A coin of conviction: My 2015 silver £20 Sir Winston Churchill coin

Every stacker remembers those early purchases, the ones that weren't about flipping profits or building wealth, but about marking a moment, locking in a little silver, and enjoying the simple satisfaction of owning something timeless.

For me, one of those early coins was this 2015 £20 for £20 Sir Winston Churchill Silver Coin, released by The Royal Mint. It came at a time when I was just beginning my journey into precious metals. I was learning the ropes, reading forums, watching the markets, and like many newcomers, I was drawn in by the idea of a government-issued silver coin with a face value that matched the price. No gimmicks. No premiums. Just a fair trade: £20 for a £20 coin.

What made this coin even more special, though, was the year itself—2015. The year my son was born. That alone was reason enough to grab it. I wanted something meaningful I could pass on to him one day. A piece of silver with historical significance, national pride, and a direct link to one of the most iconic figures in British history.

The design features Sir Winston Churchill, resolute and defiant in his signature bow tie, captured with a stern gaze that speaks volumes of the leadership he offered during Britain's darkest hours. It was issued to commemorate the 50th anniversary of his passing, and The Royal Mint did justice to the man who embodied strength, perseverance, and a relentless belief in freedom.

Now, let’s be honest—this coin isn’t a moneymaker. Even now, nearly a decade on, it’s still hovering around its original purchase price on the secondary market. And that’s fine. Because, in many ways, that’s the beauty of it. With a legal tender value of £20, I know I’ll never lose out. It’s a low-risk, entry-level coin that introduced me to the world of stacking and collecting with a sense of meaning rather than speculation.

Will I ever make a return on it? Maybe. Maybe not. But it’s not really about that. It’s about what the coin represents. A moment in time. A wise investment in silver. A token of history. And a gift for my son that one day, I hope, will mean just as much to him as it did to me when I bought it.

In a world where we often chase the next big thing, sometimes it’s the small, steady pieces that remind us why we started stacking in the first place.