British Coins
2008 Silver Britannia Proof
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The 2008 Silver Britannia Proof (£2) shows Britannia standing with a trident in her right hand and a shield on her left. Britannia's dress artistically transforms into a wave.
2023 British Monarchs King Henry VIII – Five Pounds 2oz Silver Proof
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The fifth coin in the Royal Mint's British Monarchs series is King Henry VIII. Henry VIII was born in 28 June 1491, his parents being King Henry VII of England and Elizabeth of York. He became King in 1509 aged just seventeen.
2023 Two Pounds – Edward Jenner 1oz Silver Proof
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Silver proof £2 coin to commemorate the death of Edward Jenner (1749-1823). Edward Jenner was an English physician who pioneered vaccines, and his Smallpox vaccine (the first ever vaccine) saved countless lives.
2023 UK Premium Proof Commemorative Coin Set
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This is the first Premium set that shows the portrait of His Majesty King Charles III designed by Martin Jennings. Each coin minted to Proof standard.
1024 Penny – Canute (Cnut)
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King Canute (Cnut) Silver Penny. Struck between 1024 and 1035 at the Thetford mint. Moneyer was AElfwine. The Obverse is called a Pointed Helmet type.
2023 Two Pounds Year of the Rabbit (1oz Silver Proof) – Elizabeth II
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If you were born in 2023, 2011, 1999, 1987, 1975, 1963, 1951, 1939, 1927 or 1915 then you could be in the Year of the Rabbit (The 2023 New Year was on 22 January).
1833 Gold Sovereign – William IV
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The 1833 Gold Sovereign was issued during the reign of King William IV. Second Bust: the top of the ear was made broad and flat; the King's nose points towards the second 'I' in Britanniar; and the Obverse beading is coarser.
2023 Silver Britannia – 1oz Bullion Charles III
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The bullion version of the 2023 Silver Britannia and has the head of King Charles III. The 2023 Silver Britannia is also available with the head of Queen Elizabeth II.
1967 Florin
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The Reverse, by Edgar Fuller and Cecil Thomas, shows a tudor rose surrounded by shamrock and thistles. The Obverse, by Mary Gillick, shows a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II.
1718 Crown – George I
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The 1718 crown coin is an overstrike of the 1716 crown coin which means the '8' is stamped over the '6' in the date. It's less expensive for the Mint to modify dies to do this for small batches as there is no need to create totally new dies.