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What a good idea!’ Royal Mint celebrates 15 years of Zog with collectable 50p coin
The coin's release coincides with Zog Day 2025, giving fans young and old the perfect opportunity to add this distinctive dragon to their collections
Royal Mint Launches World's Most Visually Secure Bullion Bar
The Royal Mint has unveiled a groundbreaking addition to its bullion portfolio with the launch of the new secure Britannia bullion bar. For the first time, innovative security features - previously exclusive to its world-renowned coins - have been rolled out into its gold bar range.
Silversmithing allied trades to be added to the UK’s Red List of Endangered Crafts
A stark warning has been issued for the future of traditional craft skills in the UK, as new research by Heritage Crafts has identified silversmithing allied trades amongst 20 new crafts at risk of vanishing from the UK
His Majesty King Charles III’s New Great Seal unveiled
Designed and produced by The Royal Mint, is an important part of the formal transition of The King’s reign, joining the new effigy and definitive coinage
Minted in Style: Royal Mint Strikes Chic UK Coin for Liberty
Liberty’s legacy is set to be immortalised as The Royal Mint unveils a UK coin celebrating its 150th birthday.
The Royal Mint Reports Record-Breaking Quarter as Gold Demand Surges
Record-breaking online bullion coin sales have been reported by The Royal Mint for the third consecutive quarter.
The Royal Mint Announces Investment in Excir to Strengthen Partnership in Precious Metals Recovery
It is estimated that approximately 7% of the world’s gold is trapped in circuit boards from end-of-life electronics such as TVs, laptops and mobile phones
John Lennon’s Legacy Celebrated on a UK Coin
Featuring a portrait of Lennon, the coin’s design is inspired by an image taken by renowned music photographer Bob Gruen
Michaela Strachan to Judge The Royal Mint Museum s 2025 Short Story Competition on Sustainability
For the first time, a second prize of £2,000 library vouchers and third prize of £1,000 library vouchers, will be awarded
Stack’s Bowers Galleries to Auction Exclusive Paul McCartney Coins on Behalf of The Royal Mint
Each Coin Comes with a Signed Certificate from Paul himself
Sixpences made from recycled silver cause a stir at the Trial of the Pyx
For the first time in history, sixpences made from silver recovered from medical and industrial X-ray films, have been submitted to the Trial of The Pyx
New Chair of the Board announced at The Royal Mint
His Majesty’s Treasury has announced the appointment of Chris Walton as Non-Executive Chair of The Royal Mint.
The Royal Mint Soars to New Heights with a Red Arrows 50p Coin
The Royal Mint has launched a collectable 50p coin in celebration of the Red Arrows, 60 years after their first public air display in 1965.
Life and Work of George Orwell Celebrated on a £2 Coin
Designed by experienced coin artist Henry Gray, the reverse design pays homage to the timeless novel, 1984.
The Royal Mint: Demand for CGT-exempt bullion coins surges among UK investors
The Royal Mint has announced that revenues from gold bullion sales in the fourth quarter (October to December 2024) were up 153% year-on-year
First Coins of 2025 Revealed by The Royal Mint
The coins celebrate some of the most notable places, figures and institutions in British history, such as the world-renowned Red Arrows.
The Royal Mint Honours Paul McCartney with His Own Coin
The coin features Paul McCartney’s iconic Magic Piano as well as hidden references to his record-breaking career
Save the Christmas Pud! Recovered Silver Sixpence Released to Revive Stir-Up Sunday Tradition
Only 4% of Christmas celebrators in the UK continue the tradition of Stir-up Sunday.
The Royal Mint sees significant uplift in female investors as more women look to gold and silver to manage investment risk
Female investors now account for 26% of the Royal Mint’s investment customers, up from 8% in 2018
THE SNOWMAN™ makes a magical return on a 50p
The design features original artwork created by illustrator Robin Shaw, showing The Snowman placing a star at the top of a Christmas tree
The Royal Mint and HANetf to Launch Two New Currency-hedged Gold ETCs
Designed to offer investors additional protection against currency fluctuations while maintaining exposure to responsibly sourced gold
Making a Splash! The Royal Mint Crowns Atlantic Salmon 50p as Rarest 50p in Circulation
The Royal Mint publishes 2023 mintage figures for UK coins in circulation
The Royal Mint Launches 2025 Sovereign Collection
From 2026 all gold Sovereigns will return to being crafted from yellow gold.
The Royal Mint Responsibly Sourced Physical Gold ETC surpasses the $1 billion AUM milestone
RMAU launched in 2020 in partnership with HANetf and marked the first time that an ETC had been created in partnership with a European sovereign mint.
“Aha! Oho!” The Gruffalo’s Child Appears on Her Own 50p
The Gruffalo’s Child wanders onto her very own 50p, in celebration of the charming story’s 20th anniversary.
King Charles’ £1 coin Featuring British Bees Buzzes into Circulation
A total of 2.975 million £1 coins have been issued to Post Offices and Banks across the UK.
UK gold investors ‘buy the dip’ as global markets face latest storm: Royal Mint data shows
1oz Gold Britannia coins, Digital Gold, Sovereign coins and 1kg gold bars dominated customer spend as gold prices dropped in Monday morning trading
New Factory Extracting Gold from E-Waste Unveiled by The Royal Mint
Up to 4,000 tonnes of Printed Circuit Boards from e-waste to be processed by The Royal Mint annually
The Royal Mint Announces Ty Hafan and 2Wish as Charities of the Year
Over the next two years, The Royal Mint will organise a range of fundraising events and initiatives and enhance positive links between employees and local communities.
AHOY! Pirates Take Over The Royal Mint Experience this Summer
It’s all hands on deck this summer at The Royal Mint Experience, as pirates take over the visitor attraction based in Llantrisant, South Wales.
The Royal Mint names Global Head of Growth to drive Precious Metals expansion
Following success leading the wholesale business within The Royal Mint's precious metals division, The Royal Mint has announced that Nick Bowkett will take on the role of Head of Growth for precious metals
Snap UK General Election announcement leads to uplift in gold investing
The Royal Mint has announced today that it has seen a surge in gold and precious metals investing following the announcement of a snap UK General Election by the Prime Minister on the 22nd May.
The Royal Mint Signs Exclusive £100m Deal with Rare Coin Company of America to Expand into US Market
The Royal Mint’s commemorative coin business has entered a three-year exclusive distribution deal worth £100m.
The Royal Mint Experience’s New Exhibition Makes a Splash!
New ‘Coins and the Sea’ exhibition dives into the history of coins and their journey across the high seas.
The Royal Mint Unveils Official D-Day 80 Coin
The design has been recreated by French sand artist Jehan-Benjamin Tarain on Gold beach, where nearly 25,000 British troops landed in 1944.
The Royal Mint Commemorates 200 Years of the National Gallery
The coin, which was first released as part of the 2024 Annual Sets, is now available to purchase individually.
Royal Mint to Commemorate 80th Anniversary of D-Day Landings
The coin has been created with the assistance of Imperial War Museums
Nearly two-thirds of UK investors unprepared for new Capital Gains Tax rules
Half of investors plan to invest differently in the future so that they can reduce their tax liability while 53% plan to create a wealth plan.
Harry Potter Makes Enchanting Return to Official UK Coins
The Royal Mint has unveiled a new commemorative 50-pence coin dedicated to a ‘key’ moment in Harry Potter’s magical adventures.
Coming to a Galaxy Near You – The Royal Mint Launches New Star Wars™ Range
The Royal Mint launches its latest Star Wars™ range of coins and bullion bars.
Eggs-tra Special Activities at The Royal Mint Experience This Easter!
From LEGO building with Brick’s McGee to an egg-citing visit from Britain’s Got Talent semi-finalists, Dinomania, there is sure to be fun for everyone this Easter!
Iconic Royal Residence Celebrated on UK Coin
The Royal Mint announces the individual release of an official Buckingham Palace £5 coin
The Britannia 2024 Unveiled: A Tribute to British Heritage and Tradition
The coin features the official portrait of His Majesty King Charles III on the obverse and a modern interpretation of Britannia by award-winning artist Marie-Alice Harel on the reverse
George Michael Takes Centre Stage on Royal Mint Collectable Coin
Forming part of the Music Legends series, the coin pays tribute to Michael’s iconic second solo hit single - “Faith”
The Royal Mint Museum Casts the Net for Young UK Writers to Enter Fourth Annual Short Story Competition
Entries will be judged by award-winning author, historian and broadcaster, Greg Jenner
The Tudor Dragon Roars onto Royal Mint Coins
Commissioned by Henry VIII, these heraldic creatures displayed the power and influence of the House of Tudor.
England Football and Harry Potter Fans Make Record-breaking Bids at The Royal Mint Auction
The Royal Mint’s fourth auction of trial pieces sees lots sell up to 32x estimated value.
The Royal Mint Remasters Pistrucci’s St George and the Dragon
The Great Engravers collection celebrates some of the finest artists and engravers to have worked on British coinage.
Historic Trial of the Pyx Coins Presented by Stack’s Bowers Galleries on Behalf of The Royal Mint
Stacks Bowers Galleries is honored to once again partner with The Royal Mint of the United Kingdom for an auction sale of historic British numismatics
Have a Roar-some February Half Term at The Royal Mint Experience
Visitors will also have the opportunity to strike their own Tyrannosaurus-Rex 50p coin.
The Stegosaurus Charges its way onto Royal Mint 50p coin
The latest design is the second addition to the dinosaur collectable 50p series, bringing the Natural History Museum’s ‘Sophie’ back to life.
Flora and Fauna of the British Isles submitted for testing at the Trial of the Pyx
The Royal Mint’s coins have been submitted for quality testing in the annual Trial of the Pyx at Goldsmiths’ Hall in the City of London – the UK’s oldest judicial process.
The Royal Mint becomes a member of the Singapore Bullion Market Association
The Royal Mint’s membership will allow them to drive greater awareness of its precious metals offering throughout South-East Asia
The Royal Mint partners with the Ministry of Defence to provide a sustainable solution for the recycling of military electronic devices
The Royal Mint has developed a world-first processing facility to recover gold from electronic devices using patented chemistry
The Royal Mint Celebrates the Launch of Fourth Coin in Star Wars-Inspired Collection
The coin features Han Solo™ and Chewbacca™, in addition to a lenticular feature.
United States Mint and Royal Mint Announce Collaborative Design
Following a successful joint project in 2021 featuring the 400th Anniversary of the Mayflower Voyage coins and medals, the United States Mint and The Royal Mint are working together once again on a different type of project
Strike the First 2024 Coin at The Royal Mint Experience
This is the first-time members of the public will have the opportunity to strike King Charles III’s new definitive £1.
The Royal Mint unveils its first bullion collection of the year: the 2024 Sovereign
Now the ‘chief coin of the world’ features the official uncrowned definitive coinage portrait of His Majesty King Charles III, following the inclusion of a crowned coinage portrait of the monarch on the Coronation Sovereign.
The Royal Mint achieves validation of its net zero goals by the Science Based Target initiative
Sustainability underpins the transformation of Britain’s oldest business and it’s the first sovereign mint to achieve validation for its net zero ambitions.
The Royal Mint’s Chief Executive Officer awarded a CBE in the New Year’s honours list
The list is approved by His Majesty King Charles III and celebrates individuals whose contribution to society, their industry or community has had a positive impact on the UK.
A Roar-some Reveal: The Royal Mint unveils new 50p coins featuring Iconic Dinosaur Specimens – including T-Rex
The new Dinosaur collectable 50p series will see Tyrannosaurus, Stegosaurus and Diplodocus appear on their own individual coins
The Royal Mint Launches British Lion and American Eagle Commemorative Coin
For the first time, renowned American artist and sculptor John Mercanti has worked in partnership with The Royal Mint to create the reverse design.
Santa’s Magical Workshop Set to Return to The Royal Mint Experience!
The Royal Mint Experience will be transformed into Santa's magical workshop once again this year
The Royal Mint set to host its largest auction of coins – including a Kew Gardens 50p
Highlight items include a Kew Gardens gold 50p and a 1 kilo gold Queen’s Beasts Completer coin.
From X-ray film to coins: The Royal Mint produces its first UK coin made from silver recovered from X-ray film to celebrate King Charles III’s 75th Birthday
Utilising X-ray silver is an important step in reducing The Royal Mint’s reliance on mined materials
The Royal Mint unveils expertly crafted Christmas Gold Bullion Bars
The exclusive design, featuring a Christmas tree, is minted in 999.9 fine gold and presented in a seasonal sleeve for gifting.
The Royal Mint to Gift 75 Coins to 75 People Turning 75, To Celebrate His Majesty King Charles III’s Birthday
To mark the occasion, The Royal Mint is looking for 75 people turning 75 in 2023 to receive the special £5 coin.
The Royal Mint begins production of new £1 coin featuring British Bees
Last month, The Royal Mint unveiled eight new designs for UK coins inspired by conservation and Britain’s natural habitat.
The Royal Mint celebrates Stir-up Sunday with His Majesty King Charles III’s first official Sixpence
The design appearing on the Sixpence will only feature on the 2023 dated coin – a special tribute to His Majesty’s coronation year
The Royal Mint Celebrates The Snowman™ With Official 50p Coin
The collectable 50p coin celebrates Raymond Briggs’ iconic picture book, The Snowman with an original design by award-winning illustrator, Robin Shaw.
The Royal Mint unveils new coins of the nation
The Royal Mint has today unveiled eight new designs that are set to appear on UK coins – from the 1p to the £2 coin.
The Seymour Unicorn Gallops into The Royal Mint’s Royal Tudor Beasts Collection
Collection artist David Lawrence was inspired by the Seymour Unicorn stone sculpture which stands guard on the Moat Bridge at Hampton Court Palace
The Royal Mint unveils first Royal Celebration Bullion Bars to celebrate the anniversary of King Charles III’s accession to the British throne
The bars are the first bullion bars to represent His Majesty King Charles III, have limited mintages and are available in 1oz Gold, 1oz Silver and 10oz Silver.
The Royal Mint launches first bullion coins from the 2024 Britannia Bullion range
The obverse of each Britannia in the collection will feature the official coinage portrait of His Majesty King Charles III
The Royal Mint achieves record sales in special ‘Royal Succession’ auction
The Royal Mint has achieved over $5.1 million (£4.1million) in sales in a special ‘Royal Succession’ auction
A Mighty Homecoming for Team Wales at The Royal Mint Experience
The Commemorative Participation medals which were presented were struck by The Royal Mint in Llantrisant, South Wales
The Royal Mint reveals rarest circulating coins of Queen Elizabeth II’s reign
The list has been compiled as the 2022 mintage figures are published for the first time
The Royal Mint Launches Coin to Commemorate JRR Tolkien
The coin, which was part of 2023’s Annual Set, is now available to purchase individually and features Tolkien’s monogram at the centre, encircled by intricate runic pattern.
The Royal Mint to auction ‘Royal Succession Bullion Coins’ of historical significance
The Royal Mint and Stack’s Bowers open registration for upcoming auction, linking two pivotal chapters of British and world history
The Royal Mint launches local energy centre as part of its commitment to sustainability
The Royal Mint aims to generate 70% of the power used across its site to reduce its reliance on the national grid
The Royal Mint launch commemorative coins to celebrate The Police
The Police commemorative coin forms part of The Royal Mint’s popular Music Legends series.
The Royal Mint Experience in Top 10% of Attractions Worldwide For Fourth Consecutive Year
The Royal Mint Experience has won the Trip Advisor Travellers Choice Award
Coming to a Galaxy Near You! The Royal Mint Unveils First Coin in its Star Wars™ Collection
The coin features characters R2-D2™ and C-3PO™ inside the Millennium Falcon, as well as a special lenticular feature relating to the iconic duo.
The Royal Mint Welcomes Music Legend Dame Shirley Bassey to Strike her own Coin
The Royal Mint, official maker of UK coins, has today unveiled a collectable coin celebrating Dame Shirley Bassey with a design that pays tribute to her incredible 70 years in the world of show business.
The Royal Mint Unveils Remastered Charles II Coin as part of its British Monarchs Collection
This coin is the latest release in a series of coins which celebrates the House of Stuart.
The Royal Mint set to donate proceeds of latest collectable 50p to NHS Charities Together
The NHS 50p coin forms part of The Royal Mint’s ongoing commitment to celebrating the most influential individuals, organisations, and institutions in Britain.
First King Charles III coins pass the Trial of the Pyx
Nearly 10,000 coins were submitted for testing, including with the 15kg gold coin produced to celebrate Her Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II’s Platinum Jubilee
The Royal Mint Experience Hosting Celebrations Fit for a King This Weekend!
A new temporary exhibition, titled ‘Crowned: The Making of a Monarch’ will also be opening
Royal Mint Reveal Celebratory Coronation Range Ahead of the Coronation on 6 May
The commemorative coin range features the first official crowned coinage portrait of His Majesty The King, designed by Martin Jennings
The Royal Mint Unveils His Majesty King Charles III’s Official Maundy Money Coins
This year will be King Charles III first official Royal Maundy Ceremony as King, the ceremony will take place at York Minster
Investors move into ‘safe haven’ gold as market uncertainty remains, new Royal Mint data reveals
In 2022, The Royal Mint saw a near 26% uplift year-on-year in the number of gold investments
The Royal Mint Remasters One of the Rarest Coins Produced in its 1,100-year history – the Petition Crown
The Petition Crown was produced by Thomas Simon to showcase his exceptional technical, engraving, and artistic ability and is one of the rarest coins ever made with only a handful being produced
The Royal Mint Launches a Gold Bar for the Islamic Community depicting the Kaaba
Created in consultation with Muslim Council Wales and designed by Emma Noble, it represents Kaaba, the holiest site for millions of Muslims.
The Royal Mint Unveils Remastered Charles I Coin as part of its British Monarchs Collection
This is the latest launch from the House of Stuart and the coin features the only equestrian portrait in The British Monarchs Collection.
The Royal Mint launches its 2023 Britannia Collection
This year’s Britannia coin has been designed by Jonathan Olliffe and is inspired by Britannia’s maritime origins.
The Bull of Clarence Charges into The Royal Tudor Beasts Collection
Each coin in the collection has been attentively designed by artist David Lawrence
The Royal Mint Launches First Commemorative Coin in Myths and Legends Collection
The King Arthur coin is the first in the collection to feature the effigy of His Majesty King Charles III
The Royal Mint launches its first individual collectable 50p of 2023 featuring Professor Albus Dumbledore
All four coins in the collection feature scenes and characters from the first book in the series illustrated by Jim Kay.
Landmark year as the first King Charles III coins and the largest coin in The Royal Mint’s history are submitted for testing at the Trial of the Pyx
This is the first time that coins bearing the effigies of two monarchs have been submitted to the Trial for several decades.
Amanda Brady appointed as Chief People Officer at The Royal Mint
Amanda will drive people transformation and change across The Royal Mint through a time of significant growth, further developing its positive culture, with a key focus on driving its commitment to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI)
The Royal Mint announces partnership with Heritage Crafts to safeguard endangered British crafts
CEO Anne Jessopp announced the bursaries at a ceremony in the House of Lords today
The Royal Mint Unveils Remastered Henry VIII Coin as Part of Popular British Monarchs Collection
This is the first coin in the collection to feature His Majesty King Charles III’s official coinage portrait on the obverse
Royal Mint unveils Britannia 2023
The Royal Mint’s Britannia Bullion coin has four security features, making it the world’s most visually secure bullion coin available for investors.
The Royal Mint Museum Announces 2022 Medal Competition Winner
The competition for students and recent graduates was held to commemorate Her Late Majesty’s Platinum Jubilee celebrating her 70-year reign in 2022.
Strike the First 2023 Coin Bearing King Charles III at The Royal Mint Experience
This is the first-time visitors can strike a £2 coin bearing King Charles III portrait.
The Royal Mint reveals the first coins of 2023 bearing His Majesty The King’s Official Coinage Portrait
This is the first time people will see the portrait of King Charles III on a £2.
The Royal Mint begins circulating the first coins bearing His Majesty King Charles III effigy
A total of 4.9 million 50 pence coins will enter circulation across 9,452 Post Office branches throughout the month of December with the remaining coins following in line with demand
The Royal Mint launches its final individual collectable 50p of the year featuring The Hogwarts Express and Queen Elizabeth II’s portrait
All four coins in the collection feature scenes and characters from the first book in the series illustrated by Jim Kay
The Royal Mint launches new collectable coin to celebrate 60 years of The Rolling Stones
The unique £5 coin design captures the band in their element, mid-performance, along with the band name, which appears in their classic 1973 font.
The Royal Mint celebrates ten years of friendship and fun with The Snowman™ and The Snowdog official 50p coin
The Royal Mint, official maker of UK coins, has today revealed a collectable 50p coin to celebrate ten years since the release of The Snowman and The Snowdog, the animated sequel to the late Raymond Briggs’ timeless picture book and film adaption, The Snowman.
The Royal Mint begins production of the first circulating coins featuring King Charles III
The first coin will be a memorial 50 pence in honour of Her Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, and coins will start to appear in the public’s change from December 2022
The Royal Mint releases 50 Years of UK Pride 50p into circulation
The Pride 50p is set to become the last design which will enter general circulation in the UK featuring the portrait of Her Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II on the obverse (heads) side of the coin
“Wands at the ready!” - The Royal Mint launches a spellbinding coin collection to celebrate the 25th anniversary of Harry Potter and The Philosopher’s Stone
The collection will include four coins in total including scenes and characters from the first book in the series illustrated by Jim Kay.
Gold shines for The Royal Mint as it announces record £18 million pre-tax profit
Revenue increased to £1.4 billion (2020–21: £1.1 billion) as sales of precious metals grew in the UK, US and Europe
The Royal Mint unveils collectable coin marking 100 Years of Our BBC
In celebration of the launch, the coin has been photographed alongside the AXBT Microphone at BBC Broadcasting House in London
The Royal Mint unveils official coin effigy of His Majesty King Charles III
The King’s portrait will first appear on a £5 coin and 50p commemorating the life and legacy of Her Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II
The Royal Mint confirms coins bearing effigy of His Majesty King Charles III will enter circulation
All UK coins bearing the effigy of Her Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II will also remain legal tender and in active circulation
Queen Elizabeth II 1926 – 2022
Anne Jessopp, Chief Executive Officer at The Royal Mint, said: “On behalf of everyone at The Royal Mint, I would like to extend our heartfelt sympathy to The Royal Family at this extraordinarily sad time.
The Royal Mint Crowns The Coin Collecting Capital Of The UK
Ceramic elephants, thimbles and egg cups were some of the quirky collections revealed by the study
The Royal Mint unveils final coin in Disney’s Winnie the Pooh collection
The designs are inspired by the original watercolour illustrations of E. H. Shepard, brought to life on UK coin using traditional craftsmanship and innovative colour printing technology
Royal Mint Celebrate Launch of Ganesh Bar by Presenting Gold to Newly Built Temple
The Royal Mint has released a Ganesh gold bar, the second in its Diwali-inspired series
The Royal Mint unveils new Disney Kanga and Roo 50p coin
The designs are inspired by the original watercolour illustrations of E. H. Shepard, brought to life on UK coin using traditional craftsmanship and innovative colour printing technology
The Royal Mint celebrates the life and work of Alexander Graham Bell with a new £2 collectable coin
The collectable £2 coin features as part of The Royal Mint’s Innovation in Science coin series.
The Royal Mint Launches Mind partnership with bumper community football festival
The Royal Mint has kicked off its Charity of the Year partnership with Mind, with its biggest and best football festival to date, attracting 80 community football clubs from across South Wales.
11 Facts you didn’t know about one of the nation’s most iconic coins: the £1
The Royal Mint has released a special collectable set celebrating one of the UK’s most recognised coins – the £1
The Royal Mint celebrates Alan Turing on a collectable 50p coin
The release marks the completion of the Innovation in Science 50p series at The Royal Mint
The Royal Mint launches vibrant 50p for Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games
The Royal Mint celebrates 50th Anniversary of Pride with rainbow 50p
Five million of the 50p coins will enter circulation, making the design accessible to all
The Royal Mint Museum Celebrates The Platinum Jubilee With Reminiscence Boxes And Party Packs For UK Care Homes
The popular ‘Museum in a Box’ initiative includes new objects, audio and Toughbook content reflecting the Jubilees of Her Majesty The Queen
The Royal Mint unveils its largest ever coin for The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee
A unique 15-kilogram gold coin celebrating Her Majesty’s Platinum Jubilee has been unveiled by The Royal Mint – the largest coin produced in its 1,100-year history
The Royal Mint celebrates His Royal Highness The Duke of Cambridge’s 40th Birthday
The Duke of Cambridge’s 40th birthday will be marked with a £5 coin made by The Royal Mint
School Children From Coed Y Dderwen in Merthyr Get Special Coin Presentation at The Royal Mint
The Royal Mint has teamed up with The Queen’s Green Canopy (QGC) to gift 7,000 special-edition 50ps to children completing a special Jubilee edition of the RFS Junior Forester Award.
The Royal Mint launch ‘886’, a jewellery division using gold recovered from electronic waste
Designed by Creative Director Dominic Jones, the range combines ancient coin and medal-making techniques with The Royal Mint’s precision engineering
The Royal Mint marks 50 years of Pride UK with first LGBTQ+ coin
This coin marks the first time Britain’s LGBTQ+ community has been celebrated on official UK coinage, and forms part of The Royal Mint’s wider commitment to diversity and inclusion.
Estimated $8million worth of rare coins offered to collectors in upcoming international auction
The auction has over 800 lots including an original Three Graces, Henry VII Sovereign and 16th century Japanese Oban
The Royal Mint celebrates 120 years of Peter Rabbit™ with brand-new coin
The Tale of Peter Rabbit has been celebrated on coins by the Royal Mint since 2016 and is highly popular with collectors
The Royal Mint unveils new Eeyore 50p as part of the Winnie the Pooh and Friends coin collection, inspired by Disney
The designs are inspired by the original watercolour illustrations of E. H. Shepard, brought to life on UK coin using traditional craftsmanship and innovative colour printing technology
Royal Mint Reveal World’s Largest Platinum Coin Following Significant Growth in Platinum Investment
The coin will be taken on a roadshow later this year to continue investment education
The Royal Mint partners with Quintet Private Bank to introduce the use of recycled gold in an exchange-traded commodity
The Royal Mint introduces 100% recycled gold bars as part of its Physical Gold ETC (RMAU), in partnership with Quintet
The Royal Mint to build ‘world first’ plant to turn UK’s electronic waste into gold
The first of its kind plant will provide a source of high-quality precious metals while offering a solution to significant and growing environmental challenges