Royal Wedding Boosts Coin and Stamp Collecting

It appears the upcoming Royal Wedding between Kate Middleton and Prince William is providing a boost, even if only short term, to both the world of numismatics and philately. It seems my inbox is being bombarded every day by press releases announcing either new coins or postage stamps celebrating the upcoming wedding, or even just their engagement.

Here's a look at some of what's being offered by different countries around the world:

United Kingdom
The Royal Mint

Royal Mail




Australia
Perth Mint



The Royal Australian Mint


Australia Post



Canada
Royal Canadian Mint



Canada Post



New Zealand
New Zealand Post



Aitutaki, Cook Islands and Penrhyn
Cook Islands Stamp Bureau










Gibraltar
Gibraltar Philatelic Bureau



Isle of Man
Isle of Man Post Office



Niue
New Zealand Post



I remember all the excitement that surrounded Prince Charles and Princess Diana's wedding and I really think this latest Royal Wedding tops that one. Let's just hope that Kate's storybook wedding has a happier ending than Diana's.