Coin Release Articles
17th March 2025
John Lennon is one of the most popular and well-respected British musicians in history and remains a high-profile figure in pop culture more than 40 years after his passing.
7th February 2025
Bradley Morgan Johnson began his career as an architectural draughtsman before retraining as a production designer. We asked him about his experience of working on Britannia.
18th February 2025
This emblem held great significance for Henry VIII as it symbolised both the House of Lancaster and the House of Tudor.
15th January 2025
We delve into the story of George Orwell's life, exploring how his experiences shaped his opinions and writing.
2nd January 2025
On 27 September 1825, George Stephenson’s steam-powered Locomotion No. 1 transported hundreds of passengers in England for 26 miles.
2nd January 2025
In 1675, the Royal Observatory became the first state-funded, purpose-built scientific institution in Britain, dedicated to improving sea navigation.
2nd January 2025
On 3 September 1939, Britain and France declared war on Nazi Germany following its invasion of Poland.
2nd January 2025
Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother provided essential support to two monarchs during her lifetime.
10th December 2024
Belfast went on to play a pivotal role in that global conflict, as well as the Korean War and Cold War.
10th December 2024
HMS Belfast has a storied past that stretches back to the early decades of the twentieth century.
6th December 2024
Paul McCartney is one of the most successful and enduring British musicians of all time.
12th November 2024
Our Six Decades of 007 Collection has seen us journey through distinct eras of James Bond
21st October 2024
The Pleistocene Epoch, also referred to as the Ice Age, began around 2.6 million years ago.
14th October 2024
Our Snowman UK 50p coins have also become something of an annual tradition for The Royal Mint since 2018.
17th September 2024
The Queen’s Panther is the latest beast to feature on a coin as part of The Royal Tudor Beasts Collection.
8th July 2024
An incredible decade of movies naturally necessitated an equally excellent coin design.
2nd July 2024
We spoke with the visual designer to learn more about his work for the Team GB and ParalympicsGB 2024 UK Coin.
24th June 2024
A design imbued with intricacy and ornate detail, it is understandable how it could take an artist three decades to perfect.
20th May 2024
On 6 June 1944, a day now known as D-Day, Allied forces embarked on a monumental operation that would determine the course of history.
26th April 2024
Our City Views coin dedicated to Paris features a reverse design based on a wood engraving and lithograph produced in 1900 during the Belle Époque
11th March 2024
For the past 300 years, Buckingham Palace has thrived and flourished under the masterful and creative contributions.
2nd January 2024
Inspired by conservation and the natural world, the designs also pay tribute to the four nations of the UK.
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