british monarchy
As the original maker of British coins, The Royal Mint struck every UK coin of Her Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II’s reign.
A Crowned Portrait
Designed by Martin Jennings, the first crowned coinage portrait of King Charles III appears on coins commemorating The King’s coronation.
The Royal Mint
With our long history of minting coins for British monarchs, we are proud to commemorate royal events.
Historic Royalty
Iconic kings and queens from four royal houses: Tudor, Stuart, Hanoverian and Windsor, formerly known as Saxe-Coburg-Gotha.
The Coronation of His Majesty King Charles III UK Coin Collection
Discover the coronation collection featuring His Majesty King Charles III’s first official crowned coinage portrait, which has received the monarch’s personal approval.
The British Monarchs Collection
Throughout The Royal Mint’s history, there have been numerous Kings and Queens that have featured on British coins. Britain’s rich heritage and varied history are often categorised by the monarch who was on the throne at the time of the event.
The Memorial Sovereign 2022
Associated with British kings and queens for centuries, The Sovereign has long been a symbol of regal strength and authority. This memorial edition marks the first time the coin features the official coinage portrait of His Majesty The King, whilst also honouring the life and legacy of Queen Elizabeth II, Britain’s longest-reigning monarch.
The Royal Tudor Beasts Collection
The proud Bull of Clarence is the latest addition to The Royal Tudor Beasts Collection. This is the first coin in the collection to feature the new official coinage portrait of His Majesty The King.
The Queen's Reign Collection
Featuring reverse designs by the Irish artist and illustrator Patrick James (P. J.) Lynch, the coins in this limited collection of three UK coins honours The Queen’s contribution to society and the common good.
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British Monarchs: Charles I Behind the Design
The 75th Birthday of His Majesty King Charles III