Tag: Great Britain (Modern Period)
The Story of the Coins and Tokens of the British World
Peter Thompson tells the story of the coins and tokens used by the British to trade across the globe, from the 15th century through to the final days of the colonies. Virtually every type of coin used in every country under British dominance is illustrated in full colour!
The Forgotten D-Day: 10 versus 12
In 1971 the United Kingdom became the last major country to decimalise its currency – after 143 years of thorough consideration! Follow Simon Bytheway on a trip to Brahmi numerals, Cathedrals, and a world of ‘bobs’, ‘tanners’ and ‘farthings’ …
Pobjoy Commemorates Captain Cook’s HMS Resolution
Pobjoy Mint issues a 50p coin on behalf of South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands Government featuring the HMS Resolution. 250 years ago, Captain Cook made the first landing, surveying and mapping of this Antarctic territory in this ship.
The Royal Mint Sets New Record With Sale of Britain’s First £1 Million Coin
The Royal Mint has set a new record for British coinage after sourcing and selling a rare Edward VIII Sovereign to a private collector for £1 million. It is the first time in history that a British coin has attained a price of £1 million.
The Coin Yearbook 2020 Now Available
The Coin Yearbook 2020 is an independent price guide and collector’s handbook for the coin hobby, with features which include accurate up-to-date valuations for all English, Scottish, Irish and Island (Channel & Isle of Man) coins in an updated edition for 2020.