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 British Royal Mint has began a new series of gold coins in conjunction with the 30th Olympiad to be hosted in London in 2012. The series is inspired by the motto of the Olympic Games: Citius, Altius, Fortius – Faster, Higher Stronger. The current gold series: CITIUS – Faster Three-Coin Set includes a £100 [...]

The British Royal Mint has issued a new coin honoring the 70th anniversary of the Premiership of Winston Churchill, which began in May 1940. The coin is part of an ongoing series of £5 crowns which make up the “Celebration of Britain” series, issued in conjunction with the 2012 London Olympiad. The coin features Sir [...]

The British Royal Mint has issued a new £2 silver proof coin in the “Britannia” series which was begun in 1997. This design, which alternates or changes every year, shows a dramatic and wind-swept representation of a helmeted Britannia looking to the right along with the word “BRITANNIA” to her left and the year of [...]

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 [...]