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Coins come in a wide variety of shapes and sizes in the UK. Check out our educational library to understand all the different dimensions for yourself.

Explore the significance of gold in world religions, from its symbolism and historical usage, to its enduring role in rituals and worship.

Can you imagine a $700 million deal paid in gold coins? With the rising gold price, we look at the value of gold vs. cash in US Dollars.

Collecting coins is a long and storied tradition. Read this guide to understand what it means to be a "Numismatist", and how to get your collection started.

Economic and political uncertainty over the past few years have encouraged many new investors to enter the gold and silver bullion market. For those new to investment, there are a few new phrases and terms that may be unfamiliar, with one of those being the ‘gold-to-silver ratio’.

We've all seen her on our coins - but how many of us can say we know who or what Britannia is? Learn who this ancient figure is in our handy blog.

Once a crime punishable by death, coin clipping is less of a factor today. But what is this outdated practice, and how was it carried out? Learn more here.

Much like most countries, the UK has a large reserve of gold that it keeps in order to pay off debts. Discover how much the UK currently possesses.

Gold bars come in a number of different sizes. But how much do they all weigh? Our handy guide explores that, as well as their value on the market.

The Britannia: exclusively minted by The Royal mint