The Royal British Mint, or Royal Mint of the United Kingdom, produces circulating and collectible coins and medals in the United Kingdom. They also make coins and metals for an average of 60 countries every year. Read the latest Coin Update News articles about the Royal British Mint and the latest product offerings.

The Royal British Mint has created a crown-sized medallion to commemorate the new production of Ben Hur Live. This is the first time the Royal Mint has commemorated a theater performance. The new medal will also celebrate the 50th anniversary of the 1959 film Ben Hur, starring Charlton Heston and widely regarded as one of [...]

The Royal British Mint has released coins to honor the 500th anniversary of Henry VIII’s ascension to the throne. The coins will be available in gold, silver, platinum, and cupro-nickel. This will be the first time Henry VIII has appeared on a UK coin in nearly 500 years.

Dave Knight, Director of Commemorative Coin at the [...]