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The Royal Mint

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1953-1967
1953-1967
1968-1984
1968-1984
1985-1997
1985-1997
1998-2014
1998-2014
2015-2023
2015-2023
2023-1
2023
2023-2
2024

1953-1967

First portrait designed by Mary Gillick.

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1968-1984

Second portrait designed by Arnold Machin.

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1985-1997

Third portrait designed by Raphael Maklouf.

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1998-2014

Fourth portrait designed by Ian Rank-Broadley.

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2015-2023

Fifth portrait designed by Jody Clark.

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2023

Sixth portrait designed by New Designer 1.

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2024

Seventh portrait designed by New Designer 2.

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The History of The Royal Mint

The Royal Mint

The Royal Mint has a rich history spanning over 1,100 years, first established in the 9th century CE under King Alfred the Great. As the official maker of British coinage, The Royal Mint has played a pivotal role in Britain's economy and rise to become a global power. Today, The Royal Mint continues to produce circulating and commemorative coins, upholding centuries of minting excellence and tradition. As a leading precious metals dealer, APMEX is proud to offer an extensive selection of The Royal Mint gold and silver coins to add value and diversity to any portfolio.

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History of The Royal Mint

With roughly 1,100 years of history, The Royal Mint traces its legacy with Precious Metals through the trials and tribulations Britain has endured.

The Royal Mint

As the world’s leading export mint, The Royal Mint manufactures coins used throughout the United Kingdom. It also supplies banks and produces military medals for an average of 60 countries around the world every year. Queen Elizabeth II opened The Royal Mint’s current headquarters in Llantrisant, South Wales. Its security is overseen 52 weeks a year by the Ministry of Defense Police.

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The Royal Mint uses similar processes to the ones they have used since time immemorial. That dedication to tradition is part of what makes British Platinum coins, Gold coins and Silver coins from The Royal Mint so valuable. These coins are known to meet the highest quality standards and are respected by collectors and investors around the world.

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