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King Charles III awards Maundy Money for the first time as reigning monarch
Maundy Thursday is an Easter tradition that dates back to 1622 during the reign of Charles II. The tradition involves the monarch gifting members of the public special coins as part of a special ceremony.
His Majesty attends his first Maundy Service as King
Today, King Charles III attended his first Maundy service as reigning monarch at York Minster. Hundreds of people lined the streets approaching the Minster, many arriving before 7am to get a front row spot.
Credit: The Royal Family on Twitter
The King and Queen Consort, Camilla arrived at the cathedral around 11am and preceded to award specially minted coins to 148 people in recognition of their work for their church and community. The service concluded with the national anthem and a blessing.
What coins were awarded?
The coins awarded included a white purse containing silver Maundy coins equivalent in value to the age of the King. Also awarded was a red purse containing two commemorative coins.
Credit: The Royal Family on Twitter
This year, the commemorative coins gifted were a £5 coin issued to celebrate His Majesty’s upcoming 75th birthday and a 50p coin marking the 75th anniversary of the Windrush Generation. Both of these coins featured in the 2023 Annual Coin Set, which caused record breaking sell outs at the Royal Mint.
Within just 16 minutes of release, the Silver Proof and Silver Piedfort specifications of the 2023 Annual Set were no longer available to order at The Royal Mint. Other premium limited specifications sold out in less than an hour.
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Queen’s Reign coin honours traditional Maundy money
The 2022 Queen’s Reign £5 coin honouring Charity and Patronage featured a design of traditional Maundy money. This represented Queen Elizabeth II’s advocacy and support of more than 600 charities across the UK and Commonwealth during her incredible 70 year reign.
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Discover the hidden secrets of Tutankhamun’s Tomb with this INTERACTIVE Silver Masterpiece
100 years ago, Howard Carter made the most dramatic discovery in archaeological history – the Tomb of King Tutankhamun.
Tutankhamun’s tomb was almost perfectly preserved with its riches intact.
And now, to mark the centenary of this incredible discovery, you can own the Tutankhamun Silver 5oz Masterpiece Coin. It’s a fitting tribute to the legendary pharaoh who, 3000 years on, still fascinates us.
Explore Tutankhamun’s tomb for yourself
This magnificent coin is a true masterpiece of modern minting. It features intricate details and exquisite artistry to bring the grandeur of Tutankhamun’s reign to life.
See for yourself in the video below…
Crafted from 5oz of 99.9% Pure Silver with a diameter of 65mm, making it a substantial and impressive addition to any collection.
Featuring a special interactive element
The Death Mask part of the coin is actually removable, revealing a stunning illustration of some of the most famous items found within the tomb.
With a strict worldwide edition limit of only 120, this masterpiece coin is sure to become a sought-after treasure among collectors. I highly recommend that you take advantage of this exclusive offer to add this breathtaking masterpiece to your collection, before it’s too late.
Each coin comes with a numbered certificate of authenticity, ensuring its place in history as a true work of art.
The Tutankhamun Silver 5oz Masterpiece Coin is a must have piece for fans of ancient Egyptian history or beautiful silver coins.
The Tutankhamun Silver 5oz Masterpiece Coin will be a timeless addition to your collection, so make sure you secure yours today >>
The Official UK King Charles III Coronation Coins Confirmed
Last week, it was announced that King Charles III will celebrate his Coronation with a brand-new range of UK coins.
And today, you have the chance to make sure you don’t miss out…
What we know so far about the UK Coronation Coins
The Royal Proclamation detailed a range of limited-edition coin specifications including a 50p and a £5 coin, a Sovereign, and an ounces range; the perfect way to honour this historic occasion.
The launch date is yet to be confirmed, but considering that the first UK coronation in 70 years is now less than two months away, collectors are eagerly awaiting further news.
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We’re expecting huge demand for these coins. Especially when you hear about the designs…
The designs
The Royal Proclamation has declared that the reverse of the new UK 50p will feature the Royal Cypher of King Charles III against the exterior of Westminster Abbey.
Credit: The Royal Family royal.uk
Additionally, the reverse design of the £5 coin is set to feature St Edward’s Crown accompanied by text stating “THE CORONATION OF KING CHARLES III 6th MAY 2023”.
Credit: The Royal Family royal.uk
The proclamation also confirmed that the Sovereign range will feature the classic St. George & the Dragon design. It’ll be the first King Charles III sovereign with this reverse, making it excellent to pair with the UK 2022 Memorial Sovereign.
Unprecedented demand expected
Demand for these coronation coins is sure to outweigh supply.
We saw 24-hour sell-outs for the Queen’s UK Platinum Jubilee coin range, so it’s inevitable that demand for these coins will follow suit…