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The 1743 Crown - George II: Silver Crown of King George II, dated 1743. Old Head. SCBC 3688. The Reverse shows crowned cruciform shields with roses in angles. Diameter 40mm. Variants can have LIMA on obverse. Read more at coinsnotebook.com/1743-crown-g...

11.11.2025 09:11 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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The 2024 United Kingdom Proof Coin Set: The set contains: Buckingham Palace Β£5, Churchill Β£2, National Gallery Β£2, RNLI 50p, Team GB & Paralympics GB 50p, plus 2024 definitive proof coins for Β£2, Β£1, 50p, 20p, 10p, 5p, 2p, 1p. Read more at coinsnotebook.com/2024-united-...

11.11.2025 09:07 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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The 2021 Mr Strong and Little Miss Giggles Β£5 - Mr Men: One of the most famous and loved children's books, the Mr Men and Little Miss series, was 50 years old in 2021. Read more at coinsnotebook.com/2021-five-po...

09.11.2025 18:32 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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The 1189 Penny - Richard I silver penny, probably struck around 1189-1190. Short cross type class II at the London Mint, Moneyer Ricard. Read more at coinsnotebook.com/1189-penny-r...

08.11.2025 09:44 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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The 2024 The Lion and The Eagle 1oz Gold Proof : This 999.9 one ounce gold coin is part of a group of commemorative coins to celebrate the relationship between the UK and USA. The image shows the British Lion and the American Eagle. Read more at coinsnotebook.com/2024-the-lio...

08.11.2025 09:40 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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The 2021 50p Winnie the Pooh: Winnie and Friends: The Reverse shows Winnnie with his friends in the Hundred acre wood. The release celebrates 95 years since the first publication of A. A. Milne's famous bear. Read more at coinsnotebook.com/the-2021-50-...

08.11.2025 09:34 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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The 2019 10 Pence Coin - K - King Arthur: The 'K' coin in the Quintessentially British A-Z 10p Coins collection is King Arthur. Read more at coinsnotebook.com/2019-10-penc...

07.11.2025 08:51 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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The 1927 Wreath Crown - George V Proof: The wreath crowns were made between 1927-36 and mainly low mintages. Read more at coinsnotebook.com/1927-wreath-...

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The 2024 Stegosaurus 50p Silver Proof: The second coin in the Tales of the Earth collection from the Royal Mint is the Stegosaurus. Stegosaurus is a herbivorous dinosaur in the late Jurassic age (150-155 million years ago). Read more at coinsnotebook.com/2024-stegosa...

06.11.2025 14:37 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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The 1954 Farthing - Elizabeth II: The Reverse shows a Wren (a small British bird) by H. Wilson Parker, who has his mongram of HWP below right. The Obverse, by Mary Gillick, shows the young laurel head of Queen Elizabeth II Read more at coinsnotebook.com/1954-farthin...

03.11.2025 15:04 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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The 1812 Three Shilling of George III (Type 2): The coin was a Bank of England Issue Bank Token, issued when the Royal Mint had suspended mintage of crown coins during the Napoleonic wars. Read more at coinsnotebook.com/1812-three-s...

31.10.2025 08:53 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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The 2021 H G Wells Β£2: The coin commemorates Herbert George (H.G.) Wells (1866-1946) who was one of England's greatest science fiction authors. Read more at coinsnotebook.com/2021-two-pou...

30.10.2025 08:38 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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The 785-792 Penny - Offa:Β The coins of King Offa are known for their quality and artistic content, and this exceptional silver penny is a great example. Read more at coinsnotebook.com/785-792-penn...

29.10.2025 09:16 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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1931 King George V Gold Sovereign minted at the Pretoria Mint. The small letters 'SA' above the date indicates the sovereign was produced in South Africa. Read more at coinsnotebook.com/1931-gold-so...

27.10.2025 07:38 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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The 2016 Great Fire of London Β£2: In 1666 theΒ Great Fire started at a bakery inΒ Pudding Lane and destroyed over 13,000 houses and other buildings. Read more at coinsnotebook.com/2016-two-pou...

26.10.2025 09:51 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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The 2019 Gold Sovereign - India: Minted at the mint in India under licence from the Royal Mint. The sovereigns are minted with the quality control of the Royal Mint and are legal tender in the UK. There is an 'I' mint mark just above the date. Read more at coinsnotebook.com/2019-gold-so...

25.10.2025 16:22 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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The 2025 Monopoly 50p Silver Proof: The Reverse, by Bella Biggs, shows various items from the board game and includes the famous Mr Monopoly logo. Read more at coinsnotebook.com/2025-monopol...

23.10.2025 07:36 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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The 2025 Snowman 50p Silver Proof Colour: The Reverse, by Robin Shaw, shows James and the Snowman decorating the Christmas tree with a string of fairy lights. Read more at coinsnotebook.com/2025-snowman...

22.10.2025 08:33 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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QuizzyFactor Quiz Book Vol 2 (QuizzyFactor Quiz Books) Volume 2 of QuizzyFactor, is one of the most difficult trivia quizzes in the world. Based on the app of the same name, there are 75 new Quiz Sets giving 900 new questions in total in a multiple choice...

QuizzyFactor Quiz Book Volume 2 now available as eBook, paperback and hardback. Another 900 incredibly difficult questions! On Amazon, amzn.to/43r14DB

21.10.2025 10:08 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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The 1638-1642 Groat - Charles I (Aberystwyth Mint): Silver Groat of King Charles I struck between 1638 and 1642 at the Aberystwyth Mint. Read more at coinsnotebook.com/1638-groat-c...

16.10.2025 07:29 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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The 1907 USA Indian Head Gold Eagle $10: There are three main varieties, all to do with the rim. The coin was designed by Augustus Saint-Gaudens. Read more at coinsnotebook.com/1907-usa-ind...

15.10.2025 16:19 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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The 1757 Sixpence - George II: The 1757 George II Silver Sixpence. The Reverse shows crowned cruciform shields, Garter star at centre, Legend around with date at top. Read more at coinsnotebook.com/1757-sixpenc...

15.10.2025 16:16 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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The 1816 Sixpence - George III: The Reverse, by Thomas Wyon, shows a crowned quartered shield of arms, with another shield at the centre. The legend HONI SOIT Q MAL Y PENSE is in a garter. Read more at coinsnotebook.com/1816-sixpenc...

11.10.2025 08:04 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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The 2019 Valiant 10oz Silver Bullion Coin: A huge 10 troy ounce 999.9 silver bullion coin, minted by the Royal Mint, having a diameter of 89mm. Read more at coinsnotebook.com/2019-10oz-si...

09.10.2025 10:57 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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The 2023 1oz Silver Proof Two Pounds - Morgan le Fay: The third coin in the Royal Mint's 2023 Myths and Legends series showing characters from Arthurian legend is Morgan le Fay. Read more at coinsnotebook.com/2023-1oz-sil...

05.10.2025 09:45 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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The 2024 RNLI 200 Years 50p - Silver Proof. The Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) was set up on 4 March 1824 after plans for a lifeboat service crewed by trained people were proposed by Sir William Hillary. Read more at coinsnotebook.com/rnli-200-yea...

30.09.2025 07:31 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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The 2021 Silver Britannia - 1oz Frosted Proof: The Β£2 Silver Frosted Proof Britannia coin. It is identical in design to the 2021 Silver Britannia Proof, but the coin is Reverse frosted. The effect is a matt finish giving greater contrast. Read more at coinsnotebook.com/2021-silver-...

29.09.2025 08:06 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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The 1978 Gold Sovereign - Elizabeth II: Queen Elizabeth II’s portrait is on the obverse of the coin by Arnold Machin. Read more at coinsnotebook.com/1978-gold-so...

28.09.2025 08:34 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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The 1604 Gold Crown - James I, minted 1604-1605 at the Tower Mint in London. This is known as a 'Britain Crown', also called a 1/4 Unite, and is a 5 shillings coin. Read more at coinsnotebook.com/1604-crown-j...

27.09.2025 09:03 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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The 2008 Silver Britannia BU: The 2008 Silver Britannia (Β£2) BU/Unc shows Britannia standing with a trident and a shield. Britannia's dress artistically transforms into a wave. Read more at coinsnotebook.com/2008-silver-...

26.09.2025 09:21 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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