British Coins
2024 Stegosaurus 50p Silver Proof – Tales of the Earth – Charles III
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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).
1923 Halfcrown – George V
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The Reverse, by George William de Saulles, shows a Crowned quartered shield of arms within Garter band, legend around, and divided date below.
2021 Fifty Pence – 100 Years of Insulin
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The fifth coin in the Royal Mint's Innovation in Science series celebrates 100 years of Insulin.
1664 Two Guineas – Charles II
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The Reverse shows crowned cruciform coats-of-arms with sceptres in the quarters and a design of four interlocked monograms in the centre. There are variants.
2021 Sovereign – BU Elizabeth II 95th Birthday Special
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In the year that Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II celebrated her 95th birthday, the coin carries a Crown '95' privy mark (on the left of the date) for that year only.
2018 10oz Silver Bullion Coin – Valiant
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A huge 10 troy ounce 999.9 silver bullion coin, having a diameter of 89mm. Reverse designed by Etienne Millner.
1564 Sixpence – Elizabeth I
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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.
2024 RNLI 200 Years 50p – Silver Proof – Charles III
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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.
1892 Shilling – Victoria
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The Reverse shows a crowned Royal shield surrounded by a garter holding the motto 'HONI SOIT QUI MAL Y PENSE' (Evil be to him that evil thinks).
1644 Halfcrown – Charles I
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The Obverse shows King Charles on horseback left, holding reins and raised sword; plumes to right. The Reverse shows the declaration.