British coins Metals used in Modern British Coins - What are the metals used in coins? Gold and silver are no longer used and the cheaper metals alloys used have also been changing.
Edgar Bertram Mackennal Edgar Bertram Mackennal, Sculptor (1863-1931) - Bertram Mackennal was a coin designer, known especially for the portrait and other coin designs of King George V.
Colloquial Names of British Coins and their Origins Colloquial Names of British Coins and their Origins - 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.
Kings and Queens Kings and Queens of England from 1066 - Kings and Queens of England from 1066
Branch Mints of the Royal Mint Branch Mints of the Royal Mint - Branch Mints of the Royal Mint. The story of the Royal Mint Branch Mints in Australia: Sydney, Melbourne and Perth.
Thomas Simon Engraver Thomas Simon, Engraver (1618-1665) - Thomas Simon (1618-1665) was the Chief Engraver at the Royal Mint from 1649 to 1660. He was a noted medallist, die and seal engraver and gem engraver.
Early History of London Mints, to 1300 Early History of London Mints to 1300 - A short early history of London Mints up to 1300.
Newton and the Counterfeiter Newton and the Counterfeiter Book Review - Book review: Sir Isaac Newton (1642-1727) is one of the best known scientists in the planet, but for the last 30 years of his life he was Master of the Mint. As part of his duties was to deal with counterfeiters, and it is then that he came up against maybe the greatest counterfeiter and con-man of his time, William Chaloner.
Melbourne Mint Establishment of Melbourne Mint 1872 - The history and reasons for the establishment of the Melbourne Mint in 1872.
The Tower Mint The Tower Mint, London 1279-1812 - While the Royal Mint can find its origins dating back to 886AD and King Alfred the Great, during the period 1279-1812 it was generally referred to a the Tower Mint as it was housed at the Tower of London.