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October 13, 2024
Guinea 1702 to 1813 - Price Guide and values
The guinea was minted in Great Britain between 1663 and 1814 and contained approximately one-quarter of an ounce of gold. The coin was originally worth twenty shillings (one pound), but an increase in the price of gold during the reign of King Charles II led to the market trading it at a premium. The price of gold continued to increase, especially in times of trouble, and by the 1680s, the coin was worth 22 silver shillings.
October 9, 2024
Rarest 50 Pence in circulation according the to Royal Mint
The list of rarest 50 pence in circulation by the Royal Mint was just updated, with the addition of the 50 Pence 2023 Atlantic Salmon design. The original list was first published early in 2023. Displaying the traditional image of Britannia that represents the spirit of our nation, the 50p coin was introduced in 1969 as part of the new decimal coinage.
October 8, 2024
Penny 1670 to 1713 - Price Guide and values
The guinea was minted in Great Britain between 1663 and 1814 and contained approximately one-quarter of an ounce of gold. The coin was originally worth twenty shillings (one pound), but an increase in the price of gold during the reign of King Charles II led to the market trading it at a premium. The price of gold continued to increase, especially in times of trouble, and by the 1680s, the coin was worth 22 silver shillings.
October 4, 2024
2 Pounds 2003 - DNA Double Helix
The Royal Mint is launched in 2003 a new £2 coin, to celebrate the fiftieth anniversary of the discovery of the Double Helix structure of DNA by Francis Crick and James Watson.
October 3, 2024
Guinea 1663 to 1701 - Price Guide and values
The guinea was minted in Great Britain between 1663 and 1814 and contained approximately one-quarter of an ounce of gold. The coin was originally worth twenty shillings (one pound), but an increase in the price of gold during the reign of King Charles II led to the market trading it at a premium. The price of gold continued to increase, especially in times of trouble, and by the 1680s, the coin was worth 22 silver shillings.
