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The Royal Mint's 2026 entry to The Great Engravers collection is a tribute to the work of 19th-century engraver and medallist Jean Baptiste Merlen.

Jean Baptiste Merlen's 1831 Crown Joins Great Engravers

9th February 2026

The Royal Mint have remastered the rare King William IV Crown as part of their flagship series.

These English hammered coins were used in a historic royal ceremony and have now been revived by The Royal Mint.

The Gold Angel And Touching For The King's Evil

12th December 2025

These English hammered coins were used in a historic royal ceremony and have now been revived by The Royal Mint.

Canadian gold $10 coins are the first wholly Canadian gold coins, struck for just a few years between 1912 and 1914 at the Ottawa branch of the Royal Mint.

Bank Of Canada Hoard Ten-Dollar Gold Canadian Coins

20th November 2025

These historic 900 gold coins were struck at the Ottawa branch of the Royal Mint for just three years.

What coins will The Royal Mint release in 2026? What 2026 coins are going into circulation? Complete collectors' guide from the UK coin experts.

Collectors Guide: What Coins Will Be Released In 2026?

30th September 2025

From yellow-gold Sovereigns to a Queen's 100th Birthday coin: here's what collectors can expect in 2026.

Just launched: The Royal Mint's Portraits of Queen Elizabeth II UK coin collection. Discover Mary Gillick's 2026 coins and everything we know so far.

Mary Gillick Coin Launches New Portraits Of A Queen Series

8th September 2025

Royal Mint collection is a tribute to the five definitive effigies of Queen Elizabeth II used on British coins.

With its new security features and return to traditional yellow gold, this Royal Mint release is one to watch.

Everything We Know About The 2026 Gold Sovereign

10th July 2025

With its new security features and return to traditional yellow gold, this Royal Mint release is one to watch.

To mark 50 years of Iron Maiden, a new collection of officially licensed UK coins has just launched. The coins feature the band's iconic mascot Eddie across a range of gold, silver, and brilliant uncirculated editions.

Royal Mint Launches Iron Maiden Coins For 50th Anniversary

8th July 2025

The latest addition to the Music Legends collection features ultra-low mintage figures.

This rare minting error affects UK £1s and £2s, but are fried egg error coins really very valuable?

What Are Fried Egg Error Coins And What Are They Worth?

5th June 2025

This rare minting error affects UK £1s and £2s, but are fried egg error coins really very valuable?

So why are coins like these listed on eBay for thousands of pounds?

Why Are Common Coins Priced So High On EBay?

6th May 2025

Bonkers prices confuse new collectors but experts use one clever eBay trick to value their coins accurately.

Ian Rank-Broadley's portrait of Queen Elizabeth II is one of the most recognisable and widely circulated coin designs of the modern era.

Ian Rank-Broadley's Coin Designs And Portrait Of Elizabeth II

7th March 2025

British sculptor who created the fourth definitive coinage effigy of the Queen, plus designs for other well-known UK coins.

George Orwell Strike Your Own Error Edge £2 Identified

21st January 2025

Full details on the Royal Mint Experience error edge 2025 George Orwell £2 coin discovered this week.

2025 St George Sovereign is one of the lowest mintage proof Sovereigns ever issued by The Royal Mint.

Full Mintage Figures For 2025 Sovereigns And Sets

4th November 2024

2025 St George Sovereign is one of the lowest mintage proof Sovereigns ever issued by The Royal Mint.

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