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The best Coronation biscuit tins to buy as a keepsake

Our favourite product launches for the ultimate collector's item or gift to a royal fan.

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The King's Coronation is just around the corner (it's on Saturday 6 May FYI) and we can't wait for all the events that are planned over the course of the Bank Holiday weekend.

While we prepare to celebrate, we're looking for collectible items we can add to our home for a touch of celebratory flair. We've compiled a list of the best Coronation tins that double as memorabilia, and these collectibles are sure to become a very popular options for people looking for ways to remember this historic occasion. Plus, they're also a great gift idea if you're attending a street party, or just know someone who is a huge royal fan.

This year we've seen brands such as Fortnum & Mason, Emma Bridgewater, M&S, Cartwright & Butler and Biscuiteers launching themed tins which are perfect for reusing and storing your homemade edible gifts in too.

These tins are not only good for reusing and housing your tea, coffee or biscuits in, but there are multiple other ways to display these tins like using it as a utensil holder, or adding salt or sugar for a countertop addition.

If you’re keen on getting one as a souvenir for yourself or a gift for a loved one, browse through our favourite tins below.

Why not take a look at our best recipes for celebrating the King's coronation, or if you've ever wondered what the King likes to eat then browse through our galleries for some great food and drink inspiration.

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Fortnum & Mason Musical Coronation Biscuit Tin

Fortnum & Mason Musical Coronation Biscuit Tin
Credit: Fortnum & Mason

This beautiful limited edition tin from Fortnum's is worthy of keeping on display not just for the Coronation, but for months to come.

The stunning tin features an impressive line up of flavours including:

  • Fijian Ginger Biscuits
  • Scottish Ling Heather Honey Biscuits
  • Lemon Curd Half Coated in Milk Chocolate Biscuits
  • Cranberry, Orange and Milk Chocolate Biscuits
  • Chocolossus Biscuits
  • Clotted Cream Biscuits
  • Milk Chocolate Macadamia Nut Biscuits

Plus, the tin plays God save the King as it spins! We want it immediately.

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Biscuiteers King Charles III Coronation Biscuit Tin

Biscuiteers King Charles III Coronation Biscuit Tin
Credit: Biscuiteers

Celebrate the Coronation of King Charles III and Queen Consort Camilla with this super cute commemorative biscuit tin from The Biscuiteers which holds 12 lemon flavoured biscuits.

The royal-inspired designs include the crown, the royal ermine, the Sovereign’s Orb and sceptre and Westminster Abbey, making the perfect addition to your royal street party. Plus, the beautiful tin will make a wonderful keepsake for years to come.

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Fortnum's Coronation Celebration Selection

Fortnum's Coronation Celebration Selection
Credit: Fortnum & Mason

This is the ultimate gift pack for a true royal fan with a collection of treats to mark the occasion of His Majesty King Charles III’s Coronation. It includes Fortnum's Coronation Bag for Life, Coronation Organic Darjeeling Tea, Coronation Pineapple and Coconut Infusion Teabags, Musical Coronation Biscuit Tin and its Coronation Blend Ground Coffee.

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Emma Bridgewater 3 Cheers for King Charles III Medium Shallow Tin

Emma Bridgewater 3 Cheers for King Charles III Medium Shallow Tin
Now 30% Off
Credit: Emma Bridgewater

Along with Coronation-themed mugs, Emma Bridgewater has released this quirky tin which can keep your biscuits, tea, or even your formal invitation to the Coronation safe and sound to treasure forever.

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Biscuiteers Coronation Celebration hamper

Biscuiteers Coronation Celebration hamper
Credit: Biscuiteers

The celebration hamper has everything you need for a successful Coronation party and comes with the beautiful hand-illustrated and reusable biscuit tin so you can have a keepsake for years to come.

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marks Coronation Collectables Tote Bag

Coronation Collectables Tote Bag

Along with the stylish and reusable biscuit tin and tea bag tin, this M&S set also comes with chocolate crowns, a giant chocolate coin and a tote bag to celebrate the momentous occasion.

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Cartwright & Butler The Crowning Glory Gift Box

Cartwright & Butler The Crowning Glory Gift Box

We couldn't not include this gift box which comes with gorgeous reusable tins which are all limited edition products from Cartwright & Butler, meaning once it's gone, it's gone.

This hamper contains a tomato & chilli chutney, English breakfast marmalade (yum!), fruit cake, milk chocolate chunk biscuits and English breakfast teabags.

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Cartwright & Butler King Charles III Coronation Tea and Biscuits Selection

Cartwright & Butler King Charles III Coronation Tea and Biscuits Selection

Cartwright & Butler know how to do a tin and this new Coronation design is a truly beautiful keepsake. The Gold Barrel tin is embossed with an illustration designed specially for the King Charles III Coronation and includes salted caramel biscuits, triple chocolate chunk biscuits, demerara shortbread rounds and English breakfast tea.

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Walker's King Charles III Coronation Shortbread Biscuit Tin

Walker's King Charles III Coronation Shortbread Biscuit Tin
Credit: Walker's

Walker's have released a limited edition Coronation biscuit tin this year, and this one features a portrait of King Charles III. Plus, the shortbreads are baked into the shape of a Union Jack!

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Proper Goose Pink Green Floral King's Coronation Cylindrical Tin

Proper Goose Pink Green Floral King's Coronation Cylindrical Tin
Now 20% Off
Credit: Proper Goose

This beautiful cylindrical biscuit tin is the perfect option if you're limited for space on your kitchen counter or in cupboards. This one is decorated with a beautiful pink and green floral design and would make a lovely gift.

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McVitie's Commemorative Biscuit Selection

McVitie's Commemorative Biscuit Selection
Credit: McVities

Don't show up to a Coronation party empty handed! Bring this McVitie's commemorative tin for a trusty, failsafe option.

It's filled with classic British biscuits like; Rich Highland Shortie, Milk Chocolate Digestives, Digestives, Bourbon Creams, Crunchy Oat, Milk Chocolate Biscuit Finger, Custard Creams, Jam Ring, Nice, & Shortcake.

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Argos 25cm King's Coronation Steel Cake Tin

Argos 25cm King's Coronation Steel Cake Tin
Credit: Argos

This adorable tin from Argos features playful illustrations and would be perfect for storing homemade cakes or bakes that you might be taking to any Coronation parties.

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Melanie Giandzi
Senior Food & Drink Writer

Mel is the Senior Food & Drink Writer for Good Housekeeping UK, covering all the delicious new product launches that come her way, writing about food and drink topics, and curating gift guides for the best foodie products to buy. Alongside that, she can be found developing and creating cocktails for GH and holds her WSET Level 2 in Wine and Spirits. She was part of the Good Housekeeping Institute food testing team for over four years before moving over to the digital side, so knows a thing or two about great food products. You'll find her scouring the supermarket shelves in her spare time for new and exciting ingredients to experiment with in her kitchen.

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