and The Eagle 1oz Silver Proof £2 This is part of a group of commemorative coins to celebrate the relationship between the UK and USA. The image shows the British Lion and the American Eagle.
1676 Halfcrown – Charles II Fourth Bust The Reverse, by the famous engraver John Roettier, shows a crowned cruciform coat of arms with Garter star in centre and Royal cipher (interlocking C's) in quarters.
2025 Britannia and Liberty 1oz Gold Bullion The 2025 Britannia and Liberty 1oz Gold Bullion coin is limited to 5,000 coins worldwide.
2025 Britannia and Liberty 1oz Silver Bullion The 2025 Britannia and Liberty 1oz Silver Bullion coin is limited to 50,000 coins worldwide.
2024 Little John £5 BU From the Royal Mint's Myths and Legends series we have Robin Hood's great friend Little John.
2024 Maid Marian £5 BU From the Royal Mint's Myths and Legends series, Maid Marian was a close friend of Robin Hood.
2025 Mary Poppins 50p BU The 2025 Mary Poppins 50p BU Version is the Royal Mint's way of paying homage to one of the best loved children's characters.
2025 Mary Poppins Silver 50p Proof The Mary Poppins 50p Silver Proof is the Royal Mint's way of paying homage to one of the best loved children's characters.
2025 Greyhound of Richmond 1oz Silver Proof £2 – Royal Tudor Beasts – Charles III The 2025 Greyhound of Richmond is the eighth coin to be released in the Royal Tudor Beasts series.
2021 Twenty Pence – Elizabeth II 2021 Twenty Pence Elizabeth II:. Definitive design used in circulation. The Reverse was designed by Jody Clark.
2025 50p Definitive BU – Charles III Brilliant Uncirculated 2025 Fifty Pence featuring the definitive image of the 50p piece which shows Atlantic salmon.
2024 50p Definitive BU – Charles III Brilliant Uncirculated 2024 Fifty Pence featuring the definitive image of the 50p piece showing an Atlantic salmon.
2024 Two Pound Definitive Design – Charles III 2024 Two Pound Definitive design, which are the standard designs seen on the majority of official circulating currency.
2024 One Pound Coin – Charles III This is the 2024 £1 definitive design. Definitives have the standard designs seen on the majority of official circulating currency.
2025 One Pound Coin – Charles III 2025 £1 definitive design. Definitives have the standard designs seen on the majority of official circulating currency.
2025 Two Pound Definitive Design – Charles III 2024 £2 Definitive Design, which are the standard designs seen on the majority of official circulating currency.
2025 Red Arrows 1/4oz Gold Proof Coin 2025 Gold Proof 1/4oz Gold Proof Coin from the Royal Mint celebrating the Red Arrows, the famous Royal Air Force Aerobatic Team.
2025 Red Arrows Gold Proof 50p 2025 Gold Proof Fifty Pence coin from the Royal Mint celebrating the Red Arrows, the famous Royal Air Force Aerobatic Team. Limited Edition is just 100 coins.
2025 Red Arrows 50p BU 2025 Red Arrows 50p Brilliant Uncirculated Fifty Pence coin from the Royal Mint celebrating the Red Arrows, the famous Royal Air Force Aerobatic Team.
2025 Red Arrows 50p Silver Proof Colour Silver Proof 50p coin from the Royal Mint celebrating the Red Arrows, the famous Royal Air Force Aerobatic Team.
Guide to Collecting Tudor Beasts The Royal Tudor Beasts show the ten stone beasts that line the Moat Bridge of Hampton Court Palace. Some beasts are real, some imaginary. They represent the Tudors with the lineage of Henry VIII and his third wife Jane Seymour.
2025 Waterloo Medal Victory 2oz Silver Proof £5 The 2025 Waterloo Medal Victory is the third coin which honours the work of Benedetto Pistrucci in the Royal Mint's Great Engravers Collection.
1618 Gold Halfcrown – James I (MM Plain Cross) King James I Gold Halfcrown, second coinage, mintmark is plain cross, minted between 1618-1619. This was a circulating coin.
2019 Una and the Lion 2oz Silver Proof The first of the Royal Mint's Great Engravers Collection, this coin illustrates the amazing work of William Wyon.
2024 St George and the Dragon 2oz Silver Proof As part of the Royal Mint's Great Engravers Collection, this coin shows the work of Benedetto Pistrucci.
2025 George Orwell £2 BU The 2025 George Orwell £2 BU. Orwell was most famous for his political themed novels such as 'Nineteen Eighty-Four' and 'Animal Farm'.
2025 George Orwell Silver Proof £2 The 2025 George Orwell Silver Proof £2 honours the life of George Orwell, the pen name of Eric Arthur Blair (1903-1950).
2025 UK Premium Proof Coin Set The 2025 UK Premium Proof Coin Set: 13 Coin set (plus a Royal Mint Medal) which consists of the 2025 coins of the UK all in proof finish and in a presentation case.
Guide to Collecting Harry Potter There are a few Harry Potter coin collections from the Royal Mint, in BU, Silver and Gold.
2025 HMS Belfast £2 Silver Proof The 2025 HMS Belfast £2 Silver Proof is a tribute to one of the Royal Navy's most famous warships, HMS Belfast
2024 Giant Deer Silver 50p Proof – Ice Age Giants The 2024 Giant Deer 50p Silver Proof is the third and final coin in a 3-coin collection from the Royal Mint called 'Ice Age Giants'.
2024 Paul McCartney 1oz Silver Proof Colour £2 – Music Legends Paul McCartney cilver soin in the Royal Mint's Music Legends collection. This coin is the One Ounce Silver Proof Colourised version.
2024 Paul McCartney £5 Colour BU – Music Legends Paul McCartney makes the Royal Mint's Music Legends collection. This coin is the Colourised Five Pounds BU version.
2024 Bond Films of the 1990s £5 BU – Six Decades of 007 – Charles III The fourth coin in the 007 collection from the Royal Mint called "Six Decades of 007" is "Bond Films of the 1990s".
2024 Six Decades of 007 Completer Coin £5 BU The final £5 coin in the Royal Mint's Six Decades of 007 is a completer coin.
2025 Platinum Britannia 1oz – Bullion The 2025 Britannia coin is struck in 999.5 Fine Platinum with a bullion finish and contains one troy ounce of platinum.
2024 Platinum Britannia 1oz – Bullion The 2024 Britannia coin is struck in 999.5 Fine Platinum with a bullion finish and contains one troy ounce of platinum.
2025 Premium Silver Sovereign Proof The 2024 Premium Silver Sovereign Proof features a privy mark to celebrate the 200th anniversary of Jean Baptiste Merlen’s Royal Arms design.
2024 Woolly Rhinoceros Silver 50p Proof Colour – Ice Age Giants The 2024 Woolly Rhinoceros 50p Silver Proof Colour is the second coin in a collection from the Royal Mint called 'Ice Age Giants'.
2025 Gold Sovereign Bullion The 2025 Gold Sovereign Bullion will be the final year that the Royal Mint produces the sovereign in rose gold, opting to move future production away from the red-hued metal to the more traditional yellow gold.
2025 Gold Sovereign Shield Proof This 2025 Gold Sovereign Proof commemorates the 200th anniversary of Jean Baptiste Merlen's Shield design.
2025 Gold Sovereign St George Proof This 2025 Gold Sovereign Proof features Benedetto Pistrucci's iconic portrayal of St George and the Dragon. Limited Edition mintage is low at 2,025.
2024 Harry Potter Black Lake 1oz Silver Proof £2 2024 Harry Potter Black Lake 1oz Silver Proof £2. Weight 31.21g of 999 fine silver.
2024 Black Lake Silver 50p Proof Colour – Harry Potter 2024 Harry Potter Black Lake 50p, a Silver Proof Colour coin depicting a scene from Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire.
2024 Sixpence – Silver – Charles III The 2024 Sixpence. Despite no longer being legal tender, the Royal Mint produces a new sixpence coin regularly for collectors, especially around Christmas.
2024 Steppe Mammoth 50p Gold Proof – Charles III The 2024 Steppe Mammoth 50p Gold Proof. Limited Edition mintage of the Steppe Mammoth 50p Gold Proof is just 35.
2024 Steppe Mammoth Silver 50p Proof – Ice Age Giants The 2024 Steppe Mammoth 50p Silver Proof - Charles III. Limited Edition mintage of the Steppe Mammoth 50p Silver Proof is just 500.
2024 Steppe Mammoth Silver 50p Proof Colour – Ice Age Giants The 2024 Steppe Mammoth 50p Silver Proof Colour is the first coin in a collection from the Royal Mint called 'Ice Age Giants'.
2024 The Snowman Silver 50p Proof The 2024 The Snowman 50p Silver Proof is the seventh time the Royal Mint has continued its tradition of Christmas coins.
2025 Queens Panther 1oz Gold Proof £100 Charles III The 2025 Queens Panther 1oz Gold Proof of King Charles III. The one ounce gold proof coin has a Limited Edition 200.
2025 Queens Panther 1oz Silver Proof £2 Charles III The 2025 Queens Panther 1oz Silver Proof £2 of King Charles III. The Queens Panther is the seventh coin to be released in the series.
2025 Queens Panther Five Pounds BU Charles III The 2025 Queens Panther £5 BU, King Charles III, is the seventh coin to be released in the Royal Tudor Beasts series.
2025 Year of the Snake 1oz Silver Proof £2 – Charles III The 2025 Year of the Snake 1oz Silver Proof £2 contains 31.21g of 9999 Silver, has a diameter 38.61mm and a proof finish. Limited Edition is 3,888.
2025 Year of the Snake £5 UNC The 2025 Year of the Snake £5 UNC. The Reverse, by Chris Costello, shows a snake. Legend "YEAR OF THE SNAKE 2025".
1660-1662 Groat Charles II. Third Issue. Charles II Groat (4 pence coin) minted 1660-1662 at the Tower Mint (Royal Mint, London). Third Issue. "IIII" is a mark of value showing four pence.
1668 Gold Five Guinea Charles II (First Bust, Elephant, 3329) The 1668 Five Guinea of King Charles II. There is a small elephant under the bust that indicates the gold came from the African Company. Rare.
1666 Crown – Charles II (Second Bust, 3355) You can also find the 1666 Crown with an elephant below the bust (SCBC 3356) and they are more expensive.
1663 Crown – Charles II (First Bust, 3354) 1663 also saw two pattern coins by Thomas Simon. Known as the "Petition" crown and the "Reddite' crown. They are extremely rare and could fetch more £500,000.
1679 Crown – Charles II (Third Bust, 3358) 1679 Silver Crown (5 Shillings) of King Charles II. The Third Bust is larger than the Second Bust.
1667 Crown – Charles II (Second Bust) 1667 Silver Crown (5 Shillings) of King Charles II. The coin was milled using the machinery of Peter Blondeau at the Tower Mint (Royal Mint in London).
1660-1669 Threepence – Charles II Silver threepence of King Charles II. Undated, struck between 1660 and 1669 at the Tower Mint in London (Royal Mint), as after that the coins were dated. Hammered.
2024 Gruffalo’s Child Silver 50p Proof The 2024 Gruffalo’s Child 50p was released to commemorate the 20th anniversary of The Gruffalo’s Child, which was first published in 2004.
86AD Silver Denarius – Domitian The 86AD Silver Denarius of Emperor Domitian, minted around 86AD (reverse shows IMP XI COS XII) at the Rome Mint.
1356 Edward III Penny London Mint 4th coinage Series F The 1356 Edward III Penny London Mint 4th coinage Series F. Silver Penny of King Edward III minted at the London Mint.
1544 Groat Henry VIII Second head Laker bust The 1544 Silver Groat of King Henry VIII, showing the Second head Laker bust. Second Coinage. Canterbury.
1344-1351 Edward III Penny London Mint – Third Coinage The 1344-1351 Edward III Silver Penny. Third Coinage, minted at the London Mint. "CVI TAS LON DON" meaning "City of London" is a bit of a giveaway!
1712 Guinea – Anne This 1712 Gold Guinea shows the third draped bust of Queen Anne. Minted in the post-union period with Scotland.
1690 Guinea – William and Mary The 1690 Gold Guinea of King William and Queen Mary minted by the Royal Mint. This is the SCBC 3426 and it has a few variants.
193AD Dupondius – Didius Julianus AE (Bronze) Dupondius of Emperor Didius Julianus minted in 193AD. Didius Julianus was the second Emperor in the Year of the Five Emperors (193AD).
2010 One Pound Coin – London The 2010 London One Pound Coin, one of three versions of the £1 coin released in 2010. This reverse shows the Coat of arms of the City of London, representing England.
1352-1353 Penny Edward III York Mint 4th Coinage Series D King Edward III Silver Penny minted at the York Royal Mint around 1352-1353. Diameter 19mm. 4th coinage, series D.
1352-1353 Penny Edward III Durham Mint 4th Coinage Series D King Edward III Silver Penny minted at the Durham Mint around 1352-1353. Diameter 19mm. 4th coinage, series D.
1715 Guinea – George I The 1715 Guinea of King George I can be found with the Second Laureated Bust or the Third Laureated Bust. The third bust has no hair below the neck truncation.
1714 Queen Anne Guinea The 1714 Queen Anne Guinea has a variant where the two 'A' the "GRATIA" are replaced with inverted 'V'.
1711 Queen Anne Guinea This 1711 Gold Guinea shows the third draped bust of Queen Anne. The Third bust only differs slightly from the Second bust, with modifications to the eye and facial expression.
2024 Four Nations £5 2oz Silver Bullion Coin The design was previously used on the 'last round pound' in 2016. The design is by Gregory Cameron, a Welsh Anglican bishop.
2024 X-Wing Silver 50p Proof – Star Wars Iconic Vehicles The 2024 X-Wing 50p Silver Proof is from the Royal Mint's Star Wars™ Iconic Vehicles collection. The collection consists of the Millennium Falcon, TIE Fighter, X-Wing, and the Death Star II.
List of Victoria Double Florins List of Victoria Double Florins with descriptions, images, mintages, history and information for coin collectors.
2024 Bond Films of the 2010s 1oz Silver Proof £2 – Six Decades of 007 – Charles III A One Ounce Silver Proof coin, denominated as £2, the sixth coin in the 007 collection from the Royal Mint called "Six Decades of 007" is "Bond Films of the 2010s".
2024 Bond Films of the 2010s – 1oz Gold Proof – Six Decades of 007 – Charles III A One Ounce Gold Proof coin, denominated as £100, the sixth coin in the 007 collection from the Royal Mint called "Six Decades of 007" is "Bond Films of the 2010s".
2024 Bond Films of the 2010s – Five Pounds BU – Six Decades of 007 – Charles III A Five Pound (£5) BU coin, the sixth coin in the 007 collection from the Royal Mint called "Six Decades of 007" is "Bond Films of the 2010s".
2024 Team GB and ParalympicsGB Silver 50p Proof Colour A range of 50p coins to commemorate Team GB and ParalympicsGB competing at the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
2024 Waterloo Medal Allied Leaders – 2oz Silver Proof £5 – Charles III Benedetto Pistrucci’s Waterloo Medal is considered one of his finest works and is part of the Royal Mint's Great Engravers Collection.
2024 Bond Films of the 2000s – 1oz Golf Proof – Six Decades of 007 – Charles III The fifth coin in the Royal Mint's "Six Decades of 007" is "Bond Films of the 2000s". This is the 1oz Gold Proof £100 coin.
2024 Bond Films of the 2000s – 1oz Silver Proof £2 – Six Decades of 007 – Charles III The fifth coin in the Royal Mint's "Six Decades of 007" is "Bond Films of the 2000s". This is the 1oz Silver Proof £2 coin.
2024 Bond Films of the 2000s – Five Pounds BU – Six Decades of 007 – Charles III The fifth coin in the Royal Mint's "Six Decades of 007" is "Bond Films of the 2000s". This is the BU Five Pound (£5) coin.
193AD Aureus – Pertinax Gold Aureus of Emperor Pertinax, minted at the Rome Mint in 193AD. Pertinax was the first emperor during the Year of the Five Emperors.
1280-1281 Penny – Class III Canterbury Mint – Edward I Silver penny of King Edward I, minted around 1280-1281 at the Canterbury Mint. Legend is "EDW R ANGL DNS HYB".
2024 D-Day Gold Sovereign – Struck on 6 June 2024 – Helmet Privy Mark This coin is the 2024 D-Day Gold Sovereign, struck on the 80th anniversary day itself, 6 June 2024. It has a special privy mark. LE mintage 1000.
2024 D-Day 50p BU To commemorate the 80th anniversary of D-Day, 6 June 1944, the Royal Mint has issued a series of Limited Edition coins. This coin is the 2024 D-Day 50p BU.
1344-1351 Penny Third Coinage Durham Mint – Edward III Silver Penny of King Edward III minted at the Durham Mint between 1344 and 1351. Third Coinage. Reverse shows Long Cross with three pellets in each angle. Legend: "CVI TAS DVN EME".
2024 TIE Fighter 2oz Silver Proof £5 – Star Wars – Charles III This is the Five-Pound, two ounce silver proof version of the TIE Fighter coin from the Royal Mint's Star Wars collection.
1280-1281 Penny – Class III Bristol Mint – Edward I Silver penny of King Edward I, minted around 1280-1281 at the Bristol Mint. The Reverse shows a long cross, with three beads in each angle.
2024 TIE Fighter Silver 50p Proof – Star Wars The TIE Fighter is from the Royal Mint's Star Wars™ collection. The TIE Fighter is the iconic image of the Imperial Fleet in Star Wars, often seen in dogfights with the rebel X-wing starfighters.
1901 Florin – Victoria Old Head coinage, the design was used 1893-1901. SCBC 3939. Diameter 29mm. 1901 was the final year in the reign of Queen Victoria. She died on 22 January 1901 aged 81 years.
2024 United Kingdom Proof Coin Set The set contains: Buckingham Palace £5, Churchill £2, National Gallery £2, RNLI 50p, Team GB & Paralympics GB 50p, plus 2024 definitive proof coins for £2, £1, 50p, 20p, 10p, 5p, 2p, 1p.
2024 Diplodocus 50p BU Colourised – Tales of the Earth – Charles III The third coin in the Tales of the Earth collection is the Diplodocus. They were large - 85 feet and weighing 15 tons. Diplodocus lived about 150 million years ago.
2024 Beowulf & Grendel 1oz Silver Bullion Coin £2 This is the first in a three coin collection featuring British folklore from the epic poem Beowulf. The reverse shows Beowulf fighting his first enemy Grendel.
2024 City Views Paris 1oz Silver Proof The City Views Collection from the Royal Mint continues with the cityscape image of Paris. The series started with Elizabeth II but this coin is the first with Charles III.
2024 National Gallery Two Pound – Charles III The Royal Mint commemorates 200 years of the National Gallery of Art. It is an art museum built in 1824 and is situated in Trafalgar Square, London.
2024 Buckingham Palace Gold 1/40th Ounce – Charles III If the gold proof £5 is too expensive, then this 1/40th gold proof (999.9, 24 carat) will be much more affordable. Limited Edition minting is 2,024. Diameter 8mm, weighs 0.8g,
2024 Buckingham Palace BU Five Pounds – Charles III Buckingham Palace is the official London residence of the Royal Family and one of Britain's most famous landmarks. It has 775 rooms!
2024 Harry Potter Winged Keys 1oz Silver Proof The One Ounce 999 Silver Proof version of the Harry Potter Winged Keys design. The coin is denominated as £2.
2024 Winged Keys Silver 50p Proof Colour – Harry Potter The Royal Mint's Harry Potter collection expands with this 50p coin showing the moment that Harry flies his broomstick trying to catch the winged keys in The Philosopher's Stone.
2024 Star Wars Fifty Pence – Millennium Falcon The Royal Mint's Star Wars™ collection continues with the starship Millennium Falcon, originally flown by Han Solo and the Wookiee Chewbacca.
2024 Britannia Silver 1oz Proof – Charles III The 2024 Silver Britannia Proof features a modern depiction of Britannia. Denominated as Two Pounds. 999 Fine Silver, with a diameter 38.61mm.
2024 George Michael Gold Proof – Music Legends – Charles III The Royal Mint Music Legends series added several Gold Proof George Michael coins. Besides the usual 1oz and 1/4oz, the range includes an affordable 1/40th oz gold proof.
2024 George Michael 1oz Silver Proof – Music Legends – Charles III The 2024 George Michael 1oz Silver Proof was the fourth coin in the Royal Mint Music Legends series.
2024 George Michael Five Pound Coin Colour – Music Legends – Charles III The fourth coin in the Royal Mint Music Legends series is George Michael, who has sold over 100 million records.
2024 Tudor Dragon 1oz Gold Proof – Royal Tudor Beasts – Charles III This 999.9 Gold Proof coin features the Tudor Dragon, which is part of the Royal Mint's Royal Tudor Beasts collection.
2024 Tudor Dragon 1oz Silver Proof – Royal Tudor Beasts This 999 Silver Proof coin features the Tudor Dragon, which is part of the Royal Mint's Royal Tudor Beasts collection. Denominated as £2.
2024 Tudor Dragon £5 coin BU – Royal Tudor Beasts The 2024 Royal Tudor Beasts £5 coin BU of Charles III is a BU Five-Pound coins fthat eatures the Tudor Dragon, part of the Royal Mint's Royal Tudor Beasts collection.
2024 Britannia and Liberty 1oz Silver Proof – Charles III This one ounce silver proof coin is a collaboration between the Chief Engravers of The Royal Mint and the United States Mint and features UK Britannia and USA Liberty.
2024 Stegosaurus Silver 50p Proof – Tales of the Earth The second coin in the Tales of the Earth collection from the Royal Mint is the Stegosaurus. Stegosaurus is a herbivorous dinosaur in the late Jurassic age (150-155 million years ago).
2024 RNLI 200 Years Silver 50p Proof The Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) was set up on 4 March 1824 after plans for a lifeboat service crewed by trained people were proposed by Sir William Hillary.
2024 Five Pounds – Six Decades of 007 – Bond Films of the 1980s BU – Charles III The third coin in the 007 collection from the Royal Mint called "Six Decades of 007" is "Bond Films of the 1980s". This is the BU Five Pound (£5) coin.
1565 Sixpence – Elizabeth I Hammered silver sixpence of Elizabeth I. Third or Fourth issue. Many variations of this coin, mainly around the size and design of the head.
1564 Sixpence – Elizabeth I Silver sixpence of Elizabeth I. Third or Fourth issue. The are many variations of this coin, mainly around the size and design of the head.
1880 Gothic Florin mdccclxxx – Victoria Gothic type 'B8', Older portrait, SCBC 3900. Border has 34 arcs. A proof was also issued in 1880. Obverse by William Wyon.
1816 Sixpence – George III The Reverse, by Thomas Wyon, shows a crowned quartered shield of arms, with another shield at the centre. The legend HONI SOIT Q MAL Y PENSE is in a garter.
1953 Sixpence – Elizabeth II First Issue, includes the words BRITT OMN. The first issue coins were only minted in 1953. This sixpence is made from Cupro-Nickel.
1918 Shilling – George V George V silver shilling. 92.5% sterling silver. First coinage (1911-1919). SCBC 4013. The Reverse shows a lion standing on a crown.
1933 Wreath Crown – George V 1933, 'wreath' design. The wreath crown design was used between 1927-36 (none in 1935 when the 'Rocking Horse' design was used for the King's 25th Jubilee).
2023 Five Pounds – Six Decades of 007 – Bond Films of the 1970s – Charles III The second coin in the 007 collection from the Royal Mint called "Six Decades of 007" is "Bond Films of the 1970s". This is the BU Five Pound (£5) coin showing "Wet Nellie".
2024 Tyrannosaurus £2 1oz Silver Proof £2 – Tales of the Earth collection Tyrannosaurus lived in the Late Cretaceous period (100.5 million years ago to 66 million years ago) and this ferocious beast weighed in at over 6 tonnes and was more than 12 metres in length.
2024 Tyrannosaurus 50p – Tales of the Earth – Charles III The Royal Mint's Iconic Specimens collection was launched in December 2023 and the first of the dinosaur-themed series was the most famous of all dinosaurs, the Tyrannosaurus.
1931 Wreath Crown – George V The Reverse is the Wreath Crown, designed by George Kruger Gray. It is a circle made of roses and thistles joined by pairs of smaller shamrocks with a crown in the centre.
1929 Wreath Crown – George V The 1929 Wreath Crown, a Silver Proof Crown of King George V with the 'wreath' design
1902 Florin – Edward VII 1902 Standing Britannia Florin (2 shillings) coin of King Edward VII. 0.925 sterling silver. A Matt Proof was also released in 1902.
1412-1413 Groat – Henry IV – Light Coinage Rare exceptional example of a silver Groat (4 pence) of King Henry IV, minted at the Tower Mint in London between 1412 and 1413.
1412-1413 Penny – Henry IV – Light Coinage SCBC 1732 Silver Penny of King Henry IV, minted at the Tower Mint in London between 1412 and 1413. Classed as Light Coinage.
2023 Coronation of King Charles III 1/10oz Gold Bullion Coin The Gold Proof coin contains one-tenth (1/10th) ounce (0.1 oz) of 999.9 fine gold, and was issued to celebrate the Coronation of King Charles III on 6 May 2023.
Royal Mint Christmas 1g Gold Bullion Bar A Royal Mint one gram bullion bar, minted especially for Christmas. Contains 1.00g (0.032 Troy ounce) of 999.9 gold.
2023 Gold Proof 1oz – The Lion and The Eagle – Charles III This 1oz gold coin is part of a group of commemorative coins to celebrate the relationship between the UK and USA. The image shows the British Lion and the American Eagle.
2023 The Lion and The Eagle £2 – 1oz Silver Proof This is part of a group of commemorative coins to celebrate the relationship between the UK and USA. The image shows the British Lion and the American Eagle.
1953 Halfpenny – Elizabeth II Predecimal Halfpenny of Queen Elizabeth II. Bronze, first issue. The Reverse, designed by Thomas Humphrey Paget, shows Sir Francis Drake's ship The Golden Hind.
1933 Penny – The Legend of the 1933 Penny: the Real Story The 1933 Penny is one of the most talked about British coins of all time. Is there maybe only one in circulation?
2024 Gold 4-Coin Sovereign Proof Set The Set consists of Proof versions of Double Sovereign, Gold Sovereign, Gold Half-Sovereign and Gold Quarter-Sovereign.
2024 Myths and Legends – Robin Hood – 1oz Gold Proof £100 – Charles III The fourth coin in the Royal Mint's Myths and Legends series features Robin Hood. The image as the 2021 Robin Hood coins, but feature King Charles III on the obverse.
2024 Robin Hood £2 1oz Silver proof – Myths and Legends Robin Hood lived around the 13th/14th century and famously stole from the rich to give to the poor, and lived in Sherwood Forest.
2024 Robin Hood £5 BU – Myths and Legends The fourth coin in the Royal Mint's Myths and Legends series features Robin Hood. The image is the same as the 2021 Robin Hood coins, but feature King Charles III on the obverse.
1377-1399 Penny – York – Richard II The 1377 Penny of King Richard II, minted at the York mint. The coin is heavily worn and clipped, and this is typical of the sort of condition that you find of coins of Richard II.
2023 1oz Gold Proof £100 – Bond Films of the 1960s – Charles III The first gold coin in a new 007 collection from the Royal Mint "Six Decades of 007". This is the One Troy Ounce 999.9 Fine Gold Proof coin, denominated £100.
2023 Bond Films of the 1960s – 1oz Silver Proof £2 – Charles III The first coin in Royal Mint's "Bond Films of the 1960s". Shows "Little Nellie" from "You Only Live Twice" (1967, Sean Connery).
1658 Half-Crown – Oliver Cromwell Beautiful, rare and expensive. It was the early days of milled coinage and the dies made by Thomas Simon were being produced in the Pierre Blondeau presses.
1904 Sixpence – Edward VII The design was used 1902-1910. The Reverse, by Jean Baptiste Merlen, shows the words SIX PENCE, crowned, enclosed in a wreath. Date below.
2023 Star Wars Fifty Pence – Luke Skywalker and Princess Leia The Royal Mint's Star Wars™ collection continues with Luke Skywalker and Princess Leia. The design is on BU, Silver and Gold coins as 50p coins or circular coins.
1888 Penny – Victoria 1888 Bun Penny of Queen Victoria, so called as the Queen has her hair tied back into a 'bun'. The Obverse and Reverse were designed by Leonard Charles Wyon. Obverse 12, Reverse N.
1852 Shilling – Victoria The Reverse, by Jean Baptiste Merlen, shows the denomination 'ONE SHILLING' below a crown and inside a wreath.
1683 Fourpence – Charles II (milled) The Fourpence has 4 interlocking C's on the reverse, the threepence 3 C's, twopence 2 C's and the penny only has one. Although they may be thought of as a Maundy set, all the coins were released into circulation.
2023 Five Pounds – 75th Birthday of King Charles III A £5 coin commemorating the 75th Birthday of His Majesty King Charles III who was born on 14 November 1948.
1686 Crown – First Bust – James II Silver crown (5 shillings) of King James II, dated 1686. Edge show regnal date SECVNDO. Minted at the Tower Mint, London. Variants can have stops or no stops.
2024 Gold Half-Sovereign Proof – Charles III The 2024 Gold Half-Sovereign Proof shows the definitive head of King Charles III with the reverse of St George. Limited Edition mintage is 1,250.
2024 Gold Sovereign Proof – Charles III The first definitive gold sovereign of King Charles III, which pairs the King's portrait with the famous Benedetto Pistrucci depiction of St George and the Dragon.
1344-1351 Penny – Edward III – Third Coinage – York Mint 1344-1351 Penny - Edward III - Third Coinage - York Mint
List of Edward III Penny List of Edward III Pennies with descriptions, images, mintages, history and information for coin collectors.
1315-1318 Penny Class XIII London – Edward II Silver Penny of King Edward II, minted at the London Mint around 1315-1318. The coins of Edward II are generally as the coins of Edward I with minor variations.
1310-1314 Penny Class XI Bury St. Edmunds – Edward II Silver Penny of King Edward II, minted at the Bury St. Edmunds Mint around 1310-1314. Class XI. Edward ruled from 1307 until he was deposed in 1327. He had a controversial reign.
List of Edward II Penny List of Edward II Pennies with descriptions, images, mintages, history and information for coin collectors.
1707 Sixpence Post-Union Proof Edinburgh Mint – Anne An extremely rare proof Ediburgh sixpence of Queen Anne. This one was minted after Union with Scotland (which was in 1707) and carries an 'E' below the bust indicating this is an Edinburgh coin and is now part of the coinage of Great Britain.