The Royal Mint is an institution that has been part of British life for more than 1,135 years, responsible not just for making all the UK's coins but also acting as an export mint to countries across the world.
But as well as making sure the money in our pockets stands the test of time, The Royal Mint releases a host of special limited edition designs that are beloved by collectors who know the rarest coins can increase significantly in value beyond the few pence that they are notionally worth.
The introduction of the much-loved Beatrix Potter collections several years ago kick-started the collections of many young fans and The Royal Mint continues to launch pop-culture inspired collections regularly, with Winnie the Pooh and Alice in Wonderland appearing in this year's releases.
