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Synonymous with the Gold Sovereign, explore the long and complex history behind this iconic British coin design.

Meet the Italian master engraver behind the iconic George and the Dragon Sovereign reverse still in use after two centuries.

Hammered electrum to computer-aided design. The history of coin minting is a story of economic and technical innovation across more than 2,700 years.

Royal Mint launches commemorative 2021 Sovereign coins and sets to mark Her Majesty the Queen’s 95th birthday next year.

First issued in 1847, the Gothic Crown is both striking and collectible. But what does its name mean? And how is it related to the Godless Florin?

Beautiful and scarce, William Wyon's 1817 'Three Graces' pattern crown is a numismatic masterpiece. We investigate its origins during a tumultuous era for the Royal Mint.

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Hailed as 'beyond improvement', what makes William Wyon's 'Una and the Lion' so sought after? We delve into the history, literature, and symbolism behind this famed design, reissued in 2019 as part of the Royal Mint's Great Engravers collection.

Who was the Great Engraver behind some of the nineteenth-centuries' finest coinage? We're exploring the life and designs of William Wyon, Royal Mint Chief Engraver.

Who were the engravers behind some of Britain's most iconic coins? We take a look at some of the famous names that may feature in the Royal Mint's Great Engravers collection.

Study George II's silver and gold coins of 1745 and 1746 and you’ll probably come across the word 'Lima' beneath the King’s portrait.

It was in a 20 second chat that a decision was made that would change the United Kingdom’s currency for ever. In a conversation between Chancellor of the Exchequer Jim Callaghan and Prime Minister Harold Wilson, Wilson made the quick decision to decimalise the country’s currency, with a simple exclamation of ‘well, why not?’