2005 Circulated Samuel Johnson's Dictionary 250th Anniversary 50p Coin YGroup_berlin

2005 Circulated Samuel Johnson's Dictionary 250th Anniversary 50p Coin YGroup_berlinThis 2005 50p was released to celebrate 250 years since the publication of Samuel Johnsons Dictionary of the English Language published in April 1755. Although not the first dictorary, Johnsons Dictionary was far superior to the other offerings of the time featuring definitions of 42,773 words and taking him seven years to single handedly complete. The coin design pays homage to this defining book in the English language by providing a dictionary

and finally

including presidents and monarchs

Presenting the 2025 24 carat gold plated Harry Potter coin set

a perfect addition to any collection

Featured on the Shield of England for as long as it has existed

featuring key dates of the war and a British flag filled with coloured enamel

He commissioned a procession of carefully carved Royal Beasts from myth and legend to stand at the entrance to Hampton Court Palace

'Blow Bugle Blow' and 'Set The Wild Echoes Flying'

this edition is presented in official Royal Mint packaging and offers fans a unique piece of Iron Maiden memorabilia

the complete English Electric Lightning Edition from the History of the RAF Collection includes four commemoratives stunningly plated in 24-carat gold

Showcased on the obverse of this release is the renowned Fifth Portrait of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II designed by Jody Clark

Released in 2018 and marking the first time Paddington had ever featured on a UK coin