The Royal Mint recently released a series of new coins for 2016, including a £2 with a representation of Hamlet’s court jester Yorick’s skull to mark the 400th anniversary of William Shakespeare’s death. Continue reading
In their latest 2016 series of coins, the Royal Mint issued a set of four Proof silver coins – “Portrait of Britain 2016 UK £5 Silver Collection”. Glyn Davies and Laura Clancy, a coin designer duo of the Royal Mint, captured watercolour-style portraits of Britain’s best-loved natural landmarks. Continue reading
In 2014 the Royal Mint began honouring architectural marvels throughout the United Kingdom with a commemorative silver coin release. Continue reading