2026-06

A guide to mintage and how the number of coins issued relates to rarity, survival, and collector demand.

A clear guide to coin grades, including MS, PF, AU, the 1 to 70 grading scale, and how condition, certification, and visual quality affect coin collecting.

Learn what The Royal Mint is, why it matters in British coin collecting, and how its history, designs, commemorative coins, and collector issues relate to numismatics.

A simple guide to British Crown coins, from the historic five-shilling crown to modern commemorative £5 crowns.

A beginner-friendly explanation of why antique coins can be expensive, including rarity, condition, history, demand, and certification.

A clear guide to the difference between PF69 and PF70, and how collectors should understand proof coin grades.

An introduction to Britannia, the female personification of Britain and one of the most enduring motifs in British coin design.

A clear introduction to the British Gold Sovereign, its history, St George and the Dragon design, and why collectors continue to value it.

A beginner-friendly guide to the Gothic Crown, one of William Wyon’s most admired British coin designs, first issued in 1847.

Discover the story behind William Wyon’s 1839 Una and the Lion design, inspired by The Faerie Queene. Explore its symbolism, Latin inscription, and lasting place in British numismatics.