The Sovereign – The Coin of the Monarch The Sovereign’s connection with royalty was clear when it was first struck in 1489 and given a name that reminds us of its links to the monarch. The gold coin has endured for more than 500 years, and has featured the portrait of every British king and queen of the last 200 years. In 2018 we mark the 65th anniversary of Her Majesty The Queen’s coronation with a celebratory edition of The Sovereign – the coin of the ...

Sharing stories we must never forget Ever since Remembrance Day began in 1919, we have fallen silent on the eleventh hour, of the eleventh day, of the eleventh month. From the end of the First World War to conflicts in more recent times, and from war memorials across Britain to our own homes, we have joined together in quiet reflection. These moments help us to remember the fallen but also pass on their stories through the generations and ensure that their ...

These coins are presented together with books for the very first time. The Tale of Tom Kitten 2017 UK 50p Silver Proof Edition Gift Set Mischief and misadventure Mrs Tabitha Twitchit is expecting fine company for tea. So she wants her kittens washed and dressed, and on their best behaviour. Tom and his sisters Moppet and Mittens have other ideas though. Clad in their finest clothes, they’re turned out into the garden while Tabitha makes hot buttered toast for ...

From the birth of Prince Charles in 1948 to the arrival of their great-granddaughter Princess Charlotte in 2015, The Queen and Prince Philip have seen the Royal Family blossom during their 70-year marriage. They are now able to share the benefit of their experiences and act as reassuring role models as they gradually pass their duties on to the younger generations. The birth of the couple’s great-grandson Prince George in 2013 saw the first release of a new ...

On the last silver Beatrix Potter coin for 2017Peter Rabbit’s Famous Cousin Unlike the previous four books that grew from Beatrix’s private letters, ‘The Tale of Benjamin Bunny’ was written from scratch. In this sequel to ‘The Tale of Peter Rabbit’, Benjamin hops to his cousin’s assistance, venturing into Mr. McGregor’s garden to retrieve the clothes Peter lost in his first adventure. The tale was such a great commercial success that wallpaper ...

View all coins Lunar Year of the Dog 2018 UK One Ounce Gold Proof Coin Buy now The one ounce coin is struck in fine gold to Proof standard and is available in a Limited Edition Presentation of 888 coins. The dog is the fifth animal in The Shēngxiào Collection brought to life by artist Wuon-Gean Ho, continuing her series of designs that began with the Year of the Horse. The design depicts a terrier, a much-loved breed of dog that has been portrayed by artists ...

When Sir Isaac Newton came to The Royal Mint, Britain's finances were approaching crisis, with up to one in ten circulating coins believed to be forged. His vision of matchless quality led him to root out and prosecute notorious counterfeiters, improve assaying techniques (the way coin quality is checked), and refine weights and measures to standards never seen before. In 1699 Newton became Master of the Mint. After overseeing the new coinage for the accession of ...

A new silver 50p coin featuring the playful Tom KittenTom was Very Naughty… ‘The Tale of Tom Kitten’, published in 1907, is our first introduction to Tom who later appears in ‘The Tale of Samuel Whiskers’. In the story based at Hill Top Farm, we also meet many other characters from the little tales including Tom’s sisters, Moppet and Mittens, Mrs. Tabitha Twitchit and Jemima Puddle-Duck. The story of the little kittens and their struggle to stay clean ...

Two historic anniversaries in one year. To celebrate this each coin features a special trident mint mark. The Britannia 2017 UK Five-Ounce Gold Proof Coin Buy this coin now Captured in Five Ounces of Gold. An Enduring Symbol of Britain’s Identity. Britannia is arguably the oldest and most famous symbol of Britain, with the invading Romans bringing the name and depiction of a female warrior to the country 2,000 years ago.  She was revived as the personification ...