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Remastered portrait of Henry VIII on Royal Mint coins

The coinage of Henry VIII’s era was debased by adding more common metals and he was sometimes referred to as ‘old Coppernose’, the Royal Mint said.

The Independent UK · Jan 30, 2023

The Royal Mint unveils a Rolling Stones coin to mark the band's 60-year anniversary

The coin honoring the Rolling Stones is the fifth in the Royal Mint's "Music Legends'" series that celebrates British artists. Others so honored have been Queen, Elton John, David Bowie and The Who.

WEKU · Dec 1, 2022

Rolling Stones' 60th year honored with UK collectible coin

They want money — that’s what they want, that’s what they want

The Independent UK · Dec 1, 2022

First look at new 50p coins featuring King Charles instead of Queen

The 50p coin will start appearing in change from December

Manchester Evening News · Oct 27, 2022

King Charles coin production starts with fitting tribute to late Queen

The coins will be entering circulation sooner than you may think

Liverpool Echo · Oct 27, 2022

50p coin commemorating BBC’s centenary unveiled

The coins were produced before the Queen’s death in September and will not be re-struck to ‘minimise waste or unnecessary environmental impact’.

The Independent UK · Oct 10, 2022

The Royal Mint unveils final coin in Disney’s Winnie the Pooh collection

The coin's illustration is inspired by the original water colour illustrations of E.H. Shepard

Birmingham Post · Aug 22, 2022