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The Perth Mint’s 125th Anniversary Australia Sovereign 2024 Gold Proof Coin - CPM Prestige Gold & Silver Coins
The Perth Mint has a storied history rooted in the gold rush of the 1850s, a time when vast quantities of precious metal were unearthed in Western Australia. To capitalise on this wealth, The Perth Mint was established in 1899 as a branch of Britain’s Royal Mint. Since then, it has become a cornerstone of […]
Your guide to the Silver Flagship Coins of the World - CPM Prestige Gold & Silver Coins
You may have heard of the term ‘flagship coin’ before, but what does it really mean? According to The Royal Mint, it’s a popular coin from a leading global mint, and more often than not, they’re struck in gold. In the United Kingdom for example, our flagship gold coin is the Sovereign – but did […]
The Majesty of Milestones: King Charles III's 75th Birthday - CPM Prestige Gold & Silver Coins
As we approach the milestone of King Charles III’s 75th birthday, the significance of this Royal occasion cannot be overstated. Monarchy, with its rich culture of tradition and heritage, continues to hold a profound place in the hearts of those across the country and the commonwealth. And this year in 2023, we mark King Charles […]
Life and legacy of Queen Elizabeth II: 2023 Memorial Coin Range - CPM Prestige Gold & Silver Coins
Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II committed herself to a life of royal duty, earning the affection of generations here in the United Kingdom, across the Commonwealth, and around the world. To preserve her majesty’s memory after her passing last year and the profound impact she made on countless lives, a breathtaking collection of memoriam coins has been unveiled – […]
Life and legacy of Queen Elizabeth II: 2023 Memorial Coin Range - CPM Prestige Gold & Silver Coins
Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II committed herself to a life of royal duty, earning the affection of generations here in the United Kingdom, across the Commonwealth, and around the world. To preserve her majesty’s memory after her passing last year and the profound impact she made on countless lives, a breathtaking collection of memoriam coins has been unveiled – […]
Why this Coronation Coin sold for the same price a Porsche. Only 5 have been commissioned. - CPM Prestige Gold & Silver Coins
Just last week, a special Coronation coin went on sale. Struck from half a kilo of 99.9% PURE GOLD it’s the most impressive coin I’ve had the privilege of seeing. Firstly, it’s one of the largest gold coins to be issued, measuring a huge 100mm in diameter. And there’s a reason it needed to be […]
Register Your Interest – New UK Star Wars™ Collection - CPM Prestige Gold & Silver Coins
The Star Wars™ Collection will finally land on 10th July 2023 with the first in a collection of coins dedicated to one of the most popular film franchises in cinematic history. The four-coin collection celebrates some of the most popular partnerships from the original Star Wars™ trilogy. The collection begins with a design featuring the […]
His Majesty's most important UK Sovereign has just been released: Rare obverse design change - CPM Prestige Gold & Silver Coins
This year, we had the privilege to witness the Coronation of our new monarch, King Charles III. The grandeur of the moment hung heavily in the air, as the hallowed halls of Westminster Abbey echoed with the weight of history. A palpable sense of anticipation reverberated through the invited guests and the thousands that lined […]
How a Second World War Raid came to feature on this latest coin release... - CPM Prestige Gold & Silver Coins
16th May 1943 – just as the sun was setting on a cool spring evening, an elite group of RAF bombers assembled. Ready to take on one of the most daring missions of the Second World War. In the quiet depths of a moonlit night, there emerged a force unparalleled in unwavering bravery. The gallant […]
Over 66,000 queued online – the Coronation sell out story so far. - CPM Prestige Gold & Silver Coins
After The Royal Mint revealed the coin designs to commemorate the King’s Coronation, there was no doubt in my mind that this launch was going to be on a scale that I hadn’t seen since the Platinum Jubilee. And I wasn’t wrong. This morning at 9am, I sat on The Royal Mint’s website eagerly anticipating […]
New official UK Coronation Coins revealed - CPM Prestige Gold & Silver Coins
UPDATE: A new range of UK coins have been authorised for release to celebrate the King’s Coronation. The designs have just been revealed this morning and, importantly, it has been confirmed that a BRAND NEW portrait of the King will feature on the obverse of all coins in the range. This is the FIRST TIME […]
The reign longer than Queen Elizabeth II? - CPM Prestige Gold & Silver Coins
Since 1958, the portrait of Queen Elizabeth II has featured on the obverse of British coins. And now, for the first time in 70 years, a new portrait of King Charles III is entering circulation. But did you know that there’s another British icon who has featured on coins for far longer? In fact, she […]
Official Royal Proclamation confirms UK's first Coronation Coins - CPM Prestige Gold & Silver Coins
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 […]
A Royal Celebration like no other and a coin range to match - CPM Gold & Silver Coins
Long live the King! In anticipation of the Coronation of King Charles III, a remarkable range of coins has launched and launched with a bang. The first sell-out was achieved within 100 minutes of issue, with the Silver Mint Masters Set selling out its entire run of 100 before most of us even knew about […]
Announced today: The King Charles III Stamp - CPM Gold & Silver Coins
Royal Mail has just released the design of the official definitive King Charles III Stamp, which will be released on 4th April. The image of His Majesty The King is an adapted version of the portrait created by Martin Jennings for The Royal Mint for the obverse of the new UK coinage and shows the […]
The man. The myth. The legend. - CPM Gold & Silver Coins
Douglas Bader. Flying ace. British legend. Double amputee. Despite a pre-war injury causing him to lose both his legs, Bader went back to flying as soon as war broke out, using prosthetic legs. In fact, there are so many stories about the inspirational hero during the war it’s hard to know which one to pick. […]
The coin with three dates on, and how it almost didn’t happen… - CPM Gold & Silver Coins
Have you heard about the coin that was approved by a Queen in 2022, a King in 2023, that has three dates on it and still managed to miss the 100th anniversary it was being issued to commemorate? To mark the centenary of the opening of Tutankhamun’s tomb last year, a special 50p coin was […]
9 things you need to know about the world’s most popular gold coin - CPM Gold & Silver Coins
When I mention the world’s most popular gold coin, you’re probably thinking of the Sovereign, or even an American Eagle. And that’s probably what most people initially think of. But it’s actually the South African Krugerrand… As one of the world’s most prestigious and collected gold coins, the Krugerrand belongs in any serious coin collection. […]
Starting the New Year off with a SELL OUT – UK 2023 Annual Coin Sets JUST launched - CPM Gold & Silver Coins
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, […]
5 Reasons why this Sovereign is the most collectable Christmas coin - CPM Gold & Silver Coins
The Isle of Man Christmas Sovereign is back for 2022! Each coin in the range has been struck from precious metals. And this year for the very first time, we have been treated to the rare, Silver Piedfort specification. This means there really is something for everyone in this 2022 Christmas Sovereign range authorised by […]
Royal Mint issues Gold collection featuring Queen’s signature for first time… – CPM Gold & Silver Coins
Collectors can now own the complete UK Queen’s Reign £5 collection as the third and final coin is released today from the Royal Mint. Importantly, each coin is united by the Queen’s signature, and …
4 reasons The Royal Mint’s brand-new Sovereign issue will create collecting hysteria – CPM Gold & Silver Coins
Five years ago, The Royal Mint released a special version of its flagship Gold Sovereign that sold out within 24 hours of launch. Now, they’ve reintroduced this scarce coin for 2022, and we’r…