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Beautifully crafted collector coins

Lest we forget...

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Remembering the

Battle of the Somme

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Beautifully crafted collector coins.

Dear Customer Welcome to our first ever catalogue. With so much to commemorate and celebrate in 2016, it is the perfect showcase for some of our new and most treasured collectables. We are extremely proud to have worked with sculptor Raphael David Maklouf - you can read about his new 90th Birthday portrait of the Queen on page 4.

In 2016 we continue our partnership with the Merchant Navy Association in commemorating the forgotten ‘Fourth Service’ with a stunning selection of gold coins on page 26. I sincerely hope you COLLEC enjoy browsing this, our first ever catalogue.

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88.7mm Ten Crown Coin

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Collect with Confidence Each and every item in our collections is sent to you on approval and without any obligation on your part. This means you only pay for items once you’ve had the chance to view them. You choose which coins you wish to keep and can collect with confidence as all purchases are covered by our 14-day return guarantee.

GUIDE TO COIN SIZES: This reference guide illustrates the actual size of our coins from our extra-large 88.7mm Ten Crown Coins to our smallest 13.05mm Gold Quarter Sovereigns.

61mm Commemorative Medal

38.6mm Silver Crown Coin 32.7mm One Ounce Gold Coin 22.05 mm Gold Sovereign

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14mm Quarter Sovereign

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HER M AJEST Y QUEEN ELIZ ABETH II 90 TH BIRTHDAY COIN

Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II 90th Birthday Ten Crown Coin

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First ever issue to feature all five portraits of the Queen The Queen’s 90th Birthday ‘Ten Crown’ coin is the first ever issue of its kind. Maklouf’s striking new portrait adorns the obverse of the coin, while the reverse features motifs of the four iconic portraits to have appeared on our national coinage since Her Majesty’s Coronation, making this coin the first ever to feature all five effigies.

With its impressive 400g weight and extra-large 88.7mm diameter, the coin’s exquisite detail and clarity make a magnificent tribute to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II on her 90th birthday. Owing to the inherent difficulty and skill required to strike a coin of this size and quality, this special collector’s edition has been limited to just 2,016 worldwide. Each coin is individually numbered, making your coin completely unique to you.

Issuing Authority: Gibraltar. Diameter 88.70mm Maximum Mintage 2,106.

Queen Elizabeth II Giant Ten Crown Coin £297 Order code CT8518060140

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1. Mary Gillick First portrait 1952-1967

2. Arnold Machin MA Second portrait 1968-1984

3. Raphael David Maklouf Third portrait 1985-1997

4. Ian Rank-Broadley FRBS Fourth portrait 1998-2015

5. Raphael David Maklouf The 2016 90th Birthday portrait

The common reverse features shields of the Royal Arms.

Her Majesty’s 90th Birthday Portrait It has been my great privilege to meet and have live portrait sittings with the Queen at Buckingham Palace when in 1984 I was invited to design the third portrait to grace the coinage of her realm. I am therefore absolutely delighted to have been given the opportunity once again to create a contemporary further portrait in celebration of Her Majesty’s 90th year.

With this new effigy I have sought to capture, for this truly special occasion, the Queen’s timeless grace, charm, and steadfastness.

The definitive set of Her Majesty’s portraits Since 1953, the Queen’s image has adorned British coinage in a beautiful series of portraits that mark her journey to becoming Britain’s longest and oldest reigning monarch. This stunning set of five Silver layered Crown coins features each of these portraits accented in pure 24 carat Gold.

Issuing Authority: Gibraltar. Diameter: 38.6 mm.

Maximum Mintage: 24,999 sets

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1. Gillick portrait – CT8520960139 £34.95 2. Machin portrait – CT8520960162 £34.95 3. Maklouf 3rd portrait – CT8520960188 £34.95 4. Rank-Broadley portrait – CT8520960204 £34.95 5. Maklouf 90th Birthday portrait – CT8520960220 £34.95

24 carat Gold layered Half Crown

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The 90th Birthday Portrait Coin

HER M AJEST Y QUEEN ELIZ ABETH II 90 TH BIRTHDAY COIN

INDIVIDUALLY NUMBERED

A special collector’s edition, featuring Maklouf’s official 90th birthday portrait of the Queen. Layered in pure 24 carat Gold and limited to only 49,999 coins worldwide.

Each coin is individually numbered, meaning your coin is the only one with that number. The earliest orders will receive the lowest numbers.

Issuing Authority: Gibraltar. Diameter: 38.6 mm.

Maximum Mintage: 49,999

The 90th Birthday Portrait Gold layered Half Crown £29.95 Order code CT8521250522

Order the complete set of six coins and SAVE £45.00 • Receive the Gold layered 90th birthday Half Crown Coin for just £29.95 £9.95

• Each of the five Silver layered Crown Portrait Coins will

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be delivered to you monthly thereafter, entirely on approval for just £34.95 £29.95 (plus £2.95 P&P) each.

View each coin before you decide to add it to your collection.

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HER M AJEST Y QUEEN ELIZ ABETH II 90 TH BIRTHDAY COIN

Long to Reign Over Us The Queen Elizabeth II 90th Birthday Silver Coin Collection This set of seven uniquely commissioned Silver Crown coins beautifully captures the most defining moments of the Queen’s life and recordbreaking reign. The reverse of the coins expertly link significant moments in Her Majesty’s life to a stirring line from the National Anthem. Only when placed together as a set can the true beauty of this collection be fully appreciated, as the words of our National Anthem shine through on a flowing ribbon accented in pure 24 carat Gold.

The common obverse features Maklouf’s official 90th Birthday portrait of the Queen.

Diameter 38.6mm. Issuing Authority: Gibraltar

Introductory Offer: Save £50 on the first coin in this collection £99.00 £49.00, thereafter the remaining six coins will be delivered monthly, entirely on approval at £99.00 (plus £2.95 P&P) each.

Order Collection code CT112940 Receive the book Nine Decades Gloriously Accomplished, worth £19.95 FREE with your second coin

Nine Decades Gloriously Accomplished Book Featuring original photography and illustrations this new 60-page hardback book recounts the life and reign of the Princess who was never meant to rule yet has, this year, became Britain’s oldest and longest reigning monarch.

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Order code CT8521250167 £19.95

Limited edition of just 9,999 The presentation case and your uniquely numbered plaque accompany your third coin

Solid Silver Coins accented in pure Gold. Highest possible quality - proof condition

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The Queen Elizabeth II 90th Birthday Charity Medal Struck in solid Bronze, each medal is an impressively large 61mm in diameter allowing each and every detail of sculptor Philip Nathan’s intricate design to be realised.

Profits from every medal purchased will be donated to the many charities of whom the Queen is patron.

90th Birthday Charity Medal £19.95 Order code CT8521490102

61mm Diameter

The Queen Elizabeth II 90th Birthday Philatelic Numismatic Cover Combining the very best from the world of stamps and coins.

Features the 90th Birthday Half Crown Coin layered in pure Gold and struck on the day of Her Majesty’s Birthday.

The official Royal Mail 90th Birthday stamp was officially postmarked in London SW1, on the stamp’s First Day of Issue - 21st April 2016.

Coin diameter: 38.6mm Issuing Authority: Gibraltar Limited to 4,999 worldwide.

The Queen’s 90th Birthday Half Crown PNC £39.95 Order code CT8521110619

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HER M AJEST Y QUEEN ELIZ ABETH II 90 TH BIRTHDAY COIN

Her Majesty’s 90th Birthday Solid Gold Coin & Stamp Cover The official stamps – unique postmark – Solid Gold Double Crown Coin struck on the day of Her Majesty’s 90th birthday

Worldwide numbered LIMITED EDITION of just 499

It is very seldom that a Philatelic Numismatic Cover, featuring a stamp and a coin is issued, especially one containing a solid Gold coin. The 90th Birthday of Her Majesty The Queen is certainly one event that deserves such a tribute.

This stunning embossed cover bears the complete set of six official Royal Mail 90th Birthday postage stamps, cancelled on their first day of issue from the same postcode as Buckingham Palace. Also included is the highly collectable official Royal Mail Miniature Sheet - the first ever to show Prince George.

Pride of place is the Double Crown Coin, struck in solid gold to proof condition. The obverse features the new 90th birthday portrait of Her Majesty, whilst the reverse features a modern interpretation of the Official United Kingdom coat of arms.

This historic issue has the date 21st April in the form of roman numerals XXI.IV engraved onto the coin. What makes this set truly exceptional is that it marks a defining moment in history - the Queen’s 90th birthday on 21st April 2016, it was on that very day the gold coin was struck and the stamps officially postmarked.

Coin Denomination: Double Crown. Issuing Authority: Gibraltar Alloy: 9 carat Gold. Diameter: 26mm

The 90th Birthday Stamp & Gold Coin Cover £349 Order code CT8521250449

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A date stamp fixes this 90th Birthday Gold Coin Cover in history

The official stamps First Day cover with unique postmark Solid Gold Double Crown Coin Struck on the day of Her Majesty’s 90th birthday

World first - Double Royal Birthday Third Guinea The Queen’s 90th & Prince Philip’s 95th birthdays commemorated on one historic coin The first-ever Third Guinea struck to mark a double Royal Birthday and the first to feature a conjoined portrait of HM The Queen and HRH Prince Philip.

2016 has been a truly historic year for the Royal Family.

After Her Majesty The Queen celebrated her 90th birthday, the first ever British monarch to reach such a landmark, her husband of almost 69 years, His Royal Highness Prince Philip, turned 95.

Receive the book Nine Decades Gloriously Accomplished, worth £19.95 FREE with your order

Minted to mark this historic occasion, this beautiful Third Guinea coin, struck in proof condition, is a unique ‘One Year Type’. The reverse design features Maklouf’s new conjoined portrait of the Queen and Prince Philip, which fittingly takes its inspiration from the William and Mary ‘double portrait’ Guinea of the late 17th Century. A ‘90’ and ‘95’ mint mark topped by crowns are positioned either side of the portrait.

Purity: 22 Carat Gold. Diameter: 17mm. Denomination: Third Guinea (one-third of a guinea). Issuing Authority: Gibraltar.

Maximum Mintage: 2,016

The Royal Double Birthday Gold Guinea £399 Order code CT8520240771

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The Queen’s 90th Birthday Gold Sovereigns HER M AJEST Y QUEEN ELIZ ABETH II 90 TH BIRTHDAY COIN

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Struck in 22 carat gold

The first-ever Gold Sovereigns to feature Maklouf ’s official 90th Birthday portrait of HM The Queen.

Never before has a British monarch reached the grand age of 90.

Struck to commemorate this historic occasion, the limited edition Full Sovereign and Quarter Sovereign are unique ‘One Year Types’.

The obverse of the coins feature the new 90th birthday portrait of the Queen by British coin designer Raphael Maklouf. This is the first time ever that this portrait has featured on a gold sovereign. Centre place on each coin is a ‘crowned 90’, importantly both coins are dual dated 1926 the year of Her Majesty’s birth, and 2016 - the year of her 90th Birthday.

1. The Queen’s 90th Birthday Gold ¼ Sovereign £198 Order code CT8520890559 2. The Queen’s 90th Birthday Gold Sovereign £695 Order code CT8520890534

Issuing Authority: Gibraltar ¼ Sovereign Diameter 13.5mm Sovereign Diameter 22.05mm

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A Stunning Gold Coin in Double Weight World first - The Queen Elizabeth II 90th Birthday Piedfort Quarter Sovereign An absolute masterpiece, this coin is struck in 22 carat Gold and Piedfort – which means it is twice the weight of a standard Quarter Sovereign. The obverse depicts Maklouf’s 90th Birthday portrait of the Queen. The reverse shows the Flowers of the Nation: the English Rose, Scottish Thistle, Welsh Leek and Irish Shamrock, each seated in their own niche, reminiscent of Westminster Abbey’s stain-glass window, by which Her Majesty was coronetted in 1953.

Issuing Authority: Gibraltar Diameter 13.50mm

The 90th Birthday Piedfort ¼ Sovereign £395 Order code CT8521990150

Twice the weight of a standard Quarter Sovereign

10 FREE P&P on all orders - see the order form for details

A complete set of eight original coins from 1926 brought together, for the first time, in a definitive collector’s set.

OBVERSE: All eight coins feature the portrait of Her Majesty’s grandfather, King George V.

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The Queen Elizabeth II 1926 Birth Year Coin Set

Today we are accustomed to coins being issued for all of our great national events, but in 1926, her Majesty’s birth year there were none.

The true significance of Her Majesty’s birth would only be realised some ten years later when she became heir A to the throne. The London Mint Office is delighted to change all that.

Our heritage coin specialists have painstakingly assembled just 499 sets of the British coins of Her Majesty’s birth year, 1926.

These are coins that, quite literally, belong to a bygone era when money still had ‘the look’ of money - and of course, the silver coins still contained A real silver!

The set comprises five silver coins and three bronze coins all of them from 1926 - including the regal silver half crown, the ‘lucky’ silver sixpence, and the majestic Britannia penny.

These are truly the ‘commemoratives’ of Her Majesty’s exceptional life brought together in one historic set for her 90th birthday year.

Queen Elizabeth II 1926 Birth Year Coin Set £237 Order code CT8521850107

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An exceptional and rare series in the history of British coinage There exists a series of British coins you may have never heard about, most probably have never seen, and almost certainly will never have held in your own hands.

They belong to a tradition that dates back over 1,000 years and they are produced for the personal use of the British monarch these coins are known as The Royal Maundy.

A coinage for the personal use of Her Majesty The Queen For well over six centuries each year on Easter Thursday the reigning King or Queen takes part in a ceremony in which gifts of money are handed out to a number of deserving men and women, equal to the age of the monarch. This means that each year fewer than 200 people receive Maundy coinage.

From the reign of Queen Victoria to Queen Elizabeth II seven portraits have appeared on the Royal Maundy - The Royal Maundy Collection enables you to own all seven of them.

Maundy coins bearing Queen COLLE Elizabeth II’s effigy have CT CONF WITH been struck in every year Quality IDENCE since her Coronation guaran & Authenticit teed y in 1953 and uniquely, guaran 14 day retur tee. On ns ly pa the coin still bears the ‘young s you c y for h portrait’ designed by to keep oose Mary Gillick.

The first set of silver Maundy coins in this collection, bearing the Young Portrait of Her Majesty, can be yours for just £495 £395 - a saving of £100 on the regular price.

The remaining six sets of original historic Maundy coins will be sent to you at monthly intervals, entirely on approval and without any obligation for £495 each.

Maundy Order collection code: CT112982

Coinage for the personal use of Her Majesty The Queen Maundy money was originally given to recipients only in penny coins. It was not until the reign of King George III that the gift was given in sets of the four denominations

When Britain went ‘decimal’ in 1971 these are the only four coins that did not change size, shape or design

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The Maundy series is highly prized by collectors as it is the only series that has been struck every year since 1822, and to the same size and specification

The reverse design originally by Jean Baptiste Merlen, was modified in the reign of Queen Victoria by William Charles Wyon and has remained essentially unchanged to this day The Maundy penny is the smallest British legal tender coin at 11mm diameter

Fourpence: Diameter 18mm

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Threepence: Diameter 16mm

Twopence: Diameter 13mm

Penny: Diameter 11mm

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1. Queen Elizabeth II Maundy Set Issued from 1953 to the present day Highest mintage of any one set of this type is 1,402 sets.

2. King George VI Maundy Set Issued 1937 - 1952. Maximum mintage 1,468 sets of this type.

3. King George V Maundy Set

1911 to 1936. The highest mintage of any one set of this type is 1,928.

4. King Edward VII Maundy Set

1902 to 1910. The highest mintage of any one type of this set is 11,568.

5. Queen Victoria Veiled Portrait Maundy Set. Issued 1893-1901

Maximum mintage 11,928 sets of this type.

6. Queen Victoria Jubilee Portrait Maundy Set. Issued 1888 to

1892. The maximum mintage of this set type is 10,000.

7. Queen Victoria Young Portrait Maundy Set. Issued 1838 to

1887. The highest mintage of any one set is 6,785.

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A rare chance to own the coins that ‘might have been’ for the king who was never crowned King Edward VIII. 2016 marks the 80th Anniversary of the brief reign of King Edward VIII. The events surrounding his reign and subsequent abdication are among the most remarkable and controversial in modern British history.

Edward abdicated before any British coinage featuring his portrait could go into production.

Until now there has been no way for collectors to own a series of coins representative of his short reign.

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Edward VIII Pattern Coin Set Layered in 24 carat gold

This set of six 24 proof pattern coins represent how Edward’s coinage might have been. Each reverse design, from the threepence to the majestic crown, depicts an important British coin motif.

Diameters 32mm, 28.5mm, 24mm, 38.6mm, 19mm, 16mm.

Maximum mintage: 499.

Edward VIII Gold Layered Pattern Coin Set £198 Order code CT8503520173

The Maundy Coins that Never Were A stunning set struck in Sterling Silver, to the precise measurements, design and silver content that have been part of Royal Maundy tradition for so many years. Maximum mintage: 499 sets.

Edward VIII New Strike Maundy Set £198.00 Order code CT8521570119

LIMITED EDITION Just 499 sets worldwide

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The Penny Black 175th Anniversary Stamp & Gold Coin Set Includes an original 1840 Penny Black stamp

A limited edition collector’s set marking the 175thAnniversary of the World’s first postage stamp - The Penny Black.

Pure gold coin layered in black ruthenium gold

The Penny Black Anniversary Stamp and Gold Coin Set includes an original 1840 issue of this famous stamp along with a gold coin commemorating the 175th Anniversary in 2015. The coin is remarkable because it is minted in pure 24 carat Gold and layered with black ruthenium gold, to achieve the appearance of the Penny Black stamp. The coin’s design features a rendition of the Penny Black stamp from ‘Plate 11’ which is the rarest type of the 1840 Penny Black stamp.

Coin diameter 17.95mm Issuing Authority: Gibraltar Limited to just 2,015 sets worldwide

Penny Black Stamp & Coin Set £525 Order code CT8519500235

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Hitler’s

Third Reich

Coin Set

Encapsulating the darkest period in 20th century history, this extraordinary coin set contains original stamps and coins from the time of the Third Reich, also known as Nazi Germany.

In 1933 Germany became known as the Third Reich and the totalitarian state began minting its own coins.

This complete portfolio of 12 historic coins includes all denominations from the 1 Reichspfennig to the imposing silver 5 Reichsmark, as well as two original German postage stamps featuring former President Paul von Hindenburg and Adolf Hitler The Third Reich Coin Set £165 Order code CT8517570107 A rare set as many coins were destroyed after WWII

Money that Changed the World Professor Svein H. Gullbekk’s richly illustrated book traces the history of gold coins from the year 625 BC all the way to Hitler’s hunt for gold during the Second World War. This book is intended not only for experts, but for any reader who is interested in history, culture and gold currencies.

Hardback 234 pages includes 196 colour illustrations.

Money that Changed the World £19.95 Order code CT8517200101 16

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Operation

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Historic George V Gold Sovereign

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OWN A PART OF BRITISH GOLD HISTORY

Part of the 75th Anniversary Operation FISH Tour!

75th Anniversary

Operation FISH - the epic tale of how the largest transport of Gold the world has ever known escaped the clutches of Nazi Germany.

The year was 1940, and Nazi Germany was advancing ever closer, crushing countries in its wake. In a last-ditch attempt to prevent our national wealth from falling into the hands of Hitler, Gold bullion was loaded by the tonne onto Merchant and Royal Navy ships bound for the safety of Canada and the United States.

These secret Gold transport missions, which began on July 8th 1940, were given the code name, Operation FISH missions that had they failed, would have meant Britain’s almost certain defeat.

Only 500 sets issued worldwide

This genuine historic George V Gold Sovereign relives one of the most secretive and daring operations of WWII. On the 75th Anniversary of the original Operation FISH mission, The London Mint Office recreated the epic 5,000 mile journey by transporting five hundred 1911-1932 George V Gold Sovereigns, the type which were part of the original Operation FISH, from Norway, through France and the United Kingdom, to the Bank of Canada in Ottawa, arriving on July 13th, exactly 75 years after the original Gold transport arrived.

Each coin is delivered in an exclusive wooden presentation case, accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity, a passport, and officially signed letters from representatives of The Mint of Norway; Société Française des Monnaies; The London Mint Office, and The Royal Canadian Mint - to evidence their journey during the 75th Anniversary Tour.

Alloy: 22 carat Gold. Diameter 22.05mm.

Date of Issue 1911-1932. Quality: Selected circulated

The Operation FISH 75th Anniversary George V Sovereign £695 Order code CT8520140104

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THE CHANGING FACE OF BRITISH COINAGE

An original pre-decimal coin nearly 50 years old

The very first portrait of the Queen to ever appear on our coins.

Britannia gloriously immortalised in 24 carat Gold

An enduring piece of history, that simultaneously marks the end of an era - our pre-decimal coinage, and heralds a new beginning the start of Her Majesty’s record-breaking reign.

The Changing Face of British Coinage Set Preserving our Nation’s heritage It was 45 years ago that Britain went decimal. Whether you remember the good old pre-decimal days with affection, or are looking to share the fascination of coin collecting with friends, family or even future generations, The Changing Faces of British Coinage Set is an eternal reminder of a time when our currency was unique in the world.

The collection starts with the Britannia Penny and includes all nine of our lastof-their-kind pre-decimal coins, each one layered with pure 24 carat Gold and gloriously accented in red white and blue - the colours of the Union Flag.

In this, the Queen’s 90th birthday year, nothing could be more timely than securing the complete set of coins from the start of her reign.

Historically important coin - last of its kind Beautifully accented in full colour

The Shilling or ‘Bob’ English & Scottish Designs 1953-1966

The ‘Lucky’ Sixpence or Tanner 1953-1966

Half-A-Crown or ‘2 and 6’ 1953-1967

The Florin ‘Two Bob Bit’ 1953-1967

The ‘Ship’ Ha’penny 1953-1967

The ‘Wren’ Threepence The ‘Thrupenny’ Bit Farthing 1953-1956 1953-1967

Introductory Offer: Save £20 on the first coin in the collection Receive The Britannia Penny for £29.95 £9.95. Each of the remaining eight coins in the set, will be sent to you monthly, entirely on approval, for just £29.95 (+£2.95 P&P) each + Receive the Collector’s Presentation Folder worth £2.95 FREE Order Collection code CT112931 18 FREE P&P on all orders - see the order form for details

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The Royal Engagement Ring Celebrating William & Kate’s 5th Wedding Anniversary in 2016

FIRST EVER Britannia coin struck to mark Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II’s 90th Birthday

No collection is complete without its Britannia, for she has been in demand for centuries.

Princess Diana’s engagement ring has become one of the best known pieces of jewellery in the world.

It was with the same ring that, in 2010, Prince William proposed to Kate Middleton.

In 2016, William and Katherine celebrate their fifth wedding anniversary. This stunning replica is crafted in sterlingsilver lavishly layered in 18 carat Gold. It is set with 14 Tru-Diamonds™ - the flawless diamond simulants surrounding the centrepiece oval blue Tru-Sapphire. In total, the Tru-Diamonds™ and Tru-Sapphire weigh an impressive 6.1 carats. A perfect and timeless gift, the Royal Engagement Anniversary Ring comes in a presentation box and is available in four sizes, simply select the size below that best matches the size of ring that you already own, and record the corresponding code on the order form.

Don’t worry if you order the wrong size, you can exchange it for another size within 14 days of receipt and are protected by our 14-day money back guarantee.

The Royal Engagement Ring £125

Featuring Raphael Maklouf’s official 90th birthday portrait of The Queen, this 2016 Britannia Coin is fully layered in pure 24 carat Gold.

The shield is gloriously accented in the colours of the Union Flag and the point of the trident in Rhodium Platinum, one of the world’s most precious metals.

Minted to the highest quality possible Proof .

Issuing Authority: Gibraltar.

Diameter: 38.6mm Maximum Mintage 9,999 Order code code CT8521250175 £29.95

Size 1 Order code CT8010370138 Size 2 Order code CT8010370146 Size 3 Order code CT8010370153 Size 4 Order code CT8010370161

Size 1

16.13mm

Size 2

17.35mm

Size 3

18.61mm

Size 4

20.01mm

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We pride ourselves on be being able to offer collectors the very best in collectable coins from both the modern and ancient worlds. We strive to preserve and celebrate our heritage by presenting coins and collectors’ sets together with fascinating historical information and documentation, all beautifully presented. Our aim is that as a collector, you will enjoy and take pride in your purchase for years, and even generations, to come.

About Mintage limits

Many of the coins we sell are limited editions – this means that once the maximum mintage is sold, no further coins can be released, ever. Where demand exceeds supply orders are processed on a firstcome, first-served basis.

Similarly where coins or plaques are uniquely numbered, the earliest orders will always receive the lowest numbers.

Examples of recent issues that have sold-out include:

The Battle of Atlantic Gold Sovereign Set mintage 100 - now sold out.

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The Battle of Britain Half Sovereign flown in a spitfire - mintage 390 - now sold out see page 21 for similar items.

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The quality and authenticity of each coin, medal or commemorative you purchase from us is guaranteed, enabling you to enjoy your collection to its fullest. All orders are covered by The London Mint Office 14-day no quibble guarantee. Which means you can return any items within 14 days for a full refund - no questions asked.

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The answer is simple. We believe this is the best way to introduce you to a collection.

We trust that an initial saving will assure you of the quality of craftsmanship. What’s more by purchasing this first coin you are guaranteed access to the remaining coins in a collection at a preferential price.

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THE US HERITAGE SILVER COLLECTION John F Kennedy was the most popular president of the United States.

His assassination in 1963 deeply saddened American society and the whole world. In 1964 a legal tender half dollar coin was struck by the United States to commemorate his short presidency.

The first ever silver coin of the United States commemorating John F Kennedy

STRUCK IN SOLID SILVER

This half dollar silver coin is a precious original more than 50 years old, it was struck for circulation in silver for only one year and is now sought-after by collectors all over the world. It’s the first and only circulating silver coin commemorating John F. Kennedy.

The US Heritage Silver Collection The 1964 John F Kennedy Silver Coin is just the first in the US Heritage Silver Dollar Collection. Each of the 12 silver coins in this collection are genuine American coins, some of them dating back over a century. Struck in solid .900 fine silver, the traditional purity of American silver coins, they pay tribute to some of the greatest figures and greatest moments in American History. Many of these historic coins are now difficult to find.

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Introductory Offer:

• Receive the 1964 John F Kennedy Silver Coin for just £19.95

• Thereafter each of the remaining 11 coins in the

US Heritage collection, will be sent to you at monthly intervals, always on approval and without any obligation.

The five Half Dollars coins are £39.95 each and the six Full Dollar coins are £54.95 each (+ £2.95 P+P).

• Each coin is accompanied by a certificate of authenticity • Receive the Collectors’ Presentation Folder worth £2.95 FREE • Receive your FREE scale reproduction of the most valuable coin in the world - the Flowing Hair Dollar. The original recently sold at auction for a record $10,016,875.

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C O MMEMO RATIVE C O IN AG E

The Churchill Commemorative Coin Collection Struck in honour of our nation’s greatest statesman

The first coin carries a unique edition number on the edge

Minted in solid bronze and fully layered in pure 24 carat Gold the first Crown Coin in this set of five shows Churchill in his classic ‘cigar in mouth’ pose gesturing ‘V’ for victory.

Complementing the Churchill Crown the remaining four Crown Coins in the set are layered in pure Silver and accented in pure 24 carat Gold. They feature iconic portraits Churchill together with his stirring words. Words which inspired our nation, and the world, during the darkest hours of WWII. Diameter: 36mm. Issuing Authority: Government of Gibraltar.

Denomination: One Crown. Maximum Mintage 9,999

Introductory Offer: Save £20 on the first coin in the collection

Receive the Churchill Gold layered Crown for £29.95 £9.95 Each of the remaining four coins in the collection, will be sent to you monthly, entirely on approval, for just £29.95 (+£2.95 P&P) each Order Collection code CT112890

Receive the Collector’s Presentation Folder worth £2.95 FREE as part of your collection

The History of World War I and World War II Featuring original photography taken during the events themselves these London Mint Office exclusive pocketbooks provide a fascinating insight into the events and characters of each of the wars which came to define the 20th century.

History of WWI pocketbook Order code CT8505370171 £19.95 History of WWII pocketbook Order code CT8505370189 £19.95 BUY BOTH & SAVE £19.95 Order code CT8519940100 £39.90 £19.95

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The Battle of Britain was a time unequalled in our history - our nation’s ‘finest hour’ - and the 15th September will forever be remembered as “Battle of Britain Day” - the day that the battle was won, a day that changed the course of the War, and with it, the course of history.

Marking 75 years since that historic day, The London Mint Office and the Royal Air Forces Association (RAFA) arranged a very special Battle of Britain commemorative flight.

A wartime Spitfire took off from RAF Biggin Hill, on 15th September 2015, with a unique cargo on board - a selection of the Official Battle of Britain Gold Sovereigns and 500 Battle of Britain Gold Coin & Stamp Covers.

These commemoratives therefore not only pay tribute to a crucial moment in history but are actually a part of history.

Worldwide numbered limited edition of just 500. Each coin & stamp cover is individually numbered 001/500 through to 500/500.

The earliest orders will receive the lowest numbers.

A donation of 1.5% of the sales price of each product (excluding VAT and metal value) will be made to the Royal Air Forces Association

Official 75th Anniversary of the Battle of Britain Gold ¼ Sovereign Coin & Stamp Cover Combining a special ‘First Day Cover’ AND the Battle of Britain Gold Quarter Sovereign this historic Philatelic Numismatic Cover is a fitting tribute to the brave heroes of the skies.

Pride of Place on the 75th Battle of Britain Gold Coin Cover is the official Battle of Britain Quarter Sovereign struck in solid 22 carat Gold.

The Royal Mail Battle of Britain 75th Anniversary First Class Stamp, depicting the Spitfires of 610 Squadron, based at Biggin Hill, was officially postmarked by Royal Mail on the 75th Anniversary15th September 2015. The unique post mark reads ‘BIGGIN HILL WESTERHAM 75 YEARS 15/09/2015’ .

The Battle of Britain Gold Coin PNC £299 Order code CT8520440116

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Struck in 22 carat gold

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Flown in a Wartime Spitfire on the 75th Anniversary of the Battle of Britain

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Postmarked on the day – the Battle of Britain 75th Anniversary Stamp issued

by Royal Mail

Features the 75th Anniversary ‘Flown in the Spitfire’ Mint Mark

The Official Battle of Britain 75th Anniversary Gold Sovereigns Issued to commemorate the 75th Anniversary of the Battle of Britain - approved by the RAF Association.

To mark the 75th Anniversary of the Battle of Britain, a very special series of gold sovereigns were minted. The design takes its cue from the ‘Wings for Victory’ created by eminent British sculptor William McMillan. On the reverse the motto of the Royal Air Force, PER ARDUA AD ASTRA (‘Through adversity to the stars’), encircles a winged figure about to strike a three-headed serpent.

The figure represents the strength of the Allies, while the three heads symbolise the three Axis powers - Germany, Italy and Japan.

Struck in 22 carat Gold, the traditional purity reserved gold sovereigns and to Proof quality - these coins feature the exclusive 75th Anniversary Flight privy mark, which verifies that your gold sovereign flew over the skies of Britain on the Battle of Britain 75th Anniversary memorial flight.

FREE official DVD of the 75th Anniversary flight. Witness these historic issues taking to the skies, and the official certification ceremony verifying your commemorative was on-board the 75th Anniversary Spitfire flight. Free with the Battle of Britain Gold Sovereigns and Battle of Britain PNC.

Approved by the Royal Air Forces Association.

Issued by The Government of Gibraltar. ¼ Sovereign Diameter: 13.5mm Full Sovereign Diameter: 22.05mm 1. Battle of Britain ¼ Sovereign £198 Order code CT8519470397 2. Battle of Britain Full Sovereign £699 Order code CT8520890328

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Be among ‘the few’ to own your very own piece of wartime aircraft.

Includes an original piece of Biggin Hill Spitfire

A donation of 1.5% of the sales price of each product (excluding VAT and metal value) will be made to the Royal Air Forces Association

Includes an original piece of Hurricane wing

The Spitfire & Hurricane Anniversary Medals Officially authorised by the RAF Association these striking medals are a lasting tribute to our ‘heroes of the sky’ - the planes that saved Britain from certain invasion.

2016 marks the 80th Anniversary of the Supermarine Spitfires Maiden flight. Paying tribute to our nation’s most iconic aircraft this Spitfire Medal includes a genuine original piece of metal from a Biggin Hill stationed spitfire ‘The Spirit of Kent’.

The Hawker Hurricane Medal depicts the last Hurricane to have entered service with the RAF. Minted to Mark the 75th Anniversary of The Battle of Britain in 2015, just 2,015 medals have been issued worldwide - but what makes it truly exceptional is that the medal is presented with an original piece of Hurricane 22

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wing from an aircraft which actually flew in The Battle of Britain.

Both medals are crafted by Worcestershire Medal Service, medallists to HM Queen Elizabeth II. Struck in solid bronze and layered in pure silver they come beautifully packaged in an archival case with a signed Certificate of Provenance confirming the origin of the metal and their limited edition status.

Diameter: 36mm Weight: 28.28grams

Spitfire Anniversary Medal £99.00 Order code CT8519920425 Hawker Hurricane Anniversary Medal £99.00 Order code CT8520430109 Buy both Anniversary Medals and save £48 Order code CT8520430224 £150

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Diameter: 82mm - nearly three times the size of a £2 coin, Britain’s largest circulating coin

The Official RAF Battle of Britain 75th Anniversary Giant Commemorative 75th Anniversary limited edition struck in copper and layered in silver with gold accenting The Battle of Britain was a time unequalled in our history - ‘our finest hour’, in Winston Churchill’s words - on which our survival as a nation and the whole outcome of the Second World War depended. Issued by the Royal Airforces Association this stunning Battle of Britain 75th Anniversary Commemorative pays heartfelt tribute to all who served during that fateful summer of 1940.

Struck in Proof standard, the highest quality possible by Worcestershire Medal Service, medallists to HM The Queen only 2,015 medals have been issued worldwide. The reverse features the Royal Air Force crest and iconic Hurricanes and Spitfires, and the names of the 16 allied countries who participated in the Battle of Britain. The obverse features the eagle of the RAF crest accented in pure Gold set against the frosted ‘75’ background.

Included with each medal is a DVD of a unique medal presentation ceremony. On the 75th Anniversary of The Battle of Britain, overseen

by Air Marshal Sir Dusty Miller KBE, each ambassador of the 16 countries that took part in the Battle of Britain was presented with this medal in recognition of their nation’s contribution.

Diameter: 82mm. Maximum Mintage 2,015

Battle of Britain 75th Anniversary Medal £297 Order code CT8520040114

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Official limited edition gold coin from the Merchant Navy

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BATTLE OF THE

ATLANTIC 1939 - 1945

“The Battle of the Atlantic was the dominating factor all through the war.

Never for one moment could we forget that everything happening elsewhere, on land, at sea, or in the air, depended ultimately on its outcome...”

Sir Winston Churchill

The Merchant Navy is often referred to as the ‘Fourth Service’, but it has also become the forgotten service, with the huge contribution of the merchant fleet during war too often overlooked and undervalued. The thousands of merchant seafarers who made up the ‘Fourth Service’ during the war are our ‘unsung heroes’ – their heroism and the sacrifices largely unreported and uncelebrated.

The London Mint Office is proud to change this. All of the coins on the next 4 pages are endorsed by, and help fund donations to, The Merchant Navy Association.

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A stunning tribute to our WWII merchant seafarers minted in 99.9% gold!

Struck in pure 24 carat gold and to the highest possible quality, proof standard, this coin is issued in gratitude to our war soldiers from the Battle of The Atlantic - the longest, hardest and most complex battle of the Second World War. The obverse carries the Merchant Navy Mint Mark.

Battle of Atlantic Pure Gold Coin £297 Order code CT8521110221

The Official Battle of the Atlantic Book Released by The Merchant Navy Association to commemorate the Battle of the Atlantic.

This official publication recounts the story of the battle from its origins in the early days of September 1939.

The book explores the horrors faced and the sacrifices made by our merchant sailors – the ‘Quiet Heroes of the Sea’. Join the ‘Forgotten Fourth Service’, and experience the longest, hardest and most complex naval battle in history up close!

Hardback over 50 pages featuring original wartime illustrations and photographs.

Battle of the Atlantic Book £19.95 Order code CT8521350108

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The first ever Gold Sovereigns issued in tribute to the British Merchant Navy

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Struck to Proof quality, in 22 carat Gold in honour and remembrance of all those who served in Britain’s Merchant Navy during the war years.

The reverse design of these sovereigns features a beautiful depiction of one of the US built Liberty Ships that helped change the face of the war. The obverse bears a portrait of HM The Queen by Ian RankBroadley and holds the Official Battle of the Atlantic Merchant Navy Association Anchor privy mark.

Approved by Buckingham Palace and officially endorsed by the Merchant Navy Association.

Issued by the Government of Gibraltar each gold sovereign has been struck in solid 22 carat gold, the traditional purity dating back to 1817.

We are immensely grateful that Battle of the Atlantic veteran, Ron Quested, has exclusively shared his wartime records, documents and photographs. Painstakingly reproduced in an informative presentation pack these accompany each Gold Sovereign, offering a real insight into what life was like aboard the Liberty Ships at this dangerous time.

1. Battle of Atlantic Full Sovereign £699 Mintage: 660 Diameter: 22.05mm Order code CT8520890799 2. Battle of Atlantic Half Sovereign. £349 Mintage: 825 Diameter: 19.30mm Order code CT8520890807 3. Battle of Atlantic Quarter Sovereign £198 Mintage: 1,100 Diameter: 13.50mm Order code CT8520890559

Collectables carrying the ‘Anchor’ mint mark are the official products from the Merchant Navy Association.

The anchor is a symbol of strength and in heraldry is a symbol of hope.

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SS Gairsoppa Britain’s war-time Shipwreck silver - recovered and reforged Silver

Britain’s war-time silver recovered and reforged 75 years after it was lost

75 years after The heaviest and deepest it was lost cargo ever precious-metal retrieved from a shipwreck

In February 1941, a Merchant Navy vessel the Gairsoppa was torpedoed and sunk by German U-boat U-101 off the Irish coast.

On board she had up to 7 million ounces of silver, destined to be minted into British coins. Silver, crew and ship sank to the bottom of the ocean 4,700 metres below sea level.

In 2012, after more than 70 years on the seabed the WWII silver was located and brought to the surface – thanks to advanced modern technology it is one of the deepest successful shipwreck recovery operations ever!

Struck from the very same silver, these unique commemoratives provide a fitting tribute to not only the lost crew of the SS Gairsoppa but to the 30,000 Merchant Navy sailors who sacrificed their lives during the Battle of the Atlantic .

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The SS Gairsoppa 75th Anniversary Shipwreck Silver Bar Seventy-five years after it was lost at sea Britain’s wartime silver has been reforged into bars. Each bar contains 10 ounces of 99.9% pure silver. Only 499 of these bars have been struck worldwide and each reverse carries the serial number from the original silver bars recovered. Presented in a customised display case with a uniquely numbered plaque bearing the edition number from 01/499 to 499/499. Accompanying each silver bar is the SS Gairsoppa book telling the story of the world’s most important shipwreck.

Gairsoppa 75th Anniversary Silver Bar £595 Order code CT8519380182

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The Battle of Atlantic Silver Coin Collection Official Merchant Navy silver coins - made from genuine WWII Gairsoppa 99.9% pure silver

A stunning commemoration of the longest, hardest and most complex naval battle ever -The Battle of the Atlantic.

For All Seafearers Silver coin is individually numbered

After 75 years the lost British WWII silver is now available in a set of five official Merchant Navy coins. Each of the coins in the collection depicts the story of the SS Gairsoppa, together with a line taken from the final four line stanza of John Edward Masefield’s Merchant Navy Poem, ‘For All Seafarers’.

The coins are struck in 99.9% genuine British WWII silver.

Diameter: 27mm Issuing Authority: Gibraltar Limited to just 185,000 sets worldwide

Order the complete set of five coins and SAVE £20.00

Receive the first coin for just £49.95 £20 Each of the remaining four Battle of Atlantic WWII Silver Coins will be delivered to you monthly thereafter, entirely on approval for just £49.95 (plus £2.95 P&P) each.

View each coin before you decide to add it to your collection.

Plus receive the official Battle of the Atlantic Presentation Folder, worth £2.95, FREE

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Lest we forget...

The WWI coin, banknote and stamp & coin book Remembering the

Battle of the Somme

100 years on

The First World War was the first truly global conflict – the battle raged not just in the trenches of the Western Front but in Africa, the Middle East and Asia. Huge armies deployed new weapons to devastating effect. Over nine million soldiers and an unknown number of civilians lost their lives. Empires crumbled, revolution engulfed Russia, and America rose to become a dominant world power.

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Discover the most incredible collection of coins, stamps and banknotes you have ever seen.

Presented in chronological order, from the outbreak of hostilities in 1914 to the end of 1918, this outstanding hard-cover album charts the progress of the war through legal tender issues from the nations involved in the conflict. This breath-taking anthology comprises a fantastic array of genuine coins, stamps or banknotes, set behind archival quality casing. The set includes 4 banknotes, 9 coins and 28 stamps.

The WWI coin, banknote and stamp book Order code CT8517380101 ÂŁ189.99

Original coins, stamps and banknotes – over 100 years old.

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Honouring those who took part in the Battle of the Somme 100 years ago.

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Somme Centenary Silver Coin Minted to mark the 100th Anniversary of the Battle of the Somme in 2016 this intricately engraved 1oz Silver crown coin captures the soldiers ‘going over the top’ on the first day July 1, at 0730hours - the now infamous ‘Big Push’. A beautiful poppy mint mark has been hand hammered into the coin.

Struck to Proof quality only 2,016 have been issued worldwide.

The coin comes with a vial of genuine Battlefield soil collected by hand on the 100th Anniversary of The Somme, together with a Certificate of Provenance.

Issuing Authority Gibraltar. Diameter 38.6mm.

Maximum mintage 2016

Somme Centenary 1oz Silver Coin £129 Order code CT8521880187 Includes a vial of soil collected from The Somme battlefield on the 100th Anniversary of The Somme

Lone Soldier Coin

Accented in Rhodium-Platinum

Last few remaining

Last chance to own this Centenary Issue- less than 1% of the edition limit remains. Minted to mark the centenary of World War I in 2014, this coin depicts the Lone Soldier accented in Rhodium-Platinum - one of the rarest and most precious metals in the world. Fully layered in 24 carat Gold with the Union flag accented in red, white and blue. Each coin is individually numbered within the edition limit of 49,999.

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Medal layered in pure Platinum

The Duke of Wellington Platinum Plated Medal

Veteran of numerous campaigns against Napoleon, Arthur Wellesley the 1st Duke of Wellington remains one of Britain’s greatest generals.

Recreated from an 1841 original by world-famous engraver Benedetto Pistrucci this pure platinum layered medal is a true numismatic masterpiece.

Minted by Worcestershire Medal Service, medallists to HM The Queen, to a high-quality proof like finish it has an extra-large diameter of 45mm, and is struck in solid bronze and layered in pure platinum, often referred to as ‘the rarest of the precious metals’.

In addition to the official Certificate of Authenticity, this stunning medal is delivered in an elegant display box.

Diameter: 45mm. Quality: Proof. Maximum Mintage 50,000 FREE with your order - the history of Waterloo Book worth £19.95

Duke of Wellington Platinum Plated Medal £29.95 Order code CT8519230155

The History of Waterloo Book Co-published with Waterloo 200 Ltd this illustrated hardback book details the campaign and the characters that shaped European history during the battle of Waterloo.

The Waterloo Illustrated History book £19.95 Order code CT8518050125

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The Waterloo Medal Reforged In 1815, the bravery and gallantry of the ‘Waterloo Men’ changed our history forever. To immortalise the successful Waterloo campaign, the Duke of Wellington suggested that special medals be prepared.

One of these was the famous Waterloo medal, to be given to all British soldiers.

Solid Bronze Waterloo Campaign Medal

This was the first occasion when every soldier was honoured for their service with a medal, regardless of their rank or role. The tradition of the campaign medal remains to this day.

The official Waterloo 200 folder, worth £2.95, FREE with your order

The Heads of State Napoleonic Wars Set This superb set of five bronze medals is struck

by Worcestershire Medal Service, medallists to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. Four medals depict the heads of State at the time of Waterloo - Francis I of Austria, Alexander I of Russia, Frederick William III of Prussia and Napoleon. The fifth depicts the famous Waterloo Campaign Medal.

Pride of place in the set is the Waterloo Campaign Medal minted in solid bronze as originally intended in 1815. The medal bears the exact design of the original design

by famous engraver Thomas Wyon- with the winged goddess Victory on the reverse and on the obverse, the effigy of the Prince Regent, later King George IV. The set is presented in an official presentation folder with a Certificate of Authenticity issued by Worcestershire Medal Service together with essential historical background information about the Battle of Waterloo.

Diameter: 36mm. Mintage: 75,000 sets

The Waterloo 200 Medal Set £79 Order code CT8519400105

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The Waterloo Medal After the epic battle of Waterloo in 1815 the Duke of Wellington decided that a true numismatic masterpiece - a gold medal of ‘the highest artistic merit’ should be created as a gift for the Allied sovereigns who defeated Napoleon.

The world-renowned engraver, Benedetto Pistrucci, was given the task of designing the medal. It took Pistrucci more than 30 years to complete his intricate design of the Waterloo Medal. The sheer size and the intricate detailing of the medal proved too complex and too large to realise with the technology that was available at the time.

By the time Pistrucci announced the reasons for not being able to produce the medals, all the intended recipients, except Wellington, were dead and the Waterloo Medal was never actually struck.

Today, nearly 200 years later this commemorative has at last been struck.

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Over 30 years of hard work, and a wait of 200 years Pistrucci’s masterpiece is finally realised.

THE B ATTL E O F WATERL O O

Each medal is individually numbered

Worcestershire Medal Service, medallists to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, have recreated Benedetto Pistrucci’s masterpiece with the depth needed for his extraordinary design. The medal is struck adhering to their uncompromising quality standards, ensuring that every detail of Pistrucci’s legendary design is faithfully reproduced.

Struck in bronze and minted in the highest possible proof-like quality, the official Waterloo 200 Medal is available either layered in pure 99.9% silver, or layered in pure 24 carat gold. Each medal is individually numbered ensuring that no two medals are the same.

Diameter: 88.9mm Weight: 400g Thickness: 8mm Maximum Mintage 5,000

Waterloo Giant Medal layered in 24 carat Gold ÂŁ297 Order code CT8518000294

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The

Ancients Coins don’t just reflect history they are a part of its very fabric. Each of these ancient coins would have passed through thousands, if not millions of pairs of hands.

The very earliest ‘ancient’ coins were hand struck by placing a cast bronze disc (planchet) between two metal dies engraved with the obverse and reverse designs. The dies were then hit with a sledgehammer.

Differences and cracks in the dies, variations in how the planchet was placed, how well, and how many times it was struck mean that each and every ancient coin is completely unique.

William The Conqueror and Robert Curthose Silver Pennies

Your chance to own real museum pieces, over 9 centuries old in this the 950th Anniversary year of the Battle of Hastings. Genuine Silver coins carrying the legacy of William the Conqueror and his eldest son Robert Curthose - the first Crusader.

These highly collectable silver pennies are a beautiful souvenir from one of the most perennially intriguing societies of the medieval world. The William The Conqueror Silver Penny dates from 1035-1087, whilst the Robert Penny was issued between 1070-1080. This set of two silver coins is accompanied by a book on the events of 1066, a Certificate of Authenticity and a presentation box.

Quality: Extremely Fine. Coins measure 18-19mm in diameter Issued by the Rouen mint, Duchy of Normandy

William the Conqueror & Robert Curthose Silver Pennies £349 Order code CT8519720106

Original Roman Silver Tetradrachm Coin Genuine silver coin, nearly 2,000 years old, from one of the most notorious Emperors in Roman history Issued by Nero, Rome’s most notorious emperor, this highly collectable and historic Roman Silver Tetradrachm is a genuine piece of antiquity. Nearly two thousand years old, it was issued by the Roman Emperor Nero - one of Rome’s most colourful and notorious emperors. This was a coin that was used for everyday commerce; handled and worn by a myriad of Roman and Egyptian hands. It is an extraordinary piece of genuine history from an ancient and enthralling world.

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Coins of

Roman London Three genuine Roman coins over 1,700 years old from the first London Mint.

Struck between 315 and 325AD, these are some of the scarcest and most sought after Roman coins of the period.

They are preserved in excellent condition thanks to the silver mixed into the bronze. Coins from the first London Mint in this very high grade are extraordinarily rare. This set of three coins presented in a bespoke display box together with a Certificate of Authenticity.

Genuine Roman coins

The Coins of Roman London 3 Coin Set ÂŁ495 Order code CT8521750109 The Constantine the Great London Mint Follis was struck between 313 and 314 AD. The obverse depicts the bust of Constantine whilst the reverse depicts the Sun God, sol. Diameter: 22-27mm Metal: Bronze-silver alloy

The Licinius London Mint Follis was struck between 315-316 AD. Licinius ruled alongside Constantine from 308 to 324 AD and his bust appears on the obverse. The reverse depicts Genius of the Roman People.

Diameter: 22-27mm Metal: Bronze-silver alloy

The Constantine II London Mint Follis was struck between 320 and 325 AD. It shows the Bust of Constantine II, the first son of Constantine The Great facing right on the obverse. Diameter: 1520mm Metal: Bronze-silver alloy

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THE Battle of

Hastings This year marks the 950th anniversary of the most recognisable date in British history – 1066.

To mark this milestone, The London Mint Office is proud to offer The Battle of Hastings 950th Anniversary Commemorative Medal.

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LIMITED EDITION

Struck in solid bronze, by Worcestershire Medal Service, holders of a Royal Warrant as Medallists to Her Majesty The Queen this stunning piece depicts a scene from the battle, inspired by the intricate Bayeux Tapestry, one of the world’s greatest treasures.

Available to less than 0.03% of UK households, the reverse of this medal features the double dates 1066 – 2016, commemorating 950 years since the Battle of Hastings and its own unique limited edition number is engraved directly onto the special banner The ultimate collector’s item – the earliest orders receive the lowest numbers – act now to secure your own individual numbering.

Battle of Hasting Medal with Individual Numbering £9.95.

Order code CT8522500123

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