The Royal Mint unveiled the new definitive series of circulation coinage to usher in the reign and new numismatic era of King Charles III. Michael Alexander and Coin Update catch up with Rebecca Morgan, Director of Commemorative Coins, and Dr. Kevin Clancy, Museum Director of the Royal Mint, and asked them why this project is […]
United Kingdom: British lion and American eagle come together on new gold and silver Proof coins
The Royal Mint has brought together two icons of numismatic art, the British lion and the American eagle, on a new coin design. In collaboration with John M. Mercanti, the Chief Engraver at the United States Mint from 2006 to 2010, the reverse design skilfully brings the two coin icons together in one harmonious composition. […]
United Kingdom: Gold and silver Proof coins launch new series in tribute to world’s greatest secret agent, James Bond
The Royal Mint has released new gold and silver Proof and bullion-quality coins in tribute to James Bond, perhaps one of the world’s most iconic literary and motion picture characters. The reverse side of both Proof-quality collector and bullion-quality coins features a depiction created by Matt Dent and Christian Davies of the award-winning design agency […]
United Kingdom: Range of gold and silver collector coins released in celebration of the King’s 75th birthday
The Royal Mint has released a range of precious metal commemorative coins in celebration of the 75th birthday of HM King Charles III. On the 14th November 2023, HM King Charles III will celebrate this prestigious birthday, which is also his second one as British sovereign. Born in 1948 to HRH Princess Elizabeth (1926–2022) and […]
United Kingdom: Latest 50-pence coin in the official Christmas series features the world of The Snowman
The Royal Mint has released the sixth design in their popular Christmas 50-pence coin series celebrating Raymond Briggs’ timeless, magical tale of a young boy and his snowman. First launched in 2018, each design has captured a special scene in the story featuring the snowman and James and is depicted in full colour on both […]
United Kingdom: Children’s classic The Chronicles of Narnia features on new gold and silver Proof and colour coins
The Royal Mint continues its “Classic Children’s Literature” coin series with the release of new Proof gold and silver coins, which feature the works of author C.S. Lewis. The Chronicles of Narnia is a fantasy film series and media franchise based on a series of novels of the same name by Lewis, which revolves around […]
United Kingdom: Royal Mint unveils new King Charles III reverse designs for circulation coinage
The Royal Mint has unveiled (12th October) the reverse designs for circulation coinage, which will be struck during the reign of HM King Charles III. The definitive designs, which will comprise eight denominations from one penny to two pounds, take their theme from habitat and ecology through Britain’s diverse flora and fauna, with conservation being […]
Australia: New effigy of HM King Charles III unveiled
The Royal Australian Mint has unveiled (5th October) the effigy of HM King Charles III, which will be used on Australian circulation and collector coinage commencing from the end of this year. Designed by the Royal Mint in London with the King’s approval, the effigy is now the official Commonwealth portrait which will be available […]
United Kingdom: First gold and silver bullion coins launched from the 2024-dated Britannia bullion range
The Royal Mint has launched the first bullion coins from the 2024 Britannia bullion range. The Britannia bullion range is one of the most sought-after in the world, with its innovative security features making it appealing to investors. The easily identifiable measures are: · Located on the lower left, a latent image in the shape […]
United Kingdom: Latest gold and silver Proof coins in “British Monarchs” collection features George II
The Royal Mint has released its latest collection of gold and silver Proof collector coins, which is part of the popular “British Monarchs” series. The eighth design in the series focuses on the House of Hanover and the reign of King George II (1683–1760), who was the second monarch in the dynasty, which came to […]
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