Michael Alexander of the London Banknote and Monetary Research Centre had an opportunity to speak with Ventris Gibson, Director of the United States Mint, during the World Money Fair in Berlin. They discussed the challenges faced by many world mints as a continuing trend sees the demand for cash and coin diminishing and about new […]
United Kingdom: Second gold and silver Proof coins in “Myths and Legends” series feature the wizard Merlin
The Royal Mint has launched the second coin in their new range of collector coins entitled “Myths and Legends,” which was first released last year as a bullion series. The second coin focuses on Merlin, the central mythical character in the world of King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table. A shadowy and […]
United Kingdom: Royal Mint concludes its magical Harry Potter collection with final coins featuring Hogwarts School
The Royal Mint has launched the final collector and 50-pence coin range in its Harry Potter collection celebrating 25 years since the publication of J.K Rowling’s Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone with coins featuring the enchanting Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. With the release of this final coin, the series of four is complete. […]
United Kingdom: Collector edition of popular Britannia in gold, platinum, and silver Proof coins released
The Royal Mint has released the collector edition of the gold, platinum, and silver Proof Britannias. The reverse design is changed every year, and since their first release in 1987, it is the first time a new monarch is portrayed on the obverse. The allegorical female figure of Britannia first appeared on Roman coins but […]
United Kingdom: Latest gold and silver Proof coins in exquisite “Master Engravers” series features historic Petition Crown
The Royal Mint has released a fitting two-coin set in tribute to the Petition Crown — one of Great Britain’s most valuable and historic numismatic treasures. Created by Thomas Simon (1623-1665), a celebrated English medallist and coin-designer, the coin known as the Petition Crown was designed as a direct response to the newly restored King […]
United Kingdom: Latest gold and silver Proof coins released in “British Monarchs” collection featuring King Charles I
The Royal Mint has released the second set of gold and silver coins which is part of the “British Monarchs” collection launched last year. The latest coin represents the sixth in the series and the second coin dated 2023. The latest release depicts King Charles I (1600–1649), who is best remembered as having lost the […]
United Kingdom: The Bull of Clarence features on the fourth gold and silver coins in “Royal Tudor Beasts” Collection
The Royal Mint, in collaboration with Historic Royal Palaces, have released the fourth coin in their “Royal Tudor Beasts” Collection. Historic Royal Palaces is the administrative trust that cares for six British royal sites, including Hampton Court Palace, once the home of the powerful Tudor dynasty and the infamous King Henry VIII and his many […]
United Kingdom: Flying Scotsman, the world’s most famous locomotive features on new £2 commemorative coins
The Royal Mint has released new £2 commemorative coins which remember the centenary anniversary of the launch of the Flying Scotsman. Built in Doncaster in 1922, it was designed by engineer Nigel Gresley and completed at the cost of £7,944. The locomotive was officially put into service on the 23rd February 1923 and assigned the […]
United Kingdom: Fabled King Arthur features on new Proof gold and silver one-ounce coins in “Myths and Legends” series
The Royal Mint has launched a new range of collector coins which is part of their popular “Myths and Legends” series, first released last year. The second set for 2023 begins with a design honouring the legendary King Arthur, the fabled leader of the Knights of the Round Table. Believed to have been based on […]
United Kingdom: Range of gold and silver Proof collector coins mark 25th anniversary of Harry Potter
The Royal Mint continues its Harry Potter collection with the release of new coins featuring Professor Albus Dumbledore, the headmaster of Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. The third coin in the series marks the 25th anniversary of the first publication of Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone. When completed, the collection will include four […]
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