Are UK Commemorative Coins a Good Investment?
The honest answer on whether modern British commemoratives make sense as an investment vs. a hobby, with the data to back it up.
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UK Coin Collecting Blog
Guides, market analysis, and news for British coin collectors. Updated weekly.
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Gold Sovereigns: A Beginner's Investment Guide
How gold sovereigns work as both a numismatic piece and an investment, plus UK tax exemptions that make them unusually attractive.
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Auction round-up: top realised UK coin sales, 4 May 2026 to 11 May 2026
The week's most notable verified realised auction sales tracked across MyCoinage's data partners.
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UK coin market roundup 4 May – 10 May 2026: 50 Pence - Elizabeth II Kew Gardens; Silver Proof leads at £272
Top 10 verified UK coin sales for 4 May – 10 May 2026. £5,010 realised volume across 260 sales. Spink, Baldwin's, Noonans, Heritage and eBay UK verified results.
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April 2026 UK coin market recap: 5 Pounds - Elizabeth II Royal Wedding; Gold Proof (2011) leads at £4,687
Top 20 verified UK coin sales for April 2026. £177,524 realised volume across 4000 sales. Spink, Baldwin's, Noonans, Heritage and eBay UK verified results.
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Why Rare 50p Prices Are Climbing in 2026
Kew Gardens 50p prices are up 18% year-on-year. Here's what's driving the rare British 50p market in 2026, and what's likely next.
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Auction round-up: top realised UK coin sales, 27 April 2026 to 4 May 2026
The week's most notable verified realised auction sales tracked across MyCoinage's data partners.
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UK coin market roundup 27 Apr – 3 May 2026: 1 Sovereign - Victoria 1st portrait; St George leads at £1,332
Top 10 verified UK coin sales for 27 Apr – 3 May 2026. £32,576 realised volume across 777 sales. Spink, Baldwin's, Noonans, Heritage and eBay UK verified results.
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How to Store Coins Properly: A UK Collector's Guide
PVC-free flips, capsule sizes, humidity control, every detail that makes the difference between a preserved coin and a ruined one.
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The UK Coin Collecting Community in 2026: Clubs, Forums, Dealers and Blogs Worth Knowing
Our shortlist of UK numismatic societies, regional clubs, independent coin dealers, auction houses, online forums and editorial blogs worth following. The community is small but deep, these are the names and places worth knowing.
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