My collection of coins does not have any "theme" but simply reflects my desire to purchase and keep certain ones issued to celebrate special occasions.

The oldest & smallest of these is in fact one of my most recent, & most expensive, purchases ie. a Queen Victoria gold sovereign. However one of my favorite old commemorative coins celebrates the 1951 Festival of Britain (5 shillings).

Added to those that I've bought over the years, are the British coins that are in circulation today that have various designs such as the 50p , £1 & £2 coins. I cannot bring myself to spend a coin that is different in its design!!

Like most people I have lots of old pennies....none of which are valuable....and many of the old pre-decimal British coins that I have kept for sentimental reasons only. I remember as a girl receiving a half-crown (12 & 1/2p) or a florin (10p) and thinking I was rich!

I have many foreign coins also that I have not photographed, for as with most people they have been acquired whilst on holidays or have" turned up "in change!

Do hope that you find my small collection of interest and if you have a coin collection of your own.....why not show it off ?