Ever heard of the Battle of Agincourt? It was the battle between France and England some 600 years ago that ended the Hundred Years’ War in England’s favor and, as historians will tell you, was the end of the Middle Age’s knights and chivalry. Now, in the Information Age, the Royal Mint of England is…
Royal Mint to Unveil Commemorative Princess Charlotte Coin
England’s royal couple, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, also known as Will and Kate, welcomed their second child into the world on May 2nd. Of course, with a new royal baby comes a lot of merchandising, coins included. The Royal Mint of Britain has released four commemorative coins in honor of Her Royal Highness…
New Effigy of Queen Elizabeth II Unveiled
The face of British coinage is about to change — sort of. Since 1998, a familiar effigy of Queen Elizabeth II — as designed by Ian Rank-Broadley — has resided on UK coins. But after 17 years, the Royal Mint decided it was time to update her portrait. After holding a design competition, the Royal…
