Today we celebrate the tiny pollinators that make a big impact because it's World Bee Day! ๐ผ๐
And what better way to honour them than with the beautifully crafted UK ยฃ1 coin featuring the bee design. ๐
Have you found any in your change?๐ค
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#worldbeeday #bee #coin #coins #nature #change #hunt
Honouring Eighty Years since VE Day ๐๏ธ
Commemorate the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe (VE) Day with a coin that pays tribute to the unforgettable day in 1945 that saw the nation celebrate the end of war in Europe.
Get yours here โ ๐ hubs.li/Q03kBryJ0
#VEDay #British #Royalmint #Coin #80Year
On This Day in 1882 naturalist & geologist Charles Darwin died.
This 2009 ยฃ2 coin designed by Suzie Zamit not only commemorated the 200th anniversary of his birth but also the 150th anniversary of his publication 'On the Origin of Species' 1859 - the edge inscription of the coin.
#Darwin #coin
Did you know that in 1988, John Lennon received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame? ๐คฏ๐ต
Watch how we struck one of the greatest musicians in British history onto a UK coin. hubs.li/Q03cHDLy0
#johnlennon #coin #howitsmade #british #music #lennon #coins #musiclegend #legend
A true music legend and an icon of peace that transcended his artform.
John Lennon is rightfully remembered as one of the greatest musicians in British history. ๐ต
Head this way to add to your collection - www.royalmint.com/shop/limited...
Itโs official! On 17 March, John Lennon centre stage as the latest headline act to join our Music Legends collection. ๐ต๐ถ
Head this way to find out more ๐ www.royalmint.com/shop/limited...
#johnlennon #music #legend #imagine #coin #coins #collection
Join us as we commemorate the indomitable spirit of those who served Britain and the Commonwealth during the Second World War with a coin dedicated all those that valiantly contributed to the war effort. ๐๏ธ
Find out more - www.royalmint.com/shop/limited...
#coins #coin #50p #new #military #British
Today is National Plant a Flower Day, encouraging people to celebrate spring and nature by planting flowers or tending to their gardens. โ๏ธ๐ท
Symbolising the four nations of the UK โ a rose for England, a daffodil for Wales, a thistle for Scotland and a shamrock representing Northern Ireland.
Britannia has stood for Britain for millennia and has appeared on UK coins for more than 350 years. ๐ฌ๐ง
Do you have any Britannia coins in your collection?
Find out more: hubs.li/Q039ST_c0
#Britannia #coin #coins
๐โจ Happy World Book Day! โจ๐
Today, we celebrate the incredible power of storytelling and the brilliant authors who shape our world through words. Did you know some of the most iconic authors are immortalized on coins?
Which has been your favourite? Share with us in the comments below! ๐
Today is World Wildlife Day! ๐๐ฃ๐ป
Today we recognise the roles and contributions of wildlife to people and the planet. So what better excuse to take a closer look at the 2017 WWF 50p.
The design features 50 different icons to represent the variety of work which the organisation is involved with. ๐คฉ
Last week to apply for Heritage Craftsโ and @theroyalmintuk.bsky.social's training bursaries for new and early-career precious metal workers. Four successful applicants will benefit from up to ยฃ4,000 in funding each. Apply at www.heritagecrafts.org.uk/opportunitie... (deadline 7 March).
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Dydd Gลตyl Dewi Hapus! (Happy St. Davidโs Day!) ๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ท๓ ฌ๓ ณ๓ ฟ
From leeks, to dragons and daffodils, do you have any of the following designs in your collection? ๐ฒ๐ค
Find out more about them ๐ hubs.li/Q038TX5X0
Continuing our look back at Childhood Charactersโ ๐ถ
Today, weโre highlighting a childhood character thatโs not only been featured on a coin but has also been recreated out of coins. โ
โHave you counted how many coins are featured on Gromit?
#wallaceandgromit #coins #art #gromit #penny #coinart
With World Book Day just around the corner, what better way to celebrate than by revisiting some of the most iconic childrenโs characters weโve featured on coins ๐
Do you have any others in your collection?
#worldbookday #childhood #winniethepooh #paddington #peterrabbit #coins #coin #50p
The RAF Red Arrows represent the excellence and precision of the Royal Air Force.
They have flown in nearly 5,000 displays across 57 countries since their first public display in 1965. โ๏ธ
The design features the classic Hawk T1 aircraft used by the team.๐คฉ www.royalmint.com/shop/limited...
Did you know these 5 facts about gold? ๐ค
- Gold had been mined since 4000 BC โ๏ธ
- Gold is virtually indestructible ๐ฅ
- All the gold that has ever been mined still exists ๐คฏ
- Gold is 70% more dense than lead ๐๏ธ
- No gold bar is 100% pure, there are always a small amount of impurities present ๐ฎ
BIG BROTHER IS WATCHING YOU! ๐
Here is our striking new ยฃ2 coin celebrating George Orwell.
Follow the link for more ๐ - www.royalmint.com/.../limited....
