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The Royal Mint and HANetf to Launch Two New Currency-hedged Gold ETCs

Designed to offer investors additional protection against currency fluctuations while maintaining exposure to responsibly sourced gold

Making a Splash! The Royal Mint Crowns Atlantic Salmon 50p as Rarest 50p in Circulation

The Royal Mint publishes 2023 mintage figures for UK coins in circulation

The Royal Mint Launches 2025 Sovereign Collection

From 2026 all gold Sovereigns will return to being crafted from yellow gold.

The Royal Mint Responsibly Sourced Physical Gold ETC surpasses the $1 billion AUM milestone

RMAU launched in 2020 in partnership with HANetf and marked the first time that an ETC had been created in partnership with a European sovereign mint.

The Royal Mint Museum Explores Britain’s Seafaring History in New Podcast

Experts dive into Britain’s maritime history exploring “Coins and the Sea” in six new 50-minute episodes.

“Aha! Oho!” The Gruffalo’s Child Appears on Her Own 50p

The Gruffalo’s Child wanders onto her very own 50p, in celebration of the charming story’s 20th anniversary.

King Charles’ £1 coin Featuring British Bees Buzzes into Circulation

A total of 2.975 million £1 coins have been issued to Post Offices and Banks across the UK.

UK gold investors ‘buy the dip’ as global markets face latest storm: Royal Mint data shows

1oz Gold Britannia coins, Digital Gold, Sovereign coins and 1kg gold bars dominated customer spend as gold prices dropped in Monday morning trading

New Factory Extracting Gold from E-Waste Unveiled by The Royal Mint

Up to 4,000 tonnes of Printed Circuit Boards from e-waste to be processed by The Royal Mint annually

The Royal Mint Announces Ty Hafan and 2Wish as Charities of the Year

Over the next two years, The Royal Mint will organise a range of fundraising events and initiatives and enhance positive links between employees and local communities.

AHOY! Pirates Take Over The Royal Mint Experience this Summer

It’s all hands on deck this summer at The Royal Mint Experience, as pirates take over the visitor attraction based in Llantrisant, South Wales.

Struck For Good Luck: Royal Mint Unveils 50p Celebrating Team GB and ParalympicsGB Athletes

The collectable features mosaic artwork of Olympic and Paralympic athletes side by side against the Union Flag.

The Royal Mint names Global Head of Growth to drive Precious Metals expansion

Following success leading the wholesale business within The Royal Mint's precious metals division, The Royal Mint has announced that Nick Bowkett will take on the role of Head of Growth for precious metals

Snap UK General Election announcement leads to uplift in gold investing

The Royal Mint has announced today that it has seen a surge in gold and precious metals investing following the announcement of a snap UK General Election by the Prime Minister on the 22nd May.

The Royal Mint Signs Exclusive £100m Deal with Rare Coin Company of America to Expand into US Market

The Royal Mint’s commemorative coin business has entered a three-year exclusive distribution deal worth £100m.

The Royal Mint Experience’s New Exhibition Makes a Splash!

New ‘Coins and the Sea’ exhibition dives into the history of coins and their journey across the high seas.

The Royal Mint Unveils Official D-Day 80 Coin

The design has been recreated by French sand artist Jehan-Benjamin Tarain on Gold beach, where nearly 25,000 British troops landed in 1944.

The Royal Mint Commemorates 200 Years of the National Gallery

The coin, which was first released as part of the 2024 Annual Sets, is now available to purchase individually.

Royal Mint to Commemorate 80th Anniversary of D-Day Landings

The coin has been created with the assistance of Imperial War Museums

Nearly two-thirds of UK investors unprepared for new Capital Gains Tax rules

Half of investors plan to invest differently in the future so that they can reduce their tax liability while 53% plan to create a wealth plan.

Harry Potter Makes Enchanting Return to Official UK Coins

The Royal Mint has unveiled a new commemorative 50-pence coin dedicated to a ‘key’ moment in Harry Potter’s magical adventures.

Coming to a Galaxy Near You – The Royal Mint Launches New Star Wars™ Range

The Royal Mint launches its latest Star Wars™ range of coins and bullion bars.

Eggs-tra Special Activities at The Royal Mint Experience This Easter!

From LEGO building with Brick’s McGee to an egg-citing visit from Britain’s Got Talent semi-finalists, Dinomania, there is sure to be fun for everyone this Easter!

Iconic Royal Residence Celebrated on UK Coin

The Royal Mint announces the individual release of an official Buckingham Palace £5 coin

The Britannia 2024 Unveiled: A Tribute to British Heritage and Tradition

The coin features the official portrait of His Majesty King Charles III on the obverse and a modern interpretation of Britannia by award-winning artist Marie-Alice Harel on the reverse

George Michael Takes Centre Stage on Royal Mint Collectable Coin

Forming part of the Music Legends series, the coin pays tribute to Michael’s iconic second solo hit single - “Faith”

The Royal Mint Museum Casts the Net for Young UK Writers to Enter Fourth Annual Short Story Competition

Entries will be judged by award-winning author, historian and broadcaster, Greg Jenner

The Tudor Dragon Roars onto Royal Mint Coins

Commissioned by Henry VIII, these heraldic creatures displayed the power and influence of the House of Tudor.

England Football and Harry Potter Fans Make Record-breaking Bids at The Royal Mint Auction

The Royal Mint’s fourth auction of trial pieces sees lots sell up to 32x estimated value.

The Royal Mint Remasters Pistrucci’s St George and the Dragon

The Great Engravers collection celebrates some of the finest artists and engravers to have worked on British coinage.

Historic Trial of the Pyx Coins Presented by Stack’s Bowers Galleries on Behalf of The Royal Mint

Stacks Bowers Galleries is honored to once again partner with The Royal Mint of the United Kingdom for an auction sale of historic British numismatics

Have a Roar-some February Half Term at The Royal Mint Experience

Visitors will also have the opportunity to strike their own Tyrannosaurus-Rex 50p coin.

The Stegosaurus Charges its way onto Royal Mint 50p coin

The latest design is the second addition to the dinosaur collectable 50p series, bringing the Natural History Museum’s ‘Sophie’ back to life.

The Royal Mint and US Mint unite Britannia and Liberty in latest collection

The design unites the national symbols of Britannia and Liberty together on a UK coin for the first time.

Flora and Fauna of the British Isles submitted for testing at the Trial of the Pyx

The Royal Mint’s coins have been submitted for quality testing in the annual Trial of the Pyx at Goldsmiths’ Hall in the City of London – the UK’s oldest judicial process.

Celebrating 200 Years of Courage: The Royal Mint launches 50p for the RNLI

A percentage of the price of each coin will also be donated in support of the RNLI’s continuous work and commitment to saving lives at sea.

The Royal Mint becomes a member of the Singapore Bullion Market Association

The Royal Mint’s membership will allow them to drive greater awareness of its precious metals offering throughout South-East Asia

The Royal Mint partners with the Ministry of Defence to provide a sustainable solution for the recycling of military electronic devices

The Royal Mint has developed a world-first processing facility to recover gold from electronic devices using patented chemistry

The Royal Mint Celebrates the Launch of Fourth Coin in Star Wars-Inspired Collection

The coin features Han Solo™ and Chewbacca™, in addition to a lenticular feature.

United States Mint and Royal Mint Announce Collaborative Design

Following a successful joint project in 2021 featuring the 400th Anniversary of the Mayflower Voyage coins and medals, the United States Mint and The Royal Mint are working together once again on a different type of project

Strike the First 2024 Coin at The Royal Mint Experience

This is the first-time members of the public will have the opportunity to strike King Charles III’s new definitive £1.

The Royal Mint unveils its first bullion collection of the year: the 2024 Sovereign

Now the ‘chief coin of the world’ features the official uncrowned definitive coinage portrait of His Majesty King Charles III, following the inclusion of a crowned coinage portrait of the monarch on the Coronation Sovereign.

The Royal Mint achieves validation of its net zero goals by the Science Based Target initiative

Sustainability underpins the transformation of Britain’s oldest business and it’s the first sovereign mint to achieve validation for its net zero ambitions.

The Royal Mint’s Chief Executive Officer awarded a CBE in the New Year’s honours list

The list is approved by His Majesty King Charles III and celebrates individuals whose contribution to society, their industry or community has had a positive impact on the UK.

The Royal Mint reveals 2024 coins – celebrating key events and anniversaries of the upcoming year

This is the first opportunity for collectors and members of the public to see the new designs that will appear official UK commemorative coins of 2024.

A Roar-some Reveal: The Royal Mint unveils new 50p coins featuring Iconic Dinosaur Specimens – including T-Rex

The new Dinosaur collectable 50p series will see Tyrannosaurus, Stegosaurus and Diplodocus appear on their own individual coins

The Royal Mint Launches British Lion and American Eagle Commemorative Coin

For the first time, renowned American artist and sculptor John Mercanti has worked in partnership with The Royal Mint to create the reverse design.

Santa’s Magical Workshop Set to Return to The Royal Mint Experience!

The Royal Mint Experience will be transformed into Santa's magical workshop once again this year

The Royal Mint set to host its largest auction of coins – including a Kew Gardens 50p

Highlight items include a Kew Gardens gold 50p and a 1 kilo gold Queen’s Beasts Completer coin.

The Royal Mint and Nihon Material Co. Ltd forge new precious metal trade relationship between the UK and Japan.

Environmental Social Governance is a priority area for both organisations, with carbon footprint reduction goals.

The Royal Mint unveils new range of coins celebrating Six Decades of 007

Each design will feature an iconic scene from each decade of Bond with the first coin celebrating 007 in the 1960s.

From X-ray film to coins: The Royal Mint produces its first UK coin made from silver recovered from X-ray film to celebrate King Charles III’s 75th Birthday

Utilising X-ray silver is an important step in reducing The Royal Mint’s reliance on mined materials

The Royal Mint unveils expertly crafted Christmas Gold Bullion Bars

The exclusive design, featuring a Christmas tree, is minted in 999.9 fine gold and presented in a seasonal sleeve for gifting.

The Royal Mint to Gift 75 Coins to 75 People Turning 75, To Celebrate His Majesty King Charles III’s Birthday

To mark the occasion, The Royal Mint is looking for 75 people turning 75 in 2023 to receive the special £5 coin.

The Royal Mint begins production of new £1 coin featuring British Bees

Last month, The Royal Mint unveiled eight new designs for UK coins inspired by conservation and Britain’s natural habitat.

The Royal Mint celebrates Stir-up Sunday with His Majesty King Charles III’s first official Sixpence

The design appearing on the Sixpence will only feature on the 2023 dated coin – a special tribute to His Majesty’s coronation year

The Royal Mint Celebrates The Snowman™ With Official 50p Coin

The collectable 50p coin celebrates Raymond Briggs’ iconic picture book, The Snowman with an original design by award-winning illustrator, Robin Shaw.

The Royal Mint unveils new coins of the nation

The Royal Mint has today unveiled eight new designs that are set to appear on UK coins – from the 1p to the £2 coin.

The Royal Mint unveils collectable 50p celebrating The Chronicles of Narnia

The original illustration of Mr Tumnus and Lucy walking through the snowy woods created by Pauline Baynes has been faithfully reproduced on an official UK 50p

New research reveals increasing appetite for alternative investments, including precious metals

The Royal Mint saw a 10% uplift in gold investments as more investors moved into the ‘safe haven’ asset in the first half of 2023

The Seymour Unicorn Gallops into The Royal Mint’s Royal Tudor Beasts Collection

Collection artist David Lawrence was inspired by the Seymour Unicorn stone sculpture which stands guard on the Moat Bridge at Hampton Court Palace

The Royal Mint unveils first Royal Celebration Bullion Bars to celebrate the anniversary of King Charles III’s accession to the British throne

The bars are the first bullion bars to represent His Majesty King Charles III, have limited mintages and are available in 1oz Gold, 1oz Silver and 10oz Silver.

The Royal Mint launches first bullion coins from the 2024 Britannia Bullion range

The obverse of each Britannia in the collection will feature the official coinage portrait of His Majesty King Charles III

The Royal Mint achieves record sales in special ‘Royal Succession’ auction

The Royal Mint has achieved over $5.1 million (£4.1million) in sales in a special ‘Royal Succession’ auction

A Mighty Homecoming for Team Wales at The Royal Mint Experience

The Commemorative Participation medals which were presented were struck by The Royal Mint in Llantrisant, South Wales

The Royal Mint reveals rarest circulating coins of Queen Elizabeth II’s reign

The list has been compiled as the 2022 mintage figures are published for the first time

The Royal Mint Launches Coin to Commemorate JRR Tolkien

The coin, which was part of 2023’s Annual Set, is now available to purchase individually and features Tolkien’s monogram at the centre, encircled by intricate runic pattern.

The Royal Mint releases 50p coins celebrating King Charles III’s Coronation into circulation

The Royal Mint has announced that a special 50p coin marking His Majesty King Charles III’s coronation will start to appear in circulation from today (Thursday 10th August).

Turning x-ray films into silver products: The Royal Mint prioritises sustainability in its business transformation journey

The Royal Mint has partnered with Betts Metals to use silver sourced from x-ray films in its jewellery collection, 886 by The Royal Mint

The Royal Mint to auction ‘Royal Succession Bullion Coins’ of historical significance

The Royal Mint and Stack’s Bowers open registration for upcoming auction, linking two pivotal chapters of British and world history

The Royal Mint launches local energy centre as part of its commitment to sustainability

The Royal Mint aims to generate 70% of the power used across its site to reduce its reliance on the national grid

The Royal Mint launch commemorative coins to celebrate The Police

The Police commemorative coin forms part of The Royal Mint’s popular Music Legends series.

The Royal Mint Announce £17.7million Operating Profit as it forges new future in sustainable precious metals

As part of a five-year growth plan, The Royal Mint is pioneering new ways to recover precious metals from electronic waste

The Royal Mint Experience in Top 10% of Attractions Worldwide For Fourth Consecutive Year

The Royal Mint Experience has won the Trip Advisor Travellers Choice Award

Coming to a Galaxy Near You! The Royal Mint Unveils First Coin in its Star Wars™ Collection

The coin features characters R2-D2™ and C-3PO™ inside the Millennium Falcon, as well as a special lenticular feature relating to the iconic duo.

The Royal Mint presents cheque for £47,000 to charity Islamic Relief from sale of Kaaba gold bars

Today, The Royal Mint presented a cheque for over £47,000 to Islamic Relief to support the charity in raising vital funds for its life-saving work around the world.

The Royal Mint Welcomes Music Legend Dame Shirley Bassey to Strike her own Coin

The Royal Mint, official maker of UK coins, has today unveiled a collectable coin celebrating Dame Shirley Bassey with a design that pays tribute to her incredible 70 years in the world of show business.

The Royal Mint marks the 75th anniversary of HMT Empire Windrush arrival by collaborating with artist Valda Jackson on new 50p

This coin forms part of The Royal Mint’s commitment to championing diversity and inclusion on official UK coins.

The Royal Mint Unveils Remastered Charles II Coin as part of its British Monarchs Collection

This coin is the latest release in a series of coins which celebrates the House of Stuart.

The Royal Mint set to donate proceeds of latest collectable 50p to NHS Charities Together

The NHS 50p coin forms part of The Royal Mint’s ongoing commitment to celebrating the most influential individuals, organisations, and institutions in Britain.

First King Charles III coins pass the Trial of the Pyx

Nearly 10,000 coins were submitted for testing, including with the 15kg gold coin produced to celebrate Her Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II’s Platinum Jubilee

The Royal Mint Experience Hosting Celebrations Fit for a King This Weekend!

A new temporary exhibition, titled ‘Crowned: The Making of a Monarch’ will also be opening

Heritage Crafts and The Royal Mint award first five bursaries to protect critically endangered precious metal crafts

The Royal Mint will open an additional bursary scheme for those looking to hone their skills precious metals and learn from some of the best in the industry

Royal Mint Reveal Celebratory Coronation Range Ahead of the Coronation on 6 May

The commemorative coin range features the first official crowned coinage portrait of His Majesty The King, designed by Martin Jennings

The Royal Mint Unveils His Majesty King Charles III’s Official Maundy Money Coins

This year will be King Charles III first official Royal Maundy Ceremony as King, the ceremony will take place at York Minster

Investors move into ‘safe haven’ gold as market uncertainty remains, new Royal Mint data reveals

In 2022, The Royal Mint saw a near 26% uplift year-on-year in the number of gold investments

The Royal Mint concludes its spellbinding Harry Potter collection celebrating 25 years of magic with a 50p featuring Hogwarts School

All four coins in the collection feature scenes and characters from the first book in the series illustrated by Jim Kay

The Royal Mint announces donation of 2.5% from Kaaba gold bar sales to Islamic Relief for the month of Ramadan

Created in consultation with the Muslim Council of Wales and designed by Emma Noble, the Kaaba gold bar represents the holiest site for millions of Muslims

The Royal Mint Remasters One of the Rarest Coins Produced in its 1,100-year history – the Petition Crown

The Petition Crown was produced by Thomas Simon to showcase his exceptional technical, engraving, and artistic ability and is one of the rarest coins ever made with only a handful being produced

The Royal Mint Launches a Gold Bar for the Islamic Community depicting the Kaaba

Created in consultation with Muslim Council Wales and designed by Emma Noble, it represents Kaaba, the holiest site for millions of Muslims.

The Royal Mint Unveils Remastered Charles I Coin as part of its British Monarchs Collection

This is the latest launch from the House of Stuart and the coin features the only equestrian portrait in The British Monarchs Collection.

The Royal Mint launches its 2023 Britannia Collection

This year’s Britannia coin has been designed by Jonathan Olliffe and is inspired by Britannia’s maritime origins.

The Bull of Clarence Charges into The Royal Tudor Beasts Collection

Each coin in the collection has been attentively designed by artist David Lawrence

The Royal Mint Launches First Commemorative Coin in Myths and Legends Collection

The King Arthur coin is the first in the collection to feature the effigy of His Majesty King Charles III

All Aboard! The Royal Mint celebrates the centenary of Flying Scotsman with a collectable £2 coin

The Flying Scotsman £2 coin will feature a design in vivid colour – the first time for colour to appear on a £2 coin in over 20 years.

The Royal Mint launches its first individual collectable 50p of 2023 featuring Professor Albus Dumbledore

All four coins in the collection feature scenes and characters from the first book in the series illustrated by Jim Kay.

Landmark year as the first King Charles III coins and the largest coin in The Royal Mint’s history are submitted for testing at the Trial of the Pyx

This is the first time that coins bearing the effigies of two monarchs have been submitted to the Trial for several decades.

Amanda Brady appointed as Chief People Officer at The Royal Mint

Amanda will drive people transformation and change across The Royal Mint through a time of significant growth, further developing its positive culture, with a key focus on driving its commitment to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI)

The Royal Mint announces partnership with Heritage Crafts to safeguard endangered British crafts

CEO Anne Jessopp announced the bursaries at a ceremony in the House of Lords today

The Royal Mint Unveils Remastered Henry VIII Coin as Part of Popular British Monarchs Collection

This is the first coin in the collection to feature His Majesty King Charles III’s official coinage portrait on the obverse

Royal Mint unveils Britannia 2023

The Royal Mint’s Britannia Bullion coin has four security features, making it the world’s most visually secure bullion coin available for investors.

The Royal Mint Museum Announces 2022 Medal Competition Winner

The competition for students and recent graduates was held to commemorate Her Late Majesty’s Platinum Jubilee celebrating her 70-year reign in 2022.

Strike the First 2023 Coin Bearing King Charles III at The Royal Mint Experience

This is the first-time visitors can strike a £2 coin bearing King Charles III portrait.

The Royal Mint reveals the first coins of 2023 bearing His Majesty The King’s Official Coinage Portrait

This is the first time people will see the portrait of King Charles III on a £2.

The Royal Mint begins circulating the first coins bearing His Majesty King Charles III effigy

A total of 4.9 million 50 pence coins will enter circulation across 9,452 Post Office branches throughout the month of December with the remaining coins following in line with demand

The Royal Mint launches its final individual collectable 50p of the year featuring The Hogwarts Express and Queen Elizabeth II’s portrait

All four coins in the collection feature scenes and characters from the first book in the series illustrated by Jim Kay

The Royal Mint launches new collectable coin to celebrate 60 years of The Rolling Stones

The unique £5 coin design captures the band in their element, mid-performance, along with the band name, which appears in their classic 1973 font.

The Royal Mint launches collectable £2 to celebrate 25 years of the bi-metallic coin

The 2022 dated collectable coin features the original design that appeared on the first bi-metallic £2 which was first struck in 1997.

The Royal Mint celebrates ten years of friendship and fun with The Snowman™ and The Snowdog official 50p coin

The Royal Mint, official maker of UK coins, has today revealed a collectable 50p coin to celebrate ten years since the release of The Snowman and The Snowdog, the animated sequel to the late Raymond Briggs’ timeless picture book and film adaption, The Snowman.

The Royal Mint begins production of the first circulating coins featuring King Charles III

The first coin will be a memorial 50 pence in honour of Her Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, and coins will start to appear in the public’s change from December 2022

The Royal Mint releases 50 Years of UK Pride 50p into circulation

The Pride 50p is set to become the last design which will enter general circulation in the UK featuring the portrait of Her Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II on the obverse (heads) side of the coin

“Wands at the ready!” - The Royal Mint launches a spellbinding coin collection to celebrate the 25th anniversary of Harry Potter and The Philosopher’s Stone

The collection will include four coins in total including scenes and characters from the first book in the series illustrated by Jim Kay.

Gold shines for The Royal Mint as it announces record £18 million pre-tax profit

Revenue increased to £1.4 billion (2020–21: £1.1 billion) as sales of precious metals grew in the UK, US and Europe

The Royal Mint unveils collectable coin marking 100 Years of Our BBC

In celebration of the launch, the coin has been photographed alongside the AXBT Microphone at BBC Broadcasting House in London

The Royal Mint unveils official coin effigy of His Majesty King Charles III

The King’s portrait will first appear on a £5 coin and 50p commemorating the life and legacy of Her Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II

The Royal Mint confirms coins bearing effigy of His Majesty King Charles III will enter circulation

All UK coins bearing the effigy of Her Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II will also remain legal tender and in active circulation

Queen Elizabeth II 1926 – 2022

Anne Jessopp, Chief Executive Officer at The Royal Mint, said: “On behalf of everyone at The Royal Mint, I would like to extend our heartfelt sympathy to The Royal Family at this extraordinarily sad time.

The Royal Mint Crowns The Coin Collecting Capital Of The UK

Ceramic elephants, thimbles and egg cups were some of the quirky collections revealed by the study

The Royal Mint unveils final coin in Disney’s Winnie the Pooh collection

The designs are inspired by the original watercolour illustrations of E. H. Shepard, brought to life on UK coin using traditional craftsmanship and innovative colour printing technology

The Royal Mint reveals special coin collection celebrating Her Majesty The Queen’s reign – featuring The Queen’s signature for the first time on UK coinage

Each design in the collection is united by Her Majesty The Queen’s signature

Royal Mint Celebrate Launch of Ganesh Bar by Presenting Gold to Newly Built Temple

The Royal Mint has released a Ganesh gold bar, the second in its Diwali-inspired series

The Royal Mint unveils new Disney Kanga and Roo 50p coin

The designs are inspired by the original watercolour illustrations of E. H. Shepard, brought to life on UK coin using traditional craftsmanship and innovative colour printing technology

The Royal Mint celebrates the life and work of Alexander Graham Bell with a new £2 collectable coin

The collectable £2 coin features as part of The Royal Mint’s Innovation in Science coin series.

The Royal Mint reports impressive precious metals sales from international investors in Q1

US sales in particular were strong, with American investors flocking to the Mint for gold, silver and platinum investment products

The Royal Mint unveils the second coin in its special coin collection celebrating Her Majesty The Queen’s reign

Each design in the collection is united by Her Majesty The Queen’s signature

The Royal Mint Launches Mind partnership with bumper community football festival

The Royal Mint has kicked off its Charity of the Year partnership with Mind, with its biggest and best football festival to date, attracting 80 community football clubs from across South Wales.

11 Facts you didn’t know about one of the nation’s most iconic coins: the £1

The Royal Mint has released a special collectable set celebrating one of the UK’s most recognised coins – the £1

The Royal Mint celebrates Alan Turing on a collectable 50p coin

The release marks the completion of the Innovation in Science 50p series at The Royal Mint

The Royal Mint launches vibrant 50p for Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games

The Royal Mint celebrates 50th Anniversary of Pride with rainbow 50p

Five million of the 50p coins will enter circulation, making the design accessible to all

The Royal Mint reveals special coin collection celebrating Her Majesty The Queen’s reign – featuring The Queen’s signature for the first time on UK coinage

The coins in the collection are available in a range of precious metals and finishes from The Royal Mint website.

The Royal Mint Museum Celebrates The Platinum Jubilee With Reminiscence Boxes And Party Packs For UK Care Homes

The popular ‘Museum in a Box’ initiative includes new objects, audio and Toughbook content reflecting the Jubilees of Her Majesty The Queen

The Royal Mint unveils its largest ever coin for The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee

A unique 15-kilogram gold coin celebrating Her Majesty’s Platinum Jubilee has been unveiled by The Royal Mint – the largest coin produced in its 1,100-year history

The Royal Mint celebrates His Royal Highness The Duke of Cambridge’s 40th Birthday

The Duke of Cambridge’s 40th birthday will be marked with a £5 coin made by The Royal Mint

School Children From Coed Y Dderwen in Merthyr Get Special Coin Presentation at The Royal Mint

The Royal Mint has teamed up with The Queen’s Green Canopy (QGC) to gift 7,000 special-edition 50ps to children completing a special Jubilee edition of the RFS Junior Forester Award.

The Royal Mint launch ‘886’, a jewellery division using gold recovered from electronic waste

Designed by Creative Director Dominic Jones, the range combines ancient coin and medal-making techniques with The Royal Mint’s precision engineering

The Royal Mint marks 50 years of Pride UK with first LGBTQ+ coin

This coin marks the first time Britain’s LGBTQ+ community has been celebrated on official UK coinage, and forms part of The Royal Mint’s wider commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Estimated $8million worth of rare coins offered to collectors in upcoming international auction

The auction has over 800 lots including an original Three Graces, Henry VII Sovereign and 16th century Japanese Oban

The Royal Mint celebrates 120 years of Peter Rabbit™ with brand-new coin

The Tale of Peter Rabbit has been celebrated on coins by the Royal Mint since 2016 and is highly popular with collectors

The Royal Mint launches 886, unveiling a debut unisex jewellery collection crafted in sustainable solid gold designed by Creative Director Dominic Jones and incorporating homeware

Designed by Creative Director Dominic Jones

The Royal Mint unveils new Eeyore 50p as part of the Winnie the Pooh and Friends coin collection, inspired by Disney

The designs are inspired by the original watercolour illustrations of E. H. Shepard, brought to life on UK coin using traditional craftsmanship and innovative colour printing technology

Royal Mint Reveal World’s Largest Platinum Coin Following Significant Growth in Platinum Investment

The coin will be taken on a roadshow later this year to continue investment education

The Royal Mint partners with Quintet Private Bank to introduce the use of recycled gold in an exchange-traded commodity

The Royal Mint introduces 100% recycled gold bars as part of its Physical Gold ETC (RMAU), in partnership with Quintet

The Royal Mint to build ‘world first’ plant to turn UK’s electronic waste into gold

The first of its kind plant will provide a source of high-quality precious metals while offering a solution to significant and growing environmental challenges

The Royal Mint reveals young people are set to invest £9.4bn as alcohol, travel and buying fast fashion take a back seat

The majority of those surveyed have experienced loss of money through NFTs, meme stocks and crypto.

The Royal Mint issues new Britannia coin on International Women’s Day – celebrating women of all ages

Britannia first appeared on UK coins 2000 years ago, and has traditionally depicted Britain as a strong woman

We’ll mint again! The Royal Mint Honours Dame Vera Lynn on £2 coin

The reverse design of the £2 coin features a beautifully detailed portrait of Dame Vera as she appeared during the height of her fame

The Royal Mint celebrates 150 Years of the FA Cup on a collectable £2 coin

The collectable £2 features the iconic trophy at the heart of the design and will be used for the coin toss at the 150th FA Cup Final at Wembley in May

The Royal Mint sends largest coins in its history to 700-year-old Trial of the Pyx

The Queen’s Beasts 10kg gold coin is one of the coins being sent to the Trial of the Pyx, an annual legal process at Goldsmith’s Hall in the City of London

The Royal Mint releases coins into circulation to celebrate The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee

A 50p marking Her Majesty The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee will enter circulation next month, with a special commemorative design

The Royal Mint Turn Blue Monday Gold with £1,000 Investment Opportunity

The sum can be invested into one of The Royal Mint’s physically-backed, digital gold products

The Royal Mint unveils commemorative coins for The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee

The new commemorative design will feature on the ‘heads’ side of the first UK 50p to celebrate a Royal event and a traditional £5 crown

The Royal Mint reveals new coins for 2022 including the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee 50p

The coins will be available to purchase individually throughout 2022, starting with the commemorative Platinum Jubilee 50p and £5 which will be available with a special commemorative obverse

The Royal Mint unveils unique commemorative 50p design for the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee

The Royal Mint has unveiled the design of a new commemorative 50p to mark Her Majesty the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee, which is the first 50p to celebrate a royal event

The Royal Mint unveils unique commemorative 50p design for the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee

The Royal Mint has unveiled the design of a new commemorative 50p to mark Her Majesty the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee, which is the first 50p to celebrate a royal event

The Royal Mint Reveals Coin History of the Infamous ‘I’m a Celebrity’ Castle

The Royal Mint reveals they have acquired a rare Gothic Crown retailing at £13,700, originally issued during the era of Gwrych Castle

Chancellor Rishi Sunak passes the annual Trial of the Pyx

Quality of Britain’s coins confirmed in 700-year-old judicial process

Study by The Royal Mint reveals a significant gender gap in investing, citing insufficient knowledge as a key contributor

37 percent of surveyed women said they understand the basics of investing, compared to 56 percent of males

The Royal Mint unveils the 2022 Sovereign - the first coin in its Platinum Jubilee collection

To mark Her Majesty the Queen’s historic Platinum Jubilee, the Sovereign will feature The Royal Coat of Arms on the reverse

Royal Mint’s Celebration of Diversity Continues with Launch of Lakshmi Gold Bar

Product designer Emma Noble has created an intricate and authentic design featuring the Hindu Goddess of Wealth

The Royal Mint commemorates the life and legacy of Mahatma Gandhi on a new coin

A new coin was unveiled by Chancellor Rishi Sunak as part of Diwali celebrations

The Royal Mint releases official Tigger 50p in collection inspired by Disney’s Winnie the Pooh

The latest collectable 50p design is based on the original decorations of E.H. Shepard, marking the 95th anniversary of the stories in the Hundred Acre Wood

Royal Mint Museum launch short-story competition to mark the Platinum Jubilee

The short story competition is open to all pupils aged 8 to 11, and the winning entry will be selected by our panel of celebrated children’s authors and illustrators,

Turning electronic waste into gold: The Royal Mint brings world first sustainable precious metal technology to the UK

Pioneering new technology will enable The Royal Mint to recover precious metals from discarded electronic devices such as mobile phones and laptops.

The Royal Mint celebrates new The Snowman™ 2021 Range with hidden Gold Coin

New for 2021, The Snowman™ advent calendars feature a brilliant uncirculated 50p behind door 24 with the brand-new design by illustrator Robin Shaw

Renowned jewellery designer makes debut for The Royal Mint with new coin celebrating 100 Years of Insulin

The commemorative 50p celebrates the 100th anniversary of the discovery of insulin, marking the historic medical breakthrough for the first time on an official UK coin.

The Royal Mint unleashes The Royal Tudor Beasts onto a new range of collectable and bullion coins at Hampton Court Palace in collaboration with Historic Royal Palaces

The Royal Tudor Beast coin and bullion collection will be released over five years.

The Royal Mint’s latest research shows new interest in childhood character coins

A recent survey by The Royal Mint has found that childhood character coins are inspiring new and younger collectors

The Royal Mint hails the latest circulating 50ps in 2020 Mintage Figures

The Royal Mint has posted the latest breakdown of coins that have entered circulation, including the British Diversity and Withdrawal from the European Union 50ps

The Royal Mint launches official 50p coin to honour British inventor Charles Babbage

The Charles Babbage 50p is the fourth coin in The Royal Mint’s Innovation in Science collectable series

The Royal Mint to auction rare samples for first time in its history – including Kew Gardens 50p

The Royal Mint announces first-ever auction of ‘trial pieces’ – the samples used to make coins

The Royal Mint Reveals Meme Stock Volatility Sparks Gold Investments

Research suggests that investors are falling out of love with volatile assets, instead turning to more tried and tested investments

The Royal Mint celebrates Disney’s Winnie the Pooh and Friends on official UK coin

The latest collectable 50p features a group shot of Winnie the Pooh, Piglet, Owl, Eeyore, Rabbit, Tigger, Kanga and Roo, with a design inspired by the original decorations of E.H. Shepard.

The Royal Mint celebrates launch of Through the Looking-Glass coin with a tasty tribute

The Royal Mint has partnered with EL&N bakery to create a limited-edition range of intricately designed cakes inspired by the commemorative £5.

The Royal Mint celebrates the 250th Anniversary of Sir Walter Scott on official UK coin

One of the most influential Scots in history, Sir Walter Scott is renowned for his contribution to literature with his novels and poems.

Gold shines for The Royal Mint as it reports a £12.7 million operating profit

The Royal Mint has announced its financial results for the year ending 31st March, 2021, achieving record profit across its Consumer division as sales of gold and silver double, millennials flock to new digital savings accounts, and larger ‘Masterwork’ coins attract new customers.

The Royal Mint appoints Caroline Webb as Chief Marketing Officer

Caroline will oversee brand, marketing, and product strategy at The Royal Mint as the company continues its reinvention as a premium consumer brand - attracting new customers and expanding Last year The Royal Mint introduced a new brand proposition as ‘The Original Maker’.

Royal Mint designer meets budding artists celebrating Diversity with a special exhibition at Tre Uchaf Primary School

One of the Original Makers of UK coins, Dominique is the artist behind the first official UK coin to celebrate diversity

The Royal Mint celebrates the ever-popular Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland on official UK coin for the first time

Part of a two-coin collectors’ series, the Through the Looking-Glass £5 crown will be released later this year

The Royal Mint introduces the Five-Sovereign Piece as the final coin in the 2021 Sovereign Collection celebrating Her Majesty the Queen’s 95th Birthday

The Five-Sovereign Piece is the largest and rarest of the coins in the 2021 Sovereign Collection

The Royal Mint reunites all ten of The Queen’s Beasts as part of a Ten Coin Set

Each Beast will feature on a newly struck 2021 dated commemorative coin

The Royal Mint and Team GB capture the spirit of the nation with a Commemorative 50p for this year’s Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games

Originally available in the 2020 Annual Set, the coin has been struck again in 2021 for collectors

Dilwyn the Welsh Dragon to star on CBeebies Bedtime Stories

The Royal Mint’s ‘Dilwyn the Welsh Dragon’ children’s story, written by Welsh author Sam Langley-Swain, is set to appear on CBeebies Bedtime Stories.

The Royal Mint Experience set to reopen this Saturday with brand-new exhibition

Visitors can experience a brand-new exhibition about Decimalisation in honour of the 50th Anniversary

The Royal Mint places The Who centre stage on a new range of collectable coins

The coin’s dynamic design includes some of the most famed symbols from the band’s live and loud performances.

Royal Mint Reports Silver Shines On with 540% Increase

The Gold:Silver ratio has also fluctuated close to seven-year lows.

The Royal Mint celebrates John Logie Baird on a commemorative 50p

The design features a graphic representation of Baird’s life and work as ‘The Father of Television’

Mr. Men Little Miss… The nation’s favourite bedtime stories? Jenni Falconer thinks so!

To celebrate the launch of the final design in the collection, The Royal Mint worked with avid coin collector, Jenni Falconer, to unveil vibrant ‘Little Miss Sunshine’ on a £5 coin.

The Royal Mint launches Alfred the Great commemorative coin honouring the military mastermind a millennium on from his accession

This month marks the reign of Alfred the Great, 1,150 years after he was crowned King in 871

Royal Mint and Elton John announce charity auction – celebrating the artist’s greatest hits

The Royal Mint has created a one of a kind silver medallion celebrating Elton John’s greatest hits

The Royal Mint unveils its largest coin in its 1,100-year history – a 10 kilo gold ‘Masterwork’

It is the latest ‘Masterwork’ from The Royal Mint – a new series of larger, one of a kind pieces for collectors made using a combination of traditional skills and innovative technology.

The Royal Mint Museum celebrates winners of Remembering Decimalisation short-story competition

The Royal Mint Museum has revealed winners of its short-story competition for schools in Wales

Royal Mint Partner with Canadian Mint to Celebrate The Queen's 95th Birthday

The set contains two one-ounce coins struck in fine silver and finished to Proof standard to celebrate The Queen's sovereignty over Canada and the United Kingdom.

The Royal Mint Reveals 80% of Uk Parents Are Investing in Their Children’s Future Following the Covid-19 Pandemic

Results found that parents are more aware of their children’s finances than they were 12 months ago as eight in 10 parents hope to develop better money habits

The Royal Mint to Gift 95 Coins to 95 People Turning 95, To Celebrate Her Majesty the Queen’s Landmark Birthday

The coin launch celebrates Queen Elizabeth’s remarkable milestone birthday

The Royal Mint celebrates 150th anniversary of The Royal Albert Hall with the UK’s first domed coin

The Royal Mint, the original maker of UK coins, has released a new commemorative £5 coin celebrating the 150th anniversary of the Royal Albert Hall.

Royal Mint’s Precious Metals Team Launch New Range of Investment Products Inspired by Myths and Legends

The Royal Mint has today launched a new Myths and Legends bullion collection, with the first coin featuring a modern interpretation of Robin Hood

Mr. Men Superfan gives seal of approval to The Royal Mint’s New Coin

One of the world’s biggest Mr. Men Little Miss fans gave The Royal Mint’s new coin the seal of approval today

The Royal Mint’s Tooth Fairy gifts over £40.5 million* to children during Coronavirus lockdowns

Almost 6.5 million (73%) UK parents have had to forego at least one cherished tradition for their children due to the pandemic, however leaving money from the Tooth Fairy was the tradition that parents were most able to honour.

The Royal Mint celebrates fossil hunter Mary Anning with a new commemorative 50p coin collection

The Royal Mint, the Original Maker of UK coins, in collaboration with the Natural History Museum has today launched a new commemorative coin collection celebrating fossil hunter and pioneering palaeontologist Mary Anning.

The Royal Mint celebrates 50 years of Mr. Men Little Miss Characters

The Royal Mint celebrates 50 years of fun with a new commemorative coin collection featuring the ‘Mr. Men Little Miss Characters

The Royal Mint appoints Jörg Sassmannshausen as Regional Director of Sales

The Royal Mint continues to offer leading products and services in coin and blank production, end of life metal reclamation and cash handling consultancy for central banks and Mints globally.

Ahead of the 50th anniversary of Decimalisation, The Royal Mint reveals the rarest coins in circulation

In 2019 over 500 million coins were released into circulation, including three new 50 pence designs celebrating Arthur Conon Doyle’s iconic Sherlock Holmes, and Paddington the Bear at St Paul’s Cathedral and the Tower of London.

The Royal Mint unleashes the Griffin of Edward III as the final beast to join the Queen’s Beasts collection

The Griffin of Edward III has been reimagined for modern times by designer Jody Clark.

Interactive ‘Museum in a box’ created for care homes

The Royal Mint Museum has created an interactive ‘Museum in a box’ for care homes ahead of Decimalisation anniversary

The Royal Mint reports sharp rise in gifting gold and attracts millennial investors

New figures released from The Royal Mint show a rise in people gifting gold for Christmas – with sales of 1g and 5g bars increasing by 53% year on year.

The Royal Mint reveals new commemorative coins for 2021

The Royal Mint announce five new designs that will appear on British coins in 2021

The Royal Mint and Arrandene MFG announce new global commercial partnership

The Royal Mint, the world’s largest export mint, and arrandene MFG, a leading British metal trading company, have agreed to a commercial partnership.

£1 billion set to be spent on unwanted Christmas gifts

As the nation prepares for a Christmas like no other, research has found that British parents believe £1 billion* worth of the presents given to children will go unused.

The Royal Mint sends a coin into space in honour of ‘Starman’ David Bowie

The Royal Mint has launched a new commemorative coin range in honour of music legend Davie Bowie

The Royal Mint unveils a 50 pence celebrating The Snowman™

The Royal Mint, the original maker of UK coins, together with Snowman Enterprises Ltd, has today unveiled a brand new 50 pence featuring one of Britain’s most iconic festive characters, The Snowman™ *

The Royal Mint Launch Tooth Fairy Set

The Royal Mint has launched a new coin set to celebrate the tradition of the Tooth Fairy.

The Royal Mint and Vaultex Consulting announce new global commercial partnership

The Royal Mint, the world’s largest export mint, and Vaultex, one of the leading British cash processing companies, have agreed to a commercial partnership.

The Royal Mint to help young people get a ‘Kickstart’ in their careers

The Royal Mint has become one of the first companies to sign up to the Government’s new ‘Kickstart’ scheme – providing work placements for 16 -24 year olds.

The Royal Mint Announce First Coin in Celebration of Diversity

The Royal Mint has unveiled a brand new coin, a 50p celebrating the diversity which built Britain.

The Royal Mint Launches Final Coin in its James Bond Collection – Revealing a Hidden Message Across the Series

The Royal Mint will launch the final coin in its James Bond collection on global James Bond Day.

The Royal Mint launches the World’s First James Bond Bullion Bar

The Royal Mint is launching the world’s first James Bond bullion bar, available in gold and silver.

The Royal Mint unveil the world’s most visually secure bullion coin

The Royal Mint unveils latest Britannia design with new anti-counterfeit features. The innovative safety features use natural light to authenticate the bullion coin as genuine.

The Royal Mint and Disney Launch the UK’s first official Winnie-the-Pooh Coin

The Royal Mint, in collaboration with Disney, have today launched the first in a series of Winnie-the-Pooh coins. The commemorative fifty pence piece features original watercolour illustrations by E.H. Shepard and marks the first time Winnie-the-Pooh has been featured on an official UK coin.

Celebrate the Lunar cycle with The Royal Mint’s 2021 Lunar Year of the Ox commemorative coin

The Royal Mint continues its Shēngxiào collection with a commemorative coin celebrating Lunar Year of the Ox – one of the most beloved and respected creatures in Chinese culture.

The Royal Mint has announced that Elton John, one of the most successful and enduring artists of all time will be celebrated on a new commemorative coin.

The Royal Mint has introduced a UK minting first on a collection of commemorative coins to celebrate the career and legacy of Elton John. The Elton John commemorative coin is the latest addition to The Royal Mint’s new Music Legends series.

The Royal Mint has announced the launch of its James Bond commemorative coin and gold bar collection ahead of the release of the 25th James Bond film. The collection includes a number of Royal Mint firsts – a 7 kilo gold coin, which is the largest coin with the highest face value to be produced in the Mint’s 1,100-year history

The Royal Mint is now producing 5,000 medical visors per day and will initially prioritise supplying NHS Wales who supported the development and approval of the medical visors.

The Royal Mint has today announced that it will make 1.9 million medical visors for the NHS in England and Wales to help protect medical workers.

The Royal Mint, in conjunction with the Natural History Museum, has launched a commemorative Hylaeosaurus 50p coin - the final coin in the popular Dinosauria Collection series which celebrates Britain’s contribution to the discovery of dinosaurs.

For the 75th anniversary of Victory in Europe (VE) Day, The Royal Mint pays special thanks to the wartime generation who gave so much and honours their spirit and sacrifice with a £2 commemorative coin and historic coin set, which were created in association with Imperial War Museums (IWM).

The Royal Mint has set a new record for British coinage after sourcing and selling a rare Edward VIII Sovereign to a private collector for £1 million.

The Royal Mint Experience has been awarded the ‘2020 Travellers Choice Award by Trip Advisor’ – ranking it amongst the top 10% of attractions worldwide for customer experience. The news comes as the attraction safely reopened its doors earlier this month.

The ETC is designed to offer investors an effective way to access the gold market as it tracks the physical price of gold.

The Royal Mint Physical Gold ETC (RMAU) has been passported for sale in Sweden, Denmark, Norway and Finland. Issued by HANetf, Europe’s first ‘white label’ ETF issuer, RMAU was launched in February 2020 on the London Stock Exchange.

The Royal Mint Physical Gold ETC (RMAU) has reached the $300 million AUM milestone just 6 months after launch.

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