Royal Mint launches new coin designs with big numbers and themes from nature: Here’s what they mean Eight new coin designs will soon be appearing in people’s change across the UK The Independent UK · Oct 13, 2023
Royal Mint unveils new coin design inspired by King Charles Animals and plants feature heavily in coinage that allows ‘everyone to celebrate British nature’ The Guardian - UK · Oct 12, 2023
New Royal Mint coins celebrate the King’s passion for nature and wildlife Eight new coin designs, inspired by flora and fauna, will soon be appearing in people’s change across the UK. The Independent UK · Oct 12, 2023
Mary Seacole honoured as first Jamaican-British woman on Royal Mint coin Leading equalities campaigner says a commemorative coin is “not good enough” and her image should appear on legal tender The Independent UK · Oct 2, 2023
New Royal Mint coin honours first non-British Black nurse who cared for UK soldiers in Crimean War Mary Seacole risked her life to care for wounded British soldiers in Crimean War The Independent UK · Oct 2, 2023
Royal Mint unveils coin with first non-British black woman, Mary Seacole The 19th century Jamaican nurse overcame racism to care for British soldiers in the Crimean War Evening Standard · Oct 1, 2023
Mary Seacole honoured as first non-British black woman on Royal Mint coin Mary Seacole risked her life to care for wounded British soldiers in the Crimean War. The Independent UK · Oct 1, 2023
New 50p coin celebrates The Lion, The Witch And The Wardrobe The Royal Mint’s craftspeople have reproduced an original illustration of Mr Tumnus and Lucy walking through snowy woods in Narnia. The Independent UK · Sep 27, 2023
Gold and silver investments jump as people hunt for better returns – Royal Mint The Royal Mint said investors could be turning to precious metals as an alternative to high-street savings rates. The Independent UK · Sep 27, 2023
No 2p coins were produced last year, according to Royal Mint figures The mintage for 2ps in 2022 was zero, according to figures on the Royal Mint’s website. The Independent UK · Aug 31, 2023
Royal Mint reveals rare coins from Queen Elizabeth II’s reign More than 27 billion featuring Queen Elizabeth II remain in circulation, the Royal Mint said. The Independent UK · Aug 31, 2023
New coin in honour of JRR Tolkien to be released by the Royal Mint John Ronald Reuel Tolkien wrote 'The Hobbit' in 1937, followed by the high-fantasy fiction 'The Lord of the Rings' in 1954-55-- the rest, as they say, is history. The stories were not only hugely popular back then, but they are also widely read and appreciated even today. JRR Tolkien passed… The Times of India · Aug 19, 2023
Rare Coin Produced With ‘Spectacular Error’ Fetches Over $1,700 At Auction The blemished piece of change was minted in 1990. Zenger · Aug 11, 2023
Special King Charles Coronation 50p coins rolled out Five million 50 pence pieces celebrating the King’s coronation will enter circulation The Independent UK · Aug 10, 2023
The Independent UK · Aug 9, 2023 Chance to find ‘a piece of history’ in your change as new 50p coins rolled out Five million 50 pence pieces celebrating the King’s coronation will enter circulation across post offices and UK bank branches, the Royal Mint said.
The Independent UK · Jul 19, 2023 Royal Mint revenues jump as coronation sparks demand for commemorative coins Chief executive Anne Jessopp said it has been a ‘pivotal year’ for the business.
Daily Mirror · Jul 11, 2023 Rare 2p coin could fetch you up to £1,000 due to massive error - do you have one? According to the Royal Mint, the 2p coin with the date 1983 was mistakenly struck with the words "NEW PENCE" on its reverse instead of "TWO PENCE"
Manchester Evening News · Jul 5, 2023 C3PO and R2-D2 appear on new 50 pence coin as Royal Mint reveal special Star Wars collection The robot duo are the latest to feature in this collector's edition
The Independent UK · Jul 4, 2023 The Royal Mint to release commemorative Star Wars coin collection The collection is being released to mark the 40th anniversary of Star Wars: Return Of The Jedi.
The Independent UK · Jun 25, 2023 Dame Shirley Bassey visits Royal Mint to see coin created in her honour The coin will be released in a range of colours and denominations.
The Independent UK · Jun 19, 2023 Empire Windrush: New 50p coin launched to celebrate 75th anniversary The design of the 50p coin, which is available to buy from the Royal Mint’s website, depicts two smartly-dressed people from the Windrush generation
Daily Mirror · Jun 18, 2023 New 50p coin issued by Royal Mint to commemorate Windrush 75th anniversary The coin's designer Valda Jackson was born in Jamaica and moved to England in 1964 and pays tribute to the many British Caribbean and Commonwealth citizens who arrived in the UK as part of the Windrush generation
Wales Online · Jun 1, 2023 New 50p celebrates 75th anniversary of NHS The reverse design incorporates words to reflect the nation’s gratitude towards the NHS and its staff, such as “dedication”, “support” and “empathy”
The Independent UK · May 31, 2023 Royal Mint 50p coin celebrates 75 years of the NHS All net proceeds from the sale of the individual collectable 50p will be donated to NHS Charities Together, the Royal Mint said.
Chronicle Live · May 5, 2023 Toys, stamps and teabags: 10 Coronation mementoes for under £25 There's plenty of keepsakes available to remember the crowning of King Charles III on May 6 without breaking the bank