The first Maundy money ceremony took place in the reign of Charles II, when the king gave people undated hammered coins in 1662. The coins are traditionally made of sterling silver and are ...

MAUNDY money is handed out to pensioners by the monarch every Easter to mark the sacred celebration. It’s a Christian tradition that dates right back to 1670, and the coins could be worth hun… ...

Lifestyle; Money; Rare coins; Rare Maundy Money coins worth fortune - here's how to know if you have one Maundy Thursday is a day that remembers Jesus' last supper with his disciples before his ...

Maundy Thursday is a day that remembers Jesus' last supper with his disciples before his crucifixion, and as part of the day, the King and Queen distribute Maundy Money ...

On Maundy Thursday, King Charles III and Queen Camilla attended a service in Durham. The monarch distributed Maundy Money to 76 men and 76 women.

During the Royal Maundy Service, men and women from all over the country are given special coins in small purses handed to them by the monarch. These coins are designed for the occasion, and are ...

Today the British monarch no longer washes the feet of the needy, as they did in medieval times, with the act replaced by the gifting of coins. Maundy Thursday, also known as Holy Thursday ...

This year, Maundy Thursday takes place on Thursday 6 April. The day is also recognised by names including Holy Thursday, Covenant Thursday, Great and Holy Thursday and Thursday of Mysteries. It is ...