Rare “silver” 2p found in charity tin to be given away to a Change Checker.
This afternoon we completed the purchase of the rare ‘silver’ 2 pence coin for £1,350 and now we want to give it to one lucky Change Checker.
Ian Glen collecting the rare ‘silver’ 2p from Malmesbury Branch of the Royal British Legion.
The silver 2 pence coin was dropped into a Royal British Legion collection tin in Wiltshire a few weeks ago and made headline news nationwide.
The Fake ‘Silver’ 2p
Poppy collectors found the silver coloured 2 pence piece and thought they had been given a fake. Although they assumed it was worth nothing, they sent it to The Royal Mint to be checked and it’s a good job they did. The coin was confirmed as an extremely sought-after minting error. Somehow a 10p ‘blank’ found its way into the presses and a 2p was accidentally struck onto it.
The rare ‘silver’ 2p
Errors like this are extremely rare, but The Royal Mint verified the authenticity of the coin with a letter and so here at Change Checker we knew this was an opportunity not to be missed.
We agreed to buy the coin for £1,350, with all the proceeds going to the Royal British Legion and now we want to give the ‘silver’ 2p to one lucky Change Checker.
Your chance to win the coin
One lucky winner will be chosen at random from anyone registered with Change Checker by midnight on 30th June.
All you need to do is register for FREE at www.changechecker.org before midnight 30th June and you will be in with a chance to win the coin.
To register your free account at www.changechecker.org – all you need to do is enter your email address and choose a password.
To read the full terms and conditions please visit www.changechecker.org/silver2p
Good luck!
You can also read about the story as reported by the BBC: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-wiltshire-36530514
A remarkable milestone that seems to have been forgotten…
Today, the Duke of Edinburgh celebrates his 95th birthday, a truly remarkable milestone.
It would seem that whilst the Queen’s 90th birthday is celebrated throughout the nation, Prince Philip’s 95th birthday has been forgotten in comparison.
"He has, quite simply, been my strength & stay all these years"
A photo for #Queenat90 & The Duke's 95th birthday pic.twitter.com/7nO4Q98bhH
— The Royal Family (@RoyalFamily) June 9, 2016
Why we shouldn’t forget about Philip…
The Duke of Edinburgh is the longest-serving consort in British history and the oldest-ever male member of the British Royal family.
Did you know he worked with the Royal Mint?
In 1952, The Duke of Edinburgh was appointed President of the Royal Mint Advisory Committee. His role included selecting the design of coins, medals and seals for the new reign of Her Majesty the Queen. He worked with the Royal Mint right up to his retirement in 1999 so it’s fair to say that the coins we know and love from years gone by, were specially selected by Prince Philip.
One of the rarest £5 coins
Back in 2011 a UK £5 coin was issued for his 90th birthday. Just 18,730 of these coins were struck in Brilliant uncirculated presentation packs making it one of the rarest £5 coins ever. You can read the full blog here:
The 2011 Prince Phillip £5 Coin
The Coins design featured a specially commissioned portrait of Philip by Mark Richards FRBS. The coin shows a close up portrait which aims to emphasise the features of His Royal Highness rather than portraying him as a distant figurehead.
He also featured on this coin… a numismatic first!
The 2007 Diamond Wedding £5 Coin
In 2007, Her Majesty the Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh celebrated their Diamond Wedding Anniversary, a remarkable 60 years of marriage. Due to this massive milestone and a truly proud moment for them both, the Royal Mint issued a £5 coin. Designed by Emma Noble, the reverse beautifully depicts the Rose Window at Westminster Abbey. This highly sought after coin is the only UK coin to feature the conjoined portrait of the Queen and Prince Philip.
So Happy 95th Birthday Prince Philip and many happy returns.
Do you have either of these coins in your collection? Let us know in the comments or on Facebook or Twitter.
The Prince Philip 95th Birthday DateStamp™ Issue
Click here to own one of just 95 that have been released in honour of Prince Philip’s 95th Birthday.
First look – the new Churchill £5 note revealed…
The New Sir Winston Churchill Polymer £5 Note © Bank of England [2015]
The new £5 note features an image of Sir Winston Churchill, alongside the famous quotation from his first speech as Prime Minister: ‘I have nothing to offer but blood, toil, tears and sweat.’
In the background the clock on Queen Elizabeth’s Tower reads 3pm, the time Churchill was making his speech in 1940. Behind the Houses of Parliament you can see the Nobel Prize for literature which the great statesman won in 1953.
The other side of the £5 note featuring Queen Elizabeth II © Bank of England [2015]
But most importantly…
When can I find one in my change?
The new note will enter circulation on September 13th this year. However, with millions of existing five pound notes still in use you may not be able to find one straight away.
Will I still be able to spend my current £5 notes?
Yes you will, but only up until May 2017. After that, they will cease to be legal tender – but you will still be able to exchange them at the Bank of England.
So the new era of Plastic Banknotes is officially upon us! What do you make of the new design? Let us know on Facebook or Twitter or in the comments below.
You can Find, Collect and Swap all of the UK commemorative coins you find in your change for free on the Change Checker Web App… try it here now: www.changechecker.org/app