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The Royal Mint Launches 2025 Sovereign Collection
From 2026 all gold Sovereigns will return to being crafted from yellow gold.
Read moreThe 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.
Read moreThe 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.
Read more“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.
Read moreKing 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.
Read moreUK 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
Read moreNew 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
Read moreThe 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.
Read moreAHOY! 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.
Read moreStruck 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.
Read moreThe 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
Read moreSnap 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.
Read moreThe 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.
Read moreThe 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.
Read moreThe 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.
Read moreThe 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.
Read moreRoyal Mint to Commemorate 80th Anniversary of D-Day Landings
The coin has been created with the assistance of Imperial War Museums
Read moreNearly 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.
Read moreHarry 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.
Read moreComing 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.
Read moreEggs-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!
Read moreIconic Royal Residence Celebrated on UK Coin
The Royal Mint announces the individual release of an official Buckingham Palace £5 coin
Read moreThe 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
Read moreGeorge 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”
Read moreEntries will be judged by award-winning author, historian and broadcaster, Greg Jenner
Read moreThe Tudor Dragon Roars onto Royal Mint Coins
Commissioned by Henry VIII, these heraldic creatures displayed the power and influence of the House of Tudor.
Read moreEngland 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.
Read moreThe 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.
Read moreHistoric 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
Read moreHave 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.
Read moreThe 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.
Read moreThe 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.
Read moreFlora 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.
Read moreCelebrating 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.
Read moreThe 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
Read moreThe Royal Mint has developed a world-first processing facility to recover gold from electronic devices using patented chemistry
Read moreThe 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.
Read moreUnited 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
Read moreStrike 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.
Read moreThe 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.
Read moreThe 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.
Read moreThe 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.
Read moreThe 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.
Read moreThe new Dinosaur collectable 50p series will see Tyrannosaurus, Stegosaurus and Diplodocus appear on their own individual coins
Read moreThe 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.
Read moreSanta’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
Read moreThe 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.
Read moreEnvironmental Social Governance is a priority area for both organisations, with carbon footprint reduction goals.
Read moreThe 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.
Read moreUtilising X-ray silver is an important step in reducing The Royal Mint’s reliance on mined materials
Read moreThe 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.
Read moreTo mark the occasion, The Royal Mint is looking for 75 people turning 75 in 2023 to receive the special £5 coin.
Read moreThe 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.
Read moreThe 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
Read moreThe 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.
Read moreThe 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.
Read moreThe 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
Read moreNew 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
Read moreThe 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
Read moreThe 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.
Read moreThe 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
Read moreThe 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
Read moreA 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
Read moreThe 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
Read moreThe 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.
Read moreThe 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).
Read moreThe Royal Mint has partnered with Betts Metals to use silver sourced from x-ray films in its jewellery collection, 886 by The Royal Mint
Read moreThe 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
Read moreThe 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
Read moreThe Royal Mint launch commemorative coins to celebrate The Police
The Police commemorative coin forms part of The Royal Mint’s popular Music Legends series.
Read moreAs part of a five-year growth plan, The Royal Mint is pioneering new ways to recover precious metals from electronic waste
Read moreThe 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
Read moreComing 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.
Read moreThe 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.
Read moreThe 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.
Read moreThis coin forms part of The Royal Mint’s commitment to championing diversity and inclusion on official UK coins.
Read moreThe 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.
Read moreThe 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.
Read moreFirst 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
Read moreThe 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
Read moreThe 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
Read moreRoyal 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
Read moreThe 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
Read moreInvestors 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
Read moreAll four coins in the collection feature scenes and characters from the first book in the series illustrated by Jim Kay
Read moreCreated 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
Read moreThe 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
Read moreThe 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.
Read moreThe 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.
Read moreThe 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.
Read moreThe Bull of Clarence Charges into The Royal Tudor Beasts Collection
Each coin in the collection has been attentively designed by artist David Lawrence
Read moreThe 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
Read moreAll 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.
Read moreAll four coins in the collection feature scenes and characters from the first book in the series illustrated by Jim Kay.
Read moreThis is the first time that coins bearing the effigies of two monarchs have been submitted to the Trial for several decades.
Read moreAmanda 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)
Read moreThe 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
Read moreThe 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
Read moreRoyal 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.
Read moreThe 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.
Read moreStrike 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.
Read moreThis is the first time people will see the portrait of King Charles III on a £2.
Read moreThe 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
Read moreAll four coins in the collection feature scenes and characters from the first book in the series illustrated by Jim Kay
Read moreThe 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.
Read moreThe 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.
Read moreThe 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.
Read moreThe 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
Read moreThe 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
Read moreThe collection will include four coins in total including scenes and characters from the first book in the series illustrated by Jim Kay.
Read moreGold 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
Read moreThe 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
Read moreThe 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
Read moreThe 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
Read moreQueen 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.
Read moreThe 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
Read moreThe 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
Read moreEach design in the collection is united by Her Majesty The Queen’s signature
Read moreRoyal 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
Read moreThe 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
Read moreThe 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.
Read moreThe 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
Read moreEach design in the collection is united by Her Majesty The Queen’s signature
Read moreThe 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.
Read more11 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
Read moreThe 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
Read moreThe 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
Read moreThe coins in the collection are available in a range of precious metals and finishes from The Royal Mint website.
Read moreThe popular ‘Museum in a Box’ initiative includes new objects, audio and Toughbook content reflecting the Jubilees of Her Majesty The Queen
Read moreThe 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
Read moreThe 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
Read moreSchool 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.
Read moreThe 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
Read moreThe 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.
Read moreEstimated $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
Read moreThe 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
Read moreThe 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
Read moreRoyal 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
Read moreThe Royal Mint introduces 100% recycled gold bars as part of its Physical Gold ETC (RMAU), in partnership with Quintet
Read moreThe 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
Read moreThe majority of those surveyed have experienced loss of money through NFTs, meme stocks and crypto.
Read moreBritannia first appeared on UK coins 2000 years ago, and has traditionally depicted Britain as a strong woman
Read moreWe’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
Read moreThe 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
Read moreThe 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
Read moreThe 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
Read moreThe 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
Read moreThe 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
Read moreThe 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
Read moreThe 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
Read moreThe 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
Read moreThe 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
Read moreChancellor Rishi Sunak passes the annual Trial of the Pyx
Quality of Britain’s coins confirmed in 700-year-old judicial process
Read more37 percent of surveyed women said they understand the basics of investing, compared to 56 percent of males
Read moreThe 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
Read moreRoyal 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
Read moreThe 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
Read moreThe 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
Read moreRoyal 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,
Read morePioneering new technology will enable The Royal Mint to recover precious metals from discarded electronic devices such as mobile phones and laptops.
Read moreThe 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
Read moreThe 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.
Read moreThe Royal Tudor Beast coin and bullion collection will be released over five years.
Read moreThe 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
Read moreThe 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
Read moreThe 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
Read moreThe 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
Read moreThe 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
Read moreThe 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.
Read moreThe 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.
Read moreThe 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.
Read moreGold 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.
Read moreThe 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’.
Read moreOne of the Original Makers of UK coins, Dominique is the artist behind the first official UK coin to celebrate diversity
Read morePart of a two-coin collectors’ series, the Through the Looking-Glass £5 crown will be released later this year
Read moreThe Five-Sovereign Piece is the largest and rarest of the coins in the 2021 Sovereign Collection
Read moreThe 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
Read moreOriginally available in the 2020 Annual Set, the coin has been struck again in 2021 for collectors
Read moreDilwyn 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.
Read moreThe 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
Read moreThe 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.
Read moreRoyal Mint Reports Silver Shines On with 540% Increase
The Gold:Silver ratio has also fluctuated close to seven-year lows.
Read moreThe 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’
Read moreMr. 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.
Read moreThis month marks the reign of Alfred the Great, 1,150 years after he was crowned King in 871
Read moreRoyal 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
Read moreThe 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.
Read moreThe 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
Read moreRoyal 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.
Read moreResults 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
Read moreThe coin launch celebrates Queen Elizabeth’s remarkable milestone birthday
Read moreThe 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.
Read moreThe Royal Mint has today launched a new Myths and Legends bullion collection, with the first coin featuring a modern interpretation of Robin Hood
Read moreMr. 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
Read moreThe 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.
Read moreThe 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.
Read moreThe 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
Read moreThe 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.
Read moreIn 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.
Read moreThe Griffin of Edward III has been reimagined for modern times by designer Jody Clark.
Read moreInteractive ‘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
Read moreThe 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.
Read moreThe Royal Mint reveals new commemorative coins for 2021
The Royal Mint announce five new designs that will appear on British coins in 2021
Read moreThe 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.
Read more£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.
Read moreThe 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
Read moreThe 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™ *
Read moreThe Royal Mint Launch Tooth Fairy Set
The Royal Mint has launched a new coin set to celebrate the tradition of the Tooth Fairy.
Read moreThe 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.
Read moreThe 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.
Read moreThe 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.
Read moreThe Royal Mint will launch the final coin in its James Bond collection on global James Bond Day.
Read moreThe 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.
Read moreThe 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.
Read moreThe 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.
Read moreCelebrate 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.
Read moreElton John’s musical career celebrated on UK commemorative coin by Royal Mint
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.
Read moreThe Royal Mint introduces a minting first with its Elton John commemorative coin range
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.
Read moreThe 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
Read moreThe Royal Mint manufactures 5,000 medical visors a day for the NHS
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.
Read moreThe Royal Mint to make 1.9 million medical visors for the NHS
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.
Read moreThe Royal Mint combines augmented reality and coins for the first time for Dinosauria Collection
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.
Read moreThe Royal Mint joins the nation to thank a generation - 75th Anniversary of VE Day
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).
Read moreThe Royal Mint sets new record with sale of Britain’s first £1 million coin
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.
Read moreThe 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.
Read moreThe Royal Mint lists gold backed exchange traded commodity on Borsa Italiana
The ETC is designed to offer investors an effective way to access the gold market as it tracks the physical price of gold.
Read moreThe Royal Mint Physical Gold ETC Passported To Scandinavia
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.
Read moreThe Royal Mint Physical Gold ETC Reaches $300 Million AUM
The Royal Mint Physical Gold ETC (RMAU) has reached the $300 million AUM milestone just 6 months after launch.
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