British Coins

1957 Sovereign Obverse 1957 Gold Sovereign - The 1957 Gold Sovereign was the first Elizabeth II Sovereign made available to collectors. The design was by Mary Gillick and was used on gold sovereigns up to 1968.
2005 Sovereign Proof Reverse 2005 Gold Sovereign Proof - Timothy Noad’s portrayal of St. George slaying the dragon is depicted on the reverse of the coin. Despite being a controversial change to an iconic image, the 2005 proof sovereign sold out very quickly.
No Picture One Pound Coins - List of One Pound Coins (£1) with Descriptions, images, mintages, history and info for coin collectors and investors.
1121 1100-1135 Penny Henry I Obverse 1121 Penny – Henry I - Silver Penny of Henry I, struck around 1121. London, moneyer Raulf. The Obverse shows a crowned bust facing left holding a sceptre.
1685 Shilling James II Obverse 1685 Shilling – James II - King James II Shilling minted by the Royal Mint at the Tower Mint in London. Design is SCBC 3410 and was used 1685-1688, with a few variants.
British coins Metals used in Modern British Coins - What are the metals used in coins? Gold and silver are no longer used and the cheaper metals alloys used have also been changing.
2024 Britannia and Liberty 1oz Silver Proof Reverse 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.
No Picture Sovereigns - Gold Sovereigns Listed by Monarch with Description, images, mintages, history and info for coin collectors and investors.
No Picture List of George IV Farthings - List of George IV Farthings (1820-1830). Images, Mintages, Detailed Descriptions.
No Picture List of Elizabeth II Sovereigns - A List of Elizabeth II Gold Sovereigns. Description, history and lots more information especially for coin collectors and investors.