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Unveiling the 2023 JRR Tolkien £2 Coin: A Detailed Review
In the world of numismatics, the release of the 2023 J.R.R. Tolkien £2 coin has sparked a renewed appreciation for the literary giant behind such epics as “The Lord of the Rings.” Bearing the iconic Tolkien monogram encircled by runes, this piece is a tribute to the author whose narratives have transcended time, offering a...
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Paddington Bear 50p Coins: Are They Actually Rare?
As an icon across all generations, Paddington Bear has secured his place as one of Britain’s most beloved fictional characters. His charming personality has seen him appear in numerous books, films, and tv shows and so it seemed fitting that he would be recognised on the latest commemorative 50p coins in 2018. Unsurprisingly, the coin...
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British Crown Coins: Types, Values and Identification
A British crown can refer to several different coins and commemorative issues. The denomination and date alone are not enough to establish a value. What affects a crown’s value? Check the date, monarch, design, metal, finish, condition and whether the coin is a circulating-era issue or a commemorative crown. Silver and Proof examples must be...
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What To Do With Your Old Coins And Banknotes
Currency within the UK changes fairly frequently leading to coins and banknotes being taken out of circulation. When this happens, the Bank of England will usually give a set time period for people to exchange their old currency for the new coins or notes that are being released. But what happens if you miss this...
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Unveiling the 2023 JRR Tolkien £2 Coin: A Detailed Review
In the world of numismatics, the release of the 2023 J.R.R. Tolkien £2 coin has sparked a renewed appreciation for the literary giant behind such epics as “The Lord of the Rings.” Bearing the iconic Tolkien monogram encircled by runes, this piece is a tribute to the author whose narratives have transcended time, offering a...
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GOV.UK Wallet: what the digital Veteran Card and driving-licence trial mean for UK verifiable credentials
The GOV.UK Wallet is a government project for storing and presenting digital government documents through the GOV.UK One Login app. The digital HM Armed Forces Veteran Card is available to eligible users. The digital driving licence has been tested privately, but it is not a general public release. The wider wallet is still being built...
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From crypto mining to AI compute: what the UK Compute Roadmap 2026 means for underused mining sites
A former Bitcoin mining site may have useful infrastructure for another high-power workload. That does not make it an AI data centre, and it does not mean the Government will pay crypto miners to switch business. The UK Compute Roadmap sets out a public and private plan for expanding AI computing capacity.[1] It includes up...
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Crypto on a lasting power of attorney: why a property-and-financial-affairs LPA needs a UK-specific digital-assets schedule
If you want someone to manage your crypto when you cannot make decisions, the useful document is usually a property and financial affairs lasting power of attorney (LPA), not a health and welfare LPA. In England and Wales, this type of LPA can cover decisions about money and property and can be used as soon...
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