There’s one building in London that has a certain grandeur, a place that holds over 2,300 works of art dating back to the 13th century… I am of course talking about the National Gallery, and to mark the gallery’s 200th anniversary, The Royal Mint have issued a new UK £2 coin! Secure your 2024 UK… The post A work of art…the 2024 National Gallery £2 appeared first on Change Checker ..read more

As we look ahead to the 2024 Paris Olympic Games this year, I can hardly believe it’s been more than 10 years since London 2012! Not only was this a pivotal moment in Britain’s sporting history, but it also marked a significant moment in the collecting world – inspiring the nation to check their change… The post Why are the Olympic 50ps so Sought-After? appeared first on Change Checker ..read more

Attention collectors – the enchanting 2024 UK Harry Potter: The Winged Keys 50p is flying your way! But it’s more than just a coin, it’s a portal to the wondrous world of Harry Potter… Based on one of the most memorable moments from Harry Potter and The Philosopher’s Stone, the Winged Keys 50p features Harry… The post Harry Potter The Winged Keys 50p – Catch it while you can! appeared first on Change Checker ..read more

Get ready to embark on an epic journey through the galaxy with the Star Wars™ Spacecraft 50p series! This 4-coin series features some of the most iconic spacecraft from the Star Wars™ universe, kicking off with the legendary Millennium Falcon… Millennium Falcon 50p The Millennium Falcon 50p features a design by Lucasfilm of the ship… The post Spectacular Star Wars™ Spacecraft 50ps flying into your collection! appeared first on Change Checker ..read more

When visiting London, there’s one place that’s most likely to be on everyone’s sightseeing list…Buckingham Palace! And as one of the most recognisable buildings in the world, it’s only fitting that it now features on a UK £5 coin! A design fit for a King…or Queen! The 2024 UK Buckingham Palace £5 was first issued… The post Celebrate over 250 years of Royal History with the Buckingham Palace £5 appeared first on Change Checker ..read more

The allegorical figure of Britannia has had a presence on our coins from as early as the Roman era, to as recently as the end of Queen Elizabeth II’s reign. Let’s take a closer look into the history of Britannia on our coinage, and why some coins she features on may be worth keeping an… The post A History of Britannia on UK Coinage appeared first on Change Checker ..read more

So you think you’ve found a rare coin in your change, but how do you know how scarce it really is? Well, mintage figures only tell part of the story… Our Scarcity Index uses data from the Change Checker Swap Centre to determine just how scarce and sought-after your coins are. The information is presented in the easy-to-use… The post It’s all change in our latest Scarcity Index Update! appeared first on Change Checker ..read more

The Royal Mint held their trial pieces auction on 11th February 2024, and with more than 200 items available, it was their largest to date! The winning bids of the Brilliant Uncirculated 50p pieces varied, but there were some surprising figures – keep reading to find out which piece sold for nearly £1,900! What is… The post One-of-a-kind 50p Trial Piece sells for £1,850! appeared first on Change Checker ..read more

The Tales of the Earth 50p series continued with the 2024 UK T-Rex 50p in December last year, kicking off the Iconic Specimens Collection! The collection celebrates some of the most legendary dinosaurs to roam the Earth, with designs by renowned paleo-artist Robert Nicholls who had expert guidance from Professor Paul Barrett from the Natural… The post Test your pre-historic knowledge with our ultimate dinosaur quiz! appeared first on Change Checker ..read more

The 2024 UK RNLI 50p has just dropped anchor and is ready to swim straight into your collection! I know a lot of you will be wanting to get your hands on this one, because we asked you to vote for your favourite design from the Annual Set, and the RNLI 50p won with a… The post The 50p that’s guaranteed to float your boat – The RNLI 50p! appeared first on Change Checker ..read more