FORGOTTEN HISTORY: 14 | History Defined

Rare 50p coin sells for £165 with thousands more out there

It could be well worth checking to see if you have one of these 50p coins

Liverpool Echo · Oct 24, 2022

UK Royal Mint releases new Harry Potter coins celebrating 25 years of the series

The first book in the Harry Potter series by J.K. Rowling, titled 'Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone', was published in 1997 by Bloomsbury. And the rest, as they say, is history! Celebrating 25 years of the international bestselling books and the magical world of Harry Potter, the UK Royal…

The Times of India · Oct 21, 2022

Royal Mint releases Harry Potter coins – featuring both Queen Elizabeth and King Charles

The four coins are being launched to celebrate 25 years since author JK Rowling published her first Harry Potter novel in 1997. Demand for the collection is expected to be high.

Daily Mirror · Oct 20, 2022

New Harry Potter coin collection will feature portraits of both King and Queen Elizabeth II

The first two coins in the collection will feature the portrait of Elizabeth, and the final two coins, launching next year, will feature Charles

Wales Online · Oct 20, 2022

New Harry Potter coins to feature portraits of the King and Queen Elizabeth II

The first coin in the Royal Mint’s new Harry Potter collection is available to buy from Thursday.

The Independent UK · Oct 19, 2022

May I have a word about… Transport for London’s nonsensical new style guide

Staff are being urged to avoid using certain words and phrases, including the names of conflicts. Why?

The Guardian - UK · Oct 16, 2022

The Royal Mint reports record profits as investors turn to gold

The coin maker saw record numbers of investors hedge their portfolios with physical precious metals

Birmingham Post · Oct 13, 2022

Royal Mint coins it in with record profits as demand for physical gold soars

Demand for commemorative coins helps revenue of over £1 billion at the 1,100-year old institution

Evening Standard · Oct 13, 2022

Putting King Charles III on British currency bucks a global trend to honor diverse national heroes on coins and bills

For more than 60 years, the image of Queen Elizabeth II graced the currencies of the United Kingdom as well as some of the Commonwealth nations. During her historic reign she appeared on at least 33 different currencies globally, a Guinness World Record. This includes not only money in the…

The Conversation · Oct 12, 2022

Royal Mint unveils 50p coin that commemorates 100 years of the BBC

The coin’s depiction of the Queen is expected to create a “high demand” among collectors.

Daily Record · Oct 10, 2022