For the Christmas holidays, we would like to offer up some gifting ideas for the collector in your life. Coins are the perfect gifts for collectors – they are shiny, portable and they will fit perfectly into any Christmas stocking! They bring interesting stories to life and are perfect gifts for history lovers. They have a lasting value and can even be a fantastic asset for the future. This Christmas, why not choose a beautiful coin? You will find some inspiration below – and our dedicated team of hard-working numismatic elves will be happy to help with any queries you might have.

Gifts for Him  

Coins of Alexander The Great

If you are looking for a truly classic gift for the man in your life, a gift that has wow-factor and amazing history, then look no further than the coins of Alexander the Great. From our ancient Greek selection, coins of Alexander the Great have been a long-time favourite, and they’re perfect if you’re looking for unique gifts for coin collectors.  

British & World Modern Gold Coins

This is a gift that evokes eternity and is a wise investment as well – you can’t go wrong with modern gold coins. A simple, yet elegant gifting solution, proven successful by many centuries in which precious gold coins were given as presents, from ancient royal courts to modernity. We offer a fine selection of modern gold coins from the UK and the rest of the World, including Sovereigns, Francs and Dollars to name a few. 

For her

Roman Empresses on silver and gold coins 

In the ancient Roman Empire, the Empresses wielded substantial political power and had coins minted with their likeness, showcasing their virtues and hairstyles, setting trends. These coins often have amazing mythological symbolism and beautiful artistic execution. A stylish and thoughtful choice.

Coins of Elizabeth I

For the history enthusiasts in your life, especially ones that love the Tudor period, the ultimate gift are the coins of Elizabeth I. There are few other coins out there that convey such power and craftsmanship in numismatics, such as the ones of this distinguished monarch. A gift that is a powerful statement and a special piece.

KID’S CORNER 

Roman bronze coins

For young collectors that are just starting their numismatic journey, why not start from the beginning, with ancient coins! Roman bronze coins are the most popular choice of gift for young coin collectors, because they are sturdy to handle, affordable in price and infinitely interesting for enticing further research of history! Our experts will be happy to advise on how to start, develop and safely store your coin collection.

GRANDPARENTS

Military Medals

Grandparents are our connection to the past and previous generations. It is often difficult to find something meaningful to gift to them that will truly be a surprise. A sincere gift that they will deeply appreciate might be a military medal. Each medal is not simply a collectable object, it contains a life story of bravery and sacrifice. We provide all the accompanying paperwork and information with our military medals to help you gift that special story.

FRIENDS

TOKENS

Looking to give your friends a token of your appreciation this Christmas? Why not give them exactly that – a token! Our vast selection comprises tokens of most English counties and some very interesting international tokens. This unofficial currency from 17^th, 18^th and 19^th century boasts a wide variety of designs, so there is something for everyone. Most of them have lovely architectural landmarks from different parts of Britain, heraldry and insignia of businesses of the past. Give your friends a meaningful token of your friendship!

Written by Ema Sikic (ema@baldwin.co.uk) 

For gift advice, write to us: coins@baldwin.co.uk