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In 2015, The Royal Mint continued its series of face-value silver coins with a stunning £100 piece dedicated to one of Britain’s most iconic landmarks—Buckingham Palace. This coin, struck in .999 fine silver, is not only a testament to British craftsmanship but also holds special meaning for me, as I purchased it alongside the £20 and £50 silver coins as a gift for my son, born that very year.
The coin’s reverse showcases a beautifully detailed engraving of Buckingham Palace, the official London residence of the British monarch. It captures the grandeur of the palace's famous façade, a symbol of the British Royal Family for generations. Designed with exquisite precision, the coin celebrates both the architectural elegance of the palace and its significance as the backdrop for historic royal events.
On the obverse, the coin features the fifth and final portrait of Her Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, designed by Jody Clark. This effigy, introduced in 2015, became the defining image of her later reign, making this coin an even more special memento of the time.
While the face-value for fave value coin series from The Royal Mint, whwre you could buy coins for their face value, has seen a mix of popularity and debate over the years, for me, this particular coin holds a sentimental value beyond its silver content or collectability. As a gift for my son, it represents a piece of history from the year of his birth, something tangible that connects him to Britain’s rich heritage.
With a weight of 62.86 grams and a 40mm diameter, the coin carries an imposing presence, and though its mintage was not as limited as some other issues, it remains a sought-after piece for collectors and investors alike.
The £100 Buckingham Palace coin followed the trend set by The Royal Mint’s face-value series, which included the first-ever £20 coin in 2013, a £50 in 2014, and subsequent issues celebrating iconic British landmarks and historical figures. While these coins were initially available at their face value, they have since become harder to find, with many collectors holding onto them as unique pieces of numismatic history.
For me, this coin is more than just silve, it’s a piece of my son’s birth year, a royal keepsake, and a connection to Britain’s timeless traditions.
Do you own any of the face-value silver coins from The Royal Mint? Let me know in the comments below!
Several years back Canada had put out a series; $20 for $20 series with the spin off $50 for $50 and $100 for $100. The $20 for $20 started a controversy when a local chartered bank refused to accept the $20 coin in exchange for a $20 bill. The court ruled the coin as legal tender so the bank had to accept. I wish I knew which bank it was, I'd buy them.
Then there was a clever American who bought the $100 for $100 coin from Ebay for a few dollars above spot and postage and walked across the border from the US into Canada and asked $100 CAD at the Canadian bank for the coin and made a tidy profit.
This happens here. These coins are classed as legal tender, and must be accepted for payment of "*DEPT". A few folks over here have used them to pay for fuel and government bills(council tax etc...) The videos are rather entertaining to watch
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