Posts Tagged ‘Commemorative Coin’
World exclusive Poppy-shaped coins to raise money for The Royal British Legion
At this time of year, millions of us wear our Poppies with pride as a mark of respect to the bravery of the Armed Forces and in remembrance of those who have paid the ultimate price in the defence of their country.
The Poppy appeal is the highest-profile campaign organised each year by leading UK charity The Royal British Legion to raise funds and to highlight the care and support they provide to serving military personnel and their families.
The Westminster Collection is delighted to support the charity’s work again this year. Since 2004, sales of its commemorative coins have helped to raise over £185,000 in donations – a figure set to rise further this year.
The first ever 22 Carat Gold RBL Coin to feature a poppy textured finish
New for 2012
Issued by Jersey in a number of specifications, 2012’s stunning range includes two world exclusives – the first ever RBL Gold coin to feature a poppy textured finish plus the largest ever Poppy-shaped coin struck in ten full ounces of Sterling Silver
The world’s largest ever Poppy-shaped Coin
Jersey: pioneer of the Poppy-shaped coin
The unique Poppy-shaped coin has proved popular since it was introduced in 2008; only the designs have varied slightly. In 2008, ‘1918’ was included to mark ninety years since the end of World War I.
Similarly, the reverse of the 2011 coin featured a central ‘90’ in gold ink in recognition of The Legion’s 90th anniversary.
The £5 Silver coin from the first ever Poppy-shaped range launched in 2008
Struck to mark The Legion’s 90th anniversary
Lest we forget
The Poppy-shaped coin continues to be acollector’s favourite due to its unique shape and the money it raises for The Royal British Legion, who in its commitment to conflicts past and present, remains as relevant today as it was 90 years ago.
See The Westminster Collection’s full range of Commemorative Poppy Coins
Coin Collecting – a fascinating and rewarding hobby PART II – What to Collect?
There is a lot of satisfaction in collecting coins, be they ancient or modern, struck from gold, silver or base metal, from the Royal Mint or any other mint. Sign up to The Westminster Collection’s mailing list and you will receive regular information and offers on many different kinds of coins.
You may however specialise in a particular type of coin or choose current UK coins. You’ll be offered the most current non-precious metal coins in uncirculated condition at an affordable cost. You can opt for commemorative coins or special issues from the various mints commemorating great events such as royal weddings, or the London 2012, special anniversaries such as a royal jubilee and even great people such as Winston Churchill.
You could concentrate on historic coins. Although the rarest coins are probably best left to museums and millionaires, some very old coins can be surprisingly affordable. The Romans were great coiners during the four centuries they occupied Britain – and great hoarders of coins. Hoards of Roman coins are still uncovered by archaeologists and metal detectors. Collecting these old coins, handled by legionnaires, wine merchants and peasants almost 2,000 years ago provides a unique insight into and link with the past.
There are many books on general and specialist aspects of coin collecting. The Internet is also an excellent source of information, though the quality and accuracy is sometimes unreliable.
Collecting Sovereigns: risks and rewards
In the past ten years, the price of gold has increased by hundreds of percent. Good news for anyone who has been collecting gold sovereigns, but it has also placed them beyond the reach of many
collectors.
The sovereign was first issued in England in 1489, though the modern sovereign containing 7.988 grams of 22-carat gold dates from 1817. After stopping production in 1917, the Royal Mint started sovereign production in 1957, producing bullion sovereigns mainly for investors. “Bullion” sovereigns are essentially sold for their gold content value.
The Royal Mint strikes “Proof” sovereigns in limited numbers for collectors, often to commemorate a special event. The Royal Mint annually issues limited numbers of full sets of gold coins – half-sovereign, sovereign, £2, and £5 gold coins, which make a spectacular addition to your collection or a once-in-a-lifetime gift.
Next time – Part III – Coin Collecting Made Easy