JUST RELEASED – The BRAND NEW 2022 UK 50 Years of Pride 50p Coin
On 1st July 1972, the first official Pride UK event in London took place, sparking the beginning of a major shift in LGBTQ+ rights over the decades that followed. Around 2,000 people attended that first year, a number that grew to an estimated 1.5 million people in 2019. And now in its 50th year, Pride…
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 MoreThe Platinum Jubilee collecting frenzy
Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II’s Platinum Jubilee, which will be celebrated up and down the country on Sunday 5th June, has sparked a collecting frenzy unseen like no other… An event like this will not be seen again for quite some time! In fact, this once in a lifetime event makes Her Majesty the only…
Read MoreHow to plan the perfect Platinum Jubilee Street Party: food, drink and decorations edition
On Sunday 5th June 2022, people up and down the country are looking forward to celebrating Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II’s Platinum Jubilee with widely held street parties. Achieving 70 years on the throne, Her Majesty has become the longest reigning ruling British monarch, after her unexpected accession in 1952. Whilst in Kenya at the…
Read More2022: A BIG Year for Collectors…
I think we can all agree that 2021 was a fantastic year for collectors. But what does 2022 have in store? Well, the year has already started with a bang as we’ve seen both the UK 2022 Annual Coins be released on January 4th, followed by the eagerly awaited Platinum Jubilee 50p and £5 coins…
Read MoreFirst Look: UK 2022 Commemorative Coin designs revealed!
** INCLUDES TWO PLATINUM JUBILEE COMMEMORATIVES ** Each year, The Royal Mint marks important British anniversaries, events or accomplishments on our coins and today we’re delighted to reveal the UK’s new coin designs for 2022. This year’s collection includes TWO special tributes to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II as she marks her Platinum Jubilee in 2022 –…
Read MoreLights, Camera, Action. Time for the great costume drama
Auctioneers and collectors have been rubbing their eyes in disbelief at some of this movie memorabilia snapped up for staggering prices. From Star Wars to Harry Potter, from Grease to Godzilla, everyone, with money to invest and a love of the cinema, wants a piece of the action. Most popular and highly-prized are genuine movie…
Read MoreThe Fame and Fortune in Bowie Memorabilia
‘Ground control to major collectors!’ Watch out for a thriving market in David Bowie artefacts! Fame is the title of one of David Bowie’s greatest hits. But he was once quoted as saying: “Fame doesn’t really afford you any more than a good seat in a restaurant!” But for owners of genuine Bowie artefacts, finding…
Read MoreBOND IS BACK: James Bond Stamps and the most limited ways to own them!
After what seems like forever, the BRAND NEW Bond film, No Time To Die, has finally been released in UK cinemas, with Bond fans up and down the country flocking to the big screen to say farewell to Daniel Craig as 007. The new film was always likely to be an epic release, with Cineworld…
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