Collectible £2 coins celebrating the centenary of the Flying Scotsman are being launched by the Royal Mint. Some versions of the coin depict the steam locomotive in color, and the edge inscription on the coins reads: “Live for the journey.” Synonymous with the golden age of rail travel, the Flying Scotsman was built in Doncaster in 1923. It is now a star attraction in … [Read more...] about Flying Scotsman’s centenary celebrated with new Royal Mint coins
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Dumbledore coin launched as part of Royal Mint’s Harry Potter-themed collection
A coin featuring Professor Albus Dumbledore has been launched as part of a Harry Potter-themed collection from the Royal Mint. The collection was introduced in 2022, to celebrate the 25th publishing anniversary of JK Rowling’s Harry Potter And The Philosopher’s Stone. The new coin has the King’s portrait on the “heads” side, while two other coins in the collection feature … [Read more...] about Dumbledore coin launched as part of Royal Mint’s Harry Potter-themed collection
Biggest coin in Royal Mint’s history submitted for testing at the esoteric Trial of the Pyx
Nearly 10,000 coins, including the biggest in the Royal Mint’s history, have been submitted for testing at a 700-year-old ceremony. The Trial of the Pyx aims to protects consumers by upholding the quality of coinage through rigorous testing. The process ensures the coins produced by the Royal Mint meet standards of precision, accuracy, and craftsmanship. This year’s … [Read more...] about Biggest coin in Royal Mint’s history submitted for testing at the esoteric Trial of the Pyx
Remastered portrait of Henry VIII on Royal Mint coins
Coins featuring a remastered portrait of Henry VIII have been unveiled by the Royal Mint. It is the fifth coin in the Mint’s British monarchs collection and the second in the collection to feature a king from the House of Tudor. Henry’s father Henry VII featured on the first coin of the series. Henry VIII, who reigned between 1509 and 1547, had the unfavorable nickname … [Read more...] about Remastered portrait of Henry VIII on Royal Mint coins
Bullion coin bearing King Charles’s portrait is unveiled by the Royal Mint
The Royal Mint has unveiled its first bullion coin to bear the portrait of King Charles. The King’s effigy on the 2023 bullion Britannia coin marks the start of a new chapter for bullion coins, the Mint said. Struck in fine gold and enhanced with security features, Britannia coins can be purchased from the Royal Mint’s website. Below Britannia’s flowing gown, a … [Read more...] about Bullion coin bearing King Charles’s portrait is unveiled by the Royal Mint
Royal Mint Experience visitors can now strike a £2 coin bearing King’s portrait
Visitors to the Royal Mint Experience will be able to strike a £2 denomination coin bearing the King’s portrait for the first time. The “tails” side of the £2 coin, which can be struck from Friday, features a design to celebrate physician Edward Jenner, who pioneered the concept of vaccines. More than 227,800 coins have already been struck by visitors to the Royal Mint … [Read more...] about Royal Mint Experience visitors can now strike a £2 coin bearing King’s portrait
Tolkien, Flying Scotsmen, Windrush generation and NHS celebrated in new 2023 Royal Mint coin collection
The Windrush generation and the NHS will be celebrated in new commemorative coins for 2023, bearing the King’s official coinage portrait. The unveiling of the new collection symbolizes one of the biggest changes to UK coins since decimalization, the Royal Mint said. Collectors will see UK coins make their transition from portraits of Britain’s longest reigning monarch, … [Read more...] about Tolkien, Flying Scotsmen, Windrush generation and NHS celebrated in new 2023 Royal Mint coin collection
Coins bearing portrait of King Charles to enter circulation
The first coins bearing the official effigy of the King will appear in circulation in post offices around the UK from Thursday. The King’s portrait will first appear on a 50p, with the reverse, or “tails” side of the coin, commemorating the life and legacy of Queen Elizabeth II. A commemorative version of the coin was released in October, generating record visitors to the … [Read more...] about Coins bearing portrait of King Charles to enter circulation
Harry Potter-themed coin featuring Hogwarts Express launched by Royal Mint – Last coin to feature Queen
Harry Potter-themed coins featuring the Hogwarts Express have been launched by the Royal Mint. The Hogwarts Express collectible coin is also the final individual 50p coin to have Queen Elizabeth II’s portrait appear on the obverse, or “heads” side of the coin. The coin forms part of a larger collection celebrating 25 years since the novel Harry Potter And The … [Read more...] about Harry Potter-themed coin featuring Hogwarts Express launched by Royal Mint – Last coin to feature Queen
Royal Mint launches collectable £2 to celebrate 25 years of the bi-metallic coin
A new collectible £2 coin bearing the same design as the first version of the coin designed 25 years ago has been unveiled by the Royal Mint. Artist Bruce Rushin, who created the 1997 bi-metallic design, visited the Mint to celebrate the launch of the new version. He said: “It was an astonishing feeling when my design was selected to appear on the first ever UK £2 … [Read more...] about Royal Mint launches collectable £2 to celebrate 25 years of the bi-metallic coin
The Snowman And The Snowdog collectible 50p coin launched by Royal Mint
A 50p coin celebrating a decade since the release of The Snowman And The Snowdog has been unveiled by the Royal Mint. The collectible coin will feature Queen Elizabeth II’s portrait on the obverse, or “heads,” side of the coin. The 2022 design tells the story of a boy named Billy, who discovers the original snowman-making kit hidden under his bedroom floorboards. Billy … [Read more...] about The Snowman And The Snowdog collectible 50p coin launched by Royal Mint
Artist behind the King’s new coin was inspired by mother’s childhood collection
The artist who designed the first coins of the King to go into circulation was inspired by a collection of change his mother had kept from her childhood. Martin Jennings worked painstakingly for a year, alongside experts at the Royal Mint, to create the portrait of Charles on the front of the new coins. He used images taken to mark the now King’s 70th birthday in 2018 for … [Read more...] about Artist behind the King’s new coin was inspired by mother’s childhood collection
Royal Mint begins production of first coins for circulation featuring the King
Production of the first coins of the King for circulation has started at the Royal Mint, beginning the transition from Queen Elizabeth II to her son’s portrait on the nation’s coinage. The move represents the biggest change to UK coinage since decimalisation, with a memorial 50 pence in honour of the late Queen appearing in the public’s change through banks and post offices … [Read more...] about Royal Mint begins production of first coins for circulation featuring the King
New Harry Potter coins to feature portraits of the King and Queen Elizabeth II
A new Harry Potter coin collection from the Royal Mint will feature portraits of both Queen Elizabeth II and the King. The coins celebrate 25 years since the novel Harry Potter And The Philosopher’s Stone by JK Rowling was first published in the UK in 1997 by Bloomsbury Publishing. The Royal Mint is expecting high demand for the coins and said its Harry Potter collection … [Read more...] about New Harry Potter coins to feature portraits of the King and Queen Elizabeth II
50p coin commemorating BBC’s centenary unveiled
The Royal Mint has unveiled a 50p coin commemorating the BBC’s centenary. Although the King’s effigy has already been unveiled, the coins will feature an image of the late Queen as they were produced before her death in September and will not be re-struck in order to “minimize waste or unnecessary environmental impact.” The coin’s depiction of the Queen is expected to … [Read more...] about 50p coin commemorating BBC’s centenary unveiled
King Charles coin portrait unveiled by the Royal Mint
The official coin effigy of King Charles III has been unveiled by the Royal Mint. People will start to see the King’s image in their change from around December, as 50p coins depicting Charles gradually enter circulation to meet demand. In the meantime, the Mint will release a memorial coin range on Monday, October 3, at 9am to commemorate the life and legacy of Queen … [Read more...] about King Charles coin portrait unveiled by the Royal Mint
New stamps and banknotes featuring Charles’ image to be introduced sustainably
The introduction of new banknotes and stamps featuring the King’s image will be implemented in a way to reduce the “environmental and financial impact” of the changes. The Royal Mail and Bank of England said they have received guidance from Charles’ royal household aimed at minimizing cost and ensuring a sustainable transition. Updated banknotes bearing the portrait of … [Read more...] about New stamps and banknotes featuring Charles’ image to be introduced sustainably
Sex Pistols mint a collaborative pound coin
There's been a lot of interest in the Sex Pistols lately. It could be because of the Queen's Platinum Jubilee, especially since a big part of their original run involved their coming out with "God Save the Queen" during the Queen's Silver Jubilee. And I think the rest of it's because Danny Boyle recently released Pistol, a miniseries about the band's career (specifically Steve … [Read more...] about Sex Pistols mint a collaborative pound coin
New £5 coin marks 120 years of children’s favorite Peter Rabbit
Beatrix Potter’s Peter Rabbit will feature on a colored £5 coin released by the Royal Mint to mark 120 years since the children’s favorite first hit the shelves. The fluffy-tailed mischief-maker is depicted in his trademark blue coat hopping through a wildflower meadow on the commemorative piece launching on Monday. Ffion Gwillim, who designed the coin, said she used the … [Read more...] about New £5 coin marks 120 years of children’s favorite Peter Rabbit
‘First’ remastered coins bearing historic monarchs to be released by Royal Mint
A new collection of coins remastering the portraits of historic monarchs from the past 500 years are to be released, the Royal Mint has said. The coins, bearing the faces of Kings and Queens stretching from the Tudors to the Windsors, will recreate iconic designs in high definition for the first time, using to the latest technology and minting techniques. Henry VII is the … [Read more...] about ‘First’ remastered coins bearing historic monarchs to be released by Royal Mint
Royal Mint unveils commemorative coin of Queen on horseback for Platinum Jubilee
A commemorative coin showing the Queen on horseback has been unveiled by the Royal Mint ahead of Her Majesty’s Platinum Jubilee. The coin is the first collectible UK 50p to celebrate a royal event and was designed by artist John Bergdahl. Marking 70 years on the throne, the coin depicting the Queen on horseback will be struck on the ‘heads’ side of a new 50p and traditional … [Read more...] about Royal Mint unveils commemorative coin of Queen on horseback for Platinum Jubilee
New Royal Mint coin collection takes inspiration from Henry VIII’s royal beasts
King Henry VIII’s heraldic beasts have inspired a new range of coins from the Royal Mint, with the first unveiled at the monarch’s former palace. Hampton Court Palace – where carvings of the beasts still welcome visitors – was the setting for the launch of the £5 Seymour Panther coin, which features an image of the Queen on one side and the animal on the … [Read more...] about New Royal Mint coin collection takes inspiration from Henry VIII’s royal beasts
Through The Looking Glass Alice in Wonderland coin released by Royal Mint
A new coin commemorating 150 years since Lewis Carroll’s Through the Looking-Glass has been launched by The Royal Mint. The £5 crown is based on Sir John Tenniel’s original illustrations of the book, which was the sequel of Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland. It shows the moment protagonist Alice runs into mischievous characters Tweedledum and Tweedledee. It depicts … [Read more...] about Through The Looking Glass Alice in Wonderland coin released by Royal Mint
Royal Mint: New Alan Turing £50 banknote enters circulation – Celebrates father of modern computing
The Alan Turing £50 banknote has started to enter circulation, coinciding with the Bletchley Park codebreaker’s birthday. The new polymer Bank of England note will become available in bank branches and at ATMs in the coming days and weeks. Celebrating Mr. Turing’s life, the Bank of England was also flying the Progress Pride flag above its building in London’s Threadneedle … [Read more...] about Royal Mint: New Alan Turing £50 banknote enters circulation – Celebrates father of modern computing
Special 50p coin launched for ‘The Father of Television’ John Logie Baird
John Logie Baird, the inventor of the first working television, will be celebrated with a new 50p coin, said the Royal Mint. The life and work of the Scottish engineering pioneer will be honored by the commemorative piece as part of the national coin maker’s tribute to innovation in science. It was designed to mark the 75th anniversary of the death of the “Father of … [Read more...] about Special 50p coin launched for ‘The Father of Television’ John Logie Baird
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