Posts Tagged ‘Silver Coin’
Do you know the British inventor behind the steam locomotive?
Richard Trevithick was born in a small Cornish mining village in 1771 and was surrounded by engineering at an early age, which paved the way for him to become the pivotal inventor and engineer who was responsible for inventing the first ever working steam locomotive…
During his school years, Trevithick paid little attention in class and instead focused on sports; however he also had a natural aptitude for arithmetic, and always managed to get to the correct answer using unconventional methods.
During his time working in the mining community, Trevithick began to pioneer the use of high-pressure steam, and started building and modifying steam engines around this principle. As time went on, and boiler technology improved, Trevithick realised this now allowed for the safe production of high-pressure steam; which meant engines could be smaller and more economical to run.
Trevithick’s early applications of high-pressure steam ranged from stationary engines to steam-road locomotives. In 1802, Trevithick built his first steam locomotive for the Coalbrookdale Ironworks in Shropshire.
In 1804, the first officially recorded steam-hauled railway journey took place when another one of Trevithick’s locomotives hauled a train from the Pen-y-Darren Ironworks in Merthyr Tydfil to Abercynon in South Wales.
Trevithick’s inventions were responsible for revolutionising the mining industry and he became a well-respected figure in both mining and engineering circles because of it. Trevithick even had some involvement in the early development of the Thames Tunnel, and several different nautical projects, however the successful first working steam locomotive remains his most well-known claim to fame.
Now commemorated on a BRAND NEW range of coins
And now, a portrait of Richard Trevithick features on a BRAND NEW range of coins, exclusive for Westminster Collectors.
This is the first time a portrait of this pivotal inventor and engineer from our history has been featured on a British Isles coin, and the edition limits for each of the three specifications this coin has been issued in, are very low…
You can explore this coin range using the link below – however, with such low edition limits on each of this coins specifications, you’ll need to act fast if you want to add one to your collection!
Unboxing one of the most intricate coins ever issued
When I first saw this brand new release I could hardly believe it was a legal tender coin.
You see, it’s easily one of the most intricate coins i’ve EVER seen!
And in my latest unboxing video I wanted to show you why this coin is nothing short of a three-dimensional piece of art.
Importantly, I currently have JUST 40 available, but if you’re quick it could become the centrepiece of your collection.
If you’re interested…
Click here to find out more and to add this exceptional coin to your collection >>
Unboxing a ‘snow globe’ coin inspired by Incan mythology…
This coin quite simply has to be seen to be believed.
And that’s exactly why I wanted to film this unboxing video to really highlight its exceptional specifications.
You see, the 2oz Silver coin in question has been inspired by Incan mythology and religion to tell the story of the Goddess of the Moon, Mama Quilla.
The highlight for me has to be the ‘snow globe’ centre that symbolises the moon, which after a little shake brings the coin to LIFE.
It’s proving SO popular that it’s already SOLD OUT at the Mint.
But luckily for you, I have 100 AVAILABLE… a TINY number when you consider how special this mesmerising coin is.
If you’re interested…
