Could the King Charles III Sovereign be the most sought-after ever?

Read our latest blog on the first King Charles III sovereign – a coin that we predict could be one of the most collectable sovereigns ever.


Known as possibly the most famous coin in history, the Gold Sovereign is the collector’s dream. As Britain’s flagship coin, it’s steeped with incredible history – so if there was any piece to add to your collection, this should certainly be it!

Every year, the classic sovereign and the proof collectable versions are always very high in demand. But this year’s sovereign is like no other seen before…

Just released by The Royal Mint, we’d like to introduce you to the brand-new Queen Elizabeth II Memorial Sovereign – the first sovereign to feature the portrait of King Charles III.

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The UK 2022 Queen Elizabeth II Memorial Gold Sovereign featuring King Charles III’s portrait

The Queen Elizabeth II Memorial Sovereign – A Unique Collectible

It’s incredibly rare to come across a Memorial Sovereign as it is – but to coincide with that, the reverse has got a rare change in design too!

Unique to the Queen Elizabeth II Memorial Sovereign, the traditional St George and the Dragon design has made way for a new interpretation of the Royal Coat of Arms. This is an updated version of what appeared on the Platinum Jubilee issue last year, so it’s a very fitting tribute to our late Queen.

But that’s not all – what makes this coin even more spectacular is that it’s the first ever sovereign to feature King Charles III’s portrait. This will make it incredibly popular with collectors!

First King Charles III Sovereign

Every so often, a newly released sovereign will exceed the normal levels of collectability. In the past, this has included Queen Victoria’s first sovereign from 1837, George IV’s only sovereign from 1937, and of course, Queen Elizabeth II’s first sovereign from 1957.

And it won’t be long until this sovereign reaches the same level of demand and collectability!

Even if it wasn’t for the unique design, this sovereign would still rank as one of the most important ­– being the very first sovereign to feature the new King, it will be the collectible to have in the future.

It’s the sovereign that links Queen Elizabeth II’s and King Charles III’s reigns together – making any sovereign collection incomplete without it.

Available in Gold Proof and Piedfort Quality, make sure you get yours today before it’s too late!

Click here to check out the Memorial Sovereign range for your chance of securing yours >>

Or, check out our latest video below to see them up close:

Celebrate a Traditional Christmas with the NEW limited edition 50ps – just released for the festive season!

Christmas is fast approaching, and that can only mean one thing… BRAND NEW Christmas 50ps!

FIVE new 50p coins have just been issued by Guernsey, celebrating a ‘Traditional Christmas’. The must-have new releases feature a Christmas tree, an Ice rink, a Robin, a Snowman, and Santa himself switching the Christmas lights on. Check out our video below to see them up close…

Collectors have ALREADY been rushing to secure their own. So much so that we’ve already seen a sell-out in one release!

But not to worry, we’ve picked out some of our favourite specifications below, one of which features something never seen before on a set of 50p coins!

With Christmas just around the corner, this really is the perfect coin collection to get you in the festive spirit! You’re going to want to take a closer look at these very festive designs…


A Traditional Christmas Silver Proof 50p Set

There’s a good reason why this 50p set is limited to just 500 worldwide…

Brought to life in vivid colour ink, these are the FIRST EVER 50ps to have the extra addition of GLITTER!

Each of the five 50p coins in the set is struck from .925 Sterling Silver to a Proof finish, arriving in a display box complete with a certificate of authenticity.

The perfect gift can be hard to come by, but these first ever Silver Glitter 50p set are MUST-HAVE on our Christmas wish-list.

Secure your very own set here >>

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Traditional Christmas Robin Colour 50p Card

The ‘Traditional Christmas’ Robin 50p is presented here in a beautiful Christmas card.

Featured on wrapping paper, Christmas cards and more, the Robin has become a well-established part of a British Christmas.

The design of Britain’s National Bird is brought to life with the addition of selective colour ink.

But that’s not all – your Robin 50p is struck to a superior Brilliant Uncirculated quality, with each 50p Christmas card left blank inside to write your own personalised message. What better way to wish friends and family a Merry Christmas!

Click here to secure yours today for just £12.50 (p&p) >>

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A Traditional Christmas BU 50p Set

Looking to own ALL FIVE 50ps in Brilliant Uncirculated Quality? Look no further than the Traditional Christmas BU 50p Set.

Your coins arrive housed in a special festive presentation pack, which is one of the only ways to own all five of these coins as a complete set.

Whether for a fellow collector, loved one or even as a special treat for yourself, this is a lovely collection to treasure forever.

Don’t miss out, secure yours here for just £34.95 (+p&p) >>

BU Non Colour Christmas 50p Set with Packaging - Celebrate a Traditional Christmas with the NEW limited edition 50ps – just released for the festive season!

With prices starting from JUST £6.99, you can discover all the brand new products in the ‘Traditional Christmas’ 50p range here. I’m sure there’s something just for you!

Click here to browse the full range of ‘Traditional Christmas’ 50p releases starting from JUST £6.99 >>

Discover the secrets of Canada’s unexplained phenomena with the BRAND-NEW 1oz Silver coin!

There is nothing I love more than a good extraterrestrial story. And today, you can uncover what happened in Yukon with the Royal Canadian Mint’s brand-new 1oz Silver coin, depicting the remarkable Yukon Encounter!

Read on to find out what really happened that night, the coin’s exciting new technological features, and how you can be one of JUST 50 Westminster Collectors to own it…

The Yukon Encounter

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The Yukon Sign. Credit: West Coast Traveller

On the cold, snowy night of December 11th 1996, thirty-one people were recorded to have seen a giant UFO in the Canadian territory of Yukon. Let’s take a look inside Chris Rutkowski and Geoff Dittman’s book which details the accounts of the witnesses’ experiences…

Two individuals described the sighting as a group of bright lights immersed in rectangular windows. Another two witnesses experienced a similar sighting just ten miles apart, describing the scene above the Klondike Highway as a “cluster of moving stars”.

Designing an EXTRATERRESTRIAL coin

Today, The Royal Canadian Mint are eager to bring this experience to coinage and continue their sell-out UFO-themed series. Struck from 1oz of .999 Silver with a stunning Proof finish, you can feel like you are truly a witness to this extraordinary sighting with Neil Hamelin’s imaginative design!

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Black Light Technology

Your coin is the first in the series to buck the glow-in-in-the-dark trend and include brand-new black light technology! Housed in official Royal Canadian Mint packaging, a black flashlight will also be included to unlock your coin’s true potential.

When this black flashlight is shone onto the already impressive reverse design, it will activate the technology within the coin to reveal an even more colourful reimagining that only you can see! This is the key to unlocking the hidden secrets of the Canadian sky…

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Will the SELL-OUT Series continue? JUST 50 Available

This Yukon Encounter 1oz Silver coin is the fifth in the Royal Canadian Mint’s UFO themed series. It follows its counterpart coins inspired by the Montréal Incident, the Clarenville Event and the Falcon Lake Incident.

What’s more, considering that all the previous UFO-themed coins had a mintage of 4,000 – 5,000 and ALL SOLD OUT, you can see how our small allocation won’t satisfy collector demand…

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The previous four coins in the series included glow-in-the-dark technology, meaning that this BRAND-NEW black light feature will generate even more collecting buzz!

So, if you want to be just one of 50 Westminster customers to secure this for your collection, click here to see if there’s one left >>>