News & Updates

2026 Congratulations Set Available on February 26

MISCHIEF MINTED! DENNIS THE MENACE MAKES HIS MARK ON A 50P

The Royal Mint teams up with Beano to bring the nation's most famous menace to life in vivid colour, featuring Dennis in his legendary red-and-black striped jumper alongside his faithful sidekick Gnasher.

Spice Up Your Collection: Inside the Making of the Spice Girls Coin

An Accomplished Assistant

United States Mint Announces Release of First Coin in Charters of Freedom Platinum Proof Series

2026 Semiquincentennial Two-Roll Sets & Bags of the Mayflower Compact Quarter Available on February 5

2026 Native American $1 Coin Rolls & Bags Now Available

The Royal Mint decodes new era of collecting with a code breaker coin, launching The Great British Treasure Hunt

The Great British Treasure Hunt is a nationwide mission with The Penny Drops coin playing a key role to solving puzzles released throughout February and March

New Concorde 50p Coin Celebrates Half A Century Of Supersonic Travel

Created in partnership with British Airways and Airbus, the coin was unveiled at the Bristol Aerospace Museum, the current home of Concorde

First Coins of 2026 Revealed by The Royal Mint

The coins celebrate some of the most notable places, figures and institutions in British history, such as Her Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II

Remembering Elizabeth II

Welcome to The Royal Mint

The Great British Treasure Hunt: The Penny Drops

The Great British Treasure Hunt is a groundbreaking experience built around a coin unlike any other. Inspired by Sir Isaac Newton, Master of the Mint and one of the greatest minds of all time, this coin holds more than meets the eye.

Protecting and Restoring Wildlife

Celebrating its 200th anniversary in 2026, ZSL (Zoological Society London) helps people and wildlife thrive together.

Building Confidence and Careers

Over the last 50 years, The King’s Trust has helped young people to develop the confidence and skills to build a better future for themselves.

A Groundbreaking Voyage of Exploration

HMS Beagle is one of the most important vessels in the history of global exploration and discovery. Although it began its life as a naval vessel, a lack of immediate use meant that the ship was repurposed as a surveying vessel and undertook its first commission in 1826.

The Allure of Yellow Gold

For thousands of years, gold has been prized and deeply desired by civilisations. Since at least 3600 BC, the precious metal has been greatly coveted for its beauty and lustre, influencing economies, religion and social status. Its desirability is underpinned by its inescapable allure.

Lunar New Year Gift Guide

Lunar New Year is a time for reunion, reflection and renewal. As families gather to celebrate, giving gifts plays an important role in expressing love, gratitude and best wishes for the year ahead.

Proof or Bullion? A Collector’s Guide to The 2026 Sovereign

The Sovereign is The Royal Mint’s flagship coin, and the 2026 collection marks a return to classic yellow gold, showcasing Benedetto Pistrucci’s legendary St George and the Dragon in both Proof and Bullion editions. Which one should you choose?