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Queen Mother and Red Arrows feature on new Royal Mint coin designs for 2025

The Royal Mint’s 2025 commemorative coin sets will be available from January 2.

Evening Standard

Jewellery, buttons and a conceptual bra: how the Royal Mint boss found a new source of money

As the coin minting trade has waned, the venerable institution has moved into new businesses

The Guardian - UK

Paul Mccartney Honored With Special British Coin Collection

The Royal Mint unveils a unique coin collection honoring Paul McCartney's musical journey post-Beatles split, featuring intricate details and a special ple...

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Specially minted Paul McCartney UK coins to go on sale as part of legends collection

Beatles legend Paul McCartney is being honored in a specially minted British coin collection The Royal Mint, which has struck the coins of monarchs from Alfred the Great in the ninth century through to King Charles III, revealed Friday that it is launching a McCartney coin collection for collectors to…

The Independent UK

Can’t Buy Me Love: Sir Paul McCartney celebrated on Royal Mint coins

The launch of an official Royal Mint coin in his honour marks a career first for the star.

Evening Standard

Better ways to recover metals needed for technology from electronic waste could benefit the environment and human health

Our increasing reliance on technology is placing pressure on the global supply of materials that are essential for manufacturing electronic devices. Raw materials are being mined to cover the demand for smartphones, laptops, computer servers and electric vehicles, placing strain on the environment. A greater emphasis on renewable technology and…

The Conversation

Police object to Chinese 'super embassy' in east London over protest fears

Ministers called in plans for ‘super embassy’ on site of former Royal Mint last month

Evening Standard

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The traditional Christmas dish the UK is turning its back on

Only 4 per cent of people take part in Stir-up Sunday

The Independent UK

Most people no longer think Christmas pudding important for festive table – poll

The Royal Mint commissioned research published to coincide with the release of its ‘sustainable’ sixpence made from recovered X-ray silver.

Evening Standard

Royal Mint reports large rise in women investing in gold and silver

Women make up over a quarter of the Royal Mint’s investor base, up from 8% in 2018.

Evening Standard

Angela Rayner calls in plans for Chinese super embassy in east London

China bought the former Royal Mint six years ago to create one of the largest embassies in the world

Evening Standard

'Check your change' as Royal Mint 50p coin sells for almost 400 times face value

Just 210,000 copies of the coin were produced by The Royal Mint, which lists the Kew Gardens coin as one of its most valuable.

The National (Scotland)

I'm a fashion editor and I've been gatekeeping this jewellery brand—but it's finally time to share

Timeless styles that will last a lifetime

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The Royal Mint, official maker of British coins, begins mining gold from motherboards — a 40,000 square feet facility yields half a ton of gold per year

To help become more sustainable and eco-friendly, the Royal Mint of the United Kingdom has opened a new factory that will recover thousands of tons of gold each year from e-waste.

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UK Royal Mint's 'urban mining' extracts more gold from old motherboards and other junk than you might think

But read on before you go melting down your PC...

The Independent UK

Treasury ‘confident’ enough coins available without ordering more this year

A Treasury spokesman said there are no plans to alter the mix of coins, after doubts were cast on the future of the smallest denominations.

The Guardian - UK

Future of 1p and 2p pieces in doubt after Treasury orders no new coins

Treasury expected not to place order with Royal Mint in coming years

Evening Standard

Treasury orders no new coins to be minted for first time as future of 1p and 2p in doubt

No orders for new coins intended for general circulation have been sent by the Treasury to the Royal Mint this year, the Standard can reveal, in a historic first for the UK’s money maker.

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The National (Scotland)

Rare 1p coin expected to sell for £200,000 at auction

A RARE 1p coin is expected to sell at auction for more than £200,000 as Brits have been warned to be aware of the value of their coins ...

The Independent UK

Royal Mint 50p coin celebrates Team GB and ParalympicsGB athletes

Team GB and ParalympicsGB athletes will be receiving their own coin in their kit bags, the Royal Mint said.

The Guardian - UK

Royal Mint unveils commemorative George Michael coins

Coins show the late former Wham! star and solo artist in aviator glasses and earring made famous in video for Faith

The Independent UK

Dinosaur-themed coins unveiled by the Royal Mint

The Royal Mint has been working with the Natural History Museum to create the coins.

The Independent UK

Sought-after coins going under the hammer in Royal Mint auction

Highlights include a Kew Gardens gold 50p and a one kilo gold Queen’s Beasts coin.

The Independent UK

Royal Mint reveals new coins to celebrate James Bond

It is the first of seven coin designs celebrating the legacy of Bond, with the other designs being unveiled at later dates

The Independent UK

James Bond celebrated in new Royal Mint coin range

The first coin decades depicts a scene from You Only Live Twice, in which Sean Connery played the spy.

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