Historic UK Coins and Banknotes

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Your chance to own the UK's VERY FIRST Decimal Crown for just £5

Struck by the Royal Mint in 1972, this crown coin was the first British coin to have a face value of 25p. It was issued to mark the 25th Wedding Anniversary of Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip.

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UK 1994 D-Day 50p

Issued in 1994 to commemorate 50 years since the D-Day landings during WWII. Reverse design features an armada of ships and planes. This is an older 50p piece which cannot be found in circulation.

£11.00More details

The crown that changed everything

The 1965 Sir Winston Churchill Crown is famous for being the first commemorative coin to feature anyone outside of the Royal family. Available now for just £3.50!

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UK 1994 Bank of England £2

Issued in 1994 to mark the tercentenary of the Bank of England. Reverse features the Bank's Corporate Seal and Cypher of William and Mary. This is a nickel-brass £2 which is no longer in circulation.

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UK 1986 Commonwealth Games £2

Issued to celebrate the 1986 Commonwealth Games in Edinburgh. Reverse design features a thistle over the cross of St Andrew. This is an older nickel-brass £2 which is no longer in circulation.

£13.00More details

UK 1973 Entry to EEC 50p

The 1973 50p piece was the very first commemorative coin since decimalisation. It was introduced to celebrate the UK's accession to the European Economic Community.

£7.50More details

Change Checker 'Portraits of a Queen' Page

A card page to fit in the Change Checker Collector's Album, featuring space to collect all the portraits which have featured on the 1p and 2p coins since decimalisation.

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UK 1989 Bill of Rights £2

Issued in 1989 to commemorate the 300th anniversary of the Bill of Rights. This is an older, nickel-brass £2 which is no longer in circulation.

£15.00More details

The best £1 coin design ever?

The Royal Arms design for 2015 by Timothy Noad features a contemporary version of the traditional Royal Coat of Arms. These coins are not due to enter circulation until December 2015. Uncirculated

£6.00More details

UK 1981 Charles and Diana's Wedding 25p Crown

Issued in 1981 to celebrate the wedding of Charles and Diana in July 1981. The reverse features conjoined profiles of the bridal couple.

£12.50More details

UK Celtic Cross Circulation £1

Issued in 1996 and 2001 as part of the heraldic emblem £1 series The reverse features the Broighter Collar over a Celtic Cross to represent Northern Ireland. Uncirculated quality.

£5.00More details

UK Royal Arms Shield Circulation £1

First issued in 2008, this redesigned £1 coin features the Royal Arms Shield on the reverse. Uncirculated quality.

£5.00More details

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