Elizabeth II
2018 1oz Silver Coin – Two Dragons
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Struck in 999 fine silver by the Royal Mint, the dragons are said to be inspired by the East-West cultures of the Welsh Dragon and the other from Chinese Dragons.
2021 Gold 1oz Coin – Mr Men: Little Miss Sunshine
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One ounce gold proof version of Little Miss Sunshine, the third coin from the Royal Mint Mr Men collection. These coins are produced in 999.9 Fine Gold.
2005 Gold 2 Pound Coin – Gunpowder Plot
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The 2005 Gold Two Pounds coin commemorates the 400th anniversary of the Gunpowder Plot. Read how back in 1605 there was a failed assassination attempt to kill King James I.
2016 Gold Sovereign Proof
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To commemorate her majesty’s 90th birthday in 2016, James Butler created a new portrait just for that year. This is also known as the Butler Effigy sovereign.
2000 50 Pence Coin – Public Libraries
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2000 was the 150th Anniversary of the Public Libraries Act 1850. The reverse, designed by Mary Milner Dickens, shows the turning pages of a book.
2012 Gold Sovereign Bullion – Elizabeth II
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Changes to the Reverse design of a gold sovereign are rare, but as 2012 was Queen Elizabeth II’s Diamond Jubilee celebrating 60 years of reign, the Sovereign did feature a new reverse design for that year only.
2017 50 Pence Coin – Sir Isaac Newton
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Besides being one of the most famous scientists in history, Newton was also made Master of the Mint in 1699. 2017 was the 375th Anniversary of the birth of Sir Isaac Newton (1642-1727).
2018 Silver Britannia Proof
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The Reverse, beautifully designed by David Lawrence, shows a classical Britannia in helmet. The Obverse shows the fifth portrait of Queen Elizabeth II by Jody Clark.
1994 Gold Sovereign – Proof
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Only Proof Gold Sovereigns were issued in 1994, no bullion sovereigns were minted. Queen Elizabeth II's third portrait can be seen on the obverse, designed by Raphael Maklouf.
2019 10 Pence Coin – D – Double Decker Bus
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The 'D' coin in the Quintessentially British A-Z 10p Coins collection is a Double Decker Bus. Although often thought of as an iconic London symbol, double decker buses are common all around Britain.