Posts Tagged ‘Coins’
For the FIRST time Alan Turing is commemorated on a UK 50p coin, but who is he and what did he do?
Alan Turing is renowned as the father of modern computing. At the age of 33 he was employed by the National Physical Laboratory (NPL) at Teddington, south-west London and given the task of designing a new type of calculating machine for Britain. He played a pivotal role in the development of early computers, and he…
Read MoreWhy Pride month is important
Today marks the beginning of Pride month! And here at Collectology we thought we would take a quick look at what it is and why it’s so important. Pride month takes place in June every year and celebrates the acceptance and equality of the LGBTQ+ community, educates about their history and raises awareness of issues…
Read MoreThe UK 2022 Queen’s Reign: Honours and Investitures £5 Coin
The NEW Royal Mint Queen’s Reign £5 Coin Range has just launched! This new £5 coin series has been issued to honour key aspects of The Queen’s life of service. Each coin celebrates Her Majesty The Queen’s dedication to the throne throughout her extraordinary 70-year reign — a limited collection highlighting The Queen’s personal commitment…
Read MoreREVEALED: the brand NEW John Lennon Coin and why it’s causing a stir among collectors…
At 2pm yesterday a brand NEW coin was unveiled in Liverpool at the John Lennon Peace Monument. There’s no prizes for guessing who is featured on the coin! Of course, the international music legend himself, John Lennon. And we were lucky enough to be in Liverpool for the LIVE unveiling of the coin. We certainly…
Read MoreREVEALED: The most spectacular coins of the year…
Now, I am always so excited to source the newest and most collectable coins here at Collectology and this Spectacular Coins range showcases the latest revolutionary technology perfectly. From Swarovski crystals to world-firsts, the range is truly incredible, with something to adorn any collection, large or small.
Read MoreAn icon turns 50! The 50p Commemorative Collection that no collector should go without…
1969 was a pinnacle year for pioneering innovation in Britain; the QE2 took to the seas, Concorde took to the skies and the world’s first seven-sided coin took the numismatic world to new heights… In place of the ten-shilling note and in preparation for the decimal switchover, the 50p coin was introduced and very quickly…
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