In 2012 Britain will unite in celebration as Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II reaches the 60th year of her reign. Find out about The Queen's reign and the celebrations to mark her Diamond Jubilee year.
30 Apr 2012
Much more than pocket change
The first responsibility of the Royal Mint is to make and distribute the UK’s coins. We estimate that the current number of all coins in circulation in the UK is around 28 billion pieces. And we’re hard at work making next year’s mintage.
The Trial of the Pyx is a judicial ceremony dating back to the twelfth century. Discover the history of the Trial of the Pyx with the Royal Mint.
This year's Trial of the Pyx was held on 8 February 2011. The verdict was delivered to the Chancellor of the Exchequer and Master of the Mint George Osbourne.
The Trial of the Pyx dates back to the twelfth century. Discover the origins of the Trial of the Pyx in medieval times.
Maundy money started in the reign of Charles II with an undated issue of hammered coins in 1662. The coins were a fourpenny, threepenny, twopenny and one penny piece...