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The 50p coins that walked in Nelson’s footsteps
What is the world’s oldest naval ship still in commission?
I’ll give you a clue (beyond the one in the title). It’s now in its 245th year of service.
The answer is HMS Victory, probably the most famous ship in Britain.
I was surprised to hear that she is still part of the Royal Navy’s fleet, having never been officially decommissioned.
HMS Victory has been in dry dock for 101 years, but over 200 years ago, she was the flagship of Vice Admiral Horatio Nelson during the Battle of Trafalgar.
Five-coin set honours HMS Victory for the first time ever
Now, this famous naval vessel is appearing on Silver 50p coins alongside Lord Nelson himself for the very first time as part of a very limited five-coin set.
And our entire edition limit of Silver Proof HMS Victory 50p sets was taken aboard HMS Victory last year and placed in Nelson’s day cabin to soak up centuries of incredible history.
The five 50p designs feature the following:
- HMS Victory at full sail
- The ship’s stern
- Canons at fire
- A portrait of Vice Admiral Horatio Nelson
- Nelson’s final moments
Each coin is struck from .925 Sterling Silver to a Proof finish and features its design in full colour!
And the complete set includes the first ever Lord Nelson 50p coin!
Tiny edition limit: Just 400 sets available
Just 400 Silver Proof sets were available, and we now have less than 20 remaining.
How long can 400 sets possibly last? Especially knowing that they have been aboard Victory…
Click here to secure your Silver 50p Set that has been aboard HMS Victory now >>>
By purchasing one of the HMS Victory Silver 50p Sets you will be helping to maintain this important piece of British naval history. £17.45 from each set sold will be donated to the National Museum of the Royal Navy.
Watch our video below where we explore HMS Victory and discuss this exciting coin set!
You may also be interested in our blog on the HMS Victory Masterpiece Silver 5oz 50p — in a presentation alongside real wood from HMS Victory’s restoration.
King Charles III’s Coronation: everything we know so far…
Buckingham Palace has announced that the coronation of King Charles III will take place on Saturday 6th May, 2023 at Westminster Abbey.
The Archbishop of Canterbury will preside over the anointing in a service that Buckingham Palace have said will be a mix of ancient and modern traditions to “reflect the monarch’s role today and look towards the future”.
Image: Dan Marsh/CC-BY-SA-2.0
King Charles will be 74 at the time of his coronation – making him the eldest new monarch to be crowned.
Camilla, the Queen Consort, will also be crowned as part of the service in a shorter ceremony. She will become the thirtieth consort to be crowned since the Norman Conquest.
What will happen at the Coronation of King Charles III?
This will mark the first coronation in the United Kingdom for nearly 70 years. A young Prince Charles attended the coronation of his mother, Queen Elizabeth II, on 2nd June 1953 and it is believed that the new monarch has made adaptations to the ceremony for his own coronation.
Image: Photos from Library and Archives Canada via Wikimedia Commons
Lots of the pageantry and ritual is expected to be retained. Monarchs traditionally sit on a 14th century coronation chair and are officially crowned with St Edward’s solid gold crown.
There is likely to be a procession through London, featuring a Gold State Coach.
And it is expected that the celebration will come to an end with a Buckingham Palace balcony appearance.
How will the world celebrate King Charles’ Coronation?
The coronation will be televised and a potential worldwide television audience of hundreds of millions has been predicted.
It has been confirmed that there will be an extra UK bank holiday to mark the coronation. This is scheduled for Monday 8th May 2023, two days after the service.
If you’re interested…
The King Charles III Coronation Commemorative
Today you can own the BRAND NEW King Charles III Coronation Commemorative for FREE (you’ll only pay postage!) with this introductory offer.
Featuring specially commissioned full-colour artwork, this BRAND NEW King Charles III Commemorative is the perfect way to chronicle His Majesty’s first year as King.
And what’s more, you will gain exclusive access to the Long To Reign Over Us Collection.
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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 >>
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) >>
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) >>
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!