1619 Gold Laurel – James I (MM Spur Rowel)
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When James VI of Scotland became James I of England he introduced a gold coin known as the 'Unite'. In 1619 it was decided to replace the Unite with a lighter coin known as the 'Laurel', which was minted in 22 carat 'Crown' gold.
British Coins
1619 Gold Laurel – James I (MM Spur Rowel)
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When James VI of Scotland became James I of England he introduced a gold coin known as the 'Unite'. In 1619 it was decided to replace the Unite with a lighter coin known as the 'Laurel', which was minted in 22 carat 'Crown' gold.
2023 Flying Scotsman £2 Silver Proof
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The Flying Scotsman is probably the World's most famous steam locomotive. From 1924 it ran the London to Edinburgh passenger service managing the 393 miles in a travel time of 8-10 hours and became the first steam locomotive to reach 100mph
2023 Charles III Coronation 1oz Gold Proof
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The Gold Proof coin contains one ounce (31.21g) of 999.9 fine gold, was issued to celebrate the Coronation of King Charles III on 6 May 2023. It is denominated as £100. Diameter 32.69mm.
1920 Halfcrown – George V
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In 1920 there were two variants. The coin was initially minted with deep engraving (4021) but the latter coins were recut with a shallow portrait (4021A).
2023 JRR Tolkien Gold £2 Proof
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The 2023 Gold Two Pounds Proof JRR Tolkien: Gold Proof £2 coin to commemorate JRR Tolkien, author of The Hobbit and Lord of the Rings.
2023 Five Pounds – Mary Seacole – Silver Proof
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£5 coin celebrating Mary Seacole (1805-1881). Mary was awarded the Jamaican Order of Merit (posthumously) in 1990. In 2003 the Every Generation website voted her 'The Greatest Black Briton'.
2023 The Snowman Silver 50p Proof
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For the sixth time the Royal Mint continues its tradition of Christmas coins with the 2023 version of The Snowman, this time with The Snowman’s key theme of friendship. Obverse is Charles III.
1904 Sixpence – Edward VII
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The design was used 1902-1910. The Reverse, by Jean Baptiste Merlen, shows the words SIX PENCE, crowned, enclosed in a wreath. Date below.
1902 Florin – Edward VII
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1902 Standing Britannia Florin (2 shillings) coin of King Edward VII. 0.925 sterling silver. A Matt Proof was also released in 1902.
2024 Britannia and Liberty 1oz Silver Proof – Charles III
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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.