The Royal Mint has released the fifth set of collector coins which is part of the popular series entitled “British Monarchs.” The series recreates portraits of previous English and British monarchs as seen on their own coinage at the time of release. The series, when completed in 2026, will comprise coins featuring 21 kings and […]
United Kingdom: Latest commemorative £2 coin honours 19th century scientist Edward Jenner
The Royal Mint has launched new commemorative £2 coins which honour British scientist and physician Edward Jenner (1749–1823) on the 200th anniversary of his death. Timely in its theme, Jenner is remembered for perhaps one of the most significant medical accomplishments with the development of the world’s first vaccine in 1796. Through his pioneering work, […]
United Kingdom: Gold Britannia bullion coins released featuring effigy of HM King Charles III
The Royal Mint has released the first Britannia gold bullion coins for 2023 which feature the effigy of HM King Charles III for the first time. Britannia has evolved once more to spearhead the best security technology available and lead the way as the most visually secure coin in the world. First introduced in 1987, […]
A very happy holiday season to all of you — from all of us at Coin Update and World Mint News Blog
For many, the festive season is synonymous with celebrations, gift-giving, family, and friends, as well as a well-deserved lengthy break from work responsibilities. Of course, the solemnity of the meaning of Christmas and welcoming the New Year can sometimes become lost in all of the preparations and stress which goes with planning the festivities. Despite […]
United Kingdom: New gold and silver Proof and colour coins continues “Music Legends” series featuring timeless Rolling Stones
The Royal Mint has launched its fifth collection of gold and silver Proof coins which is part of the ongoing series entitled “Music Legends.” Honoured or featured for 2022 is the extraordinary rock band the Rolling Stones, who this year celebrate 60 years as a performing musical act. Since forming in 1962, The Rolling Stones […]
Retrospective: Collecting world coins during the reign of Queen Elizabeth II, conclusion
2020s I suppose this decade will perhaps always be remembered for having begun with a worldwide pandemic few saw coming. As late as January 2020, For instance, I distinctly remember the talk which dominated the World Money Fair in Berlin was Brexit. Hardly anyone mentioned the imminent pandemic, which for many of us, was just […]
United Kingdom: Range of gold Sovereigns released with reverse design in memory of Queen Elizabeth II
The Royal Mint has launched its second 2022-dated range of gold Sovereigns, which is dedicated to the memory of the late Queen Elizabeth II, who passed away on the 8th September. To commemorate the life and reign of Elizabeth II, the reverse side of these memorial Sovereigns features a rare change of design in honour […]
Retrospective: Collecting world coins during the reign of Queen Elizabeth II, part 7
2010s For a lot of dedicated collectors, the prolific number of coins covering so many subjects necessitated the need to either set a realistic budget or streamline subjects of interest. Several new monetary authorities, such as the Cook Islands, Palau, and Niue — all small islands in the South Pacific with very small populations began […]
Retrospective: Collecting world coins during the reign of Queen Elizabeth II, part 6
2000s The new millennium began officially in 2001, but a lot of Mints decided to issue coins dated 2000 and with commemorative designs mostly to accommodate collectors who wanted something special to mark the event. One year earlier, a British £5 crown with a dual year date of 1999 and 2000 was one of many […]
United Kingdom: New silver and gold 50-pence coins celebrate 10 years since the release of The Snowman and The Snowdog
The Royal Mint has released its 2022-dated 50-pence range of Christmas coins in celebration of the 10th anniversary since the release of The Snowman and The Snowdog. The collection, released in time for the holidays, follows on from the popularity of the original “The Snowman” coin series. The latest design is based on the animated […]
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