The Guinea is one of the world’s most famous coins. It once played a starring role in the story of British history and is still familiar to our modern lives today, in no small part due to its association with horse racing.

This iconic gold coin was first introduced in 1662 during the reign of Charles II, before its influence stretched far and wide during the golden age of trade, exploration and adventure. Now it is reborn for the 21st Century with the official coinage portrait of His Majesty King Charles III, creating a direct connection to the original Guinea introduced during the first Carolean age.