Royal merchandise items which could be worth more money

Dolls, fine china, broaches, magnets, coaster sets and commemorative plaques are all increasing in price.

Royal merchandise will be worth more since the Queen’s death. Picture: Chris Ratcliffe / Bloomberg

Thousands around the world have mourned the death of Queen Elizabeth II, but royalists who’ve spent years stocking up on merchandise could be in for a big payday.

Theodore Bruce Auctions representative Casi Prischl told 4BC radio she collects royal memorabilia and that the future is bright for those who share her hobby.

Ms Prishcl said items with the late Princess Diana on them are some of the most popular collectors items.

“They’re a nice piece of social history,” she said.

She said both Australian and British coins are skyrocketing in popularity, with both the Australian and UK Royal Mints seeing a “huge uptake” of coin purchases before the well-known figurehead on the back turns from the late Queen Elizabeth II to King Charles III.

Over the years, myriad items have been made with royal prints or have been decorated to replicate members of the royal family.

London's Buckingham Palace Shop sold official merchandise in the lead up to Prince William and Kate’s wedding. Picture: AAP / Andrew Drummond

Dolls, fine china, broaches, magnets, coaster sets and commemorative plaques have all been designed to honour moments and Monarchs.

Ms Prishcl said items which are rare, like limited edition scarfs made to celebrate one of Her Majesty’s Jubilees, will go up in value, but items which have been mass produced, like cups and plates with the royal family on them, will continue to be more of an entertainment, hobby purchase.

“After Kate and William’s wedding, a piece of wedding cake went up online and sold for $3000,” she said.

A slice of Princess Diana’s wedding cake from her marriage to Prince Charles sold for over $2000.

“Large collections will do really well,” Ms Prishcl said, explaining that wider collections will have more value due to the individuality of items.

She said the late Queen’s coronation was the most memorable moment, as it was her first official event as Monarch.

However, for the best chance of turning a pretty penny, collectors have been encouraged to hold onto their merchandise to build up its worth.

Souvenirs on sale in shops in Windsor in 2005 celebrating King Charles’ marriage to Camilla. Picture: Dave Caulkin

Queen Elizabeth II, Archbishop of Canterbury Dr Geoffrey Fisher and dignitaries at the Coronation. Picture: Reg Speller / Hulton Archive / Getty Images