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Vote for your favourite Literary coin

By Alex | February 15, 2021 |

As you know there’s no shortage of great authors celebrated on our coinage – from classic children’s authors like Beatrix Potter and Julia Donaldson, to Victorian greats like Charles Dickens and Sir Arthur Conan Doyle – there’s a big selection of coins to choose from!

And that’s where YOU come in.

I need your help in shortlisting the FIVE most popular British Isles coins that celebrate the works of authors who have transported us to Victorian Britain, the hundred acre wood and everywhere in between.

Take a look through the coins below and vote for your favourite in our poll!

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Why this Decimal Day 50p is a MUST-HAVE for any coin collector…

By Alex | February 15, 2021 |

To celebrate 50 years since Decimalisation, in my latest video to I take a closer look at the NEW Decimal Day UK 50p and explain why it’s a MUST-HAVE coin for your collection.

You see it’s bursting with details that make it the perfect tribute to the anniversary.

…details that you may not have noticed until today.