Blog — 2018

After turning 5 earlier this year, the young Prince is already growing into his role as a royal superstar. His cheeky antics at Princess Eugenie's recent wedding show that he's a real character.

So to mark Prince George's birthday and his early life, this exclusive limited edition set of five gold-plated full-colour photographic coins has been issued.

100 years ago on this day, the Representation of the People Act was passed through Parliament, extending the right to vote to British Women for the very first time.  The Act also gave the vote to servicemen over the age of 19 and other men over 21 and is hailed as a landmark for democracy. 100 years of evolution World War I not only shifted the political atmosphere across the world, but also caused an irreversible change of traditions within the UK. Women were more involved in the workforce than ever before, proving their worth in industries such as transport and...

This year marks the centenary of the Royal Air Force, arguably the most important military anniversary to be celebrated in British history. In fact, there are numerous official events and ceremonies planned up and down the United Kingdom to mark the occasion – including a service at Westminster Abbey with an RAF parade and flypast! It has been a glorious 100 years, full of extreme courage, bravery and self-sacrifice by the men and women who served and continue to serve. The RAF Centenary Five Pound Proof CoinAnd, to mark this historic occasion, a brand new Official RAF Centenary Five Pound Proof Coin has just been issued...