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  New Year - New Hobby

  For over 2,000 years coins have been a desirable object to keep as well as to spend. You can devote as much or as little time as you wish to coin collecting. Discover how to start your coin collection...
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  The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee

  In 2012 Britain will unite in celebration as Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II reaches the 60th year of her reign.  Find out about The Queen's reign and the celebrations to mark her Diamond Jubilee year.

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  Diamond Jubilee Coins

  The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee will be a remarkable moment in our history.  See the Official Queen's UK £5 Diamond Jubilee coin design, fully approved by Her Majesty The Queen and the Treasury.
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  The 2012 Diamond Jubilee Sovereign

  In celebration of The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee, the 2012 Sovereign features a brand new design for one year only. Discover the new Diamond Jubilee Sovereign design from the Royal Mint.
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  £1 Counterfeit Coins

  The Royal Mint takes counterfeiting and fraud extremely seriously. To help identify genuine £1 coins we have prepared an easy-to-use guide and poster for you to download.
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  The Queen's Birthdays

  Find out why Her Majesty The Queen celebrates two birthdays every year: her actual birthday on 21 April and her official birthday in June.
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