The Royal Mint have released a new crown coin which is designed especially for Christmas time and holiday gift-giving. This is the first time a crown coin has ever been retailed featuring this festive time of year. This year’s Christmas coin celebrates the very heart of Yuletide traditions with an original Christmas-tree design — the […]
The World of Leading Bullion Coins book launch
Metals Focus has announced the launch of it new reference book, The World of Leading Bullion Coins, at an event at the LBMA/LPPM Conference in Barcelona. The book was produced with the support of five sponsors—the Perth Mint, the Austrian Mint, the Royal Canadian Mint, the Rand Refinery, and the Royal Mint. The World of Leading […]
United Kingdom: Remembrance Day, the end of the Great War, displayed on new crown coin
The Royal Mint have released a new crown coin which honours the observance of Remembrance Day, the anniversary of the end of the Great War (later, after 1945, referred to as World War I). As the world reaches the centenary anniversary of the conclusion of this deadly conflict, once referred to as the “war to […]
United Kingdom: New crown coins celebrate the longest Royal marriage in British history
The Royal Mint have unveiled (2nd October) the new crown coins to mark the 70th (platinum) wedding anniversary of HM Queen Elizabeth II and HRH Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh. The anniversary is unprecedented in the British Royal family, as no other sovereign or consort has ever achieved this milestone. The coins celebrate the day 70 […]
Jersey: Momentous platinum wedding anniversary of Elizabeth II and Philip celebrated with new crown coin
The treasury of the Bailiwick of Jersey, Channel Islands, have issued a new range of crown coins which celebrate an amazing milestone in the life of the United Kingdom’s Queen Elizabeth II, who, along with her husband, the Duke of Edinburgh, will celebrate an unprecedented 70th (or platinum) wedding anniversary. The Queen and the duke, […]
Ascension Sapphire Jubilee crown marks Queen’s milestone royal anniversary
Embed from Getty Images The government and treasury of Ascension Island have issued (30th August) a new crown coin which marks a royal event not seen in anyone’s lifetime previously. The crown celebrates the 65th anniversary of reign (the Sapphire Jubilee) of HM Queen Elizabeth II, who ascended to the British throne on the 6th February 1952 at […]
United Kingdom: The genius of Sir Isaac Newton honoured on latest commemorative 50 pence
The Royal Mint have launched (4th September) the precious-metal versions of their tribute to the genius of Sir Isaac Newton on the 375th anniversary of his birth. Sir Isaac Newton (1642–1727) was the most significant figure of the Scientific Revolution of the 17th century. His legacy shaped our understanding of mathematics and physics and helped define the […]
Fourth and final coin in popular Beatrix Potter 2017 Collection now available for pre-order
The fourth and final release in the Beatrix Potter 2017 Collection features Benjamin Bunny and is now available for pre-order. The Tale of Benjamin Bunny is distinct from Potter’s other four books given that the story was written entirely from scratch, unlike the aforementioned which were based on her own private letters. Benjamin Bunny’s tale […]
Ascension: 70th wedding anniversary of Elizabeth and Philip celebrated on latest silver crown coin
A Lifetime of Devotion The government and treasury of Ascension have issued (20th July) a new crown coin which marks an astonishing and memorable life event of the longest-serving British monarch, Queen Elizabeth II, and her consort, Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh. The royal couple have had an astonishing life together and have dedicated […]
The Royal Mint seeks freelance artists and illustrators
The British Royal Mint has announced that it’s seeking freelance concept artists and illustrators to work with the mint’s Coin Design team. The following is directly from the mint’s release; interested applicants can also read the posting directly on the Royal Mint website. The role The Coin Design team are responsible for turning ideas into […]
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