August has been an exciting month for coin enthusiasts and collectors alike. With a wave of stunning new releases, there’s something for every collector to cherish. Whether captivated by history, enchanted by childhood classics, or fascinated by regal traditions, these new collectables will surely spark joy and become the crown jewels of your collection. Celebrating […]
The Gruffalo’s Child, the beloved sequel to The Gruffalo, is celebrating its 20th anniversary. The Royal Mint has released a highly anticipated 50p coin to mark this special occasion. We at CPM are thrilled to offer our valued customers the Silver Proof edition of this special release. It is highly sought-after, making it a must-have […]
A royal seal is the chief seal of the crown, which has been used to signify the reigning monarch’s approval of important documents for centuries. In fact, they were so important that counterfeiting a Seal of the Realm was considered high treason and punishable by death. Tracing its roots back to the Middle Ages and […]
King Charles III has announced that his Coronation in May will be celebrated with a new range of UK coins. Click here to sign up for PRIORITY NOTIFICATIONS The Royal Proclamation details a range of limited edition coin specifications including a 50p and a £5 coin, a Sovereign range, and ounces. The launch date is yet to […]
Just yesterday, The Royal Mint launched the highly anticipated UK 2023 Annual Coin Set, said to be one of the most sought-after coin launches we’ve seen in years. The coins are the very first 2023 dated coin to feature the effigy of King Charles III, a significant change to UK coinage for over 70 years, […]
Known for accelerating Allied efforts to read German naval messages, Alan Turing led a team at Bletchley park that eventually cracked the code to the Enigma machine. The Engima machine was a device that encrypted German messages, and without breaking it, it is thought that Britain and its allies might not have countered the German […]
The Industrial Revolution rapidly gained pace during Queen Victoria’s reign all because of the power of steam. Victorian engineers developed bigger, faster and more powerful machines that could run whole factories. This led to a massive increase in the number of factories (particularly in textile factories or mills) in Britain. By 1870, over 100,000 steam […]
As I’m sure you are aware by now, this year Queen Elizabeth II will be celebrating her 70th year on the throne – the first British Monarch to ever do so and the only one we’ll see in our lifetimes! It’s going to be a celebration of a lifetime with pudding competitions, a four-day bank […]
Perth Mint have just released an Official 20201 James Bond Silver Coin and its design is a real treat for Bond fans. Learn all about it by clicking the points below. If you’re interested… I’ve managed to get my hands on just 100 of the 5,000 edition limit for CPM clients and they are already […]
2018 marked the Centenary of the RAF. To honour the occasion The Royal Mint announced a brand new £2 coin. It featured the official badge of The Royal Air Force and, quite frankly, looked stunning. Each element of the design holds an interesting insight into the RAF. Find out the significance of each by clicking the […]