News & Updates

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?

Safeguarding The Sovereign: The History Behind the 2026 Gold Bullion Sovereign

A legacy spanning centuries, tight quality control, and consistency across decades helped The Sovereign become ‘the chief coin of the world’. For more than 500 years The Sovereign has represented British excellence, trusted around the world as the coin of international commerce.

The Royal Mint Partners with Islamic Relief for Ramadan 2026 with New Gold Kaaba Bars

Gold bars will also be donated to the charity for auction to support the Sudan Emergency Appeal.

The Angel: A Denomination Steeped in History

The Royal Mint and Piraeus Bank Unveil Limited-Edition ΕΛ Sovereign for Greece

The Royal Mint, the United Kingdom’s official maker of coins, and Piraeus Bank, Greece’s leading financial institution, are excited to announce the launch of a limited-edition gold 2025 Sovereign featuring a discreet ‘ΕΛ’ privy mark.

Craftsman with 50 years’ experience named Precious Metalworker of the Year

Somerset-based polisher Stephen M Goldsmith has won this year’s Precious Metalworker of the Year Award, supported by The Royal Mint

Royal Mint Rocks The Nation With Freddie Mercury Collectible Coin

The coin design depicts Mercury centre stage mid-performance with elements that showcase his extraordinary talent.