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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...
READPaddington 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...
READWhat 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...
READWhat Is a Native Coin? Coin and Token Explained
A native coin is the protocol-level asset of a particular blockchain. It is part of that network’s own design, rather than a separate token created through a smart contract on top of an existing network. The word “native” describes the technical relationship to a network. It does not mean that an asset is more valuable,...
READWhat Is a Smart Contract? A Plain-English Definition
A smart contract is a program that runs on a blockchain. On Ethereum, it is code and stored data at a particular blockchain address. The name can be misleading: a smart contract is not automatically a legal agreement. The term describes software and how it executes under the rules of a network. It does not...
READBitcoin vs bitcoin: Network, Units and BTC
“Bitcoin” with a capital B commonly refers to the network or protocol. “bitcoin” with a lower-case b commonly refers to a unit recorded on that network. The distinction is a writing convention that makes a sentence easier to understand. Bitcoin.org uses this convention in its vocabulary. It is not a rule enforced by the network,...
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