2021 Twenty Pence – Elizabeth II
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2021 Twenty Pence Elizabeth II:. Definitive design used in circulation. The Reverse was designed by Jody Clark.
British Coins
2021 Twenty Pence – Elizabeth II
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2021 Twenty Pence Elizabeth II:. Definitive design used in circulation. The Reverse was designed by Jody Clark.
2024 Death Star II Silver 50p Proof – Star Wars
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The fourth and final coin in the Royal Mint's Star Wars: Iconic Vehicles collection is the Death Star II.
1831 Penny – William IV – Proof
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Copper penny of King William IV minted in 1831. Note that William IV is shown on the coin in Latin as GULIELMUS IIII.
1544-1547 Groat Henry VIII – Third Coinage
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Silver Groat of King Henry VIII, minted between 1544 and 1547 at the Tower Mint in London. Third Coinage, Bust 1, Lis Mint Mark.
The Half Crown
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The half crown was a British coin which was valued at "2/6" (two shilling and sixpence) - 12½ pence in modern currency. It was literally half the value of the Crown.
Colloquial Names of British Coins and their Origins
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Over the years most British coins have picked up colloquial names, nicknames such as quids, bobs and tanners. Some of these terms are so old that their etymology is no longer clear, but here are a few of the more famous names.
2010 and 2011 UK Cities 4 Coin Gold Proof One Pound Set
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In 2010/2011, four one-pound coins were issued by the Royal Mint to represent the four capital cities of the United Kingdom (London, Edinburgh, Cardiff, Belfast). This set contains all four coins, minted in gold proof.
2020 James Bond Gold Proof 2oz
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The Royal Mint James Bond 007 Series £200 coin is 2 ounces (62.42g) of 24 carat, 0.9999 gold. It is a large, 42mm diameter coin, with proof finish. If you want one then you'll have to go on your own secret mission to find one, as the coin is already sold-out on the Royal Mint website.
2019 10p – C – Cricket
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The 'C' coin in the Quintessentially British A-Z 10p Coins collection is Cricket, the summer game of Britain. Cricket was first played in the 16th Century.
1914 Florin – George V
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The 1914 George V Florin Reverse shows crowned cruciform shields separated by sceptres in the angles. Edge is reeded.