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Saint George, the Dragon and the Pistruccis LAUNCH EDITION SIR ISAAC NEWTON-375TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE BIRTH OF A TRUE BRITISH GENIUS Coins History OUR HISTORY IN YOUR HANDS REACH FOR THE SKIES Douglas Bader his life and legacy LEST WE FORGET Third Battle of Ypres THE NEW PISTRUCCI SOVEREIGN DESIGN Saint George, the Dragon .1 SPRING 2017 o £5.00 ISSUE N and the Pistruccis • BATTLE OF HASTINGS • GEORGE MEDAL & GEORGE CROSS • BERLIN WORLD MONEY FAIR • JEFF GARRETT • SPECIAL COMMEMORATIVE ANNOUNCEMENT Own a 50th Anniversary Krugerrand Contents Coins & History | Spring 2017 Value that endures 6 Heads & Tales 32 12 Our pick of recent news, views and opinions. 8 Saint George, the Dragon and the Pistruccis Angela Pistrucci’s superb new re-imagining of her legendary ancestor’s iconic Saint George SPECIAL 50TH and the Dragon design. ANNIVERSARY 8 12 Shadow Of The Conqueror PRIVY MARK Pistrucci How William The Conqueror’s victory at the Battle of The name is inextricably Hastings led to centuries of linked to the sovereign turmoil and conflict. and its remarkable history as one of the world’s 16 Ypres most famous coins. Kay Celtel explores the tragic LO LO third battle of Ypres and the RES RES extent to which it contributed to 24 7 16 the winning of WWI. 20 Other Side of The Coin Justin Robinson tells of a lesser known legacy of one of the most famous Britons in world history, Sir Isaac Newton. A memorable symbol of South Africa’s distinctive 24 Turning Heads heritage, the striking of the first Krugerrand Without Telling Tales Celebrating 50 years of one 28 Jeff Garrett, President Of of the world’s most widely in 1967 gave birth to an icon. Bader The American Numismatic Association, provides a The Battle of Britain known gold coins personal overview of the coin In honour of the Krugerrand’s 50th year, The London made the RAF pilots collecting market in the USA, Mint Office has officially partnered with the South into heroic demi-gods; and Bader was the most Europe and beyond. African Mint for this occasion and will be offering a glamorous of them all. Limited edition – 28 Through adversity contact us today for more range of special edition Krugerrand coins for you to to the stars information on availability own. Each will feature a commemorative ‘50’ Privy Kay Celtel recounts the true 20 story of an inspiration to us all Mark alongside the iconic springbok motif. Contact - Sir Douglas Bader the famed All orders will come with a us now for more information. RAF pilot. 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